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Title: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Puzzler on 08 March 2008, 20:34
Hi all, just awaiting delivery of a Golf GTI in Diamond black, 18" Monza's, parking sensors and centre armrest.
Really looking forward to it  :smiley:

Currently drive an Astra VXR which I can't say a bad word against. Bought from new and provided me with two years of care free manic driving, but time to change.
Keep you all informed of my views and how it compares when I take delivery. Although you may not really be interested! :embarassed:
Martin
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: bobbarley on 08 March 2008, 20:37
Welcome mate.  Two amazing cars, it'll be interesting to see how the compare, I hope you'll indulge me!  I've always wanted a new VXR, but then always wanted a new Golf GTi as well!!!
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Hurdy on 08 March 2008, 20:46
Welcome Puzzler :cool:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Puzzler on 08 March 2008, 20:47
Well, I thinks that's what most hot hatch drivers think. At the end of the day if money wasn't a problem and the choice was between an Astra, Golf, Megane, Leon, Mini, Civic etc, I think most people would choose the Golf, for the overall package.

I'll let you know if it was the right choice for me.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: bobbarley on 09 March 2008, 00:01
You must be rich :)
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Dinky on 09 March 2008, 03:05
welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Jay on 09 March 2008, 19:17
Welcome  :grin:

You must be rich :)

I rekon so.
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: zabba on 10 March 2008, 15:19
I'm currently thinking of replacing my CTR with a GTi, although I've driven a VXR and was very impressed, yes it was a bit of an animal but fun :grin:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: mike4golf on 10 March 2008, 15:52
welcome fella :smiley:hope the golf puts a smile on your face
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: dub-diva on 10 March 2008, 16:53
Hi and welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Jamm89 on 10 March 2008, 20:13
Welcome
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: BobbyT on 10 March 2008, 20:22
drove the megane sport the other day, not bad but didnt really feel that fast  :undecided:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Neaty on 10 March 2008, 20:31
hello and welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Puzzler on 10 March 2008, 20:50
drove the megane sport the other day, not bad but didnt really feel that fast  :undecided:

I test drove the Megane R26 F1 about a year ago and found it so dull! The acceleration is just to linear, so you don't actually feel as though your gaining speed very quickly although you obviously are. Also hated the gear change and the cabin layout. The dealer who came with me was disappointed with my views so I offered him a test in my VXR, which he accepted. He loved it and off the record agreed that day to day the Astra was much more fun than the Megane.
But, mention anything to a Megane owner and all they ever bloody say is "yeh, but we'd have you in the twisties". I've learnt that the word 'twisties' is a Megane owners favourite word. ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: (shakey) on 10 March 2008, 22:15
hi and welcome. :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Horney on 10 March 2008, 22:23
Man this place is being over run with MKV owners! Welcome fella!

Nick
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: ShoCk on 11 March 2008, 08:55
MK5's are my favourite shape! Wish I had the fundage to own one ... may be in 5 years time eh lol
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Chris 'N' Jen on 11 March 2008, 09:05
drove the megane sport the other day, not bad but didnt really feel that fast  :undecided:

I test drove the Megane R26 F1 about a year ago and found it so dull! The acceleration is just to linear, so you don't actually feel as though your gaining speed very quickly although you obviously are. Also hated the gear change and the cabin layout. The dealer who came with me was disappointed with my views so I offered him a test in my VXR, which he accepted. He loved it and off the record agreed that day to day the Astra was much more fun than the Megane.
But, mention anything to a Megane owner and all they ever bloody say is "yeh, but we'd have you in the twisties". I've learnt that the word 'twisties' is a Megane owners favourite word. ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

is that the one with the twin centre pipes?

I was in a mates type r and we got offerd a race with one. nothing at all in it. The megan wasnt as good as the civic round corners either  :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: joesgti on 11 March 2008, 12:05
welcome :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: 08micsta on 11 March 2008, 14:09
Welcome to the forum  :cool:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: x Danni x on 12 March 2008, 18:23
welcome to the site!!  :smiley: :smiley:

x x x
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: GOLF_STU on 12 March 2008, 22:56
welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: Alpinehead on 13 March 2008, 12:52
welcome!
Title: Re: From VXR to GTI
Post by: boneybradley on 13 March 2008, 22:52
hello and welcome to the forum.. :smiley: