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02-02-2012, 12:28 PM | #26 | |
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02-02-2012, 05:32 PM | #27 | |
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The two models VW made cheaper were designed for the US market, the Golf isn't. |
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02-02-2012, 09:40 PM | #28 |
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Okay. Then how did VW make the Jetta larger and lower the MSRP?
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02-02-2012, 09:49 PM | #29 |
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Europeans are so cheap with the HP. Porsche is the only one who has stepped up to the Japanese competition.
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02-03-2012, 12:29 AM | #30 |
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The new Jetta has been panned for it's fit, finish, de-contenting, and general boredom, compared to the previous generation.
They have cut corners with the new Jetta to make it larger with a lower MSRP. |
02-03-2012, 07:13 AM | #31 |
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100 kg lighter - impressive
more hp/torque - nice (please minimize torque steer) I really hope that diesel gets certified for USA.. also make it available in GTI trim. Would be my choice.. Amazing fuel economy, 190hp, gobs of torque and fun. please bring it to US.. GTD style.. |
02-13-2012, 05:44 AM | #32 | |
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02-13-2012, 10:44 AM | #33 |
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VW, include much better reliability as an option...........
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02-13-2012, 10:53 AM | #34 |
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02-13-2012, 09:29 PM | #35 |
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02-13-2012, 10:18 PM | #36 |
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02-14-2012, 12:01 AM | #37 |
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The Infiniti 5.6L V8 has ~420hp in the M56 Lexus IS-F & LF-A Nissan GTR Euro cars... Audi R8, S6, S7, S8, RS4 Aston Martin *.* BMW M3, M5/M6, 550/650, 750/760 Jaguar XF SC/XFR, XJ SC/XSS, XKR/XKR-S Ferrari *.* Lambo *.* Maserati *.* McLaren *.* Mercedes *.amg, *.550/600 Porsche *.carrera S/GT3/GT2/Turbo... point set match-> bal00 |
02-23-2012, 04:39 AM | #38 | |
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02-23-2012, 09:16 AM | #39 |
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So the Priddys got some crayons now?
I ****ing HATE doctored photos of what the new car "will look like." |
02-24-2012, 02:50 PM | #40 |
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I'm looking forward to what VW will produce with the MK7. I own a 2010 Mk6 GTI and love it. I've only got about 25k miles on mine so far but it's been completely reliable - no leaks, rattles, squeeks - nothing. The TSI motors have been a big step forward in reliability for VW and they respond very well to tuning.
I have the APR Stage 1 Software and intake on my car which has been dynoing in the 265hp/300+tq range at the crank. At this power level it produces almost zero torque steer. I can floor it in 1st and 2nd gear without my hand on the steering wheel. If I'm on an unlevel road or one of the wheels hits moisture or gravel then it's a different story but it doesn't yank the steering wheel ever. It'll never compare to AWD for traction but the upside is that the car is lighter and only has 10-12% drivetrain loss. Overall the build quality is better than my wife's 2006 BMW 530. On the road it's smoother, quieter, quicker and gets 27+ mpg (Average! Hwy is over 30). Anyway - the prospect of a ~2800 lb, 260hp GTI with a true LSD sounds awesome. -s |
03-02-2012, 09:56 AM | #41 |
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I agree. I've had mine for a mere 5 months but in that time it has given me zero issues and has returned about the same 27mpg. It is a blast to drive and aside from the front wheel spinning (damn all-seasons) it handles very little like a front driver. Quite balanced and almost neutral in corners.
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03-02-2012, 01:25 PM | #42 |
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Even worse than all seasons is winter tires on 60 degree February days. I went ahead and switched back to my summers two days ago. And I still spin in summer tires (Stage 1), but at least I can have some fun in the car. As for torque steer, I don't understand why it ever became such a point of contention. It's a far distant concern compared to traction.
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03-04-2012, 12:43 PM | #43 |
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It does sound good but we'll have to see
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03-04-2012, 01:16 PM | #44 |
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I really hope they make AWD and option instead of forcing you to pay $10k for a lot of junk you don't want just to get AWD.
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06-05-2012, 09:08 AM | #46 | |
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New Golf GTI gets 260bhp
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06-05-2012, 12:59 PM | #47 |
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I have to say, I kind of miss the solid feeling of my MKV, the quiet, refined ride, and the feeling inside the cabin. I don't miss the trips to the dealership...I still might be interested in this.
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06-05-2012, 04:30 PM | #48 |
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06-05-2012, 04:45 PM | #49 |
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06-05-2012, 07:33 PM | #50 |
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Question, Do you program these like Subaru's. I have never had a VW. But I am thinking of a Golf R to replace the WRX I sold. Do you have to send the whole computer in to get programmed, or do you just reflash it?
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