New Civic Type R - £30k??

[JamesR27]

I have owned the mk5, 6 and 7 and have a soft spot for the mk2.
Loved the mk5 as it was VW's return to form with the GTI, plus the first 200bhp car I owned.

It's like I wrote that myself. I always look back on MK5 with fondness as it was my 1st GTI and a great car.

[Moro]

My first Golf was a Mk3 VR6 which I got in early 1993. Dreadful car with a great engine. I returned to the dealers with problems most months. Got tired of it and ordered an Audi A4 when they came out, and never owned another VW until now.

However, the dealer was really good at handling the situation so I went back to them 20 years later to buy my current car as the same family is still in charge!

My Golf series preference would be 7-2-5-1-4-3

[dubber36]

To these people that have a Mk2 pretty high up their preference list...why haven't you got one?

[Booth11]

To these people that have a Mk2 pretty high up their preference list...why haven't you got one?

Time, or lack thereof.  Would love one, but only got time for one car in my life.

Seems pretty conclusive the Mk3 is deemed the runt of the litter!

[matchboy]

The R is completely understated against some of its rivals (Type R, Focus RS) - however, as an accountant I can't turn up to a clients in one of those other cars mentioned, it screams boy racer/chav (albeit a rich chav) and no one will take you seriously, especially when you're discussing their personal/business finances - therefore, for me, it suits my life and my job.  I agree it should have been a little more aggressive (front end in particular), but you don't see the front of the car when you're nailing it so its a minor quibble!  If I could get away with having a Focus RS then I would be tempted, but the Type R is horrible outside and even worse inside, I don't care how quick it is 

As for the old golfs, the Mk 5 will always hold a special place for me as it was my first brand new GTI.  I actually know the people I sold it to, and saw it the other day - wheels totally f-ed, never cleaned, dirty inside - breaks my heart as looked after that car better than I looked after myself 

[Booth11]

Would a rich chav drive an R, I'm not so sure?  There are other cars more suited to them 

I think many of us have a special place in our hearts for the Mk5, as it was 'the return' to the real GTI, and seems to have been many people's first foray into GTI world.  Technically it wasn't my first, that dubious honour goes to a Pug 206 GTI, but I consider the Mk5 to be my first 'real' GTI.  I still miss it!  This pretty much sums it up for me:

...there was a raw-ness and sense of occasion about driving it...

[wigit]

To these people that have a Mk2 pretty high up their preference list...why haven't you got one?

Space and not many around in a condition like yours, i'm hankering for a Rallye as i think they have aged well

Would a rich chav drive an R, I'm not so sure?  There are other cars more suited to them 

I think many of us have a special place in our hearts for the Mk5, as it was 'the return' to the real GTI, and seems to have been many people's first foray into GTI world.  Technically it wasn't my first, that dubious honour goes to a Pug 206 GTI, but I consider the Mk5 to be my first 'real' GTI.  I still miss it!  This pretty much sums it up for me:

...there was a raw-ness and sense of occasion about driving it...

The lack of red brake callipers, crashy ride and over the top instrument displays would put them off and the lack of a tea tray on the boot to place ones energy drink

[Booth11]

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[Booth11]

Would a rich chav drive an R, I'm not so sure?  There are other cars more suited to them 

The lack of red brake callipers, crashy ride and over the top instrument displays would put them off and the lack of a tea tray on the boot to place ones energy drink

  Very true!  No Red Bull spoiler, no likey!

[Moro]

To these people that have a Mk2 pretty high up their preference list...why haven't you got one?

Good point! However, I have been looking at Mk1 Sciroccos recently, but £13k for a 1980 Storm was a little too much, especially in light metallic green - I really want a metallic blue or silver one, just as I did when they were new and just too expensive for me to buy - I had to settle for an Alfasud Sprint Veloce, but always wanted a Scirocco.

Once the Scirocco itch has been scratched, a Mk2 big bumper GTI 16V would be next!