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Title: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 30 June 2010, 23:37
My mate turned up today in his new GTD, candy white and he's had the wheels powder coated black, it looked fantastic! I took it for a drive and it was awesome.  Really, really impressive car and he's a rep so it's perfect for his excessive milage.

And then I drove my MK6 this evening and realised the massive performance difference between the two cars and anyone who thinks that the GTD is anything like a GTI needs to go and have a quiet word with themselves in the corner.

If I was a high miler i'd get a GTD but as a drivers performance car, there is no comparison with the GTI.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: VWKev on 30 June 2010, 23:46
My mate turned up today in his new GTD, candy white and he's had the wheels powder coated black, it looked fantastic! I took it for a drive and it was awesome.  Really, really impressive car and he's a rep so it's perfect for his excessive milage.

And then I drove my MK6 this evening and realised the massive performance difference between the two cars and anyone who thinks that the GTD is anything like a GTI needs to go and have a quiet word with themselves in the corner.

If I was a high miler i'd get a GTD but as a drivers performance car, there is no comparison with the GTI.

Sorry Gos, but your full of it. The GTD IS faster, is more desirable and is a better car. Haven't you learnt a thing from your time here ?  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 01 July 2010, 00:05
Don't let them fool ya Kev! :grin:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: JJH on 01 July 2010, 00:12
Good review, I'm doing 700 miles a week in mine and its a proper pleasure, every day.
ACC and Dynaudio make it. The third best thing is the USB socket, I'm finding myself listening to a lot more decent music instead of the radio and thats got to be good....
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 01 July 2010, 00:21
Good review, I'm doing 700 miles a week in mine and its a proper pleasure, every day.
ACC and Dynaudio make it. The third best thing is the USB socket, I'm finding myself listening to a lot more decent music instead of the radio and thats got to be good....

Yep, best golf that isn't a GTI or an R, the sensible choice for someone who needs the practicality of a diesel but still wants a sporty little number!
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: PenguinGTI on 01 July 2010, 01:26
But Gossa am i not correct in thinking you have a little extra power in your GTI? does that not make it a bit unfair?
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 04:51
Gossa the GTD is a top motor ESP with dsg, it's an excellent package!! I have said it many times on here ! I'm In Bangkok right now and it's roasting enjoy steve
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 01 July 2010, 08:19
But Gossa am i not correct in thinking you have a little extra power in your GTI? does that not make it a bit unfair?

yes indeed i do carry a few extra bags of 'oomph' but factored that in. My point is, the GTD is a great great car for those people that want a sporty diesel but it isn't a GTI.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: MAW73 on 01 July 2010, 09:30
I've never driven a MK6 GTD. However comparing my GTI to my previous car which was a MK5 170 DSG then yes I would agree with you Gossa that the GTI has more performance and also road presence.

I must admit I do miss the extra millage I used to get out of my GT. It was a great car and I certainly would never be put off buying a diesel again.

Lets be fair though, the GTI's and GTD's are both fantastic cars...... Its as simple as that really......  :smiley:

p.s. Gossa, get a pic of your mates black powder coated alloys. It would be interesting to see what they look like.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: sundaydriver on 01 July 2010, 11:17
Ive driven both a GTD and a GTI and i cant understand why people are going on about it being just as quick etc etc.

IMHO it's not.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: VWKev on 01 July 2010, 11:30
Ive driven both a GTD and a GTI and i cant understand why people are going on about it being just as quick etc etc.

IMHO it's not.

It's laughably no-where near as quick. But then again, I've only seen GTD owners telling themselves it is. Infact, they say its faster.  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: ErikGTI on 01 July 2010, 12:15
The GTD seems to me a fantastic alternative if you do not have the budget for a GTI and driving it  :wink:

You only have to do a few (small= as in debatable) concessions like speed and looks.... :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: VWKev on 01 July 2010, 12:51
The GTD seems to me a fantastic alternative if you do not have the budget for a GTI and driving it  :wink:

You only have to do a few (small= as in debatable) concessions like speed and looks.... :smiley:

there's nothing debatable at all in terms of speed difference between both models. they are not even close. not even in the same vacinity
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: ErikGTI on 01 July 2010, 13:18
The GTD seems to me a fantastic alternative if you do not have the budget for a GTI and driving it  :wink:

You only have to do a few (small= as in debatable) concessions like speed and looks.... :smiley:

there's nothing debatable at all in terms of speed difference between both models. they are not even close. not even in the same vacinity

Kev for us it is not debatable....but for some it is worth quite a few pages.... :wink:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 13:29
Don't get me started , trying to stay out of this thread! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: wontonboy on 01 July 2010, 14:02
From a GTI perspective, I wouldn't mind doing a car swap for a week to see what all the fuss is about  :smug:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: herbie911 on 01 July 2010, 14:34
The GTD is only £500 cheaper than a GTI.That's why I am willing to pay a bit extra to get the real deal. Unless the faked Rolex is a lot cheaper!
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: VWKev on 01 July 2010, 14:45
The GTD is only £500 cheaper than a GTI.That's why I am willing to pay a bit extra to get the real deal. Unless the faked Rolex is a lot cheaper!

