Has anyone here test driven or own the new VW GTI Mk5?.....I saw one yesterday and it looked beautifull....any comments?

 

I'm trying to resist driving it. I am afraid I will like it too much. I don't want to compare my MCSa tranny to the DSG.

 

Yes, I have.

GTi - more of a GT car as compared to the MCS. Quieter a bit more plush, but heavier and bigger. If I had both sitting in my garage and had to make a 6 hour trip somewhere, I would take the GTi. DSG is great if you like that sort of thing.

MCS - more sports car. More visceral with a touch more nvh. Much smaller and lighter and changes direction lots quicker than the GTi.

There were a post or two written up on this comparo a while back. A search should uncover it.

 

ScuderiaMini just bought one, traded his MINI for it.
Here's the thread...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hlight=GOODBYE

 

I sat in one at the DC Autoshow. Haven't driven it, but I did drive an A3, which should be nearly identical, but with a bit more interior gizmos.

The DSG was really nice. The car was smooth, and quiet.

The MINI is much more in touch with the road, but I can agree mg5904 about probably taking the GTI/A3 on a long trip instead of the MINI.

 

MCS and GTI are pretty close in performance department. I do not feel like it's heavier than MCS at all. If you look at the spes on the paper...yes MCS is lighter, but on the street you won't feel any different because GTI has more torque to make up for additional weight. DSG is as good as it could be, but the manual transmittion is also upgraded from the last generation. Rolling the gears from 1-6 is smooth like butter.


JCWMCS is stil the fun car to have!

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2523288

 

I feel pity for anyone buying a VW. Even if the MKIV performs well, its destined to break down.

 

I shopped for a 2nd car in January to supplement the MCS. The GTI was just hitting the dealers then, it's a great package if you want most of the MINI fun factor but need a bit more room and luxury. I didn't really consider because I thought it was too close to my MCS. I did test drive the MKV Jetta GLI before ending up with an Audi A3 2.0 with manual. I liked the overal size and package of the A3, nicer interior, more room, and free service like the MINI. Drove a couple of 3.2 A3's with DSG and it's just not my bag.

 

Heavy car, not enough HP. Fairly decent looking but VW will have to do better to revive what was once a well respected "pocket rocket". 3300 lbs and 200 HP is a joke IMHO

 

^^^more boy talk

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=6

GTI 3170 lbs
MCS JCW 2620 ibs

0-60: 6.3 seconds both JCW and GTI
1/4 mile: 14.8 GTI vs. 14.9 JCW

Hp is nothing without torque .

BTW, comparison is based on JCW, not a regular S.

More I drive my GTI, more I love it.

 

You forgot "Interior molded from a single sheet of semi-gloss, taupe vinyl vs. style, style, style!"

 

...and two more doors.

 

Are you talking about plastic stuff on MINI interior?

 

These days, all interiors are plastic. That's ok, it can be very versatile. It's just a matter of doing something creative with it.

 

Well I did test drive the VW about a week ago....my experience was posted on another thread....I'm keeping my JCW, hands down is more agile than the VW....that car is so damn BIIIGGGGGG!!!

 

I am considering one. Next to the Mini, the GTI has been my favorite car since I bought a MK1 off the lot 23 years ago.