MKVI GTI opinions?

shadoquad

I really liked the MKVI GTI. Almost bought that instead of the Z. But my main reason was because of winter weather in MD. Not sure about how you're effected in TX. But I agree that it's a really well put together machine.

If you're a simple speed junkie, the MS3 is the same thing but faster and less classy.

Then there's always Subaru WRX's?

ImportConvert

Where OP lives if the temp ever gets below freezing people start dying (literally). It NEVER gets cold down there for more than a couple days out of the year, and that itself is exceptional. I wore T-shirts year-round for 2 of the 4 years I was there.

shadoquad

out of curiosity, IC, what's your take on hot hatches? Have you driven a GTI or Mazdaspeed3? If not, you should give it a shot. They handle great, have decent pickup, and are practical. The GTI is really purty on the inside, too, imo.

Not saying you should buy one, but test driving is a fun experience. I may get a GTI as my next DD.

ImportConvert

I don't deny that they are probably fun/fast cars, it's just not a part of the market segment I am interested in. I like the corvettes/vipers for numerous reasons not the subject of this thread. For a DD, I just care that it has a good sound system and claimate control. Give me my Z06 or a Viper for a fun car, and I will DD whatever as long as it meets the above criteria. Right now I DD a 2002 Infiniti G20, lol.

If I ever move where it snows, I would give a used EVO/STi/WRX some serious though, and I wouldn't care if it were a hatch or not. It's a DD and if I found a hatch I would buy it, if a 4-door, then that. If I found both, whichever cost less/was in better shape.