Comments on: Thoughts on my MkV Golf GTI http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/ Random thoughts from a far off place Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:32:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Steven http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-18523 Steven Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:05:58 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-18523 Thanks Steve, I don't do much pure motorway driving, but I get about 26-27mpg on my usual mix of town and dual carriageway roads. Last time I did a long motorway run, I got about 32mpg. Depending on how you drive, the MPG can be quite variable, so 35mpg should be possible if you drive with economy in mind. I've had my car for over 3 years now, and I've no plans to replace it. It hasn't put a foot wrong, and nothing this side of BMW 335i Tourer can compete with it for sheer breath of ability. Thanks Steve,

I don’t do much pure motorway driving, but I get about 26-27mpg on my usual mix of town and dual carriageway roads. Last time I did a long motorway run, I got about 32mpg. Depending on how you drive, the MPG can be quite variable, so 35mpg should be possible if you drive with economy in mind.

I’ve had my car for over 3 years now, and I’ve no plans to replace it. It hasn’t put a foot wrong, and nothing this side of BMW 335i Tourer can compete with it for sheer breath of ability.

]]> By: Steve http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-18507 Steve Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:33:55 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-18507 Steve, Nice review - you should do it for living! I am looking a 55 plate 5dr DSG tomorrow after taking one for a test drive recently and was blow away by the whole package. Not had a grin like that since my Lotus Elise! Can you provide some feedback on the Fuel economy that you have averaged when on a motorway run (steady 80 mph) as this car will be used instead of a Co car? I am not expecting diesel figures and would hope for 35mpg on a run and 20ish when having a bit of fun!! Cheers Steve,

Nice review - you should do it for living!

I am looking a 55 plate 5dr DSG tomorrow after taking one for a test drive recently and was blow away by the whole package. Not had a grin like that since my Lotus Elise!

Can you provide some feedback on the Fuel economy that you have averaged when on a motorway run (steady 80 mph) as this car will be used instead of a Co car?

I am not expecting diesel figures and would hope for 35mpg on a run and 20ish when having a bit of fun!!

Cheers

]]> By: Steven http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-14922 Steven Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:34:35 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-14922 Yes, it's the same with my GTI, and I think it's normal. The engine sounds a bit like a diesel on tickover, and I think it's probably because it has direct injection (AKA FSI), which is more typically found in diesels. Yes, it’s the same with my GTI, and I think it’s normal. The engine sounds a bit like a diesel on tickover, and I think it’s probably because it has direct injection (AKA FSI), which is more typically found in diesels.

]]> By: Toby http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-14909 Toby Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:48:19 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-14909 I bought a 3dr DSG (grey). What I wanted to know is if you find the engine is a tiny bit rough when idling - not bad and probably wouldn't have noticed if my Honda Jazz wasn't so quiet you sometimes wonder if the engine is running - is this normal for a GTi or should I have it tuned? I bought a 3dr DSG (grey). What I wanted to know is if you find the engine is a tiny bit rough when idling - not bad and probably wouldn’t have noticed if my Honda Jazz wasn’t so quiet you sometimes wonder if the engine is running - is this normal for a GTi or should I have it tuned?

]]> By: Steven http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13959 Steven Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13959 Thanks Don, You're right about leaving the car in full automatic most of the time. I go through phases where I drive using the paddles, but the car is usually left in fully automatic mode (D). Manuals are definitely more fun to drive on quiet roads, but given that traffic seems to be increasing everywhere, I'd probably go for some kind of auto again when I change cars. No regrets about the R32 (for the reasons you gave), but if it wasn't for the huge cost to make the change, I'd be tempted by the forthcoming Audi TTS; all the nice bits from the GTI, but with more power, 4WD, and clever magnetic suspension. Thanks Don,

You’re right about leaving the car in full automatic most of the time. I go through phases where I drive using the paddles, but the car is usually left in fully automatic mode (D).

Manuals are definitely more fun to drive on quiet roads, but given that traffic seems to be increasing everywhere, I’d probably go for some kind of auto again when I change cars.

No regrets about the R32 (for the reasons you gave), but if it wasn’t for the huge cost to make the change, I’d be tempted by the forthcoming Audi TTS; all the nice bits from the GTI, but with more power, 4WD, and clever magnetic suspension.

