MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: cossy on September 28, 2010, 12:57:51 pm
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Missing my olde edition 30 too much at the moment, thought about the above.
Am I right in thinking the Cupra uses the same engine as the Edition 30? and if so why would anyone buy the R version for an extra 5k?
Will VW bring out a 2WD Gti with 265 as seat has done?
Cheers Guys.
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Thats the Rocco R 265 with 2 WD. There was alot of talk about the ed35 going on but still nothing confirmed, but I would assume less power than the R's.
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Didn't we do this the Other day (not being sarcastic or anything) have a search mate, there was pictures and info from poverty etc on it
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Didn't we do this the Other day (not being sarcastic or anything) have a search mate, there was pictures and info from poverty etc on it
Deja-vu :signLOL:
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oops, not on here much at the moment as lack of a VW in the family!!
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Didn't we do this the Other day (not being sarcastic or anything) have a search mate, there was pictures and info from poverty etc on it
can you post the link as cant find this.
cheers
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19349.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19349.0.html)
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Just about to post that Andrew :happy2:
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That answered my questions....as I thought to be honest.
Just cant see myself in one after the ED30.
Like the MK6 GTI but want the power of the R but not paying 30k for a Golf! Need 5 doors so to Rocco is out.
Could ebay the kids I suppose..................
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Like the MK6 GTI but want the power of the R but not paying 30k for a Golf! Need 5 doors so to Rocco is out.
....Why be bothered by the badge on the car if a Golf best suits your needs?
If beyond your current budget, why not get a second-hand one?
Anyway, isn't the 5-door Audi equivalent also going to cost £30k+ new? The RS3 is rumoured to be nearer £40k.
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http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=4968
Have a look RR, not looking likely on the RS3
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Cheers, Jules :drinking:
I noticed today that the RS3 wasn't listed on the Paris Show exhibits. The good news is that I'm not tempted.
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I test drove a pre-facelift Cupra and it nearly broke my back! I genuinely couldn't stand up straight for about 2 minutes after getting out of it. The ride was bone-crushing!
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I test drove a pre-facelift Cupra and it nearly broke my back! I genuinely couldn't stand up straight for about 2 minutes after getting out of it. The ride was bone-crushing!
i had a seat ibiza cupra for about 6 months but had to sel it due to the shockingly firm ride
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I guess that "shockingly firm" ride means harsh rather than just hard.
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Having had both a Cupra and an Ed30, my experiences of the rides between the two are that the Cupra is a lot harsher than the Golf. That is not to say the Cupra could not be sorted out with some decent shock / spring combo to bring the comfort back a little, however the difference between the two is very noticeable, despite being 6 months difference of ownership of both cars.
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I guess that "shockingly firm" ride means harsh rather than just hard.
8 miles that test drive was and I honestly wondered for a few moments if I would ever walk upright again. I felt like my spine had been compressed and that I was 2" shorter!
The rest of the car was **** anyway!
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Having owned 5 SEAT Ibiza Cupra's in total over the last 5 years, the interior is terrible in comparison to any VW.
That is, as mentioned before, evident in teeth rattling ride quality, overly hard suspension and a basic interior quality.
However, engine wise, they always impressed me, OK they are VW/Audi parts anyway, but they were great cars.
If the LEON had the same quality of interior as the Golf GTi then I'd have been tempted, as it's less common, and quite a nice looking car, but it is leaps apart in quality and until SEAT improve that side of their cars, i'll stick with VW.
To me, the greatest SEAT car, was the Ibiza Cupra MK3.
...Get yourself a later (2009) 5 door ED30 or Pirelli! :happy2: