VW GTi vs Civic Si
03-02-2006, 07:36 PM
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VW GTi vs Civic Si
I just received my April Road & Track, and like Car & Driver, they picked the GTi over the Si in a comparison test. Clearly the GTi is a worthy competitor to the Si.
Magazine racing notwithstanding, I wonder which car will sell better in the marketplace...
Magazine racing notwithstanding, I wonder which car will sell better in the marketplace...
03-02-2006, 08:05 PM
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Well its vw, so i am sure the electrical problems are on the way. its boosted and makes only 3 more hp than the si. now i hate vw and i do love my hondas, but i would rather have a redline or cobalt ss sc, hell dare i say SRT4 than a GTI.
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03-02-2006, 08:12 PM
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both seem like great cars, don't forget the gti will be easier to mod. The chip in the 1.8t really made a big difference in my friends car for only like $500.
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03-02-2006, 08:20 PM
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but it'll be easier to mod a boosted car. People with the new mk v gti are already pushing 240-260hp/300 torq with just a chip (depending on which chip you go with and the gas octane in your state).
03-02-2006, 08:39 PM
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I'd personally take the Si, but both seem to be great cars (initially at least). My guess is the Si will sell better due to the brand/name and lower price.
Performance-spec wise, what did the magazine test show?
Performance-spec wise, what did the magazine test show?