]]> By: Don http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13951 Don Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:19:33 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13951 Excellent, quality review, Steven. A couple points, though: I'd much rather have a true manual. You get used to rowing the gears yourself, and I've found that driving a car with an automated manual (an '03 Infiniti G35), especially with an amazing engine, eventually leads to not using said auto-manual at all. You just stick with the full automatic mode. As for the R32, I think you'll be happy you didn't get it, as I've read repeatedly in reviews that it's too heavy and isn't as tossable as the GTI. Again, excellent review. Excellent, quality review, Steven.

A couple points, though:

I’d much rather have a true manual. You get used to rowing the gears yourself, and I’ve found that driving a car with an automated manual (an ‘03 Infiniti G35), especially with an amazing engine, eventually leads to not using said auto-manual at all. You just stick with the full automatic mode.

As for the R32, I think you’ll be happy you didn’t get it, as I’ve read repeatedly in reviews that it’s too heavy and isn’t as tossable as the GTI.

Again, excellent review.

]]> By: Distant Parts » Blog Archive » Interesting things from 2007 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13843 Distant Parts » Blog Archive » Interesting things from 2007 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13843 [...] an automotive sandbox, and I’ll be playing it for years. And yes, I do have a chipped Shadow Blue Golf GTI in the [...] [...] an automotive sandbox, and I’ll be playing it for years. And yes, I do have a chipped Shadow Blue Golf GTI in the [...]

]]> By: Steven http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13347 Steven Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:11:34 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13347 Thanks Jarrod, I've had my GTI for over 2 years now, and haven't had any reliability problems, despite remapping it a few months ago. I definitely prefer it to my old Civic Type-R, and I've got no plans to replace it any time soon. Thanks Jarrod,

I’ve had my GTI for over 2 years now, and haven’t had any reliability problems, despite remapping it a few months ago. I definitely prefer it to my old Civic Type-R, and I’ve got no plans to replace it any time soon.

]]> By: Jarrod http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13345 Jarrod Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:07:19 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-13345 Good review! I've been researching GTIs all night, and this is the best I've found so far. I drove a friends GTI, and think the handling is way UNDERRATED. Reviews I've read all say the handling isn't very "quick" or "responsive", yet when I drove this car, I must say I was impressed with the steering (and I was owning an S2000 at the time.) I've also heard many stories, about GTIs keeping up, if not overtaking STIs. The GTI sounds like a great car, and it looks mean and sexy at the same time........but I really can't escape the bad reviews of reliability. My first turbo car was a Mitsu Galant VR4, and it had MANY MANY problems. Ergo, I'm somewhat wary of I4 Turbo platform. I've been into Hondas, and JDM cars in general, for a while. This is the first German car I've ever seriously considered. But I'm still trying to find the reassurance that it's worth leaving the virtually immortal Honda...... Good review! I’ve been researching GTIs all night, and this is the best I’ve found so far. I drove a friends GTI, and think the handling is way UNDERRATED. Reviews I’ve read all say the handling isn’t very “quick” or “responsive”, yet when I drove this car, I must say I was impressed with the steering (and I was owning an S2000 at the time.) I’ve also heard many stories, about GTIs keeping up, if not overtaking STIs.

The GTI sounds like a great car, and it looks mean and sexy at the same time……..but I really can’t escape the bad reviews of reliability. My first turbo car was a Mitsu Galant VR4, and it had MANY MANY problems. Ergo, I’m somewhat wary of I4 Turbo platform.

I’ve been into Hondas, and JDM cars in general, for a while. This is the first German car I’ve ever seriously considered. But I’m still trying to find the reassurance that it’s worth leaving the virtually immortal Honda……

]]> By: Distant Parts » Blog Archive » Superchips Bluefin for my Golf GTI http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-11939 Distant Parts » Blog Archive » Superchips Bluefin for my Golf GTI Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:08:05 +0000 http://www.distantparts.com/2006/01/23/11/#comment-11939 [...] I suggested in my original review of the car, the TFSi engine in the GTI is very impressive, but it does lack something above 5000rpm. A remap [...] [...] I suggested in my original review of the car, the TFSi engine in the GTI is very impressive, but it does lack something above 5000rpm. A remap [...]

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