What car did you have before your Mk7 Golf and how would you compare the two?

[choC]

I can't comment yet as my Golf R is 3 weeks away, but will post a comparison to my 2009 Lancer Ralliart once I have it :)

Would be interested to hear some of your comparisons though in the mean time. Fire away!

[Ripping Draw]

2011 Stage 2 WRX - Manual

Golf R is 2.5 weeks away so can only compare the test drive. The rex was....quick but in a brutal kind of way. The Golf is a little slower (0-100) but then again it was un-tuned. More refined, the DSG just gives a smooth power curve all the way. Although haven't driven it extensively as I'm getting older it's a better option for me.

Easier to park around the city and not so boy racer brash. Can't wait!

[CT69]

2006 Toyota Prius. (Don't ask)
GTI gets picked up Friday.
You will understand that my anticipation and eagerness is greater than most!
Dont think a descriptive comparison will really be necessary.......

[kennyc]

MK6 GTI :)
Before that, 91 Toyota Celica.

GTI is bloody fantastic build quality, ride and everything else compared to the Celica... Loved the flip lights on it though :)

[Dutch77]

Mk6 GTI stage 2 per sig --> Mazda CX5 GT --> Mk7 GTI Friday.

The mrs Polo turns into the GTI for me, and I hand over the CX5 GT to her for family duties. :)

I haven't err actually driven the Mk7 yet so my first comparison comes on Friday. It will be interesting to see how it feels compared to the tuned Mk6 which had more power but probably not dissimilar torque.

[Eaglehawk]

I had the Mk5 Golf TDI 2.0 before the same version in the Mk7. I found the Mk5 a bit "punchier" off the line. In fact, some of the take-offs in that car felt that it skipped gears to rocket you into the next dimension. The Mk7 though doesn't feel so South African built too :) Pity about that door creak that seams to be cross-generation.

[flagger]

I had a 1990 Nissan R32 Skyline GTS-t for 10 years before I got my mk7 90tsi. Differences are the massive savings in petrol usage, and the golf is actually faster from 0-60kph. Golf is much more nimble too, and I really appreciate how discreet the car is :emo_baghead:

[Lemonskin]

My car history goes like this:

1st Car: 1999 Toyota Corolla E110 in Maroon. The one with the bug eyed round headlights. It was my mum’s car originally, she bought it new, and I bought it off her in 2006 for a bargain $5,000. Only had 66k on the clock. Totally bog standard with 80-odd kilowatts, but I drove it like it had twice that! Despite being massively underpowered I loved it as most people love their first car. I sold it to my girlfriend in 2009 with about 115k on the clock and she promptly wrote it off. Broke my heart.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/P1000048_zpsaf172de1-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lemonskin/media/P1000048_zpsaf172de1.jpg.html)

2nd Car: 2007 Holden Commodore VE Sportwagon in Red Hot. With the dinosaur-era 4 speed auto. Now this car had power. Only problem was the transmission didn’t know how to use it very well. This was a company car as I was a sales rep at the time. So this car was AWESOME because it was free. It drank fuel like nobody’s business (I used to average 13.5-14L/100km in the city). Picked it up from Melbourne with 55k on the clock and when I left the company in 2012 it had around 130k on the clock.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_0014_zpsb28fc881-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lemonskin/media/IMG_0014_zpsb28fc881.jpg.html)

3rd Car: 2012 Volkswagen Polo 6R GTI DSG in Shadow Blue. Bought it when I left the rep job and realised I couldn’t afford a Mk6 Golf GTI. Bought for $26k (only 9 months old, with 15k on the clock) in December 2012 from a lady in Adelaide and had a great drive back to Sydney getting to know it. Very, very different from the previous car in both size and power. The Commodore had more power but the Polo was miles and miles quicker. Absolutely loved it... Until the oil consumption issues reared their ugly head at around 27,000km. This issue eventually got so annoying that I sold it with a heavy heart in Feb 2014 for $20k so took a bit of a loss but not too bad. It had around 43k on the clock by then. Stupidly put new wheels on it 3 months before I sold it so wasted a bit of money there but I did love the look for those 3 months!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/12/4118C86CAAEC4901B2AA75C48784A79C_zpsevuc-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lemonskin/media/4118C86C-AAEC-4901-B2AA-75C48784A79C_zpsevucsuvg.jpg.html)

4th Car: 2014 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI DSG in Carbon Steel (current). My first brand new car. Bought new in March 2014 from VW Sutherland for $46k drive away. I was sold on the GTI philosophy after the Polo so the Golf was a natural progression. Absolutely loving this car. A cracking drive even in peak hour! The cabin is a lovely place to be. Had a little gremlin after a month of ownership where the acceleration was odd and the cruise control didn’t work, but a day in VW service at Sutherland had it fixed, a solenoid in one of the cylinders was faulty and promptly fixed. Have done only 3,500km so far but loving every minute and looking forward to taking a long road trip somewhere in it.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/03/842f2919cac551fee199df972ff00734_zps7a78-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lemonskin/media/842f2919cac551fee199df972ff00734_zps7a78ef23.jpg.h tml)

[choC]

That was a fun read Lemonskin :)

It's funny how attached we get to our cars. I'm already missing my Ralliart and it's only been 8 days :(
Here are the last few pics I got of her (sounding like a depressed ex-boyfriend now haha):
9311 93129313
Was a really fun car to drive as a daily, handled like it was on rails and surprised a lot of people with it's sleeper power (180kw).
Fantastic all-weather vehicle, however in the end the rattles, bland interior and the weight the out of warranty TCSST put on my shoulders became too much so I decided it was time to let go.
Also it wasn't the best car to drive at low speeds and in traffic on cold mornings, the transmission just felt raw and jerky until it warmed up. Different story altogether though once you revved above 3.5k.

I guess the only cure for that will be hopping into my 7R in 2 weeks time!

[SonicAaron]

I own this at the minute... Until August when my Golf7 comes. It's taking ages!!!! I've only owned two Polo's the latest having 70PS... So the Golf at 150PS should be awesome!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/2q88vp1-1.jpg

[Dutch77]

^ That's a nice looking Polo there, the rims work well. Given that doesn't look too old why the change - more room needed? Or just bored? :)

[SonicAaron]

^ That's a nice looking Polo there, the rims work well. Given that doesn't look too old why the change - more room needed? Or just bored? :)
Hey. I've had it a year but just got the rims and VW Sport suspension on in March. Since then I just haven't liked it. It just feels wrong so I want a fresh start and fancy something more powerful now I can afford to go new as opposed to used :)

[Lemonskin]

That was a fun read Lemonskin :)

It's funny how attached we get to our cars. I'm already missing my Ralliart and it's only been 8 days :(
Here are the last few pics I got of her (sounding like a depressed ex-boyfriend now haha):
9311 93129313
Was a really fun car to drive as a daily, handled like it was on rails and surprised a lot of people with it's sleeper power (180kw).
Fantastic all-weather vehicle, however in the end the rattles, bland interior and the weight the out of warranty TCSST put on my shoulders became too much so I decided it was time to let go.
Also it wasn't the best car to drive at low speeds and in traffic on cold mornings, the transmission just felt raw and jerky until it warmed up. Different story altogether though once you revved above 3.5k.

I guess the only cure for that will be hopping into my 7R in 2 weeks time!

Nice! I test drove the Ralliart when I was looking at buying my Polo about a year and a half ago. Nice and powerful, but the interior wasn't German enough for my liking :P. but you're right, we form connections with our cars that go way deeper than just being a mode of transport!



I own this at the minute... Until August when my Golf7 comes. It's taking ages!!!! I've only owned two Polo's the latest having 70PS... So the Golf at 150PS should be awesome!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/2q88vp1-1.jpg

That is one smart looking Polo. Love the wheels. What type are they?

