Standard Golf GTI Vs R32

[gjroe78]

Your opinion is just that; opinion. Looks are subjective (i dont like the interior of the ED30 at all  )

Best for performance; no, unless you are comparing costs of performance, a turbo R32 will annihilate a modded ED30, but you will pay alot for it!

We all ready rounded the thread off with it being great we have the choice, and each offering something different (even the GT)

 

mmm a 3.2l turbo vs a 2.0l turbo thats fair 

[Jkctr]

I never said it was fair. The point is, money not a problem, the R32 is much better to mod.

[smartypants]

Bit of a silly statement. What if you put an R32 engine in an ED30?

[Jkctr]

You would be stuck with FWD lol

[smartypants]

True LOL

But then you could then "mod" it to make it rear wheel drive? Which would be better than 4WD IMO

My point is that making a statement like if money was no object, I'd buy a lambo, and stick a VW badge on it and call it a modded ED30

[Jkctr]

You are missing the point. As a base the R32 is better to mod if you had a large sum to spend (the problem is it would have to be a large sum)

Oh and a haldex race controller will send (iirc) 80% of power to the rears of the R32 

[Conker]

My humble opinion - stated on various other posts at length - is that:

2.  The GTI has a better history and iconic status than the R32 so long term the Ed30 may well hold its value better than an R32.

That is SO very not true.  For example, Mk4 R32's have depreciated like a helium filled balloon. Long term the R32 (Mk4 or 5) is a possible "true" classic.

[Jkctr]

Agree mk5 will never be a classic (in any guise) imho!

MK4 R32 and MK1 GTI will always be 'the' versions to have, possibly the MK3 VR6 but its pretty poor in standard guise so not sure.

After all they were the 1st.

[smartypants]

You are missing the point. As a base the R32 is better to mod if you had a large sum to spend (the problem is it would have to be a large sum)

Oh and a haldex race controller will send (iirc) 80% of power to the rears of the R32 

You have to question what is wrong with the car if you have to mod it so much? Why not just buy a good car in the first place?

I have never liked the VAG "fake" 4WD system, just make it rear wheel drive, like a proper car should be

[smartypants]

Agree mk5 will never be a classic (in any guise) imho!

MK4 R32 and MK1 GTI will always be 'the' versions to have, possibly the MK3 VR6 but its pretty poor in standard guise so not sure.

After all they were the 1st.

I'd agree with the MK3 VR6 and the MK1 GTi

The MK4 should just be buried