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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Regarding a new GTI, how much of a difference is there really between an SE, and an SE with Performance Package. I see the numbers, but is there really a reason to go with the Performance Package for what's basically going to be a commuter car? I'd be coming from a car that's considerably higher performance, so I know I'm going to be in for a considerably more sedate driving experience. But its only a couple grand to add Performance + DCC. I just don't know if I should go for it on a car I'm basically going to use to drive to work. There aren't even any fun roads around here (Houston) to hoon it on.
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May 19, 2016 20:35
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Thanks. I forgot about the LSD. I guess for $1500 the Performance Pack is kind of a no brainer. And the Lighting Pack is a definite buy as well.
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May 20, 2016 04:19
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Why is she afraid of hills? All manual cars have hill holder now. They don't roll back. That's the only thing I can think of that would be frightening. Also, DeathbyMisadventure, I'm 6'3 and fit in the car just fine. The car will be plenty big inside for you. Only issue will be if you have a wide torso, the bolsters may hug you a little bit.
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Jun 2, 2016 19:44
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Hmm...thanks for that information. I guess I need to try that method out. My last car engaged it whenever I let off the brakes normally.
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Jun 2, 2016 19:57
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BlackMK4 posted:Mine does, I think the clutch has to be in for it to engage? GentlemanofLeisure fucked around with this message at 01:41 on Jun 3, 2016 |
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Jun 3, 2016 01:34
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iwentdoodie posted:You can buy new FiSTs for another 1.5 where I live, or a FoST for 2-3 and that's just going off advertised prices. That's a hilariously bad buy if those are even close to actual transaction prices. 15k CAD = $11700. You can buy new FiSTs for $13k and change?
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Jun 11, 2016 15:30
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Bovril Delight posted:On the fronts you have to have 25% or higher, but most places do it in 5/15/30, so do 30 on the front. To clarify on this, as applies in Texas, your front windows must have 25% light pass through, and since glass doesn't allow 100, more like 93, most places will only apply 35% tint on the fronts, because when tested it is pretty close to 25%. I just had mine done, went with 35% fronts, 20% rears and hatch. I love it, looks great, doesn't affect night time visibility much. And congrats, DeathbyMisadventure. However, get a price quote from your dealer and see if it seems like way too much. Mine wanted 2x what I ended up paying. Also, check and see if they do the 2 little triangles at the front of your driver/passenger doors, as some places say they cant access them.
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Jun 17, 2016 04:06
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veedubfreak posted:Also, they did -not- tint the little triangles in front of the doors, and it's not really an issue. Same on mine. The shop I used gave me a few bucks off, and they gave me a piece of tint with pre-cut pieces for them that I requested. I found a guide online showing how to remove the A-Pillar trim which gives access to the area, so I may try that some day. Not having them tinted really hasn't bothered me though.
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Jun 17, 2016 17:48
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Installed my plates just now on my '16 GTI. I used a US Millworks front tow hook adapter and when I got to the rear, the dealer installed method is...wood screws directly into the bumper??? Seriously, VW? They didn't even get them loving level! And I don't even feel like they're secured that well because it felt like I was about to strip them and I didn't want that to happen. Albeit extremely minor, this is the first thing I've encountered on the car that has really dissatisfied me. Otherwise, it's been a pretty nice little car for the first 2500 miles.
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Jul 29, 2016 15:19
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Radiohead71 posted:What trim level do you have? Manual or DSG? I think I am going to wait for the '17 GTI Sport. It has cloth, PP and LP together for around $30k. I've tried to buy 2 of the 3 S with DSG, LP and PP in the US but the dealers continue to be asshats so it didn't work out. I was willing for fly to CA or DC to get one (I'm in FL) but both dealers started their shenanigans so I bailed out. I've got an SE Manual with PP, LP, and DCC. I haven't driven an R, and I haven't really driven this car that hard yet. I tested the DSG and experienced the low/slow speed weirdness you mention and decided to go with the 6 speed. The clutch is a little vague but there are a couple mods that people on the forums have had good experiences with (CDV delete and removing the clutch pedal assist spring). After that, I'll probably install an upgraded shifter bushing kit and the VW DG Springs, and then I'll be happy with how everything is. The seats are really good in this car, too, but I'm not sure how the options work and if the cloth ones are the same, but I really like mine. The ride is good, but I leave it in Sport mode 99% of the time and I don't know how that transfers to a non-DCC car. The GTI Sport sounds cool, but have you considered ordering a car to your spec? Your local dealer should be willing to help you with that unless they're jackasses. Some just want to sell what's on the lot.
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Jul 30, 2016 03:31
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DeathbyMisadventure posted:When I was looking there was fine print that said if you used VW financing you weren't eligible for any other incentives, whether or not that is up to the dealer's discretion I don't know, but they were all that way from what I saw in TX. If you haven't already, I'd go to a credit union or 3 and get quoted a rate, I was able to get like 1.6% from one but ended up going with the dealer for a very slightly higher rate but they said if I financed through them they would take another $1300 off the car. Made me wonder just how much they get for arranging financing since they set me up with Wells Fargo for what ended up being a dollar more a month on the payment, I have no idea how this worked out in their favor. Totally legal and legit thing that pretty much all dealers do. That's why its so important to know your credit score and approximately what interest rate you can get privately before shopping. edit to clarify that I'm not suggesting you "got had" or anything. Dealer reserve exists as a way to give the dealer some income for getting the loan, in this case, for Wells Fargo. Sometimes it can work out to be basically in both parties favor like it looks like worked out for you. Sometimes people can get approved at something like 2% but the dealer tells them they are approved at 4%, and since they might not have done any research, they take it. GentlemanofLeisure fucked around with this message at 23:22 on Aug 2, 2016 |
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Aug 2, 2016 23:16
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joe944 posted:Welp. 3k miles after installing the JB1 on my R and I've got clutch slip in 5th. Started researching which one to get when I first installed the JB1 and didn't find any clear winners, with clutches being rather subjective. Oh well, time to pull the trigger on something.
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Sep 21, 2016 17:46
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I've found a minor annoyance with my GTI. The windshield wipers are kinda tucked down below the hood so it makes it a pain to clean the glass. You can't lift them up or they hit the hood. And if you put them in service mode then when you go to bring them back down they wipe all the way down and you've gotta go back and clean up after them.
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Oct 9, 2016 21:14
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veedubfreak posted:I'm just happy the squirters aren't on the top of the hood. And yeah, it's definitely not a big deal. Considering after a few months that's the biggest gripe I've found with the car I have to say I am very very happy with it overall.
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Oct 10, 2016 14:35
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VW's MIB 2 (NOT the MIB 1) is incredibly not rear end and Apple CarPlay owns. It also has Android Auto but I don't have that kind of phone. I find the seats very comfortable and nicely bolstered, and they actually hold their own against the M Sport Seats in the Z4M I had. I'm a big guy and they don't squeeze me too much either. The two major points I'd give to the GTI vs the FoST I drove are the interior in the GTI looks really nice and is a bit understated, while the FoST interior looks like something aimed at a younger audience and more trendy looking. In 10 years, the GTI's will probably hold up better in the aesthetic department. Second point, the materials are unquestionably better in the GTI. I also liked the shifter/clutch in the GTI more, but they both felt pretty numb. Point is moot if you go DSG in the GTI though. All in all, drive them both and pick the one you like more. Everything listed above is personal preference.
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Oct 10, 2016 20:44
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Radiohead71 posted:Nogaros > Austins. Neither hold a candle to the gorgeous Pretorias on the R for '17.
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Nov 1, 2016 14:52
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Yeah when I bought my last car it was out of state, and they applied the tax but when I registered it they didn't make me pay again here in Texas. I'm sure the law varies state to state, but at least in Texas, you can't take the tax off a sale unless the dealer delivers the car directly to you out of state.
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Nov 4, 2016 21:18
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fknlo posted:Some guy with enough disposable income that is tired of buying M3's? Some guy that seems to know a lot posted on focusrs.org that there are a total of 3516 built in 2016 for the US market. I've seen other numbers around 8,000 but it looks like they skipped a bunch of VIN numbers in places and maybe some of the VINs went to other countries. So for arguments sake, if they make 3 model years and produce about the same number per year, that's 10,500 cars, roughly. That's not a ton of cars compared to something like a regular Focus/Fiesta, or an F150. At the same time, that's a TON of cars compared to other "rare" cars. The only recent-ish car I can think of off the top of my head that's appreciated is the BMW e36/38 Z3M, and they only brought 2,858 to the US. And the follow-up to that, the Z4 M Coupe, they only gave us just over 1800, and the price on those is going down still, but may be leveling off. In the end, those guys with low mileage RS's in 10-20 years might be able to break even, but the majority will be priced like e46 M3's are now.
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Nov 21, 2016 18:52
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fknlo posted:So batshit insane for ones with "desirable" features and reasonable miles?
