GTi or 2.0L option

[nashan]

Go the GTI!

[99gti]

Again I may be kust a little bit biased but your getting so much more of a car with the Gti. I got mine that is a year old and with a few more k's at a similar price and I couln't be any happier with it if i tried.

If you are pasionate about cars then the gti delivers above expectations. If it's cheaper transport your after go with the 2L.

Have you checked out quote differences for insurance between the two yet? What are the service history like on the pair. Just a few things you should consider before making a decision.

[SoVeReIgN]

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no question. gti.

[SoVeReIgN]

Maybe I should clarify a little - I'd say the 1.8T is MORE reliable than the 2L, especially as the kms start racking up (If it is serviced).

And when you buy the GTI you don't just get a (MUCH) better engine... you get bigger/wider mags, no homo bumper strips, better gearbox, better interior (seats!), better dashboard (LCD info), better lights (height adjustable with foggies inbuilt).. The list goes on and on and on.

The only real downside to the GTI is insurance will be more expensive.

[shami]

GTI:

Volkswagen's sexy ass, high performance hatchback. The ricers' worst nightmare. Stands for "Grand Touring Injection," but also can stand for "Get Turbo, Idiot" as you whiz by a Honda Civic.

Need i say more?

[RedMk2Gti]

The only real downside to the GTI is insurance will be more expensive.

If you are under 25, insurance of Gti will kill you. some company now even won't insure young driver for turbo charged car.

[sierra055]

If you are under 25, insurance of Gti will kill you. some company now even won't insure young driver for turbo charged car.

Sorry, not sure I agree with that.
My GTi is daily driven by my girlfriend, and as she is 22 (i'm 28 ) the policy is based on her profile. As a rating 2 driver with 1 at fault, the car is $1300 a year with RACV.
Given that I used to pay $1600 for my (at the time) unmodified v8 Soarer, that's pretty good imo.

[balkanac]

i used to drive a V8 Soarer, and it was insured with Just Cars. I was paying $900 a year and i was 24. After that a Liberty B4 came and it was $1200 a year with RAC. now i have a 2004 R32 and its $1080 a year with RAC. I think i have the maximum no claim bonus, as i never had a claim in the last 5 years that i have been in Aus.
I guess it has a lot to do with your driving record, so its different for everyone