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Offline mitchGTI

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Re: focus st3
« Reply #10 on: 14 December 2009, 14:09 »
Hi mate, just like to say that its complete rubbish the st3 being slower than the golf! I owned an st3 for a year before swapping to the gti! The focus is so much faster standard than the golf, the golf needs a remap to get it on its toes! Where as if you remap stage 1 a st3 you would still hammer the golf( i remapped mine and it was a monster) you would need a good stage 2 gti to beat a stage 1 st3! I know this because my friend had an st3 aswell and we went head to head, me stage 1 gti him stage 1 st 3, i think the engine is awsome bullet proof but  the car itself lacks in build quality to the golf and handling is much much better on the golf! I dont no what people are on about! Ide say it was a good car to have very powerful and very comfortable but ide saythe golf is a all round better car! Hense why i changed!
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Re: focus st3
« Reply #11 on: 14 December 2009, 14:34 »


The ST was on my list along with the R26, Cooper S & Type R

The main thing that put me off the ST was the economy, isnt it similar to the R32?
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Re: focus st3
« Reply #12 on: 14 December 2009, 14:49 »
Quote from: mitchGTI on 14 December 2009, 14:09
I'd say the Golf is a better all round car!

That's usually why GTI owners pick GTI's...  :laugh:

After I'd looked at the facts, the ownership prospects and the intangibles of the GTI, it just seemed to make it a bit more special and an appealing prospect to own and drive... TO ME, at any rate.

Plus, I didn't grow up with an ST poster on the wall; I wanted a MKII 'big-bumper' Golf GTI  :smug:

Quote from: DPG on 14 December 2009, 14:34
The ST was on my list along with the R26, Cooper S & Type R

Exactly the same list as I drew up.  :wink:

Quote from: DPG on 14 December 2009, 14:34
The main thing that put me off the ST was the economy, isnt it similar to the R32?

I was more put off by the fit/finish of the ST and perceived image... [flame suit, on!!!!  :evil:]
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Re: focus st3
« Reply #13 on: 14 December 2009, 15:30 »
When it comes to looks, the GTI wins hands down. You could park the GTI outside a stately home and it looks like the owners are in.

You park the ST outside and it looks like its getting robbed.

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Re: focus st3
« Reply #14 on: 14 December 2009, 15:48 »

To the OP........

whatcar.com do a car comparison tool that let's you put up to three cars side by side and deceide on pros/cons.

That was just one tool I used in making my decision.
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 08 July 2010, 03:03
The GTD is like a blow up doll. The GTI is like a proper woman. Sure the doll might last longer, and the woman might have higher running costs, but which would you rather have?

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Re: focus st3
« Reply #15 on: 14 December 2009, 16:04 »
Quote from: smartypants on 14 December 2009, 15:30
When it comes to looks, the GTI wins hands down. You could park the GTI outside a stately home and it looks like the owners are in.

You park the ST outside and it looks like its getting robbed.


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Re: focus st3
« Reply #16 on: 14 December 2009, 16:32 »
Quote from: smartypants on 14 December 2009, 15:30
When it comes to looks, the GTI wins hands down. You could park the GTI outside a stately home and it looks like the owners are in.

You park the ST outside and it looks like its getting robbed.


:grin: :laugh:
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Offline mitchGTI

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Re: focus st3
« Reply #17 on: 14 December 2009, 18:18 »
Oh i forgot the running costs! They are terrible on the st3! Its the r32 of the focus range lol
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Re: focus st3
« Reply #18 on: 14 December 2009, 21:17 »
Quote from: smartypants on 14 December 2009, 15:30
When it comes to looks, the GTI wins hands down. You could park the GTI outside a stately home and it looks like the owners are in.

You park the ST outside and it looks like its getting robbed.



Oooooohhhhhhhh :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Offline orca

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Re: focus st3
« Reply #19 on: 14 December 2009, 22:32 »
Don't know about the ST3 but a work mate has just got himself a new Focus RS.  Have to admit that it is one beefy car.  Total in your face car and definitely not as subtle as the GTI.  I was only a passenger but it was rapid, sounded real mean and ride/handling was very good.  Just a pity that the RS does not have the same quality/luxury feel to it compared to the GTI.  Put a smile on my face though.  Made me wish that my GTI had all those qualities.

Sorry it's not relevant but just had to share it.
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