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Originally Posted by prophecy0
I stopped by the VW dealership today to test drive the GTI. I've wanted a GTI for years (until I found out about the BRZ), so I figured I might as well test one out just to be sure.
Unfortunately, I LOVED the GTI. The fit and finish was top notch (amazing interior), and it didn't feel at all lacking for power. I'm trying to get the VW dealership to come down on the price of a fully-equipped 4DR with a DSG transmission. If the dealer can get within 1k or so of the Limited BRZ automatic, I may very well go with the GTI. Yeah, it's FWD and a hatch, but my wife and I may be having kids in the next few years so it's the "smart" choice.
I just wish there was a BRZ close by for me to test drive. Maybe it would dissuade me from the GTI.
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I have had my '06 MKV GTI/DSG since new. Approaching 90,000 miles with only a bad rear wheel bearing. Otherwise the most reliable and trouble free car I've had. The torque from that 2.0 Turbo is still amazing. I love the smooth quick shifts from the DSG trans and the braaap from the exhaust on upshifts is really neat.
Going to keep my GTI and when the BRZ gets here it will have a pretty high bar to meet in terms of build quality. I'm hoping the BRZ is a kick in the pants to drive and from all indications should be.
I'm looking for my BRZ to be a modern take of my '89 Porsche 911.