MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Homer on September 25, 2013, 10:35:54 pm

Title: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Homer on September 25, 2013, 10:35:54 pm
I am talking the latest models- I want to switch in a year, maybe 2 and there is a lot to choose from all of a sudden. The new R,S3 etc will all be out by then.

Which one would you go for and why?
Title: Re: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: benj1989 on September 25, 2013, 11:44:23 pm
The new civic type r should be a brilliant car. I'd love it.

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Title: Re: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: benj1989 on September 25, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
Reasons why. It was designed on nuringburg to beat the Megannes lap record. Meaning it will be a true race machine. Very much like the Renault tbf. Honda build quality reliability looks and super cool dash. I'm sure it will have flaws as all cars have but I'm genuinely excited about seeing this once released.

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Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: aarondsg on September 26, 2013, 02:15:02 am
I think the new s3 looks hideous
probably Golf r
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 26, 2013, 09:26:40 am
Megane 265!
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: sub39h on September 26, 2013, 09:31:40 am
either the Megane or the Audi for me. think the new Focus is hideous, and the new Golf R isn't particularly good looking either. for resale value the S3 would probably edge it for me - i get the impression hot Meganes don't hold their value well.
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 26, 2013, 09:33:06 am
Doesn't matter.... It would more than make up for it in term of smiles!
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GTI5 on September 26, 2013, 11:36:12 am
either the Megane or the Audi for me. think the new Focus is hideous, and the new Golf R isn't particularly good looking either. for resale value the S3 would probably edge it for me - i get the impression hot Meganes don't hold their value well.

Not a fan of the new Focus design either, hard to distinguish from a Fiesta and dislike the wheels.

Don't like the new A3/S3 design, looks worse than the last generation.

The Civic is launching quite late isn't it? The next generation of models will probably only be a year away but the Civic will most likely be well received. Also how will a 1.6 engine sound...

The MK7 Golf GTI and R looks have grown on me, if cost isn't an issue then probably a Golf R.
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Hurdy on September 26, 2013, 06:06:17 pm
Most likely another Golf R for me, but I must admit that there isn't much that gets my juices flowing from the rest of that list. At a push the S3, but the others would fall behind once modified due to the fwd platform. :smiley:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: ThomWalker on September 26, 2013, 06:36:36 pm
Im all about the Golf!!

Currently have a GTI, id go for the R for a little more go

:driver:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: doylebros on September 26, 2013, 07:07:55 pm
Golf R wins for me - the rest are nice but you need an animal when you want one!
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on September 26, 2013, 07:22:59 pm

None of them. If I had 30-35K spend I'd get a 1 to 2 year old S4 or S5 and Revo Stage 1. Different gravy.
Title: Re: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: flatout on September 26, 2013, 07:38:50 pm
The new civic type r should be a brilliant car. I'd love it.

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+1 for the new civic type r..im waiting till a release date then a dippers going down on one,i have a soft spot for hondas as last 2 cars were an ep3 then a dc5 teg in white..
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: dmac1969 on September 26, 2013, 09:40:45 pm
If I was in the position to be able to choose one of those , probably the Golf 7 R , I havent seen the new Type R yet though , nor do I know anything about it. Audis leave me cold for some reason , however good they are , i just dont want one - unless it was over 25 years old! I dont mind the Focus now , I hated the new shape when it first came out but I do quite like the ST. I also like the Megane 265 Cup but would have worries about reliability.
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: gobbleplease on September 26, 2013, 10:24:38 pm
The mk7 golf r seems to be the second fastest hot hatch at the mo only to the megane !
Depends on what you want ? I'd pesonally sacrifice a little bit of track speed for build quality, reliability, and day to day liveability !

Mk7 R for me please  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Kregiel on September 26, 2013, 10:50:50 pm
would sway between Type r depending on how it drives and Golf R provided both will be priced the same. Also would consider 135iM

Paul
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: George on September 26, 2013, 11:05:12 pm
The MK7 Golf R should be a brilliant drive if the MK7 GTI is anything to go buy, but in my opinion the styling is a complete failure. Too conservative for me!

