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Title: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: fatshaft on 15 October 2009, 13:46

Just checking in. Currently drive a 156, but looking at either a 159, 3 series or a GTI. Will be browsing to see what you all have to say  :laugh:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: Len on 15 October 2009, 14:11

That Italian stuff falls apart mate!  :wink:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: mumbles on 15 October 2009, 14:19

welcome to the forum  :cool:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: gtigolfthree on 15 October 2009, 15:40

Hi and welcome.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: Dinky on 15 October 2009, 19:29

Welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: GOLF_STU on 15 October 2009, 22:41

welcome along  :smiley:

Title: Re: Thinking of changing to GTI
Post by: DubFan on 19 October 2009, 00:21

Welcome.
 I had an Alfa 156 2.0 Tspark, nice to drive, but just fell to bits. Was so glad to be back in a VW after than.
If you get a Mk3 GTI, you won't be sorry. But get the 16v version as the 8v is a bit under powered.

As a comparison:
Alfa 156 2.0 Tspark - weight 1270kg - 155bhp - 0-60: 8.3sec
Golf GTI 16v - weight 1090kg - 150bhp - 0-60: 8.0sec

I've had both and would definately recommend the GTI over the 156, even if performance is pretty close, the GTI is just feels better built and like it will last and it handles curves better.