Best VW Ever?

[richandhazel]

Ah, good point, hadn't noticed that  :-[

Polls going well, getting interesting.  
Looks like I'll have to talk Hazel into registering so that she can express her views.........come on Mk1 GTI  

I think so, because as soon as i go back to the page a 2nd time there is no vote option.

Nice try tho......!

[Pimpster]

Thanks Rich. It appears that there are lots of unregistered viewings but not too many posts. It seems to have helped by posting the link on all the golf varieties particular forums.

I aim to get this to at least 100 polled before coming to a definitive verdict! (well kinda.....)

Regards the above bit about R32 and VR6 a GTI can be classed as a normal everyday car that has a more powerful engine than normal. As such i think the VR6 and R32 should be included by default. Also, wasnt the VR6 known as a GTI elsewhere in the world?

[8vgti]

I never asked about GTI's tho. it just happened that most of the best ones are GTI's and the R32 and the VR6 are good enough to join them!

I would say that the MK3 GTI 8v is technically not a gti either - just a gl with a bodykit ....

In relation to your second valid point I know which one I would prefer (and have)!! I'd like to see a GL keep up on a twisty road  

[Pimpster]

like your point 8vgti!

I was kinda joking but i used to have a Pug 306xsi. Now XSI is supposed to be a lukewarm title but it would rip an 8V Gti apart on the straights and twisties, and was an equal to the 16v gti's i 'played' with.  

The one thing the 8v Gti does better than that car is rattle less......

[richandhazel]

How on earth is the Mk2 8V beating a Mk1 8V?
Surely a late Mk1 with the same engine as a heavier MK2 will be better.  
Ben........have you told Marcus about this?

[tinman]

How on earth is the Mk2 8V beating a Mk1 8V?

Agreed; brings a tear to the eye.

Fraid this is a popularity contest, rather than a contest on merits, and there are many 8v Mk2 GTI owners here.

Could be worse, could have a Mk3 GTI 8v leading......

Tin

[MK1_BOY]

I'm here Rich..  I'm outraged, you do all know the origin of all you cars dont you, yes the MK1, it is without dought the best GTI ever avalible, not as much metal, more noise, more fun, no electric windows to slow you down(wieght..)..  I recon it would blantanlty give a vr6 a run for its money on a back road somewhere, thats real driving, not all this straight line crap...


MK1's FOR EVER

[MK1_BOY]

P.S - No way would a MK2 8v beat a MK1 8v, no way...

[Carl_Woods]

What about the TDI's, they dont appear to be included in your poll, according to my dealer they far outsell petrol Golfs and the 150 can out perform a lot of them too.

[richandhazel]

I wouldn't be suprised if a modded Mk1 could beat a standard VR6, there isn't that much in it as standard:-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richandhazel1/BHP/index.htm

But then look at that torque............