going back to my vw roots...

[Sijray21]

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well...i pulled the trigger on a 2010 VW GTI. I was looking to replace the loss of my motorcycle with something a little more fuel efficient, fun, and practical. I've been wanting to get back into the VW community for a while and considered getting a MKII again, but i definitely need a garage to work on it. I saw this model year and fell in love. I did a lot of research and considered used cars, but ultimately i narrowed it down to the new WRX, the Mazdaspeed3, and this car. I sat in all of them and drove the 'dub and knew i wanted it. What sold me were the standard features, price, and the financing rate that was offered.

i've been debating on whether or not to sell the truck and i may try to sell it to see what i can get. if i can get a good price, then i'll likely let it go...sad, because i like it...i just don't have a use for it.

some highlights:
TSI engine with timing chain instead of the belt
standard electronic LSD
standard heated seats (i'm loving the plaid)
bluetooth capability
HIDs (they follow where you turn, haha)
sunroof
standard iPod sync with touchscreen radio

i know VW reliability has been spotty, but it does appear that the MKV GTI performed much better than the previous generations. I'm just happy to be driving a 'dub again

[V1GiLaNtE]

Sweet ride! Congrats!

[Ken]

My brother just recently got one of these, he visited for alumni weekend/springfest and let me use it for delivering. Peppy lil' thing, i liked it.

[Sijray21]

i definitely like the power. that's the only thing that really made the gti suffer against its competitors; the power is rated relatively lower. but what i've noticed so far is that just under 2k rpm all the way to 6k, the torque 'curve' is pretty flat and i can pass people easily. i've been checking out dyno charts and it seems to be steady at around 200 lbs-ft from 1800-5900 rpm. since i'll likely not bring this thing to the track until the warranty runs out or until i save more money in the event i wad it up, i figured that was more than enough power to use as a daily driver. i'm hoping to get something else for the track after i get a house with a garage(s).

edited: (the text around the track time) :wink:

[CaptainHenreh]

:-(

[Sijray21]

:-(

aw, why the sad face rexy? i, know - it's not a MS3 (nor will i be able to keep-up...yet)

[REED]

I've see a few of these around, definitely a good looking car - I'm really digging the new face.

too bad they won't bring the sirocco over thought

[Sijray21]

too bad they won't bring the sirocco over thought

i, too, was disappointed with that...

they are bringing over the Golf R, though. it's supposed to have a higher-tuned 2.0T motor and carry a bigger price tag (why i decided to not even consider it)

[Apoc]

Nice. That new front end is much better than the previous generation. If they were cheaper, it would be on my short list.

[CaptainHenreh]

:-(

aw, why the sad face rexy? i, know - it's not a MS3 (nor will i be able to keep-up...yet)

[.RJ]

[ViPER1313]

Hope you have better luck with it than I did with the Rabbit.

[Sijray21]

i thought about plates such as:

CELISON
OMG CEL
IHASCEL

any others? ;-)

[.RJ]

CEL FTW

[ViPER1313]

CALLAAA

[Apoc]

FOR CEL

[Sijray21]

I'm planning on getting a vag-com so i can diagnose any issues and change some of the factory electronic config. i'll keep a look out for the known issues already popping up on the MKVI forums, but most of them appear to be picky details that i haven't noticed or haven't developed yet ::knocksonwood::

Thankfully VW decided to add-in a standard 3-year roadside assistance with the purchase of the GTI :lol:

[ViPER1313]

Thankfully VW decided to add-in a standard 3-year roadside assistance with the purchase of the GTI :lol:

Thats very thoughtful of them :lol:

[V1GiLaNtE]

I'm totally hitting you up if I need VAGCOM support on the passat..

[DavidL]

Red one!




Hah- couldnt resist! Looks really nice- I like the front fascia a lot more than the previous gens, enjoy it!