bmws vs new golf r

Robmaster · 02-19-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dtla1

Not an option in the US.

really??? that sucks!

Cavpilot2k · 02-19-2015, 10:00 AM

I think they are great cars, and I used to be a big VW guy, but I still have never been able to get over the (to me) boring bread-box look of the Golf line.
There is no sculpting, nothing aesthetically interesting about them.
For that alone, I won't consider it.
I look at the profile view of my 135, and I still love it. I have never looked at a Golf in any trim and thought "that's a good-looking car".

Gray_Panther · 02-21-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I think they are great cars, and I used to be a big VW guy, but I still have never been able to get over the (to me) boring bread-box look of the Golf line.
There is no sculpting, nothing aesthetically interesting about them.
For that alone, I won't consider it.
I look at the profile view of my 135, and I still love it. I have never looked at a Golf in any trim and thought "that's a good-looking car".

The mkiv gti has a normal body but is a blast to drive. Which is why I threw a 337 bodykit and a 337 wing to improve the appeal.
So if you have a golf, throw a bodykit on it, lower it and change up some colours then you would have a sharp looking ride.

cvandenhaute · 02-22-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I think they are great cars, and I used to be a big VW guy, but I still have never been able to get over the (to me) boring bread-box look of the Golf line.
There is no sculpting, nothing aesthetically interesting about them.
For that alone, I won't consider it.
I look at the profile view of my 135, and I still love it. I have never looked at a Golf in any trim and thought "that's a good-looking car".

So true, I had a MKV R32 before my 128i and I grew so tired of the boring shape so quickly (less quickly than the DSG though, after 2 weeks I wanted to change the car because I realize I could not stand that transmission - and I bought the car for it). That being said I would like to test drive a manual R out of curiosity

mackeroni · 02-28-2015, 07:09 AM

I would definitely keep the 135i. The M235i is not a true 'M' car. I expect arguments here, but IMO it is just a refreshed 135i. The Golf R will be fun to drive, but it is no BMW. I have owned four VW's and they were all comfortable and fun to drive, but they were far from BMW in terms of engineering, performance and drive characteristics.

Chunner · 02-28-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

Golf R.

the 2-series is rubbish. I have a 228 loaner right now for the past few days and it's lousy.....lacks any connection to the driving experience. BMW really ruined the 1-series by releasing a mini-3-series.

lol, u so hate that 2er.... lol, me too...

6MT_Addict · 02-28-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I think they are great cars, and I used to be a big VW guy, but I still have never been able to get over the (to me) boring bread-box look of the Golf line.
There is no sculpting, nothing aesthetically interesting about them.
For that alone, I won't consider it.
I look at the profile view of my 135, and I still love it. I have never looked at a Golf in any trim and thought "that's a good-looking car".

+1

There are cars that are fun to drive, and, cars that are fun to drive and look spectacular. The 1 series is the latter.

edisapimp · 03-01-2015, 02:45 PM

Once you've had filet mignon, bologna loses its allure.

MightyMouseTech · 03-01-2015, 03:09 PM

I think the better comparison is: Once you have had a good rib steak, filet mignon looses it's allure.

Go for the flavour, not the perfect texture.

02-19-2015, 10:00 AM	#24
Cavpilot2k Chief Warrant Officer 1025 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: like a damn lunatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I think they are great cars, and I used to be a big VW guy, but I still have never been able to get over the (to me) boring bread-box look of the Golf line. There is no sculpting, nothing aesthetically interesting about them. For that alone, I won't consider it. I look at the profile view of my 135, and I still love it. I have never looked at a Golf in any trim and thought "that's a good-looking car". __________________ "Prius" is Latin for Eunuch. "Hrothgar": 2012 135i: 6MT M-Sport, BSM/Blk; Nav, Premium, Convenience, HK Dinan Stage 2 +PPK /// BMW PE /// VRSF CP /// K&N /// Koni Sports /// RSFB Inserts /// MPS4S 225/255 /// Other Stuff
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	I would definitely keep the 135i. The M235i is not a true 'M' car. I expect arguments here, but IMO it is just a refreshed 135i. The Golf R will be fun to drive, but it is no BMW. I have owned four VW's and they were all comfortable and fun to drive, but they were far from BMW in terms of engineering, performance and drive characteristics. __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Once you've had filet mignon, bologna loses its allure. __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I think the better comparison is: Once you have had a good rib steak, filet mignon looses it's allure. Go for the flavour, not the perfect texture.
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