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#1250 of 1379 Re: SI Best by far [carfanatic007] by blueguydotcom Jul 23, 2007 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: carfanatic007 (Jul 23, 2007 2:56 pm) I can understand it. That's why they make various cars...not all of us like the same things. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 23, 2007 6:40 pm)
#1251 of 1379 Re: SI Best by far [blueguydotcom] by roadburner Jul 23, 2007 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jul 23, 2007 3:07 pm) I can understand it. That's why they make various cars...not all of us like the same things.   Agreed. I went with the Mazdaspeed3; I loved the MCS JCW but I needed a larger rear seat. The Si was OK, but I already have one car that needs to be wound tight in order to make brisk progress. The GTI had the best interior but I didn't want a sunroof and the local VW dealer wasn't enthusiastic about special ordering a car. So far I love the MS3, and I'll probably keep it for a few years, or at least until BMW sticks the twin turbo diesel in the 1er...
#1252 of 1379 Re: SI Best by far [carfanatic007] by eldaino Jul 24, 2007 (5:10 am)
Replying to: carfanatic007 (Jul 23, 2007 2:56 pm) if i was a uneducated person with regards to the cars in this segment, i would have no clue why you think the si is better, because you never give any real reasons.   BUT, being a honda enthusiast (as well as a vw enthusiast), i CAN figure out MAYBE why you do enjoy it. But i also remember the days when i pledged loyalty to only one car and couldn't see the good in others. You obviously have not gotten to this point.   price and long term relaiability aside, its actually the gti that probably does everything good and not one thing amazing (except for torque everywhere on the rev range and a flawless interior), as oppossed to the si or ms3 which specialize in certian things.   again something you probably wont understand. Replies to this message: carfanatic007 (Aug 05, 2007 5:31 pm) eldaino (Aug 05, 2007 6:57 pm)
#1253 of 1379 Re: SI Best by far [eldaino] by carfanatic007 Aug 05, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: eldaino (Jul 24, 2007 5:10 am) Whether or not eldaino understands my reasoning for making a post is not relevent. I simply made a comment. Actually, I have owned 3 VW GTI's in the past and really like them but for there poor reliability. Replies to this message: eldaino (Aug 05, 2007 6:57 pm)
#1254 of 1379 Re: SI Best by far [carfanatic007] by eldaino Aug 05, 2007 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: carfanatic007 (Aug 05, 2007 5:31 pm) why are referring to me in the third person?   and no, its not irrelevant, its actually very central to understanding some of the things you type on this website.
#1255 of 1379 Easy by pf_flyer HOST Aug 06, 2007 (3:38 am)
Let's keep this about the cars and steer the conversation away from talking about each other please.
#1256 of 1379 DSG makes the GTI by andres3 Aug 07, 2007 (9:05 pm)
about .3 seconds faster to 60 MPH, and is a blast to drive, very fun.
#1257 of 1379 Re: Is this VW engine in our near future? [eldaino] by davert Aug 08, 2007 (10:02 am)
Replying to: eldaino (Jun 27, 2007 10:08 am) Volkswagen GTI cornering seems just fine. Rabbit will probably be very similar though less busy since the wheels/tires will be more pragmatically sized. With the horsepower of the regular Rabbit comes extra weight - I wonder how much faster it is compared to the original? ... my own GTI impressions are in this Volkswagen GTI car review. Replies to this message: eldaino (Aug 08, 2007 10:27 am)
#1258 of 1379 Re: Is this VW engine in our near future? [davert] by eldaino Aug 08, 2007 (10:27 am)
Replying to: davert (Aug 08, 2007 10:02 am) i belive the corninering is fine too, and there is a quite a bit of grip...but the body roll is nothing to write home about, as both the si and mazdaspeed 3 control it better. maybe only the new wrx is worse.   dunno how much quicker than the original the new bunny is, but its quite a bit quicker than the model it replaces...with the same fuel economy.
#1259 of 1379 The Rabbit rides like a limo by creakid1 Aug 08, 2007 (11:25 am)
while all these Mazdaspeed3/VW V GTI/Civic Si are penalty boxes over bumpy roads.   The Rabbit is luxurious, as its optional ipod includes a front center armrest w/ rear-seat A/C vents behind it, same as the GTI.   Anyway, after my test drives, I've decided to own the 2.3 Focus ST. It handles way sharper, & especially its feel-ful steering makes it much more fun than the Rabbit, while still rides less nervously than even the non-turbo 2.3 Mazda 3S. Replies to this message: eldaino (Aug 09, 2007 6:45 am) creakid1 (Aug 09, 2007 11:25 pm) eldaino (Aug 10, 2007 6:18 am)

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