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Whats your fav generation GTI and, why?

82K views 468 replies 153 participants last post by  MylesPH1 
#1 ·
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#89 ·
Sexiest body
To be honest, the shape of the bodies of the MkIII and MkIV are pretty much the same.

, best sounding motor,
I love when dubbers use this argument but then turn around and bash Hondas for being nothing but noisy. GTIs aren't all that fast, either, and they do make a lot of noise. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Harlequin is not a color, nor was it the best. In fact, it was probably one of the dumbest things any automaker has done as a color option.

options available at the time,
Base, 1.8T, GTI, and what else? VR6? Interior options? LOLWUT.

It's not a Scion, you can't "option it out" to your hearts content.

STYLE...MK3 has it for me.
VWs don't have style, sorry.
 
#160 ·
I read your H22 comment, but did not include it because it lacks torque.

153lbs/ft at 5500rpm with steep drop offs on either side of that peak is weak.

This is why a VR will feel much stronger than the H22.
:confused:

H22A Found in the Japanese 5th gen Prelude Type-S and SiR S-Spec (BB6). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a red valvecover.

You're really not going to feel a 10lb/ft difference, especially given the aggressive gearing that Hondas are known for compared to the taller gearing in VWs.
 
#165 ·
You're really not going to feel a 10lb/ft difference.
Yes you will. When one makes 163 ft·lbs @ 6,500 rpm and the other makes 173 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm, there's a big difference. It's also not just the peak torque, and where it makes it; the 2.8L VR6 we're all refering to makes plenty of torque 1500 rpm before that too. The agressively camed Honda will only produce sharp peaks. Good power-to-weight ratio? Absolutely, but lets face it; the Honda engine is more of a race engine, where torque is your enemy. On the street, you want the torque. It's what puts a smile on your face. The VR6 does this beatifully.

Oh and another advantage of having less agressively geared engines that make less bhp-to-displacement; increased longevity. It really does take a beating and a half to start wearing down the VR6 to the point where it starts to burn oil. I can't say the same for Honda engines.
 
#9 ·
The Mk3 is a big fat slug. Worst GTI by far (that honor would otherwise go to the Mk4, but the GTI 337 and 20th saved it).
Great. Now you'll be killed by ZACHER3tuning-hired assassins in your sleep. Too bad, I'll miss your contributions to TCL.
 
#11 ·
Also, my favorite GTI is VadGTI. I'm an egoist, what can I say?
 
#32 ·
A2 - Best combination of light weight, tossable handling, and comfort.
A1 - Light and fun to drive. Easy to fix.
A4 - Looks timeless, can be made to go fast in a straight line (but interior falls apart and is mostly a pig)
A6 - Corrected most of the A5's flaws, but still doesn't look very Germanic. Pretty damn heavy.
A5 - Drives better than A4, but looks Japanese. Heavy.
A3 - Never cared for these. The VR6 is a boat anchor and the 2.0 8V is barely adequate. The car also looks like a Mk2 with a gland problem.
 
#33 ·
A2 - Best combination of light weight, tossable handling, and comfort.
A1 - Light and fun to drive. Easy to fix.
A4 - Looks timeless, can be made to go fast in a straight line (but interior falls apart and is mostly a pig)
A6 - Corrected most of the A5's flaws, but still doesn't look very Germanic. Pretty damn heavy.
A5 - Drives better than A4, but looks Japanese. Heavy.
A3 - Never cared for these. The VR6 is a boat anchor and the 2.0 8V is barely adequate. The car also looks like a Mk2 with a gland problem.
You picked the MKIV over the MKV? :sly:
 
#38 ·
the a2 was my first love- it was light and handled like a go cart... in this shell even the 8v was peppy
the a4- much improved styling over the a3, last generation before they got hella fat, 1.8t- DAT ENGINE!
i have high hopes for the a7 and if they get it right it will be my first new car purchase
 
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