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#3 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [akitadog] by bugsie

Apr 06, 2006 (12:47 am)

Replying to: akitadog (Apr 05, 2006 11:47 am)
Hello akitadog,
 
I'm sorry to hear that you have had bad luck with your MINI. Do you have the Cooper Works performance upgrade? If so, was it dealer or factory installed?
 
What type or problems have you been experiencing?
 
I have now taken a closer look at the Golf GTI and agree that the interior is very well finished but am not impressed with the bland exterior styling that looks like so many other cars. It visually appears to ride too high and the wheels look too small. The vast expanse of plastic honeycomb front grill also looks very cheap. Maybe I will be able to overlook these issues once I have driven the car!
 
Thanks for you comments.

#4 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [bugsie] by kjs825

Apr 16, 2006 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: bugsie (Apr 05, 2006 12:29 am)
Hi- I had same dilema and it was a no brainer. I have a 2002 MCS for sale now and was toying on an 06 MCS ,wait for the new 07 Mk II MINI Cooper S (not until December 06) or a GTI. I just pulled the trigger on the Mk V GTI. When you do an apples to apples its hard not to choose the GTI over the MINI Cooper S. BTW I also seriously considered the Honda Civic Si --but no torque untl 6k on tach. The GTI has so much torque.....If you cant afford pkg 1 or (worse) pkg 2 do a base model at 22k.

#5 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [akitadog] by kjs825

Apr 16, 2006 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: akitadog (Apr 05, 2006 11:47 am)
I now am selling my 2002 MCS (which I truly loved)-- and yes ,it was not without some warranty problems (all addressed by dealer). I was struggling with another 06 MCS,or wait for the MK II o7 MCS ,choose a Honda Civic Si or choose the GTI. I chose the GTI. For me it was a no brainer.....BTW,There will be a 4 door GTI by summer. Get this, The "Golf" name is going and back to ......amazingly "Rabbit". The only emblem on mine is on the back of my 06 and it says "GTI". Nuf said. You'll see after you drive it.

#6 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [bugsie] by minicooperfan

May 18, 2006 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: bugsie (Apr 05, 2006 12:29 am)
I have the same issue you do, I love the MINI, but the new GTI is gorgeous!! I personally think you should drive both and if money isn't an issue, go with your instinct! The cooper has amazing handling, but if you are looking for a better everyday car, the GTI would be your best bet. The JCW mini is very torquey and not as smooth as the GTI. Decide for yourself!!

#7 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [akitadog] by masterflexx

Sep 18, 2006 (10:37 pm)

Replying to: akitadog (Apr 05, 2006 11:47 am)
akitadog,
 
whose this tuner that can add 50 hp for 600 bucks... sounds interesting

#8 of 8 Re: Cooper S versus Golf GTI [masterflexx] by akker

Jul 08, 2007 (10:18 am)

Replying to: masterflexx (Sep 18, 2006 10:37 pm)
The company who will add the 50-odd HP and similar torque numbers to the 2.0l VW/Audi turbo motor is APR: http://www.goapr.com/Audi/whyapr/index.html
 
It is a software change only to the engine control unit.
 
Also see the discussion boards at www.vwvortex.com for enthusiastic discussions around the VW/Audi cars and turbo motors.

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