yup. during production they add value to the material being refined into a final product...Value Added Tax
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No one likes the GTI but us!
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yup. during production they add value to the material being refined into a final product...Value Added Tax
hpowders
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Really bad.
Meanwhile I optioned a 328i and a GTI on the UK company websites and the 328i came out only $4000 more expensive-still a good showing for the GTI even with the value added tax. ( $48,000 vs $52,000).
hpowders
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Hey back!
Yes, those were the good old days!
I have a 2007 328i sedan and while all the luxury features are very nice-the leather sport seats with firm adjustable lumbar, thigh extenders, first class radio, dimming mirrors, etc; unfortunately the vehicle doesn't shine in the most important category-it is simply too large and heavy to be an outstanding handler. It has great brakes and steering, but when I make a right turn, it feels like a truck!
To me the 328i has become just another Lexus. It is unfortunately just another super-refined boring drive.
Have you chipped your GTI?
You guys will love your GTI's even more when instead of $28k, the price rises to $35k. Never knew plaid cloth could cost so much! :laugh:
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blueshirts0819
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The funny part is they don't like your car, but most people don't want to mess with you on the road cause they know if they run into a sleeper, they can really embarrassed.
RatherBeInCabo
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I have not chipped it and don't feel the need to. It is so much more responsive then my 328i that I am satisfied as is. My second car used mainly for work is an 05 Honda Civic EX Coupe so after I drive the Honda for a few days and then get back in the GTI...I am amazed all over again.
When I came home with the car, my 14 yr old daughter said "I'm never getting in that thing". Well she had no choice one day and after playing with the stereo and taking her on a twisty road, she now loves it. We still have a bimmer in the family which is an 08 528i (boring now) and she prefers going in the GTI.
hpowders
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A lot of people in the US don't seem to like hatchbacks, but for me they are the perfect vehicles.
When I test drove the GTI a few months back, I thought it had enough power just the way it was.
I may test drive another one tomorrow, even though it's 70 miles away!
RatherBeInCabo
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I revived the GTI vs 328 over at BF...wonder if it will become active again???
RatherBeInCabo
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Make sure you car is cleaned out of all personal belongings because you just might leave it there. I left my Conti kit in the trunk but since I no longer have run flats, I guess it is OK. Try to check one out with Dynaudio if you can.
link?
roastpuff
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http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408713&highlight=328i+gti
This should be it. I'm reading it myself when I should be prepping for my exam, haha.
hpowders
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Dynaudio is very hard to find.
Oh no! They will be reading all my BF posts! :laugh:
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hpowders
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Ha! Ha! I answered you!!!:w00t:
spretsnijev
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hpowders
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Yep, that's what i did...
IF VW offered the GTI for $48,000 USD in the USA, they wouldn't sell any.