What a kick in the ass! Excellent car, but I actually like the old one more. I don’t know if it’s the DSG compared to the manual, that it’s too quiet (less exhaust noise in the cabin), or the lack of those supercool Koenig seats in this version. It just doesn’t seem as special as the old one. It’s also a little twitchy at high speeds, and steering feels softer then the GTI for some reason. It does handle corners very neutral with minimal (if any) understeer, but I was braking late to get the rear end loose and it was just sliding slightly on all four. Very controllable even taking corners at twice + the posted speed. Fun car that will easily get you into trouble, but I would probably get the GTI, chip it, springs/shocks and better front brakes then take the $7000 I have left and throw a party.
I think I need to try the HPA version to make a final decision.
I think I need to try the HPA version to make a final decision.