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Nov 21, 2016 20:46
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I didn't feel like the price difference between the '16 GTI and the '16 R was worth it to get the R. And with prices like they are for the '17 Sports, even more so. I did cross shop them with an M235i though, and if you don't need a hatch and you're in that price bracket with the Golf R, you should think about checking that car out.
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Dec 14, 2016 16:20
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You FiST guys didn't think it was a thing when you saw brand new FoST's selling for way under sticker? Like 1-2k more than a FiST? Plus there's about a billion of them to choose from.
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Dec 16, 2016 01:53
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Anyone have any info about lowering a '16 GTI with DCC? BlackMK4 you seem to know a lot about the mods on these, any ideas? If not, any solid advice on places to check. A couple months ago when I was looking people were swapping to a VW OEM spring meant for another application, but weren't sure about warranty/mechanical problems. Looking into a mild drop and some new wheels.
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Dec 21, 2016 00:55
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fknlo posted:Something I've noticed and I've also seen brought up with the GTI is that the factory washer fluid has a strong rubbing alcohol smell. Did you use your squirters to get frost off the windshield by any chance?
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Dec 27, 2016 16:45
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fknlo posted:Front and side airbag deployment generally means totaled, right...
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Jan 5, 2017 19:26
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fknlo posted:Definitely gonna push the diminished value angle. I also need to decide if I want to buy out the lease now... Glad you're ok, but sucks about the whole thing. Good luck w/ insurance and repairs!
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Jan 6, 2017 02:09
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Kind of a weird question, but how long should the battery in the key fob last? I started getting a "Replace Key Battery Soon" warning light on my dash this weekend. I got the car new in May '16 and it's got about 8800 miles on it.
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Jan 9, 2017 21:44
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Yeah, sorry, it's got keyless entry and keyless ignition. I've heard some cars charge the fob batteries when the key is inserted but this one just stays in my pocket. It's going in for an oil service this weekend, I'll have them address this too.
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Jan 9, 2017 22:35
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Question for those with MK7 GTI's: is it normal that when I have my fan speed set to 0 and my a/c button "off" that a fair amount of air still comes through the HVAC vents? It's enough to notice a light breeze coming through.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:41
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Xposting from the post your ride thread. Congrats on the new ride. If you get the roof wrapped in black please post some pics here. I've got a 16 GTI SE in white and have been thinking about doing the same thing. And as far as the sunroof leaking...on a brand new car? Really, is that a thing? Mine's been fine.
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Feb 12, 2017 23:48
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Radiohead71 posted:There are threads going on vwvortex and mk7. It may be fixed with newer cars, but there are some reports of it with a tsb to fix the issue. Well poo poo, guess I'll keep an eye out, and a nose for that musty smell everyone hates.
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Feb 13, 2017 03:05
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oxbrain posted:I think that's the Ford Racing fiesta wheel. That wheel is dope. Shades of the Enkei rs05rr.
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Feb 22, 2017 16:43
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fknlo posted:Estimate on my re-repairs is "over $2000". That's one expensive rear end GTI that is loving worthless.
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Feb 23, 2017 01:17
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Car looks good, man.
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Mar 3, 2017 04:16
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mariooncrack posted:Agreed. Now, I'd be kind of embarrassed to be seen driving it.
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Mar 14, 2017 04:25
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Christobevii3 posted:What do you drive now? A '16 GTI  e: I'm 34 and feel like it'd be a bit too "boy racer" for me, but hell, I'm not hating. If you like it, go for it!
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Mar 14, 2017 04:33
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There's passenger side '16 FiST Recaros on car-part.com for under $150. No driver sides are on there currently, but I bet if you check often one would show up. That's another option.
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Mar 19, 2017 05:53
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:I'll ask here because you guys probably have a better idea but has anyone ever put an infant car seat in a Golf R? I just want to know whether I can have it sit in the middle and clear my driver seat.
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Mar 24, 2017 02:21
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Radiohead71 posted:Can you elaborate please?
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Apr 1, 2017 00:32
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:I can't be driving some riced out bright red caliper having GTI, sorry /sarcasm those red calipers are good for 5bhp, yo But I feel you. Part of the reason I went GTI instead of FoST is the boy racer look of the Ford, even though it's not TOO bad.
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Apr 5, 2017 00:59
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veedubfreak posted:Do I even need to bother getting an oil change this summer? I've put less than 600 miles on the car since last July. I really should get a job. This is due to the chemical makeup of the oil and the additives, and not allowing it to sit around in your engine forever if you're not driving the car.
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