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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Jimmymature on 31 December 2010, 17:06
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I know i'm only new to this forum but I don't get why GTD's are spoken about in the same breath as a GTI. I have an A3 TDI S-Line as well as my GTI but would expect people to talk about it in the S3 forums.....
Or am I just being miserable or not getting it?
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Does it really matter that much ? It's just a golf :grin:
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I'm actually a fan of the GTD! Would upgrade the Mrs to the GTD from her GT Sport, but gonna probably get a Tiguan to cope with the snow.
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Does it really matter that much ? It's just a golf :grin:
If that were the case where are all the Bluemotion Golf owners on this forum :grin:
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Does it really matter that much ? It's just a golf :grin:
If that were the case where are all the Bluemotion Golf owners on this forum :grin:
Performance cars me thinks :grin:
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Does it really matter that much ? It's just a golf :grin:
If that were the case where are all the Bluemotion Golf owners on this forum :grin:
Performance cars me thinks :grin:
My A3 170 tdi quattro is quicker than the GTD and i don't consider it a "Performance Car" I'm not knocking the GTD, it is indeed a very nice car but on this forum the GTI and GTD are almost blending........
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I know i'm only new to this forum but I don't get why GTD's are spoken about in the same breath as a GTI. I have an A3 TDI S-Line as well as my GTI but would expect people to talk about it in the S3 forums.....
Or am I just being miserable or not getting it http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new/golf-gti-vi?
The GTI / GTD / R are marketed together as the performance range of the golf Linky: http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new/golf-gti-vi Audi S3 and SLines are not.
The GTI & GTD are virtually identical bar the engines, Audi S3 and SLines are not.
Does this help?
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I know i'm only new to this forum but I don't get why GTD's are spoken about in the same breath as a GTI. I have an A3 TDI S-Line as well as my GTI but would expect people to talk about it in the S3 forums.....
Or am I just being miserable or not getting ithttp://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new/golf-gti-vi?
The GTI / GTD / R are marketed together as the performance range of the golf uhttp://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new/golf-gti-vi Audi S3 and SLines are not.
The GTI & GTD are virtually identical bare the engines, Audi S3 and SLines are not.
Does this help?
Damn you're good :grin:
I'll withdraw :embarassed:
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Your comments are always welcome and are taken in the best of spirits :-)
Performance vs lower golf models maybe?
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I know i'm only new to this forum but I don't get why GTD's are spoken about in the same breath as a GTI. I have an A3 TDI S-Line as well as my GTI but would expect people to talk about it in the S3 forums.....
Or am I just being miserable or not getting it?
The GTI is the performance petrol golf. The GTD is the performance diesel golf.
Have you had a look on the VW website? They have a section called GTI/GTD/R.
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Personally, a choice between a GTD and a GTI Golf is better than to choose from:
Astra 1.9 CDTI v VXR (or even a Astra 2.0l Petrol)
Focus TDI v Focus ST (or even RS as 300bhp is a lot for FWD)
A3 TDI v S3
Zim zimmer - 1-Series Diesel v 1-Series 3.0l
Can't compare Mini's, as they aren't available in 5-door etc.
There aren't many small/med-sized cars out there, in terms of overall package, that you can compare to a Golf (have you not seen the advert!?).
But, again, this is a personal opinion.... :smiley:
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There aren't many small/med-sized cars out there, in terms of overall package, that you can compare to a Golf (have you not seen the advert!?).
But, again, this is a personal opinion.... :smiley:
+1 its my opinion also :smiley:
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My opinion also.
I needed a car which was not enormous as parking is very tight at work ( :rolleyes:), but was comfortable, fast, elegant, had a premium feel etc., etc.
So I bought the GTI. There is not much else around that fits this bill IMO. :smiley:
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^^^Yes i'm afraid its true , what else is there that can match the Golf? :wink:
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I love my Golf, had it just over a week and I'm constantly looking for reasons to go out in it :laugh:
However, the world has gone mad for sure.
Second hand Golf - £39,995......
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201043371493525/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_40000_miles/price-from/13000/transmission/automatic/model/golf/make/volkswagen/keywords/r/radius/100/page/1/postcode/rg141uu?logcode=p
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So glad to hear your happy with your golf and may I say you've taken to the forum like a duck to water - welcome aboard :wink:
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When asked what car I have ordered I usually just say, "... a GTD which is a diesel version of a GTI."
How many owners refer to their car as just a golf? Or do you refer to it as a golf GTD? Or do you refer to it as just a GTD?
