Comments on: Volkswagen Golf GTI Review & Road Test

By: Satz

Satz — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:20:58 +0000

The 3-door looks better than the 5-door. Somehow looks more ‘swoopy’ and sporty, and is also the original form of the first GTI

Rear legroom in the 3-door is identical to that in the 5-door as it shares the same length, wheelbase and all dimensions

These are great cars, and fun to own…despite some quality issues compared with good Japanese cars.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:49:01 +0000

Me and my mate managed to fit his 42″ plasma into an RX8 GT…

By: LessQQ

LessQQ — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:59:32 +0000

imo you should spend that $1500 and get a driving instructor to teach you how to parallel park.

if you honestly can’t do a parallel park 1 shot, then you don’t deserve to drive a GTi and you don’t deserve your driving license.

By: marc

marc — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:27:10 +0000

just wanted to get an opinion on vw/gti reliability??

By: jav

jav — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:58:55 +0000

Get the adaptive chassis control option and it will soften the ride in comfort mode!

By: jav

jav — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0000

Lucky bastard!

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:44:50 +0000

The Volkswagen Golf GTI MKVI is a brilliant all-rounder – easy to drive, economical, great style, great options, looks superb Tornado Red with Black Leather Trim, practical………superb piece of kit. Just love it!

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:18:37 +0000

GTI MkVI DSG 5 Door – in a word – BRILLIANT !

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:14:02 +0000

Have you driven the Rx-8?

I’m a die hard Mazda rotary fan (I own an rx3 coupe).

However, when I drove the rx8 I was a little disappointed. I test drove a black rx8 GT. I thought it would pull a lot harder when accelerating. To be fair, I only got to test drive it for less than 10km and it was all on straight roads.

When I drove the Golf GTI (09 DSG) I had a smile on my face from ear to ear. It had a lot more heart and was a lot more feisty when accelerating from standstill.

I initially went to check out the GTI just out of interest, but when I discovered the towing capacity is prettymuch the same as that of the rx8 I think the GTI is a worthy alternative. (Need something to occasionally tow the rx3)

The GTI is a much more practical everyday car. At least if I purchased a new TV etc. I would be able to fold the GTI’s seats down and fit it in.

Take into consideration the GTI Fuel Economy of 7.6L/100km versus the rx8 Economy of 12.9L/100km (At 30,000km/year and $1.40/L… GTI 2280L or $3192 / RX8 3870L or $5418)

Needless to say, the GTI currently holds first place in my new car stakes.

By: lm

lm — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:47:29 +0000

is the standard suspension setting the same as one with the acc set at normal ,is it worth buying this car with the optional adaptive chassie control.