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Offline RedHP

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #10 on: 02 January 2011, 18:38 »
Personally, a choice between a GTD and a GTI Golf is better than to choose from:
Astra 1.9 CDTI v VXR (or even a Astra 2.0l Petrol)
Focus TDI v Focus ST (or even RS as 300bhp is a lot for FWD)
A3 TDI v S3
Zim zimmer - 1-Series Diesel v 1-Series 3.0l

Can't compare Mini's, as they aren't available in 5-door etc.

There aren't many small/med-sized cars out there, in terms of overall package, that you can compare to a Golf (have you not seen the advert!?).
But, again, this is a personal opinion.... :smiley:
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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #11 on: 02 January 2011, 20:09 »
There aren't many small/med-sized cars out there, in terms of overall package, that you can compare to a Golf (have you not seen the advert!?).
But, again, this is a personal opinion.... :smiley:


+1 its my opinion also  :smiley:

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #12 on: 02 January 2011, 21:43 »
My opinion also.
I needed a car which was not enormous as parking is very tight at work ( :rolleyes:), but was comfortable, fast, elegant, had a premium feel etc., etc.
So I bought the GTI. There is not much else around that fits this bill IMO. :smiley:
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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #13 on: 02 January 2011, 21:47 »
^^^Yes i'm afraid its true , what else is there that can match the Golf? :wink:

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #14 on: 02 January 2011, 22:35 »

I love my Golf, had it just over a week and I'm constantly looking for reasons to go out in it  :laugh:


However, the world has gone mad for sure.

Second hand Golf - £39,995......

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201043371493525/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_40000_miles/price-from/13000/transmission/automatic/model/golf/make/volkswagen/keywords/r/radius/100/page/1/postcode/rg141uu?logcode=p

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #15 on: 02 January 2011, 22:39 »
So glad to hear your happy with your golf and may I say you've taken to the forum like a duck to water - welcome aboard  :wink:

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #16 on: 03 January 2011, 00:44 »
When asked what car I have ordered I usually just say, "... a GTD which is a diesel version of a GTI."

How many owners refer to their car as just a golf? Or do you refer to it as a golf GTD? Or do you refer to it as just a GTD?

The 3 three letters GTI are an iconic brand on their own. Most people hear those letters and think fast golf.

So was/is R32. It is a pity that the new golf R won't have that. You can't really say that you drive an R without the word golf.

Though the R32 was more of a boys car. Here is a true story. The missus brother bought a new car just after I ordered the GTD. She told me he bought a golf the same as mine which is a mk5 TDI. I was speaking to her father and he said these exact words, "he bought an R three two." I immediately corrected him that it was an R thirty two.

So as far my missus is concerned the R32 is "just a golf". :rolleyes:
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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #17 on: 03 January 2011, 09:29 »
I'm a "Golf" or "Golf GTD" kinda guy to be honest.

Day to day I'd say golf but if someone asks "what kind of golf is that" I'd say a "Golf GTD".

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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #18 on: 03 January 2011, 10:27 »
When people ask me what car I drive, I say a Golf. The answer is usually sufficient and they reply: Nice. :smiley:
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Re: It's just a golf
« Reply #19 on: 03 January 2011, 10:55 »
I just say a GTI.
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