MK6 -v- MK7 : Golf GTI

[WhiteJames]

No. Ray wants to test drive the new Audi S3, which is basically a slightly lighter & more premium version of the forthcoming Golf 7 R. The local head mechanic has told Ray exactly the same thing I have re: B-pillar noise on big-hit one wheel bumps ... 'nothing you can do about it'. Our local dealer head mechanic also owns a MK6 Golf R with 19" wheels.
WJ

[magellan]

No. Ray wants to test drive the new Audi S3, which is basically a slightly lighter & more premium version of the forthcoming Golf 7 R. The local head mechanic has told Ray exactly the same thing I have re: B-pillar noise on big-hit one wheel bumps ... 'nothing you can do about it'. Our local dealer head mechanic also owns a MK6 Golf R with 19" wheels.
WJ

Are you sure it is the B-pillar? I had a similar noise which turned out to the rear passenger door lining. If you open the rear door and tap your fist down on the arm rest how tight does it sound? I ended up wedging a piece of rubber at the bottom between the lining and door.

[spellbound]

I always found the steering wheel in the mk6 GTI, one of the best I have used and seen and the engine note a disappointment.

A thinner steering wheel and less racy exhaust note, seems like backward steps in my view, but I get the feeling I am must be on the fringes of GTI owners, as I also want a mechanical handbrake and ESP that can be fully switched off.

I disconnected the soundaktor and rid myself of the fake sounds , much more pleasant drive , just drop the windows and roof to hear the real sound , commuting is far better , the 7 has a new variation .

[Cantgiveyouthat]

Ray is thinking of trading the four week old R for an S3? It took Ray five years to lose the R32. And still he can't find a better motor than the base model GTI. I doubt the S3 will change that. What are your thoughts WJ?

[Cantgiveyouthat]

Twenty minutes driving round Mascot should be enough to confirm the S3 as a base model GTI wannabe.

[Longy]

Twenty minutes driving round Mascot should be enough to confirm the S3 as a base model GTI wannabe.

Well, he would have to wait, as the S3 isn't released until the 9th of Dec.

So you're saying the S3 and upcoming Golf mk 7 R isn't as good as a GTI? But it has a price premium of $15k more?

From all reviews I've read, the S3 is superb car.

[sameatworld]

Well, he would have to wait, as the S3 isn't released until the 9th of Dec.

So you're saying the S3 and upcoming Golf mk 7 R isn't as good as a GTI? But it has a price premium of $15k more?

From all reviews I've read, the S3 is superb car.

I think he is predicting what someone would be writing once he drives the surely to be underwhelming s3. Anything to justify their latest purchase...

[Cantgiveyouthat]

^^^^^^^ This guy gets it

[Cantgiveyouthat]

I will be having a go in the S3 as well......when it arrives.

[Ideo]

Wow. Really detailed stuff.

Cheers for the write up.

Seems to me that despite the generational styling changes (i.e. minor) the whole package has been really improved on.