[7R]

Golf Mk6 GTI (Candy)
VE Calais V8 with a CAI/Tune (Eva)
VE Calais V6 (Blackie)
ZC Vectra CDXi 3.2lt (Vicky)
VY II SS Sedan, 6sp manual (Purple People Eater)
and about seven cars before that of all makes and shapes...

Limey (I name all my cars) is easily the best. Compact, well put together, power, great cabin, fun to drive even in peak hour...

[Dutch77]

Golf Mk6 GTI (Candy)
VE Calais V8 with a CAI/Tune (Eva)
VE Calais V6 (Blackie)
ZC Vectra CDXi 3.2lt (Vicky)
VY II SS Sedan, 6sp manual (Purple People Eater)
and about seven cars before that of all makes and shapes...

Limey (I name all my cars) is easily the best. Compact, well put together, power, great cabin, fun to drive even in peak hour...

We have a habit of naming ours as well, the Polo was Marco and the GTI was Red Baron. Haven't named the current ride, my current thoughts aren't politically correct.

I also came from a Holden background once upon a time - pretty sure I know what color the VY2 was. :)

I've run the last of the Holden V8s in a VT SS, the first of the Chev Gen IIIs in a Tiger Mica colored VT2 SS with full exhaust, a black VT2 SS and my last ever Holden - a VE SSV. Mixed in between there were a couple of Hondas - Civic and Euro, a Mazda CX7, a variety of six cylinder Commodores and a Mazda CX5 GT.

My two GTIs easily lead the pack..

[SonicAaron]

Nice! I test drove the Ralliart when I was looking at buying my Polo about a year and a half ago. Nice and powerful, but the interior wasn't German enough for my liking :P. but you're right, we form connections with our cars that go way deeper than just being a mode of transport!




That is one smart looking Polo. Love the wheels. What type are they?

They're Fox Motorsport (MS006) ones, not really sure you'd get them in Australia. They're kind of budget and were £550 with tyres :)

i call my Polo Noel, after Noel Gallagher. I'm a big oasis fan lol

[anduril]

Bit of a far cry for me from this:

9396

To my new child:

9397

[Dutch77]

9397

Nice of them to acknowledge your ride with a "V" referenced park. ;)

[veew]

haha you should add in a "W"

[finepics]

My new Golf coming on Monday will be my 35th car in almost 40 years of driving. Last car a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 ("you can't call yourself a petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa" - Top Gear!!) - actually a pretty good car with a Selespeed gearbox (sort of similar to the DSG but single clutch) that actually worked!!

[Nauend]

2013 - downsized to a 2013 VW Golf Highline from a 2008 Falcon G6E - been almost a year!

2010 - a 2008 Falcon G6E

The Falcon and Golf are very different. Large rear wheel drive compared to small front wheel drive. 13-14 l/100 kms compared to ~6.5 l/100 kms in the Golf. The G6E - cream leather, sports tuning and suspension, iPhone integration, massive grunt - the Golf has get up and go and is more fun to drive. Every button in the G6E with a name or symbol worked, unlike the Golf. The golf's tendency to spin wheels from a standing start occasionally is nothing compared to the rear wheels on the G6E (says nothing about my driving style!). Did take a bit of getting used to the Golf's size (and still getting used to DSG) but better for my daughter on her L's to drive compared to the G6E - her driving style = ~4.9l/100 kms in the Golf. Loving the Golf, and would recommend a run up Clyde Mountain for anyone in the South Coast region as the Golf handles it soooo well.

Prior to that.....

2007 - a 2005 Mitsubishi Verada - won't buy black again
2002 - a 1999 Mitsubishi Magna
1999 - a 1997 Ford Falcon Futura - stolen in Sydney in 2001
1995 - a 1992 Ford Telstar
1990 - a 1988 Ford Falcon XF
1984 - a 1984 Toyota Carolla

[Lemonskin]

2013 - downsized to a 2013 VW Golf Highline from a 2008 Falcon G6E - been almost a year!

2010 - a 2008 Falcon G6E

The Falcon and Golf are very different. Large rear wheel drive compared to small front wheel drive. 13-14 l/100 kms compared to ~6.5 l/100 kms in the Golf. The G6E - cream leather, sports tuning and suspension, iPhone integration, massive grunt - the Golf has get up and go and is more fun to drive. Every button in the G6E with a name or symbol worked, unlike the Golf. The golf's tendency to spin wheels from a standing start occasionally is nothing compared to the rear wheels on the G6E (says nothing about my driving style!). Did take a bit of getting used to the Golf's size (and still getting used to DSG) but better for my daughter on her L's to drive compared to the G6E - her driving style = ~4.9l/100 kms in the Golf. Loving the Golf, and would recommend a run up Clyde Mountain for anyone in the South Coast region as the Golf handles it soooo well.

Prior to that.....

2007 - a 2005 Mitsubishi Verada - won't buy black again
2002 - a 1999 Mitsubishi Magna
1999 - a 1997 Ford Falcon Futura - stolen in Sydney in 2001
1995 - a 1992 Ford Telstar
1990 - a 1988 Ford Falcon XF
1984 - a 1984 Toyota Carolla

Looks like you've had a slew of big, dumb Aussie cars... You'll love the Golf in comparison. I had a 2007 Commodore VE and the Golf is literally 100,000 times better :P

[ZMan]

Previous car was a luxury euro accord. A great car that's comfortable and handled well for the size. The engine is also pretty sweet with a nice note as you get the revs up. Trouble free until it's 8th year (alternator) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I believe it won wheels COTY 2007.

Our MK7 GTI is a different beast. I love the different personalities. Wife can do the school drop offs and shopping runs in comfort and I can have a bit of fun with it on weekends. Solid build. Impressive fuel economy.

Going further back:
Mitsubishi FTO - looked great, handled well enough. Got a bit rattly but that 2L V6 that redlined at 8k rpm was insane.

[Dutch77]

The Accord Euro still looks fresh today despite being a design that's 10+ years old, something that it funnily enough shares with its actual European cousins. Highlights how far Hondas styling has faded.

Interesting that quite a few of us have shared common drives over the last 15 odd years.

[AdamD]

Interesting that quite a few of us have shared common drives over the last 15 odd years.

Yes indeed. My last car before my Mk6 was a 2005 Accord Euro (CL9 - the first series). Fantastic car, but with a very different character to the GTI. I still miss it.

[Dutch77]

Yes indeed. My last car before my Mk6 was a 2005 Accord Euro (CL9 - the first series). Fantastic car, but with a very different character to the GTI. I still miss it.

Ditto, in fact mine happened to be a 2005 as well. Again funnily enough in the dark grey which is not pretty close to CSG - there's one parked one space down from me at work each day. I had the Luxury model which came with those nice OEM 17 inch wheels which they later decided to put on the cheaper 'Sports' model and went with a much more boring wheel on the Luxury. Was a very comfortable cruiser and didn't handle too bad either.

[AdamD]

I had the Luxury model which came with those nice OEM 17 inch wheels which they later decided to put on the cheaper 'Sports' model and went with a much more boring wheel on the Luxury. Was a very comfortable cruiser and didn't handle too bad either.

Those '05-only Lux rims were great. I had a base model manual, but retro-fitted fogs and a few other things. Tried to get my hands on a set of the 05 Lux/Sport rims, but no-one was willing to sell. Ended up picking up a set of the plainer style 17s from the '06 Luxury instead.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/20090110_033L-1.jpg

[Dutch77]

I see a red theme. :)

How does the company that creates that design come up with the Civic hatch today.

[AdamD]

I see a red theme. :)

How does the company that creates that design come up with the Civic hatch today.

I had an EK Civic in the same red before the Euro. ;)

As for the new Civic hatch... Honda clearly have issues.

