Golf 118TSI with Stage 2 Tune vs GTI or R

[Digger11]

Having just bought a basic Golf for the family and absolutely loving it, I think I might buy another for fun.

I am 40+ so am not really a boy racer and prefer comfort over rock solid Sports suspension and 19" low profile tyres.

So my theory is the following
118TSI DSG
Tune to 150kw +
Leather
17" Tyres

I don't want to look like a boy racer or mid life crisis old bloke - just want a nice quality car that goes pretty hard.

I Know you all love the looks of the GTI and the R but I don't, I hate the R's exhaust, and dislike the GTI tartan interior and don't like the grill.
Don't get me wrong, I realise most people love these looks - they are just not for me.

I prefer the "sleeper" look in a car.

So, any opinons, I know I am a bit strange - but I think a 118TSI with 150kw+ and in White will be my weekend fun car.

[easeup]

Digger- although i personally disagree about the looks i appreciate that everyone has different tastes. But i must ask: have you test-driven a GTI? If you haven't, go for a blast and don't be afraid to give the salesman a bit of a scare. It sold itself to me

[nat225]

just a note, i had a mk6 118tsi and had to have an engine replacement.

personally i wouldn't touch any tune for the 1.4L twincharge.

get a GTI and be done without any troubles.

[Brendan_A]

Nothing wrong with a tuned 118. It's good to be different.

[Transporter]

Having just bought a basic Golf for the family and absolutely loving it, I think I might buy another for fun.

I am 40+ so am not really a boy racer and prefer comfort over rock solid Sports suspension and 19" low profile tyres.

So my theory is the following
118TSI DSG
Tune to 150kw +
Leather
17" Tyres

I don't want to look like a boy racer or mid life crisis old bloke - just want a nice quality car that goes pretty hard.

I Know you all love the looks of the GTI and the R but I don't, I hate the R's exhaust, and dislike the GTI tartan interior and don't like the grill.
Don't get me wrong, I realise most people love these looks - they are just not for me.

I prefer the "sleeper" look in a car.

So, any opinons, I know I am a bit strange - but I think a 118TSI with 150kw+ and in White will be my weekend fun car.

Welcome to the forums! Have a look in other sections incl. this one Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades)

[khonfahm]

I went with a Mk6 90 TSI, with a stage 1 ECU from Blue fin. (Bought the car 2nd hand) and did it all for under $20k!

VERY VERY HAPPY with the results!

I think 118TSI with a stage 1, is a great idea. They have amazing amounts of torque with the ecu remap, and also you get to maintain the fuel economy of a 1.4litre motor as opposed to a 2litre turbo ( GTI ) !

You should do it !

If you want the car to look a bit more flash ( consider investing in a reiger tuning kit )... I did that, and I think it looks great.

[qt25]

Digger- although i personally disagree about the looks i appreciate that everyone has different tastes. But i must ask: have you test-driven a GTI? If you haven't, go for a blast and don't be afraid to give the salesman a bit of a scare. It sold itself to me

what he said. I test drove a GTI for 15 mins, called nissan to take back the deposit for the 370z, bought the GTI, saved 15k.

[Ideo]

Ignore the naysayers.

Get the 118. Get the DSG. Void the warranty.

Whats the worst that can happen?

[moniker]

So, any opinons, I know I am a bit strange - but I think a 118TSI with 150kw+ and in White will be my weekend fun car.

Make sure you have another weekend car for when the Golf's in getting a replacement motor...

[chylld]

I was going to do the same thing (118TSI + APR stage 1 instead of GTI) but decided against it after reading about engine failures.

Also note that engine power isn't the only thing the GTI has going for it - test drive one back-to-back with the 118 and you'll be surprised how differently it handles. No point having so much power if the chassis can't come to the party too!