Price means nothing, I could get an almost new Focus RS for roughly the same price with a big oh haggling and that would horse both GTD and GTI's.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: VWKev on 01 July 2010, 14:45
Don't get me started , trying to stay out of this thread! :rolleyes:

You still think the GTD is quicker, dont you.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: PenguinGTI on 01 July 2010, 14:57
Diesels are faster in reverse  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: ErikGTI on 01 July 2010, 15:25
Diesels are faster in reverse  :laugh:
....ahhhh...I get it now...that's why I see them in my rear-mirror disapearing so quick... :laugh:.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2010, 15:30
Price means nothing, I could get an almost new Focus RS for roughly the same price with a big oh haggling and that would horse both GTD and GTI's.

Verily, it will be a match made in Heaven! :evil: :laugh:

Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 01 July 2010, 17:57
Don't get me started , trying to stay out of this thread! :rolleyes:

Control yourself!! get thee to the beach, you know what happened last time we were debating the merits of GTI and GTD  :grin:

Gizzy
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 01 July 2010, 18:53
I've never driven a MK6 GTD. However comparing my GTI to my previous car which was a MK5 170 DSG then yes I would agree with you Gossa that the GTI has more performance and also road presence.

I must admit I do miss the extra millage I used to get out of my GT. It was a great car and I certainly would never be put off buying a diesel again.

Lets be fair though, the GTI's and GTD's are both fantastic cars...... Its as simple as that really......  :smiley:

p.s. Gossa, get a pic of your mates black powder coated alloys. It would be interesting to see what they look like.

Crappy pic off the phone i'm afraid;
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd42/clivegossa/gtd.jpg)
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 20:16
Don't get me started , trying to stay out of this thread! :rolleyes:

Control yourself!! get thee to the beach, you know what happened last time we were debating the merits of GTI and GTD  :grin:   :laugh:

Gizzy

Ha ha ha , I'm must be off my head I'm 15 floors up overlooking bangkok reading this thread in thunderstorm ! Can't sleep no gti's or gtd's around found a nice ladybird for kev though :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2010, 20:23
Don't get me started , trying to stay out of this thread! :rolleyes:
Control yourself!! get thee to the beach, you know what happened last time we were debating the merits of GTI and GTD  :grin:   :laugh:
Gizzy
Ha ha ha , I'm must be off my head I'm 15 floors up overlooking bangkok reading this thread in thunderstorm ! Can't sleep no gti's or gtd's around found a nice ladybird for kev though :laugh:

You mad fcuker. You crack me up. No one could make this up. But I love you all the same. :smiley:
You are def the maddest of the mad now. :kiss: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 20:37
My mrs just ask me WTF are you doing, are you on that f...... Forum again........  :kiss: , I want to hire a gti tommoro missing my car :rolleyes:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 July 2010, 20:51
My mrs just ask me WTF are you doing, are you on that f...... Forum again........  :kiss: , I want to hire a gtd tommoro missing my car :rolleyes:
Bad Flight was it steve  :wink:

Why are you there with the wife!!!!!! :cry:

Enjoy your holiday mate :cool:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: MAW73 on 01 July 2010, 21:02
I've never driven a MK6 GTD. However comparing my GTI to my previous car which was a MK5 170 DSG then yes I would agree with you Gossa that the GTI has more performance and also road presence.

I must admit I do miss the extra millage I used to get out of my GT. It was a great car and I certainly would never be put off buying a diesel again.

Lets be fair though, the GTI's and GTD's are both fantastic cars...... Its as simple as that really......  :smiley:

p.s. Gossa, get a pic of your mates black powder coated alloys. It would be interesting to see what they look like.

Crappy pic off the phone i'm afraid;
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd42/clivegossa/gtd.jpg)

Blimey..... where was that picture taken, Monaco?  :evil:

The wheels look good. I'd like to see a better picture though. I like the black wheels on a white car.
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 21:04
Ha ha ha, she loves Thailand!! Anything goes out here if you get my drift :laugh:, thanks mate!!
I would love an Ed30 here mate be bloody awesome !!

Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: MAW73 on 01 July 2010, 21:05
My mrs just ask me WTF are you doing, are you on that f...... Forum again........  :kiss: , I want to hire a gti tommoro missing my car :rolleyes:

Just tell the mrs it could be worse....... i.e. you could be surfing gay porn or something  :evil:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2010, 21:36
My mrs just ask me WTF are you doing, are you on that f...... Forum again........  :kiss: , I want to hire a gti tommoro missing my car :rolleyes:

Now I am 100% sure you've both lost the plot TOTALLY! :cry: :laugh: :cry: :lipsrsealed:
Don't forget the WD40 and SPF40. :evil:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 July 2010, 21:42
I'm using longlife oil  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2010, 21:53
I'm using longlife oil  :laugh:

Don't forget to change it often due to those 'extra' carbon deposits! :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD fantastic!
Post by: gossa on 02 July 2010, 00:53
No not Monaco for the pics, just Poole.

I'll get a better pic for ya, black wheels on CW look very sweet