Comments on: 2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli Review

By: Frenky

Frenky — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:48:54 +0000

I love the gti pirelli, great car for modding because of the big turbo, add a chip to this and it will easily achieve 200kw atw ))

GTIboy, the colour’s sapphire blue…

By: GTIBoy

GTIBoy — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:07:58 +0000

not sure about the yellow stitching and the horrible matt grey tyre pattern upholstery!

Didn’t like it when it first came out, and still don’t!

I think a chipped GTI MkV would be fine, and has a better looking interior

Btw, the blue colour on the test car looks great. Haven’t seen that shade at all. Any idea what it’s called?

By: wm

wm — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:23:33 +0000

I’ve tried the new Mk6 GTI and the Pirelli still kicks it’s butt !

By: Otto

Otto — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:28:57 +0000

Only thing is that the 135i doesn’t have a four door version and when spec’d to match the Pirelli is actually twice the price.

Yes, it’ll still beat it in a straightline but that is about it.

By: Didiglo

Didiglo — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:11:50 +0000

Could you explain to me the reflash operation?

Regards

By: Shak

Shak — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:37:27 +0000

And grabby reverse, I guess that qualifies as off-the-line acceleration? Well said never-the less.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:23:36 +0000

Dash Says:
I have just bought a GTI Pirelli and had it flashed to 230kW.
This car is really something.
It takes a car 3-4 times the GTI price to compete
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i would think a bmw 135i would give you a go in a straight line, on the twisties and in everyday practicality
And it cost less then twice the price =P

By: 5UB7L3

5UB7L3 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:35:56 +0000

Great review of the Golf. Just noticed “A State of Trance” on the radio, Just made my day

By: jav

jav — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:09:38 +0000

I test drove one yesterday. The turbo spools up a little bit later (max. torque starts at 2200rpm and flat to 5200rpm) than the standard gti but driving it in sports mode, the dsg always maintains you in the correct power band and it is absolutely fantastic. I traded in my 95 holden nova and paid $45000 on top drive away. What a bargain! 5 door silver pirelli gti with dsg.

By: HAL

HAL — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:00:29 +0000

Dash,

I’ve never ‘flashed’ a car before, so forgive me for what are probably a fewdumb questions – what is involved, how much does it cost, and does it affect the warranty and/or insurance?

Cheers,
HAL.