New GTI + simple mods = QUICK!
03-12-2008, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakup,Mar 12 2008, 10:09 PM
On my normal commute which is only about half highway I average 27-29mpg. Highway averages are pretty easy to get 33+mpg.
03-13-2008, 10:58 AM
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MKV GTIs with light mods are definitely good cars. However I have shifted my way of thinking in that I don't think I need big HP in a DD any more.
My next car will probably be the new Impreza hatch. I hate the way they look, but are practical, and I'd get base - wouldn't even bother w/ the WRX or STI. Save some $, get 4wd and call it a day.
I currently drive an MKIV 1.8T GTI, it's very decent still - good enough power, decent enough handling, and good mileage for the performance it provides - too bad it's premium gas....
My next car will probably be the new Impreza hatch. I hate the way they look, but are practical, and I'd get base - wouldn't even bother w/ the WRX or STI. Save some $, get 4wd and call it a day.
I currently drive an MKIV 1.8T GTI, it's very decent still - good enough power, decent enough handling, and good mileage for the performance it provides - too bad it's premium gas....
03-13-2008, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by asiliat,Mar 13 2008, 01:58 PM
owever I have shifted my way of thinking in that I don't think I need big HP in a DD any more.
03-14-2008, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakup,Mar 12 2008, 10:09 PM
On my normal commute which is only about half highway I average 27-29mpg. Highway averages are pretty easy to get 33+mpg.
03-23-2008, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Sr2oD3,Mar 14 2008, 07:56 AM
wow! I never knew they got that type of mileage!! I honeslty thought they got around 20-22mpg. That's just another point that impresses me with that car. Obviously, I'm a fan.
03-23-2008, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakup,Mar 10 2008, 07:16 PM
They're also not as heavy as some people will lead you to believe: a manual with no options is under 3100 pounds.
The original Rabbit weighed 1800 lb.!
The current Golf is a pig. Of course so is the MS3 and just about any current car you can name.
Like I said, truly sad...