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Title: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Panthera on 22 March 2012, 19:55
I purchased my '57' plate blue graphite 5 door GTi, the last weekend of January this year and now since the weather is better now I have been 'playing' with the car and I am really thoroughly enjoying driving the car.  The grip and handling is almost on par with my Impreza I used to own (4 cars ago) - that's saying something.  Its just a joy to drive. Fun and safe comfortable and fits me nicely (I am 6ft 4" slim build male) .   My commute to work consists of 4 ish miles of country lanes, an A road to my work place in Milton Keynes so its gets a good test.  The MPG she is returning is a good 10-12mpg more than my previous two cars.  I only wish I had of bought a GTi before my second Volvo S60R, a car of which I never actually enjoyed owning.  I am a very happy GTi owner here. Just thought I would mention this to you all. 

I can see why the Golf is such a popular car now and why some many people like it and also what car programs, the one on channel 5 and the one on bbc 2 all rate the GTi as the best hot hatch. It defiantly is Das Welt Auto.

What are your thoughts on your Golf/GTi?
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 March 2012, 17:23
I very much share your enthusiasm, I picked up a 12 GTD on the 1st march and just can't stop smiling...
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: scarr89 on 23 March 2012, 18:29
Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 March 2012, 17:23
I very much share your enthusiasm, I picked up a 12 GTD on the 1st march and just can't stop smiling...

You had to have a boast didn't you  :tongue:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 18:59
Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 March 2012, 17:23
I very much share your enthusiasm, I picked up a 12 GTD on the 1st march and just can't stop smiling...

Whats that got to do with the OP? :lipsrsealed: :evil:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: scarr89 on 23 March 2012, 19:02
Quote from: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 18:59
Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 March 2012, 17:23
I very much share your enthusiasm, I picked up a 12 GTD on the 1st march and just can't stop smiling...

Whats that got to do with the OP? :lipsrsealed: :evil:

It was just a shameless plug at the fact that he has a 12plate  :evil:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 19:05
Quote from: scarr89 on 23 March 2012, 19:02
Quote from: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 18:59
Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 March 2012, 17:23
I very much share your enthusiasm, I picked up a 12 GTD on the 1st march and just can't stop smiling...

Whats that got to do with the OP? :lipsrsealed: :evil:

It was just a shameless plug at the fact that he has a 12plate  :evil:
And a Diesel!  :tongue:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Panthera on 23 March 2012, 19:44
 :grin: at the comments above.

I saw a tornado red GTD (12 plate) in MK this afternoon and it looked awesome. I would like to see a GTD with monza shadows....
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 20:05
Interesting you should say that as the fellow we're winding up has them on his.
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: Panthera on 23 March 2012, 20:14
Quote from: Jimble on 23 March 2012, 20:05
Interesting you should say that as the fellow we're winding up has them on his.

...of course he does..just studied his pictures in his sig.... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: monsterman2k10 on 26 March 2012, 20:55
Quote from: Panthera on 22 March 2012, 19:55
I purchased my '57' plate blue graphite 5 door GTi, the last weekend of January this year and now since the weather is better now I have been 'playing' with the car and I am really thoroughly enjoying driving the car.  The grip and handling is almost on par with my Impreza I used to own (4 cars ago) - that's saying something.  Its just a joy to drive. Fun and safe comfortable and fits me nicely (I am 6ft 4" slim build male) .   My commute to work consists of 4 ish miles of country lanes, an A road to my work place in Milton Keynes so its gets a good test.  The MPG she is returning is a good 10-12mpg more than my previous two cars.  I only wish I had of bought a GTi before my second Volvo S60R, a car of which I never actually enjoyed owning.  I am a very happy GTi owner here. Just thought I would mention this to you all. 

I can see why the Golf is such a popular car now and why some many people like it and also what car programs, the one on channel 5 and the one on bbc 2 all rate the GTi as the best hot hatch. It defiantly is Das Welt Auto.

What are your thoughts on your Golf/GTI

I owned my mk4 1998 1.8t for 3 years and only car that has become part of me. Enjoy it, just be prepaired to fix its problems and make it better.
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: tsr_adi on 26 March 2012, 21:21
You don't know what a GTI is until you've had a mk1/2  :grin: :cool:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 March 2012, 14:13
Quote from: tsr_adi on 26 March 2012, 21:21
You don't know what a GTI is until you've had a mk1/2  :grin: :cool:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtddNG2aAPg/TixDPPPy7hI/AAAAAAAAAS8/giAgsamgx6w/s1600/facts+jinu7.blogspot.com.jpg)
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 28 March 2012, 15:19
Quote from: tsr_adi on 26 March 2012, 21:21
You don't know what a GTI is until you've had a mk1/2  :grin: :cool:


(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/Decorated%20images/226688cr7rpex0bg-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: tsr_adi on 29 March 2012, 21:26
So the moral of the story is, the mk2 is the BEST GTI EVER  :grin:
Title: Re: Enjoying the theory of GTi
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 March 2012, 21:32
Best GTI I have driven is a Mk6 closely followed by a Mk6 GTD :cool: