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Jackie Treehorn

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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #170 on: 11 September 2016, 07:20 »
Quote from: Daz Auto on 11 September 2016, 02:21
Quote from: Booth11 on 10 September 2016, 10:42
One of the reasons I decided to spend more time over on the R forum was some time ago sensed that GTI owners on here were getting bored of all the R talk and this is the GTI forum.  But still like this forum so nice to be on here without the usual cliched R quips.
... funny that!

I always sensed that the GTI owners looked down on the GTD owners.

Reminds me of this sketch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VxkltwS9g0


What? Broad brush statement lol.

Some can mistake the criticism of a particular car model, with looking down on the owner and their car,  when in fact they are critiquing the model of car only and it has nothing to do with a perception of the owner. Ppl take things personally when its about cars only and nothing more.

On a wider point I have mentioned Renault and Ford before, and my admiration for the hot hatches they produce let alone the VW range, and seen comments that appear to be snooty about the apparent Premium Brand of VW compared to lesser brands. We often criticize brands before we even get to the quality of the cars, models, wheels, HP, mpg etc.  Nothing to do with looking down on anyone though.   

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Offline Raffe

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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #171 on: 11 September 2016, 07:48 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 September 2016, 13:13
Biggest issue with trying to squeeze more power from the GTI is traction, all that power going to the front wheels only.

Completely agree, I modded my MK6 manual GTi to Revo stage 2 (claimed 300bhp/350lbft) and clutch/traction were it's limitations. It was a great fun car and definitely more fun than my standard R is currently but the R won't be staying long after it's had it's first birthday next year  :evil:
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #172 on: 11 September 2016, 08:18 »
I ran a modified Mk6 GTI with similar power to weight ratio to the Mk7 R. I chose the R, firstly because I found myself limited on insurance companies by the mods, I can insure the R for less than my modified GTI and secondly just because I wanted something a little different.
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #173 on: 11 September 2016, 08:36 »
Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 11 September 2016, 07:20
Quote from: Daz Auto on 11 September 2016, 02:21
Quote from: Booth11 on 10 September 2016, 10:42
One of the reasons I decided to spend more time over on the R forum was some time ago sensed that GTI owners on here were getting bored of all the R talk and this is the GTI forum.  But still like this forum so nice to be on here without the usual cliched R quips.
... funny that!

I always sensed that the GTI owners looked down on the GTD owners.

Reminds me of this sketch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VxkltwS9g0


What? Broad brush statement lol.

Some can mistake the criticism of a particular car model, with looking down on the owner and their car,  when in fact they are critiquing the model of car only and it has nothing to do with a perception of the owner. Ppl take things personally when its about cars only and nothing more.

On a wider point I have mentioned Renault and Ford before, and my admiration for the hot hatches they produce let alone the VW range, and seen comments that appear to be snooty about the apparent Premium Brand of VW compared to lesser brands. We often criticize brands before we even get to the quality of the cars, models, wheels, HP, mpg etc.  Nothing to do with looking down on anyone though.

Spot on 👍
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #174 on: 11 September 2016, 08:54 »
Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 11 September 2016, 07:20
Quote from: Daz Auto on 11 September 2016, 02:21

... funny that!

I always sensed that the GTI owners looked down on the GTD owners.

Reminds me of this sketch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VxkltwS9g0


What? Broad brush statement lol.

Some can mistake the criticism of a particular car model, with looking down on the owner and their car,  when in fact they are critiquing the model of car only and it has nothing to do with a perception of the owner. Ppl take things personally when its about cars only and nothing more.

On a wider point I have mentioned Renault and Ford before, and my admiration for the hot hatches they produce let alone the VW range, and seen comments that appear to be snooty about the apparent Premium Brand of VW compared to lesser brands. We often criticize brands before we even get to the quality of the cars, models, wheels, HP, mpg etc.  Nothing to do with looking down on anyone though.   

Agree with this.  It's about the cars. 

Owners of one car should not be looking down on owners of another, if they are, that says more about the person doing it than anything to do with the actual cars.   There may be a perceived hierarchy of performance Golfs, but that's irrelevant - there's 4 (inc ClubSport) variants and each a slightly different offering all with pluses and minuses.  You take your pick according to what suits your multiple criteria best.  We are all enthusiasts on here. Constructive comment and criticism is healthy and good thing and welcome.  Making it personal isn't.
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #175 on: 11 September 2016, 13:54 »
I would quite happily drive any of the so called performance Golfs  :smiley:
I only need a GTD for the full set  :whistle:
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #176 on: 11 September 2016, 20:21 »
For me the GTi PP DSG was exactly what I needed as a daily commuter car.  It's better looking than the R (can't believe VW then brought out the R-line to confuse things even more).  Do I need the extra power?  No - that's why I have a 911 at weekends  :laugh:
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Re: Golf R... Why buy a Golf GTI?
« Reply #177 on: 11 September 2016, 20:24 »
Quote from: JB GTI on 11 September 2016, 13:54
I would quite happily drive any of the so called performance Golfs  :smiley:
I only need a GTD for the full set  :whistle:
Snap!  :grin:
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