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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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Goddamnit, I'm disappointed in how much I like this thing.   especially for 17 out the door with taxes 16, 2 door S, 6 speed, 19k miles. Need to address minor curbing on the passenger front but it got traded in at Jim Ellis Porsche so I don't even need to worry about scraping a dealer vinyl off which is nice. They just wanted to get it off their books before the end of the year. Crunchy Black fucked around with this message at 16:35 on Dec 24, 2017 |
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Dec 24, 2017 16:31
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TraderStav posted:You guys are really warming me up to a GTI sport, especially at these prices. Back seat good enough for three kids NOT in car seats occasionally? Their primary ride is our explorer so the family truckster goes with them but will need to make sure they can fit from time to time. I'm 5'7" and the back seat is perfectly usable as long as no one over 6 foot is driving. Width wise, idk, I haven't had that many people in the back yet.
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Dec 24, 2017 16:46
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Got 33 in my first ride up 285 and 85 doing about 70.
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Dec 25, 2017 03:19
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Am I weird for hating the "upgraded" wheels on mk7's? Most of the reason I just stuck with a base. Crescendo posted:Can anyone with a Mk7 or Mk7.5 GTI let me know how your engine compartment is painted? Yes, normal, as in most vehicles.
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Dec 26, 2017 15:38
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Taima posted:My controversial stance is that you are allowed, as a human being, to have a personal opinion drat watch yourself son that might be worth a probie. Unsane posted:do you have a remote start keyfob you can bind to the car? I've been wanting to try this with my ST, ever since seeing it in forscan. Apparently it is just that easy for some of the ford cars and trucks, turn it on and get a key. There is a addon module, but its just an antenna. I am curious to see what happens in a manual car. maybe figure out a way to fake a neutral safety switch to the ECM. potentially sure but if you fake out/disable clutch lockout, you'll assuredly disable cruise
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Dec 27, 2017 14:30
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So it seems that my GTI has the dreaded clutch slip. Any boost down low in 3rd gear and it just revs to the moon and doesn't go anywhere. Advice on getting the dealer to warrant it? Just bought the car this weekend, 19k miles.
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Dec 28, 2017 00:24
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Larrymer posted:drat that sucks. Bet it has/has a tune. Guessing it isn't cpo? Not CPO but only 20k miles. No tune that I know of, was a trade in at the Porsche dealership... and/or should I be getting quotes from Eurofed/Solo for a stage 1 clutch? (In the ATL) did confirm that the remainder of the VW warranty was pass through to me. Crunchy Black fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Dec 28, 2017 |
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Dec 28, 2017 00:56
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New to me GTI clutch update: sales guy is going to get a Porsche ombudsman to get in touch with the VW dealership that's under the same ownership umbrella, we'll see what happens.
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Jan 3, 2018 07:17
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Rhyno posted:I don't think that word means what you think it means. No, as a recovering e46 owner, I'm pretty sure that's exactly the correct application in this context.
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Jan 12, 2018 09:33
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a mysterious cloak posted:What about rattle can, with the tires left on and whatever overspray happens, happens? the only way.
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Jan 19, 2018 01:55
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BlackMK4 posted:E46 interior is nicer than FiST interior This is true for virtually every car pre being introduced ~2015. The Mk7 interior is the only thing that made me jump, the Focus/Escape interior makes me want to die and I've spent extended time in them. (Not saying Android Auto is perfect but gently caress you Sync!) Crunchy Black fucked around with this message at 00:50 on Feb 1, 2018 |
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Feb 1, 2018 00:46
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Got my '16 S with under 20k for less than 17. Reflex silver, 6 speed, 2 door. Fake edit: on December 23rd. At this rate, I'd wait for 18's and the better warranty.
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Feb 5, 2018 00:01
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BlackMK4 posted:I sold one with more miles on it for more than you paid PP or trade in cause....drat. ATL is a bad hot hatch market though.
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Feb 5, 2018 02:39
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Yeah I got my 16 Reflex 6speed coupe with 19k on it for 17. Too much.
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Feb 22, 2018 00:26
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BlackMK4 posted:Sorry, but the plaid interior is one of the best reasons to buy a GTI I wouldn't have bought one if it wasn't base. (Which is bullshit that its required but beside the point)
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Feb 23, 2018 03:59
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Took the GTI on her first roadtrip Friday. ATL->Charleston. 37MPG downhill (somewhat conservative) 33 MPG uphill (YOLO). I hate driving long distances but if you're going to have a companion, the GTI is a good one to have. 10 hours in 2 days is something I'd abhor in my e46. 
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Mar 4, 2018 21:14
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Radiohead71 posted:Yes I think it is a great road trip car, sorry for the confusion. I read online that people didn't like them because they said the seats were not comfy, too small, etc. They must be fat/dumb? The Apple car play is good for phone/nav, etc. The Helix subwoofer is great for music. I could do 12+ hours in the car easy. Yeah about my only complaint is that the sound system in my base is a little cheap and no sub. Still lightyears ahead of my e46 that had every single driver blown though! Android auto is hit or miss unfortunately.
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Mar 5, 2018 14:38
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I just checked, I have enough 10w40 left over from m54 ownership just lying around that I can do 2 oil changes in the GTI lmao
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Apr 7, 2018 16:40
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GentlemanofLeisure posted:Man, I'm so ready for my lease to be up. 13 months to go. The GTI is a good car, but it's boring as poo poo as it doesn't really have any character. Everything on it's pretty good, but nothing really exceptional, and nothing to really complain about either. Maybe its just my AI ADD but I can't wait to get something else. Absolutely feel this way coming from an e46. Gas mileage is great, everything works, but it has zero soul.
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May 7, 2018 00:28
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TheWevel posted:It's just one of those things that happens in the South. I've had it happen to me once or twice and I never have food in my car...generally if it rains a lot ants will start looking for a new place to live. Can confirm. My e46 had a slight leak so it was super humid inside, ants from work decided to take up residence. 
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May 11, 2018 02:02
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Righteously impressed with VW's ability to design for obsolescence. 16 GTI My coolant reservoir was bone dry this morning. 37102 miles. 
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Jan 22, 2019 15:29
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TrueChaos posted:Anyone here with a mk7 GTI - When you change the traction control setting, does the button light up? I can't remember as I don't normally gently caress with it, but have been lately due to snow. The button works, but doesn't seem to say light up orange like changing the mode selector. I need to check if it still lights up white as well... I keep my car in individual and I want to say it stays illuminated.
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Jan 25, 2019 15:05
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Oddhair posted:I had the same thing and limped it along as I thought I was out of the standard warranty period; I'd suggest taking it to the dealership for the water pump warranty replacement, though if mine was a hose they said it would be $80 to diagnose and not a warranty repair, obviously. The replacement at least is more sturdy. If you haven't had the suction pump recall done make sure you're below 1/4 tank when you drop it off. This recall started hitting my car right before I took it in and the stench of gas was still there the following morning, though old gas, you know? I guess I'll run the vin this afternoon, I bought it from a Porsche dealership on trade-in before they could get rid of it, one would've hoped they would've checked for any recalls though maybe not. I am aware of the water pump thing, I may call my local indie that I've bmw business with in the past and ask them, too. Once I filled it back up it seems fine, though it wasn't with Pentosin as I live out in the sticks so I had to just grab what the gas station had in stock. Like I said, *COMPLETELY* dry.
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Jan 27, 2019 19:11
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Have you ever stopped to think that video is an absolutely lovely medium for communicating static information, especially reference info you might need to, idk, print out to more easily use? gently caress "the transition to video." Youtube DIY videos have their place, but its not, "something I'm going to actively do while dirty and involves what may be my only mode of transportation."
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May 13, 2019 03:04
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BlackMK4 posted:you should pump it into maxing out your 401k, roth ira, hsa, etc but we are in ai so i say go for it absolutely not seeing as humanity won't exist as we know it in 25 years so you won't be able to retire
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May 13, 2019 05:34
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This is probably a question for the BMW thread but what is y'alls opinion on the BMW 4 GC? I have to admit I haven't driven anything f30 based but having a sportback BMW really appeals to me. (Need to buy a mommymobile soon.)
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May 14, 2019 01:18
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Here4DaGangBang posted:My dad has one (435i specifically), what do you want to know? That is about what I figured, more looking for caveats/things to look for when buying used. When we need to carry adults in the back, it won't be for long, probably.
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May 14, 2019 09:45
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thetechnoloser posted:Might be the first one here with one----- just sold our 2012 MCA Mustang and got a 2019 Veloster N w/perf pack. Complements my wife's modded Fiesta ST! Congrats. I actually hate that blue even though things like that are typically my jam. I'm very jealous.
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May 23, 2019 22:13
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BraveUlysses posted:enkei makes some nice looking, decently lightweight wheels Yeah look at the vehicle specific forums for wheel advice, trying to do it through manufacturers is a recipe for disaster.
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May 24, 2019 05:20
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revmoo posted:Just replaced all the brakes on my mk7. What a pain in the rear end. Ran about 6 hours to do pads / rotors. knowing how much of an e36 OG you are, this is a loving terrifying statement.
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Jun 3, 2019 22:48
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49k on a 16 base model bought it with 9k in December 17. Put ~115 miles a work day on it for 6 months. Other than the coolant reservoir being bone dry for seemingly no reason one morning, itsonly needed oil changes and the coolant topped up that one time. I *guess* it likes to eat tires, but I don't think its that bad compared to M3s I've owned.
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Jun 17, 2019 19:20
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revmoo posted:Nice. Abso-loving-loutely same. You going back to e36 or something more modern?
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Jun 23, 2019 13:48
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ThirstyBuck posted:Why does every GTI owner say this. "My car is good at everything. I can't wait to get rid of it." I've got a 20 year old M3 that does not mesh with my life any longer re kids and I'm looking at hatches/wagons. E36? RATTLE RATTLE RATTLE. Because KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:i think it's a very tough car to love It has no soul, which makes it infuriatingly boring to drive. Also I have no plans to have kids. (2016 2 door supremacy) I wouldn't say I *regret* my purchase, because I don't. It made the most sense from a market standpoint at the time (stick, android auto, reasonably cheap) but I make more money now and drive about a quarter what I did when I bought it. When it's paid off, I'm definitely looking at something more dumb.
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Jun 24, 2019 22:43
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I have not washed my GTI in 45000 miles and it owns OP it is silver tho
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Jul 1, 2019 17:31
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Hey, rev, so should I get the obdeleven pro? A little unclear what the differences are.
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Jul 6, 2019 14:50
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:kickinrad:
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Jul 11, 2019 16:35
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I mean I came from the e30/36/46 world so my opinion is inherently biased but my GTI has needed oil changes and tires over 50k of ownership. *knocks on wood* e: completely base, no PP, manual. My clutch slips, but known issue.
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Jul 20, 2019 15:18
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KillHour posted:Apparently it just started rolling out. I've got an Essential so I know I'm on the absolute latest AOSP base and I still can't make it update. Really frustrating.
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Aug 4, 2019 21:47
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Oddhair posted:I see in the settings I have "Use the new Android Auto" and also "Wireless projection to car screen" though it was already on. You might get your wish. AND it supports virtually every flavor of FLAC out of the box! One of the best surprises I've ever gotten.
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Aug 11, 2019 15:19
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RIP Paul Walker posted:
In-loving-sanity. I change my oil. That's it.
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Sep 10, 2019 02:13
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