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Offline JPC

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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2009, 02:11:50 pm »
do any of you actually like a bog standard mk5? i certainly dont.

same goes for the mk6.

but the GTi, well i love both the mk5 and the mk6 gti!
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2009, 02:17:30 pm »
i really really want to like it, but too much plastic on the front and the back still looks too peugeot for me.

VW have messed up the MK5.5 MK6, like they did with the MK3 imho
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2009, 04:36:20 pm »
Quote from: Greenouse on April 09, 2009, 02:08:51 pm
Quote from: WhiteGTI on April 09, 2009, 01:49:58 pm
It looks much better in the flesh! Especially in white  8) 8)

+1 I can confirm that seeing it in the flesh will only confirm your 'need' for one if your already hankering!  :happy2:

all the lesser ones i've seen in silver and candy with 18'' wheels look cracking and have a real presence, the dpb on 16''s didn't tike that box today  :wink:
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2009, 06:09:55 pm »
Quote from: Greenouse on April 09, 2009, 02:08:51 pm
Quote from: WhiteGTI on April 09, 2009, 01:49:58 pm
It looks much better in the flesh! Especially in white  8) 8)

+1 I can confirm that seeing it in the flesh will only confirm your 'need' for one if your already hankering!  :happy2:
Cant wait for My test drive in may  :happy2:.Its definatly a grower.

and agree White is high priority for my nxt one.
« Last Edit: April 09, 2009, 06:12:03 pm by Phil Mcavity »
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2009, 06:24:11 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on April 09, 2009, 02:17:30 pm
i really really want to like it, but too much plastic on the front and the back still looks too peugeot for me.

VW have messed up the MK5.5 MK6, like they did with the MK3 imho

Why do you have such a bee in your bonnet about it being a face lift? The mk5 chassis was/is years ahead in terms of quality and build, it doesnt need to be changed.

IMO it looks the most aggressive out of all the previous marks, its the interior Im not as keen on.
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2009, 08:01:49 pm »
It looks droolworthy, I love the front light clusters, and although the perceived quality is improved, but it's using cheaper bits, and if you're an obsessive like me you'll be able to tell.
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2009, 08:33:33 pm »
Quote from: matt a on April 09, 2009, 06:24:11 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on April 09, 2009, 02:17:30 pm
i really really want to like it, but too much plastic on the front and the back still looks too peugeot for me.

VW have messed up the MK5.5 MK6, like they did with the MK3 imho

Why do you have such a bee in your bonnet about it being a face lift? The mk5 chassis was/is years ahead in terms of quality and build, it doesnt need to be changed.

IMO it looks the most aggressive out of all the previous marks, its the interior Im not as keen on.

less of a bee... more of a gnat. just a bit disappointed with the styling, not a hater though, it's a cool car  :happy2:
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2009, 01:06:48 pm »
I like the front and side, but the Touran-esque rear lights look even more dated than the MK5!  Good for us, I guess :)

I'm getting some of those skirts for mine, they're very nice!
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #23 on: April 10, 2009, 02:28:43 pm »
What I'm disappointed about is that none of the Golf VIs get LED lights (front or rear) as standard. By now pretty much all automakers should be using LED-based light clusters but many still see it as a prettification option. LEDs are much more resiliant, longer-lasting, and above all safer.
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2009, 03:07:57 pm »
Funny you say that...I had exactly the same thoughts... I suspect they will do the LED thing when they go for a minor facelift 3-4 years into the MK6 lifespan.
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2009, 03:13:14 pm »
or they just want to give you modders the opportunity to mod!

i bet the European version gets LED's, and its just the UK that doesn't have it!

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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #26 on: April 10, 2009, 09:34:30 pm »
I also think the MK6 is one of the nicest looking standard MKs for a long time.

Drop + nice wheels = Win.
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #27 on: April 10, 2009, 10:02:42 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on April 09, 2009, 02:17:30 pm

i really really want to like it, but too much plastic on the front and the back still looks too peugeot for me.

VW have messed up the MK5.5 MK6, like they did with the MK3 imho


....Yet again I agree with you! Do you think it's because we are both 'Creatives' and so apply similar design criteria/considerations?

I also think that Jay has a good point about boggo versions. But I can't see myself liking the Mk6 GTI rear from the boggo ones I've seen. Mind you, I don't like the Mk5 GTI black plastic Ford Ka rear bumper either.

I really don't like the ACC cr@p - It's just a marketing tool (I've driven the Rocco and tested it).
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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2009, 10:07:55 pm »
Robin I think its more to do with personal preference , I have a 2:1 in MM and Graphic Design, and consider myself to be creative.  :confused:

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Re: The New MKVI GTI v The MKI GTI
« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2009, 10:15:04 pm »
to be honest - am much more of a fan of the looks of the MK5 than the MK6....

But i love the Facelift S3 - think its a stunning looking car, especially in electric blue (dont think thats the name of the color)

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