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Offline Hugsee

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Which GTI?
« on: 26 August 2009, 23:51 »
I currently own a 1.4 Golf E but after falling in love with golfs (although mine isnt exactly the most exciting car out there) im looking into buying a GTI with the intension of tuning and eventually taking on track days and/or drag strips.

My question is which one? iv heard the 2.0 engine isnt as appealing as i first thought if i want to tune it for high performance and the 1.8T is the 'tuners choice'

Any advice is appriciated.
So what do ya think?
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Offline topher

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2009, 23:57 »
there really is no contest.. if you intend to tune it the 1.8T is the only option
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #2 on: 27 August 2009, 00:18 »
1.8t ftw.
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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #3 on: 27 August 2009, 00:23 »
iv'e got a 2.slow,,, get the 1.8t if you can
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Offline jtomlin

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #4 on: 27 August 2009, 00:24 »
i feel sorry for all the 2.0 golfs in the world, they constantly get slated!!












after that... get a 1.8t
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Offline ABOO

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #5 on: 27 August 2009, 08:04 »
Even if you have no intention of modifying it go for the 1.8T mate :smiley:
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #6 on: 27 August 2009, 08:08 »
none of them - they're all crap!!!  99% of the threads on here are asking 'what's wrong with my poxy petrol engine'  :laugh: :laugh:

Get a TDI  :evil:
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Offline ABOO

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #7 on: 27 August 2009, 08:16 »
Have to agree in some respects with Rhyso.

GTTDI golfs are amazing, even more so with a remap. Pull stupid money imo though. An ibiza 130 sport is much better value..
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #8 on: 27 August 2009, 08:19 »
Quote from: ABOO on 27 August 2009, 08:16
Have to agree in some respects with Rhyso.

GTTDI golfs are amazing, even more so with a remap. Pull stupid money imo though. An ibiza 130 sport is much better value..

:afro:

father-in-law has an Ibiza Sport (last shape) - quite a rare car by all accounts

Even in standard form its quick and certainly quicker than my Golf felt in standard form (thanks to the weight); he won't let me map it though to see HOW quick it can be  :sad:
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Offline ABOO

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Re: Which GTI?
« Reply #9 on: 27 August 2009, 08:25 »
Rare but still a real bargain. Even been considering a move to the dark side myself as my milage is beginning to rise.

Even do a 160bhp version as std, which are very rare, and quick as fook std!! ie on a par with petrol version.

Personally would prefer 130 with remap though..
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