The 3 three letters GTI are an iconic brand on their own. Most people hear those letters and think fast golf.
So was/is R32. It is a pity that the new golf R won't have that. You can't really say that you drive an R without the word golf.
Though the R32 was more of a boys car. Here is a true story. The missus brother bought a new car just after I ordered the GTD. She told me he bought a golf the same as mine which is a mk5 TDI. I was speaking to her father and he said these exact words, "he bought an R three two." I immediately corrected him that it was an R thirty two.
So as far my missus is concerned the R32 is "just a golf". :rolleyes:
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I'm a "Golf" or "Golf GTD" kinda guy to be honest.
Day to day I'd say golf but if someone asks "what kind of golf is that" I'd say a "Golf GTD".
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When people ask me what car I drive, I say a Golf. The answer is usually sufficient and they reply: Nice. :smiley:
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I just say a GTI.
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I just say a GTI.
When I say GTI, they look at me and ask, what's that? I then have to say it's a fast Golf. It still does not register, so I normally give up and show them the car. It is quite wonderful to see their eyes widen. Then they want to sit in it. Now this is not something I encourage as they start fiddling with everything. The final reaction, oooooh, what lovely seats! Job done!
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I just say a GTI.
When I say GTI, they look at me and ask, what's that? I then have to say it's a fast Golf. It still does not register, so I normally give up and show them the car. It is quite wonderful to see their eyes widen. Then they want to sit in it. Now this is not something I encourage as they start fiddling with everything. The final reaction, oooooh, what lovely seats! Job done!
Oooooh what a lovely Knob too :grin:
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I just say 'GTi' as well.
My lad wants to be taken to school in the 'GTi' rather than the £40k Merc on the drive.
His mates ( 11 yrs old btw ) know him as the boy who's dad has a black 'GTi'
He is proud of that !
Yes I did bite on that comment, well nearly :grin:
Inflammatory comment removed
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I just say 'GTi' as well.
My lad wants to be taken to school in the 'GTi' rather than the £40k Merc on the drive.
His mates ( 11 yrs old btw ) know him as the boy who's dad has a black 'GTi'
He is proud of that !
Yes I did bite on that comment, well nearly :grin:
Inflammatory comment removed
Its a Sad, sad day when a non inflattamory comment which was actually a quote taken from a previous post in this thread is removed by the moderator who also happens to be GTD driver. Quotes was : "... a GTD which is a diesel version of a GTI."
The GTD owners have taken over this forum, not the place I wanted it to be when i joined 18 months ago.
Sorry guys, I am off.
Please don't go spartacus. There is a dedicated diesel section now.
The GTD was around years ago (mk1 , mk 2 I think).
For the mk 6 VW renamed the GT 160 (or 170) diesel to GTD. It's nothing new just clever marketing from VW as they realise how popular and iconic the GTI is.
If I had to buy a diesel for whatever reason then it would be a Mk6 GTD.
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The GTD owners have taken over this forum, not the place I wanted it to be when i joined 18 months ago.
Sorry guys, I am off.
shows what you know about the REAL forum then :rolleyes:
admin
jv - owns a Rallye not a GTi
Toph - owns a Mk4 estate - again not a gti
Global mods
Rhyso - doesnt even own a VW
Gibby - as rhyso
...joe - as rhyso and gibby
Vaughn - fook, he says he does but we know its the wifes.
Nice one mate :grin:
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It's not just a Golf
It's just a car
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It's not just a Golf
It's just a car
but a rather special one......
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Its a Sad, sad day when a non inflattamory comment which was actually a quote taken from a previous post in this thread is removed by the moderator who also happens to be GTD driver. Quotes was : "... a GTD which is a diesel version of a GTI."
The GTD owners have taken over this forum, not the place I wanted it to be when i joined 18 months ago.
Sorry guys, I am off.
Ooops you've upset someone there Doc!
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It's not just a Golf
It's just a car
but a rather special one......
Mine is special too
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No. You are all wrong. Golf is a sport. Better believe it.
Now ladies, what is all this about inflationary comments being removed. Have a missed a cat fight?
Damn. :evil:
Spartacus: Son like father with immaculate taste. Stay and make our day. :smiley:
'Why don't you stay? I'm up off my knees
I'm so tired of being lonely, you can't give me what I need
When she begs you not to go, there is one thing you should know
I don't have to live this way, baby, why don't you stay? Yeah, oh'
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GTD taken over the forum the chance would be a fine thing :grin: :grin: