Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

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stephen_bj
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Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by stephen_bj »

Hi guys,

Just want to do a quick survey.

If you have a choice to get either the Golf GTI, Golf R and Scirocco 2.0T Which one would you get and why?
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Cuprabob
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Re: Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by Cuprabob »

A Golf R because it has 4WD (Haldex)
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Avi
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Post by Avi »

What abt a Scirocco R?? I'd go for that...
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Sam63
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Re: Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by Sam63 »

Easy the Scirocco

Will never own, never drive and never set foot in a Golf.
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wigit
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Re: Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by wigit »

Golf R everyday for me so much more composed and rarer
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Re: Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by Rickaroony »

If you want something practical, get a Golf (easy access boot, 5 seats and with GTi the option of having 5 doors). By all accounts the Golf R is the best drive, but reviews that I've seen struggle to justify the price premium over the GTi, but if money is no object.... :shrug:

Personally, the Scirocco is the best looking car out of you choices, by miles. In fact for me, I don't consider the looks are matched/bettered until you get into way more expensive territory like AMs and Italian exotica... :rolleyes: (just need a lotto win, would help if I played though...). It always looks great when I approach it from any side/angle.

I LOVE driving it, I feel involved and I am sure that the car has far depths than I have yet discovered (i.e. I chicken out before the car losses grip/composure).

I intend to keep mine for a good while, and I've not once thought that I made anything but the best choice. :D
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Post by Billc »

What's a Golf?
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Re: Golf GTI vs Golf R vs Scirocco 2.0

Post by wigit »

Worth chucking the Ed35 Golf in the mix, priced one up yesterday and was pleasantly surprised and tempted by a 3 door candy white :)
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