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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: indublin on 31 March 2009, 20:03
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Well the Golf went :cry: but the BMW is not as bad as I thought, OK not quite got the 222, 230 or what ever APR re map gave me, but it is still a good lucking motor. I hope your all well here in GTi land! I keep coming back to see you from time to time. I especially miss Tectonic, Hurdy and the Older Guy with the great Music, forgive my Senior Moment Red!
Oh Xennons are the Bollo ---- CKS
Weel here are a few pix
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/illingworth22/GTiBMW.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/illingworth22/BMWIreland2.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/illingworth22/BMWIreland1.jpg)
Keep your cars between the ditches.
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How does the BMW drive in comparison?
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Lovelly motor mate.. would like to know more about it too :wink: :grin:
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Mmmmm very nice. Different type of car so non compairable to a GTI I would say.
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Nooooo!
Not a Beemer :shocked:
Shame on you! :laugh:
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2 words, Badge delete.
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The Bmw is very nice, lose the badge from the boot maybe.
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^^ Agreed!
No badge is much more :cool:
esp if its got a 'd' at the end :lipsrsealed:
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Mmmmm very nice. Different type of car so non compairable to a GTI I would say.
For my sins my other car is the E92 330i (year old now) and quite honestly I don't feel the need for a badge delete. The car is fully specced, along with 18" and sports suspension.
Fabulously quick, but its is a lower car with a lower seating position and a huge bonnet, it requires concentration to drive but is a truly superb motor.
One other issue, for a car with an extra litre under the bonnet is that it is more fuel efficient that the Ed30!
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Mmmmm very nice. Different type of car so non compairable to a GTI I would say.
Now it is not as bad as I first thought. I know that I would be down on BHP 177 (BMW) & 200 (GTi). The BMW has 258 ft/lbs torque, not sure of the GTi in standard form. Now it was a different story with the GTi after it's APR re map, which was superb might I add. TThe one thing I do miss is all the rattles from the dash, the doors and the rear parcel shelf! I also miss the Golfs spirit and it's ability to move from A to B both quickly and safely.
I find myself driving a little slower than in the Golf. When I am at traffic lights the the Golf felt like it had to be worked hard to move off quickly where as the BMW is smoother.
Well I have just realised I am no Jeremy Clarkson so let me sum it up like this:- The BMW, as we all know, is a totally different car. I love them both, but think of it this way!
The GTi is your first Love, the one you will never forget. When you first set eyes on her you know she would be yours. She gets better with age and still looks great. You loved her in the late 70's when you first met on the street (Mk 1) and you loved her when she got a little bit over weight (not saying when this happened!). You fell in love with Her all over again when she went into the clinic for the face lift, tummy tuck and the boob job (Mk 5).
At the moment I am on a trial separation, I am living with this new sexy girl with bright angel eyes Oh and as I said earlier she doesn't moan and rattle as much :smiley: ..... but she isn't as quick round the supermarket! Will we ever get back together, who knows? But let me tell you this I think of her, my old love, every minute of every day :cry:
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funny you should say that... been in touch with my ex recently.. we were together for 7yrs. Summed it up pretty well there :cry: :cry:
I KNOW I would give the old one a pasting if I was given the chance. might be better to stay away!!
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Nice cars - prefer the dub tbh. I work for BMW and get to drive the latest and greatest on a regular basis. Must say that BMW`s cannot be faulted really, plenty fast, beautiful steering and no doubt about the quality!
Cant faulty the diesels either - took a 325d auto out for a spin today and I have to say it was a great car.
Having said all that Id keep my old 16v Mk2 any day of the week. BM`s are 2 a penny now and a bit too `clinical` for my liking! No character whatsoever
An alternative view but hey thought Id drop my 2 cents in :smiley:
Enjoy the motor!
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Nice cars - prefer the dub tbh. I work for BMW and get to drive the latest and greatest on a regular basis. Must say that BMW`s cannot be faulted really, plenty fast, beautiful steering and no doubt about the quality!
Cant faulty the diesels either - took a 325d auto out for a spin today and I have to say it was a great car.
Having said all that Id keep my old 16v Mk2 any day of the week. BM`s are 2 a penny now and a bit too `clinical` for my liking! No character whatsoever
An alternative view but hey thought Id drop my 2 cents in :smiley:
Enjoy the motor!
I had a MK 2 Pirelli eddition back in (I can't remember the year) B Reg days. One of the best cars I have had the pleasure of owning!
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Nice looking car mate. Don't know what it is, but the E90 just isn't the same drive as the E46. More accomplished. Yes. But doesn't have the WOW factor of the E46. After i sold my 330d coupe (e46) i took the 335d coupe for a spin (had it for 3 days!) stupendous ability for a diesel, but it just seemed too grown up. The saloon, somehow, feels different. I'm looking to get back to a BMW next year - that's if I'm not swayed by the new GTI. The new 330d has c250bhp - does 48.9mpg and can hit 60 on 5.9 seconds. Astonishing.