RE: Golf GTI Clubsport S sold out!
Discussion
vpr said:
Clivey said:
vpr said:
You and others here COMPLETELY miss the point of this car
It's a road legal track biased car. Something VW have never produced before.
Renault produced the Megane R26R a number of years back and me and a few friend all bought one each and had the best time of our track day life in them. A road biased car would not have worked.
150 deposits prove there is a need for such a car. I for one cannot wait for mine to arrive. If I need 5 seats I'll take another car, if I need a convertible I'll do the same etc etc
What I mean is that you could buy a Lotus Elise for similar money...and not the base model, either! If I had £30k+ to spend on a track car, it wouldn't be a Volkswagen Golf of any description! It's a road legal track biased car. Something VW have never produced before.
Renault produced the Megane R26R a number of years back and me and a few friend all bought one each and had the best time of our track day life in them. A road biased car would not have worked.
150 deposits prove there is a need for such a car. I for one cannot wait for mine to arrive. If I need 5 seats I'll take another car, if I need a convertible I'll do the same etc etc
VW could stick their badge on a Hyundai and the usual sheep would still be queuing around the block for them.
I haven't bought a VW for........well I can't remember when (though I have had a MK1 GTI for 23 years) But this car hits the spot and has drawn me into their showroom. So VW got this right. Great publicity, great product
As with Renault, Honda, Ford and others, long may it continue.
But, for 30k i'd choose something lighter and more focused with a softer daily for comfort. Many will take this on track and be surprised how (relatively) soft it is compared to other cars on the day. In reality, for many i think it'll look great down the pub.
I read tat article, obviously the Porsche was going to win the test, being Evo! I'm not so convinced myself and take all the reviews with a pinch of salt, it purely depends on 'who' the favour of the month is IMO. And, it's not just Evo, they're all at it. Carpet a particular vehicle and you'll find the invites drying up.
It's no doubt a decent car but for me it's too heavy, too expensive and lacks an enjoyable engine. Oh, and somehow a Golf just never appeals to the heart? Er. That's all
It's no doubt a decent car but for me it's too heavy, too expensive and lacks an enjoyable engine. Oh, and somehow a Golf just never appeals to the heart? Er. That's all
yonex said:
I read tat article, obviously the Porsche was going to win the test, being Evo! I'm not so convinced myself and take all the reviews with a pinch of salt, it purely depends on 'who' the favour of the month is IMO. And, it's not just Evo, they're all at it. Carpet a particular vehicle and you'll find the invites drying up.
It's no doubt a decent car but for me it's too heavy, too expensive and lacks an enjoyable engine. Oh, and somehow a Golf just never appeals to the heart? Er. That's all
Maybe the Porsche was the best car? I mean it does sound like it is something for the ages. I haven't driven it (or the gold for that matter) so that clouds my judgement somewhat, those who have well.....It's no doubt a decent car but for me it's too heavy, too expensive and lacks an enjoyable engine. Oh, and somehow a Golf just never appeals to the heart? Er. That's all
epom said:
Maybe the Porsche was the best car? I mean it does sound like it is something for the ages. I haven't driven it (or the gold for that matter) so that clouds my judgement somewhat, those who have well.....
The thing is, with Evo, Porsche always seem to do quite well, nice hotels apparently in Stuttgart 
I stand by the Golf statement regardless.
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