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Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« on: 11 July 2011, 14:31 »
I've been thinking about my next car  :smug: (as usual), so what are Golf GTDs like to drive on a day to day basis?    :smug: :smug: :smug:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2011, 14:56 »
Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2011, 14:31
I've been thinking about my next car  :smug: (as usual), so what are Golf GTDs like to drive on a day to day basis?    :smug: :smug: :smug:

I think that's a great idea, I'd love one too  :wink:
« Last Edit: 11 July 2011, 21:37 by The Doc »
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #2 on: 11 July 2011, 14:57 »
Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2011, 14:31
I've been thinking about my next car  :smug: (as usual), so what are Golf GTDs like to drive on a day to day basis?    :smug: :smug: :smug:

Funny you should think of this today of all days.
I drove my neighbour's Silver 4 door GTD yesterday for around 20 mins. He has bought a used sample with approx 4k on the clock. It has the Kenwood Sat Nav which I think sounds much better than the RNS 510 but does not compare in looks. Car in immaculate condition.

Impressions:
Colour: Quite fabulous in silver. Rather like the silver bars on the front grille. They look classy.
Wheels: 18" Charleys. They look very good but nowhere as nice as the Monza Shadows which look more OEM to these eyes.
Interior: Very similar to the GTI but the plaid seats look less distinctive than those in the GTI.
Handling: A bit nose heavy and not as fleet of foot as the GTI.
Ride: Not quite as good as the GTI. Could be due to tyre pressures and lack of ACC.
Engine: Noiser than the GTI especially from the outside, excellent mid-range pull, simply amazing mpg.
Road noise at 60 mph: I think very slightly less than mine due to GTD's Continental Tyres
Overall: A very, very good car but not as refined as the GTI. For me the GTI has that extra je nes se qua.

All the above IMO.
« Last Edit: 11 July 2011, 15:03 by am1w »
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #3 on: 11 July 2011, 14:59 »
I owned 5 GTi's including the ed30 and fell in love with GTD great car to own loads of torque MPG is just brilliant but the petrol heads on here will shoot me down ,the GTD is better than the gti only just though !! :grin: :smug: :smug: :smug:

PS its 46 degrees right now and no its not gone to my head  :grin:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #4 on: 11 July 2011, 15:02 »
Quote from: fazz on 11 July 2011, 14:56
Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2011, 14:31
I've been thinking about my next car  :smug: (as usual), so what are Golf GTDs like to drive on a day to day basis?    :smug: :smug: :smug:

TROLL...mods lock this thread... :laugh:

I may be a little facially challenged, but I don't quite compare to trolls in the looks department.  :smiley:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #5 on: 11 July 2011, 15:06 »
Quote from: Steve30 on 11 July 2011, 14:59
I owned 5 GTi's including the ed30 and fell in love with GTD great car to own loads of torque MPG is just brilliant but the petrol heads on here will shoot me down ,the GTD is better than the gti only just though !! :grin: :smug: :smug: :smug:
PS its 46 degrees right now and no its not gone to my head  :grin:

What? Bang Kok in Thai Land? Again?  :shocked:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #6 on: 11 July 2011, 15:06 »
Quote from: am1w on 11 July 2011, 14:57
Funny you should think of this today of all days.
I drove my neighbour's Silver 4 door GTD yesterday for around 20 mins. He has bought a used sample with approx 4k on the clock. It has the Kenwood Sat Nav which I think sounds much better than the RNS 510 but does not compare in looks. Car in immaculate condition.

Impressions:
Colour: Quite fabulous in silver. Rather like the silver bars on the front grille. They look classy.
Wheels: 18" Charleys. They look very good but nowhere as nice as the Monza Shadows which look more OEM to these eyes.
Interior: Very similar to the GTI but the plaid seats look less distinctive than those in the GTI.
Handling: A bit nose heavy and not as fleet of foot as the GTI.
Ride: Not quite as good as the GTI. Could be due to tyre pressures and lack of ACC.
Engine: Noiser than the GTI especially from the outside, excellent mid-range pull, simply amazing mpg.
Road noise at 60 mph: I think very slightly less than mine due to GTD's Continental Tyres
Overall: A very, very good car but not as refined as the GTI. For me the GTI has that extra je nes se qua.

All the above IMO.
That's it then. Mind made up. A GTD it will be (possibly).
Quote from: Steve30 on 11 July 2011, 14:59
I owned 5 GTi's including the ed30 and fell in love with GTD great car to own loads of torque MPG is just brilliant but the petrol heads on here will shoot me down ,the GTD is better than the gti only just though !! :grin: :smug: :smug: :smug:

PS its 46 degrees right now and no its not gone to my head  :grin:
Are you sat in your sauna?
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #7 on: 11 July 2011, 15:10 »
Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2011, 15:06
That's it then. Mind made up. A GTD it will be (possibly).

Ahem. Ahem. Ahem. Until domani.  :grin:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #8 on: 11 July 2011, 15:10 »
Quote from: am1w on 11 July 2011, 15:06
Quote from: Steve30 on 11 July 2011, 14:59
I owned 5 GTi's including the ed30 and fell in love with GTD great car to own loads of torque MPG is just brilliant but the petrol heads on here will shoot me down ,the GTD is better than the gti only just though !! :grin: :smug: :smug: :smug:
PS its 46 degrees right now and no its not gone to my head  :grin:

What? Bang Kok in Thai Land? Again?  :shocked:

I wish Asker , my son couldn't take that flight i'm in Marmaris very hot my son is fast asleep , just seen a Lamborghini parked next to a Tig  :smug:
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Re: Golf GTD, what are they like to own?
« Reply #9 on: 11 July 2011, 15:14 »
Quote from: am1w on 11 July 2011, 15:10
Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2011, 15:06
That's it then. Mind made up. A GTD it will be (possibly).

Ahem. Ahem. Ahem. Until domani.  :grin:
Nope, my mind is made up.......ish.......
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