So by reading the forums, I noticed a trend - a lot of people seemed to have come from other German performance cars, often moving to the GTI because it still offers most of the fun for a much more affordable everyday living price. (Be it gas, maintenance, or monthly payment.)
So my question is, what car did you come from? How do you compare it to the GTI? DO you plan on sticking around or changing it up in the future?
My answer - I came from a Mercedes S55 AMG. I loved that car, but thankfully the GTI has made me not miss it at all. I was tired of the constant maintenance - i.e something expensive needing repair every month. The gas was also bad, would average 16mpg city and highway. The GTI, on the other hand - has warranty, is more reliable, and cheaper to run gas wise.
On the performance side - I am surprised that I have more fun driving the GTI than the I did the Mercedes. With the APR Stage 1 tune and Carbonio intake, it's making good power and it pulls pretty hard - not to mention where it truly shines and outwits the S55: On the twisty roads and curves. The GTI is so lively and responsive.
As for the future, I am extremely impressed with the GTI. I want to keep this one around a long time, it makes a fantastic daily driver and would compliment a second car nicely as it ages in the coming years. I just hope with the light mods it won't give me any issues, but I take care of it so hopefully it will serve me well!
Oh, and it feels so much better to spend my money willingly on things such as mods, instead of being forced to spend my money on repairs on the S55.
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So my question is, what car did you come from? How do you compare it to the GTI? DO you plan on sticking around or changing it up in the future?
My answer - I came from a Mercedes S55 AMG. I loved that car, but thankfully the GTI has made me not miss it at all. I was tired of the constant maintenance - i.e something expensive needing repair every month. The gas was also bad, would average 16mpg city and highway. The GTI, on the other hand - has warranty, is more reliable, and cheaper to run gas wise.
On the performance side - I am surprised that I have more fun driving the GTI than the I did the Mercedes. With the APR Stage 1 tune and Carbonio intake, it's making good power and it pulls pretty hard - not to mention where it truly shines and outwits the S55: On the twisty roads and curves. The GTI is so lively and responsive.
As for the future, I am extremely impressed with the GTI. I want to keep this one around a long time, it makes a fantastic daily driver and would compliment a second car nicely as it ages in the coming years. I just hope with the light mods it won't give me any issues, but I take care of it so hopefully it will serve me well!
Oh, and it feels so much better to spend my money willingly on things such as mods, instead of being forced to spend my money on repairs on the S55.
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