Ive had two mk7s and neither had lights there (just reflectors)
I had two mk6s and neither had lights there (just reflectors)
I had two mk5s and neither had lights there (just reflectors)
I had a mk4 GTI and I can't remember whether it did or didn't but my 2001 Leon Cupra did
I had two mk3 VR6's and neither had lights there (mind you they might have as it was a long time ago, but I'm sure my memory for back then works far better than trying to remember last week...)
I had about half a dozen mk2 GTI's and you were lucky to even get electric Windows never mind fancy door lights or even reflectors.
I can't remember much about my mk1's as they spent most of the time getting fixed...
God I feel old now.
Anyway, VW haven't just cheaped out on them on Golfs recently.
So would you say you're a fan of the VW Golf then!
That would bore me senseless sticking with the same manufacturer. It's the equivalent of going on holiday to the same destination year after year. You got to broaden your horizons and try something different
I am Mr Boring!
I've been with the same employer for 20 odd years (not really through choice, I'm stuck there!), married for 25 years and lived in my last house for just under 20 years (again, not really 100% through choice). My wife would go to Disney in Orlando every year if she could (she
really is a creature of habit) so I get dragged there most years.
Seriously though, I have a good friend who works for a leasing company and I'll always ask him for advice as he drives everything under the sun. He will always gravitate towards a Golf of some description too.
The reason why the GTI is so iconic is because it's so good a blend and always has been (ignoring the mk3 which was a good car in its day but not really a good GTI).
I'm just kind of stuck with Golfs, I used to spend ages looking at alternatives but the common denominator was usually a Golf GTI or a close relative.
I had a 205 GTI 1.9 many years ago that was good fun but it wasn't a Golf, I've had a few Polos (GT GTI G40), some newer ones and some just as my runabout cars, I've had SEAT Ibizas and numerous hire cars, loan cars, company pool cars when they used to run them in work but always seem to gravitate back to VW's favourite baby: a Golf GTI (or derivative there of).
Hot (warm?) hatches are just perfect for me, I like the biggish engine in a smallish body ethos. The Golf GTI is generally the best all rounder of the bunch.
They're about the right size for my family, have a decent image - not too high brow and not too low brow, acceptable to all which kind of suits me perfectly. Park one on a council estate and yeah, it'll be aspirational but not snobby so you'll be accepted. Park one on a suburban housing estate and you'll get knowing nods of approval and quiet acceptance. Park one outside a mansion and the badge will still be accepted and they'll know you're not a crushing snob nor likely to be a burglar.
Just about enough performance but easily modifiable.
Handle pretty good but easily modifiable.
Ride ok.
Look ok.
Yep, I'm happy with boring!