[ZMan]

I had an EK Civic in the same red before the Euro. ;)

As for the new Civic hatch... Honda clearly have issues.

Yeah the current civic hatch does look strange but I kinda like the look of the Type R models.

[boardie_19]

Had a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. Great car. Did the job.

2014 Golf 103TSI Highline. Loaded with features and fully optioned. Beautiful car.

For me though, Mazdas service wins hands down... Could not praise them any more. Sadly though Customer service is non-existent with Volkswagen, both at a dealership and customer care level.

[Wezza]

Started with.....
88' MK2 Golf 2dr 16v GTI
92' Rev2 Toyota MR2 GT Turbo
97' MK3 Golf VR6 Highline 2dr
93' Honda Accord Aero Deck Wagon

My last car......
07' Subaru Liberty GT Wagon Premium Pack

[DJB86]

1992 Honda Prelude
2001 DC2 Type R Integra
2008 MKV R32
2013 Toyota 86 GTS
MK7 Golf R on order....

Made the mistake of buying the 86 as something 'cheap' to have some fun with...pretty much regretted it from day 2.

[Paul_R]

For me though, Mazdas service wins hands down... Could not praise them any more. Sadly though Customer service is non-existent with Volkswagen, both at a dealership and customer care level.

Clearly a dealer thing. We have a Mazda as well as the Golf. The local VW dealer creams the Mazda dealer for customer service, both during the buying process and in after sales service. They aren't even on the same page.

[frogg]

In reverse order.....

2014 MK7 GTI
2010 Ford Falcon XR50 turbo (XR6 turbo limited edition)
2007 Mazda 6 Classic Sports
2007 VE Holden Commodore SV6
2005 VZ Holden Commodore SV6
1978 Leyland Mini Panel Van
1998 TS Holden Astra
1995 Hyundai Excel
1978 LX Holden Torana

In between my wife had a '95 honda integra, Magna, and Now a Volvo XC90.

Actually quite liked the XR turbo....very powerful, and generally comfortable to drive....but at averages of 16l/100km driving to work every day was a bit ridiculous.

Loving the Golf so far.....biggest problem has been a flat tyre on the way home tonight.......oh and the ridiculous SatNav pronunciations!



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[slashj]

Just got my 90TSI Mk7 Comfortline DSG so thought I would chime in.

Audi A3 1.8T (years ago when it first came out... before luxury hatches were a "thing"). Fun little manual, loved it.

Volvo C30 T5... biggest mistake of my life. 16L/100km and a yearly service of over $1k.. not to mention all the "incidentals" that seem to crop up with great frequency. On top of that, it was a crappy drive. I will never ever get a Volvo again.
(My friends joked I should make a youtube video of me oxytorching the car into pieces then petrol bombing it to hell... that's how crap it was.)

The Golf so far has been a revelation.. it's less than 1/2 the price and easily more than 10x the car. I actually love driving the car!

[2browndogs]

......

[jase1972]

Waiting for my Sept delivery but my last car was the fiery V10 M5.
I am actually expecting the R to be a better drive, vs the old M5 SMG which was a neck breaker when hammering it. I had the seat hugging bolsters that would automatically close in as you turned a corner, probably more a gimmick, but always put a smile on the passengers face.
Airconditioned seats were nice and the formula 1 sound will be missed but thats about it. I wont miss driving from one petrol station to another :mad:

Just the short test driving the R I felt a lot more secure around the corners, I just felt more connected to the road.

The rest of my cars are not worth mentioning.

[SeanThomas]

1997 no power stearing no power anything Hyundai Excel, to a mk7 gti - as you could imagine i feel like a king in my new baby

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To this

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/07/fKVK7Z2-1.jpg

[BFPO40]

1997 no power stearing no power anything Hyundai Excel, to a mk7 gti - as you could imagine i feel like a king in my new baby




Congrats on the GTI, quite a jump in cars.

Couldn't help but feel a little sad seeing your old car on a trailer "All unwanted cars free removal".....that's the hoarder in me.

[SeanThomas]

Congrats on the GTI, quite a jump in cars.

Couldn't help but feel a little sad seeing your old car on a trailer "All unwanted cars free removal".....that's the hoarder in me.

Lol thank you, it was quite sad, it did its job and lasted me 4 years while i was on my l's and p's but unfortunately died and had to buy a new car...a world of difference

[Moonee]

I wish people would stop posting pics of their red GTI's ..... it's starting to make me question the white one I ordered last week :)

[beroukas]

Going from a Grey Evo 7 to a White Golf R .. So excited!!!

[DJB86]

I had a Toyota 86 before my MK7R - and to be honest I hated pretty much every minute of owning it. Tried modding it, wheels, coils etc and still just never did it for me. Lots of hype but to be honest I think it is a massively overrated car. Ok it was fun on a track but on the street was absolutely horrid!!! The second I pulled out of the dealership in my R I knew I made the right choice this time and have loved every minute of this one!

[sergioscirocco]

I had a mercedes benz Cla Edition 1 and I have to say that the Golf R feels twice german than the Cla, when I had the Cla I also had and still having a Scirocco R and in my opinion both the Scirocco and the Golf R are superior than the Cla, it's a shame for the benz because the design is beautiful but the car is not so great.

[Angus]

I own this at the minute... Until August when my Golf7 comes. It's taking ages!!!! I've only owned two Polo's the latest having 70PS... So the Golf at 150PS should be awesome!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/2q88vp1-1.jpg
What are those wheels you have one your Polo?

[Mila]

Bought my 350Z new in early 2009 and sold it in Feb 2015 for a more practical car which is a Golf R in Lapiz Blue.
Really missed my Z. :(

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/2eoidg8-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/1e5mwn-2.jpg

[jase1972]

My previous car was a 2006 M5... had the R for about 9 months great car... i miss the v10 sound but that was always going to happen

[malR]

A Mk6 GTi ,now the better half's :) .My new ride Lapiz Blue Mk7 R :D .

[Mayhem]

My previous car was a 2006 M5... had the R for about 9 months great car... i miss the v10 sound but that was always going to happen

I feel your pain. Im coming from a V8 E92 M3. The sound factor I miss the most. The soundakator is just not cutting it Lol. Miss a couple of the more luxury features as well, but so far I am pretty happy with my purchase of the 2015 Golf R

[the220]

p plate car - slammed charade with 14s and 5% tints - full sick! great cruiser haha 1 litre 3 cylinder

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/2ccqtqh-2.jpg

3 x 99 wrx's - amazing car, great handling, my last only had 41,000 genuine kms!! Will get another one again


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/29uyux2-2.jpg

S5 RX7 with 325w atw..extremly fast

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/rw8ai1-2.jpg

currently on a mk7 golf r line! I actually love it..not as fast, doesn't handle as well, but beutifull to drive and no attention by police!!

Have lost my license 5 x due the previous cars and have been an angel in this :) lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/2qmi7b5-2.jpg

[REGS12]

Pull the wire off the soundaktor and transform the car!

[Capital_R]

2015 Volkswagen Golf R
2014 Holden Commodore VF SV6
2012 Holden Commodore VE SV6
2010 Ford Falcon FG XR6
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
2007 Ford Falcon BF XR8
2007 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version R
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
2004 Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed LWB
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
2003 Mitsubishi Magna VRX
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Turbo
2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII
2001 Mitsubishi Magna VRX
2001 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB
1999 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI
1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
1992 Honda Accord EX
1990 Toyota Corolla FXGT
1984 Mitsubishi Sigma

[ajay1940]

1938 Austin 10
1963 Reliant Regal
1967 Hillman Mk 6
1973 Renault 12
1981 Falcon XD
1983 Sigma
1986 Holden Commodore
1996 Celica SX
1998 Subaru Impreza
2003 Subaru Liberty
2007 Ford Mondeo
2014 Golf Mk7 Highline (The best of all)

Not a very inspiring list, I'll grant you, but for thrills and pleasure, I've had bikes, most of which could get to 100 K's quicker than any Ferrari.

