2016 Golf R test drive--no dice - Page 23

TD · 07-03-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Not if he has to drive it from time to time.

I drove a GTI sport 6-spd this afternoon at Tysons. I was strangely underwhelmed. It felt *really* sluggish compared with to my old Golf R. Like really sluggish. And heavy. With a squishy clutch. I didn't really like it.

I'm going to assume it was not representative for some reason and check out a copy over at King one night this week. Or maybe it was me.

I drove a dark blue one over at Tysons. And there are black and white copies (per the link) at the same price point at King. Thoughts on color? My daughter actually likes the white but that would make it very visually similar to my former Golf R.

*Plaz* · 07-03-2017, 07:27 PM

I'm sorry, I know, heritage and all, but that plaid is ugly and ridiculous.

Otherwise it's a great looking car!

JST · 07-03-2017, 07:33 PM

I haven't actually driven a new GTI, so I dunno on the dynamics.

I'd prob get blue, but in my experience white GTIs make good first cars.

Jeff_DML · 07-03-2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

I'm sorry, I know, heritage and all, but that plaid is ugly and ridiculous.

Otherwise it's a great looking car!

dan · 07-03-2017, 08:09 PM

Love the blue and the interior. If the cat is any indication, congrats on the white though

*clyde* · 07-03-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

I drove a GTI sport 6-spd this afternoon at Tysons. I was strangely underwhelmed. It felt *really* sluggish compared with to my old Golf R. Like really sluggish. And heavy. With a squishy clutch. I didn't really like it.

I'm going to assume it was not representative for some reason and check out a copy over at King one night this week. Or maybe it was me.

I drove a dark blue one over at Tysons. And there are black and white copies (per the link) at the same price point at King. Thoughts on color? My daughter actually likes the white but that would make it very visually similar to my former Golf R.]

That is the first non-positive review of the mk7 GTI I've seen.

TD · 07-03-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

That is the first non-positive review of the mk7 GTI I've seen.

Which is why I am inclined to think something was wrong, either with me or the car. It just seemed sooooo sluggish. Which makes no sense compared to my reference point of the prior-gen Golf R. I'm eager to drive another one. The prices are so ridiculous that I can't see not taking advantage.

*clyde* · 07-03-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

Which is why I am inclined to think something was wrong, either with me or the car. It just seemed sooooo sluggish. Which makes no sense compared to my reference point of the prior-gen Golf R. I'm eager to drive another one. The prices are so ridiculous that I can't see not taking advantage.

Hopefully, just something with the car.

TD · 07-03-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by undefined

Love the blue and the interior. If the cat is any indication, congrats on the white though

Lol

The cat is actually extremely cool. Very sweet.

bren · 07-04-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

I'm sorry, I know, heritage and all, but that plaid is ugly and ridiculous.

That's the wrongest thing you've ever said.

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Originally Posted by clyde

That is the first non-positive review of the mk7 GTI I've seen.

I didn't post my thoughts after driving one of these?

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Plaz ••••••• Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M Location: Churzee Posts: 17,741	I'm sorry, I know, heritage and all, but that plaid is ugly and ridiculous. Otherwise it's a great looking car! __________________ 2011 1M

07-03-2017, 08:09 PM	#225
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	Love the blue and the interior. If the cat is any indication, congrats on the white though __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

07-03-2017, 07:33 PM	#223
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	I haven't actually driven a new GTI, so I dunno on the dynamics. I'd prob get blue, but in my experience white GTIs make good first cars.