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Offline am1w

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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #30 on: 14 April 2010, 19:16 »
FORD = FIX OR RETURN DAILY
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #31 on: 14 April 2010, 19:24 »
Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2010, 19:16
FORD = FIX OR RETURN DAILY

Not true any more that phrase!! I had a focus and never had a problem with it, did 20k miles never missed a beat!! The golfs have there problems nowa days?? But hey thats what the warrenty's for!! It seems there are problems comming through on the forum now on the MK6? I know mine is runing like a dream 17,00 miles and love it!! :cool:
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #32 on: 14 April 2010, 19:44 »
I have also owned a couple of Focus's and they were very reliable but rattled like hell. Fabulous suspension and steering. Low rent interiors. Unfortunately, the badge is wrong.
As Dame Edna says, 'It's the badge, Madge!' :laugh:
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #33 on: 14 April 2010, 20:11 »
Quote from: WilkoGTI on 13 April 2010, 20:19
The R certainly does look sportier (I think) but what are the main differences?

In a nutshell :-

To drive

The GTi is lighter, more nimble and "chuckable" around the bends - slightly more fun on the twisties in the dry.

The R is (and feels) heavier, but has much better traction in all conditions, and is faster.

To buy

The R comes as standard with Xenons, 18" Alloys, LED rear lights, Front LED DRL's,  Side skirts, R suspension and upgraded brakes, plus of course a 270ps engine and AWD.

Costs

As P3eps says above there will be very little difference in running costs, but the GTi will be slightly cheaper over a year.

The key decision is whether you want the AWD, which offers superb traction in all conditions but at the cost of increased weight (& purchase cost over the GTi :rolleyes:)

If all you do is travel up and down the motorway the R would'nt offer anything much over the GTI  IMHO.  But if you lived & drove in the Scottish Highlands, then the R would be my choice everytime  :smiley: 

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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #34 on: 14 April 2010, 20:20 »
JonnyG:
In a nutshell, I agree!
But the GTi looks nicer IMO.
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #35 on: 14 April 2010, 20:27 »
Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2010, 20:20
JonnyG:
In a nutshell, I agree!
But the GTi looks nicer IMO.

I'm not getting into the looks  :laugh: :grin:

They are both Mk 6 Golfs at the end of the day with different finishing touches IMO   :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #36 on: 14 April 2010, 20:28 »
Quote from: JonnyG on 14 April 2010, 20:27
Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2010, 20:20
JonnyG:
In a nutshell, I agree!
But the GTi looks nicer IMO.
I'm not getting into the looks  :laugh: :grin:
They are both Mk 6 Golfs at the end of the day with different finishing touches IMO   :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #37 on: 15 April 2010, 13:56 »
Quote from: WilkoGTI on 13 April 2010, 20:36

I guess I would like it because I think they maybe far and few between although the current Gti is not too common at the moment.


It's interesting that you also mention exclusivity. I have not seen an R on the road yet. Funnily enough I have only seen one other Mk6 GTI in 5 months of ownership.  :smiley:

Possibly the best way to look at it is. Ignoring cost and taking into account what car will be more suitable for your own personal circumstances...... If you go for the 'R'.... in the future would you think I wish I had went for GTI or vice versa.

I did not have that dilemma as the R wasn't available when I ordered. But I love my GTI  :kiss: and I do not feel jealous of the guys who have went for an 'R' they will love their cars too.
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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #38 on: 15 April 2010, 16:09 »
It's interesting that you also mention exclusivity. I have not seen an R on the road yet. Funnily enough I have only seen one other Mk6 GTI in 5 months of ownership. 

I know a couple of the guys here are from Scotland, as I am, but I have not seen a single GTi.  And I have been looking.
I did see a nice Candy White 3dr R in Falkirk yesterday however.  Any takers?

Got to admit tho, prefer the GTi's.  Especially the twin pipes at either side of the rear.   :cool:


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Re: Golf R or Gti?
« Reply #39 on: 15 April 2010, 18:53 »
I have seen more scirocco Rs on the road than mk6 GTIs (2), I have seen just as many mk6 GTIs(1) on the road as Golf R's(1)


(excluding dealer demo cars) and i have been looking out for James Goulds GTI today too.
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