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Offline Snoopy

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #90 on: 21 January 2010, 20:36 »
Now I want to go back to driving dynamics which I remember from my mark 2 GTI a very long time ago.
IMO you won't get that in a modern car. Too much weight and electronic assistance.
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Offline VWKev

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #91 on: 21 January 2010, 22:51 »
I have just been told there is a 170 gtd in the show room ready to sell, but i have a Mk6 GTi on order build week 9 . Not sure which to buy now??

What are the pro's & cons of these 2 cars? I have driven a 140 jetta the new one and was impressed with the engine??  :undecided:

I currently have an ED30 58 plate ???

I'm wondering why you would be thinking of buying a GTI or GTD if you know nothing about them ? Mind you, if you did know then you wouldnt ask such a stupid question.


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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #92 on: 21 January 2010, 23:43 »
I have to agree with Kev  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #93 on: 22 January 2010, 00:03 »
I have to agree with Kev  :lipsrsealed:

Quick, edit youre post before someone else see's it  :grin:


GTI mk6, 3dr Manual (Yes Manual! If I wanted a Taxi I'd hail one, not spend £1500 on one), Candy White, Full Leather, Xenons, ACC, 18", RCD510 + Dynaudio, DAB Radio, Winter Pack, Luxury Pack, Fiscon Bluetooth Plus, Golf R LED's.

"Some say he drives a Shopping car, and that his car dent was actually a beauty spot....all we know is he's called Captain Failboat"

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #94 on: 22 January 2010, 08:03 »
I have to agree with Kev  :lipsrsealed:

Quick, edit youre post before someone else see's it  :grin:

why is it a stupid queston Kev? I have a dilema going on about Buying a GTD or GTI? Whats your problem? Alan ? Kev your attiude on here mate is not good (calling people C****) and dissing other peoples views??? Whats it all about?

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #95 on: 22 January 2010, 08:42 »
I know nothing about iPhones and blackberry's so asked the opinion of those that do.  Yes, I could have gone to the shop and played with them but as I'm not technical all that would have done is tell me what they look like and how they feel.  If the OP is equally untechnical with cars as I am phones, what's wrong with him asking for opinions? 

This site is getting more and more elitest and snooty.

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #96 on: 22 January 2010, 12:54 »

There is nothing wrong with white - here is link to pics of my gtd

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=139681.30
I love my GTD

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #97 on: 22 January 2010, 12:56 »
Yes i agree your car looks stunning!! How do find it on motorway is it noisy? have you got DSG? thanks Steve  :wink:

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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #98 on: 22 January 2010, 17:29 »
Yes i agree your car looks stunning!! How do find it on motorway is it noisy? have you got DSG? thanks Steve  :wink:

It's fine. It's not noticably quiet or loud. It just trundles along nicely. There may be a slight increase in noise due to the 19 inch tyres but it is not a factor at all. I have the Dynaudio pumping most of the time anyway.

I am just a manual, I considered DSG but didn't go for it in the end.

There is actually quite a nice note while under acceleration and my mates were very impressed. They thought it sounded quite like a petrol while inside the car.
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Re: which is the best car the GTI mk6 or GTD 170 MK6 ???
« Reply #99 on: 22 January 2010, 18:49 »

There is actually quite a nice note while under acceleration and my mates were very impressed. They thought it sounded quite like a petrol while inside the car.

Funny that... because mine sounds like a diesel  :laugh: :laugh: