Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[MkVIGTI]

Better chances in a GTI I would say...I've seen more cougars in GTIs than Rs.

Can only be a bonus!!!

[hentaiboy]

[dave_r]

Problem (for me!) with the Mini and, no offence, the Golf, is that you see too many wannabes and cougars driving them. Way too many. Not saying that's a wrong ting, well done VW for making them get one, is just that's something to make me stay away from those two brands...

I don't get this. I see M3's and C63's everyday driven by old pricks who never open them up. Do I want one any less? Fark no. How many Ferraris do you see driven my miserable old farts who got them for status and how many do you ever see getting driven properly? Does it make you want one of them less? It's like saying people that buy Renaults are wankers because they think owning a french car is quirky and makes them cooler and better than everyone else.

And can a moderator remove the photo above of that anorexic slapper, I almost brought up my lunch.

[sabloke]

Wankers, cougars and old farts might buy French because they think is chic, however they wouldn't touch RS cars. RS cars only come in manual to start with and they're way too uncompromising in the comfort department for that market segment.

Mate, Victoria Beckham is not a cougar but a baboon! Everyone knows that for picking up baboons you need a Bentley. At least

[hentaiboy]

And can a moderator remove the photo above of that anorexic slapper, I almost brought up my lunch.

Edited for your pleasure.

[Corey_R]

I don't get this. I see M3's and C63's everyday driven by old pricks who never open them up. Do I want one any less? Fark no. How many Ferraris do you see driven my miserable old farts who got them for status and how many do you ever see getting driven properly? Does it make you want one of them less? It's like saying people that buy Renaults are wankers because they think owning a french car is quirky and makes them cooler and better than everyone else.

This is very true - agreed!

[adzy]

Agreed. Nothing you can buy new (hatch wise) that I have tested lately has been fun to drive except the R. Haven't tried the RS250 yet - so there is hope yet. You'll never see me driving a Mini Cooper that is for sure.

Just curious, what did you find 'fun' about driving the R? As far as I know, from reading articles, the R is not very involving or exciting to drive, hell its quick and class leading in fit and finish and quaility yet a un-rewarding/un-envolving drive which personally upsets me when I read these things as the R is one of my first choices for when I upgrade because the most improtant thing is its a GREAT place to be each day for the daily commute but again, what did you personally find rewarding or fun?

[hentaiboy]

the most improtant thing is its a GREAT place to be each day for the daily commute

You need a luxo barge not an R

[Rob_R]

OK guys I think you are going hard on WJ, I agree that there are some odd decisions and conflicting views in the way his and Ray's story has unfolded but really there is a bit of all our stories in there.

How many have traded up from an R32 ? How many have decided to move from the R? in Ray's case he has a perfectly sound car which cost a lot more than the R and he still enjoys. I liked my Subaru so much and although feels a little dated and boaty compared to the R have decided to keep it. There is nothing wrong with it, has low kays serviced well has a heap of options and although not worth a lot on the open market is worth a lot to me.

GTI v Golf R, to be fair this whole thread has been all about the to and fro of the owners emotional attachment to one or the other, the facts on paper can be used as the goal post but we all know that styling, expectations, experience and budget are not something you can graph.

Personally I have enjoyed WJs postings, don't agree with them all but that is what the forum is for.. unless you are Corey and always right and we must agree ( just taking the p!ss )

Keep posting WJ it is more interesting watching it all unravel than some of the drivel that gets put up

It was all light hearted stuff. Didn't realise we were being hard on WJ at all. No malice towards WJ my end. I would never give money to any business if not required. It became funny how well known Ray has become to us all for someone that doesn't post on the forum.

SilvrFoxX..........Now I think you are going hard on Corey!! (Re: unless you are Corey and always right and we must agree ( just taking the p!ss )

....................(just taking the p!ss)

[adzy]

You need a luxo barge not an R

Not for me bro, all my life I have prefered handling and performance over interior quality, it is only since I grabbed a MKV that I am appreciating the interior quality more, so a Golf R or GTI is as quality I would go as interiors and features go.. most of my heart is still in the performance before luxury state
When I said 'a great place to be' it is of course the interior fit and finish and quality but also the controls are all where you want them to be.. the ergonomics are great, the DSG, response and torque, handling, the practicality and so on. Oh and they look damn sexy too!