[diesel_DSG]

1977 Chrysler Galant
1977 Alfetta
1998 Hyundai Excel
2002 Hyundai Elantra
2005 VZ Commodore
2009 Mazda 6 Sports Lux
2013 Mk 7 Golf TDi
2013 Mk7 GTI
2014 Commodore SSV Redline W310
2015 Mk7 GTI Performance (current ride)

Gotta say I miss the SS the most. So much go, lazy torques are fun torques. Dont miss the fuel consumption tho ;)

Sam

[Mayhem]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17355&stc=1

The thing I miss the most is the rumble of the V8

[cerebellum]

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Old Car: 2010 Mazda 3 Maxx (Missy) - First car, New owner is picking it up tomorrow pending successful roadworthy test today. I don't foresee any issue so at this stage i will be saying goodbye to my first car tomorrow. Excellent car, handles better than most cars, very responsive acceleration and brakes. A very good car, will continue to recommend Mazda 3 to anyone looking for a nice, zippy small car.

New Car: MY16 Golf GTI DSG with optional sunroof (Groundskeeper Willie) - picked it up early last week. Love every bit of it, except the ugly Euro Plate mount at the front (any excuse to pick up a Euro Plate huh?). Fantastic all rounder car, very comfortable and stable ride yet produces more than enough torque for acceleration with ease.

[sparkyboy69]

Previous: 2004 Golf Generation, stock. Had from 2 years old until July this year, never had any problem. As fate would have it was rear ended and written off and replaced with MY16 GTi PP DSG Black Pearlescent that I picked up 2 weeks ago. Couldn't be happier


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[Shortstuff]

I've just gone from a 2013 Focus ST to a GTI PP. Still getting used to the way the DSG is, but first impressions are that the ST felt a lot angrier and a bit more unrefined.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/b8cfb171a789a7dd10691c98769cc80a-1.jpg

[Mattlock]

2015 Mk 7 Golf R (due to be delivered in about 10 days)
2014 Tiguan 1.4 TSI
2013 Mk5 Golf GT Sport (being replaced by the R)
2010 Mazda CX-7
2005 Holden AH Astra
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Barina)
Pre 2001 - hire cars as and when needed (was living in London at the time so a car wasn't that helpful most of the time)

[mrmomoz]

1989 Bubble Back Toyota Corolla (Bannana Yellow)
1990 Toyota Celica GT-Four
2003 Mazda RX-8
2007 Ford XR8 FG Ute (matte black)
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8
2015 VW Golf R Manual.

[WallySimmonds]

NZ
1987 Ford Telstar
1987 Honda Civic SI
1989 Nissan Attessa
1989 Subaru Legacy RS (Liberty here in oz)
1991 Nissan Bluebird SSS
1997 Subaru WRX Type R STI
1990 Toyota MR2
1989 Toyota Celica
1999 Subaru RSK B4 Legacy (Liberty here in ozzie)
2001 Toyota Runx (Sportivo over here in ozzie)
1991 Honda Civic SI
Australia
2012 Toyota 86
2003 Hyunda Getz
and now a 2015 Highline with Rline package.

So far, very impressed with the Golf. This is my first VW and I hope it is a good experience.

[danielb_c]

1989 Honda Prelude 4WS (lightly modded - body kit, exhaust, air filter, etc)
1995 Mitsubishi FTO GR (medium mods - HKS exhaust, wing, body kit, sports air filter, strut bars, etc)
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX (stock as a rock - wife now drives it)
2016 Golf R (stock, so far.)
I've always been more interested in cornering speed than straight line, but it's been addictive having more power on tap. Loving it so far. Definitely a car I can see getting modded. Probably a tune, then full exhaust, sway bars, sexy rims... I like the idea of the haldex tune as well, not being able to left foot brake without the power being cut is irritating me.