GTI owners take on the 5.0
6/24/10, 10:48 AM
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I enjoyed reading many of the posts. I almost fell out of my chair laughing when flowsome wrote about the rear turn signals:
" whenever they signal to turn, i instinctively start to merge into the next lane"
" whenever they signal to turn, i instinctively start to merge into the next lane"
6/24/10, 10:59 AM
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Unfortunately they are on every forum, this one included.
6/24/10, 11:05 AM
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Yes it does, I rarely put it up even in this hot weather. Just no need for it, the tinted glass blocks enough sun so you can stay comfortable. I don't know how you would do over 5 hours under it but normal driving conditions are fine.
The car isn't crazy hot when I get in either, the black leather is a bit hot but not as bad as the metal on the steering wheel. I just have to keep my hands on the leather and I'm fine. AC rox in this car too so the cabin is cool pretty quickly.
The car isn't crazy hot when I get in either, the black leather is a bit hot but not as bad as the metal on the steering wheel. I just have to keep my hands on the leather and I'm fine. AC rox in this car too so the cabin is cool pretty quickly.
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6/24/10, 01:03 PM
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I actually cross shopped the GTI before I bought my '09. GTI cons: FWD, VW's rep (deserved or not) for electrical problems, turbo engine required premium gas. They get a little better EPA estimated gas mileage, but the price of premium gas pretty much negates the better MPGs.
It is undoubtedly a fun car to drive, though. The DSG with paddle shifters rocks.
It is undoubtedly a fun car to drive, though. The DSG with paddle shifters rocks.
6/24/10, 06:40 PM
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That was a great read! Actually amazed at the amount of respect and enthusiasm most showed.
Its kinda funny, i've been following that guys blog for months now but just found out about the gti connection.
Good stuff
Its kinda funny, i've been following that guys blog for months now but just found out about the gti connection.
Good stuff
6/25/10, 02:30 PM
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I was totally thinking the same thing. They're just generally a bunch of HATERS. These guys could at least stop drinking the cool aide long enough to give the Mustang the props it deserves.
Those GTIs are kinda fun though. Its funny they way they lift their back leg when cornering hard, like a puppy. VW products though with those electrical gremlins...no thanks.
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