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I'm sure somewhere on a GTI forum there is a driver stating that he proved this article to be true.
The other night I was headed down the highway toward my favorite twisty and out of nowhere came a GTI. I accelerated to 85 for some fun in the curve and the GTI decided I wanted to race WRONG! accelerated along with me...until we hit the apex of the turn and the driver lit up the brakes while I accelerated to 88 and enjoyed my slide. They slightly caught up just in time for the next bend in the curve (long s curve) and apprently hadn't learned b/c they were on the brake again as I slipped out of the curve and slowed down for the straight-away (known cop area...probably b/c of the twisty). The GTI proceeds to floor it...I guess they didn't realize I wasn't looking to race. There weren't any owners of ancient M3s available for the drive lol.
Take from it what you will...I enjoyed my slide thought the turn and the control I had at that speed (the turn is marked for 50 mph). I'm sure the GTI thought he was the victor b/c he blew past me in the straight-away. Undoubtedly we both went away with a smile. Unless someone else is willing to pay for my car, I'm going to get the one that makes me happy.
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