Would have to be the S3 for me  :happy2:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 26, 2013, 11:06:23 pm
The MK7 Golf R should be a brilliant drive if the MK7 GTI is anything to go buy, but in my opinion the styling is a complete failure. Too conservative for me!

Would have to be the S3 for me  :happy2:

Bland Audi??  :confused:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GTI-Ross on September 26, 2013, 11:48:52 pm
the Meganes interior is absolutely awful, looks like a £7k car inside  :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 26, 2013, 11:51:04 pm
the Meganes interior is absolutely awful, looks like a £7k car inside  :sick: :sick: :sick:

You dont buy a RS Reno for its interior.... however i dont they are that bad really.
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: MAT ED30 on September 27, 2013, 12:10:27 pm
They are a drivers car simple everyone that's ever owned or driven a Renault sport will say the same and as for the inside it's got fantastic seats a nice steering wheel a manual gearbox what more do you need
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 27, 2013, 12:40:01 pm
This new Civic should be a corker. Build quality and an exciting drive. They are taking their sweet time to get it right, and testing against the mighty RS500 so they are certainly aiming high.

 :jumpmove:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: liver on September 27, 2013, 01:09:59 pm
ive never been around as corner as fast as I have in a Renault sport
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Deako on September 27, 2013, 03:08:12 pm
Fast is great, but its more fun going sideways.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 27, 2013, 03:16:12 pm
Fast is great, but its more fun going sideways.  :laugh:

Video or it didn't happen.  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Deako on September 27, 2013, 03:27:25 pm
Fast is great, but its more fun going sideways.  :laugh:

Video or it didn't happen.  :popcornsoda:

I never drive like this on the public roads, of course.  :innocent:
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: rich83 on September 27, 2013, 03:29:09 pm
Like I say.... Video!!  :P
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: wigit on September 27, 2013, 03:53:49 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FFrankfurt%2FIMG_5050_zpsc51031b1.jpg&hash=c181c3d0a8a2b81c74e9ce4ed37f31b4ad732599)

I prefer the S3 in saloon form, has a hint of the previous A4 in terms of profile
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GTI5 on September 27, 2013, 05:47:15 pm
The R was nicer looking than the S3 with the last generation and it's the same again only the S3 is worse, rounder and softer in appearance like an A1.

I think it looks better in Saloon form but how much difference will there be between A3 and A4 saloon?

The 1.6 engine in the Civic sounds a bit weedy, sure it's plenty powerful enough but a 1.6 inline four isn't going to sound great discounting acoustic assistance.

The m135i divides opinion but between these two I'm not sure which one I prefer...leaning towards the bread van :signLOL:.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pistonheads.com%2Fnimg%2F28493%2FAudiS3vsM135i_08.jpg&hash=bb63ac885cf71a4b9c236dde1a17a68e5f8677b3)

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=28493
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: MAT ED30 on September 27, 2013, 05:51:16 pm
Think they both look bland above and don't look special at all
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Homer on September 27, 2013, 06:56:02 pm
Where are you guys coming up with this 1.6 engine type r? The new type r is due for release in 2015 and has a 2ltr turbo engine with 275bhp as a minimum
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GTI5 on September 27, 2013, 07:10:43 pm
Where are you guys coming up with this 1.6 engine type r? The new type r is due for release in 2015 and has a 2ltr turbo engine with 275bhp as a minimum

The details haven't been confirmed but it was hinted a 1.6 may be used in a couple of car mags so we shall see.
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 27, 2013, 09:03:53 pm
Where are you guys coming up with this 1.6 engine type r? The new type r is due for release in 2015 and has a 2ltr turbo engine with 275bhp as a minimum

The details haven't been confirmed but it was hinted a 1.6 may be used in a couple of car mags so we shall see.


The test car is registered as a 2.2 IIRC  :happy2:

My car check iPhone app confirms it
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: Homer on September 28, 2013, 10:42:27 pm
What does llrc mean?
Title: Re: New cars- GTi, Golf R, Type R, S3 or ST- which one would you buy?
Post by: fab5freddy on September 28, 2013, 10:52:42 pm
If I recall correctly  :happy2: