Muppetboy Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You always see more exotic or rarer cars in London than in the provinces. Just hang out around Park Lane for a few hours (I once lived in Mayfair). [/ QUOTE ] Another thing... according to sales numbers the Focus is the best selling family hatch in the UK but in the greater London area I see far many more Golfs whether it's Mk4's or Mk5's. All the Focus's must be out in the sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 The money lives in central London where there's far more focus (excuse the pun!) on badge status and what's "in". The Golf is understated and smart and usually the choice of successful young people - Ladies in Golfs especially. Rightly or wrongly, Fords have no class whatsoever, it doesn't matter if they perform better or are cheaper. Last Summer I turned up in my GTI at a rather smart wedding in Central London....There were all sorts of much more expensive cars but peeps wanted to know about my car. The Golf and GTI is very socially acceptable (as Jeremy C said). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The money lives in central London where there's far more focus (excuse the pun!) on badge status and what's "in". The Golf is understated and smart and usually the choice of successful young people - Ladies in Golfs especially. Rightly or wrongly, Fords have no class whatsoever, it doesn't matter if they perform better or are cheaper. Last Summer I turned up in my GTI at a rather smart wedding in Central London....There were all sorts of much more expensive cars but peeps wanted to know about my car. The Golf and GTI is very socially acceptable (as Jeremy C said). [/ QUOTE ] Well put...This has always been my opinion of the Golf right or wrong. It just carries a touch more class than many other competitor brands the the medium hatch sector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresco1 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The money lives in central London where there's far more focus (excuse the pun!) on badge status and what's "in". The Golf is understated and smart and usually the choice of successful young people - Ladies in Golfs especially. Rightly or wrongly, Fords have no class whatsoever, it doesn't matter if they perform better or are cheaper. Last Summer I turned up in my GTI at a rather smart wedding in Central London....There were all sorts of much more expensive cars but peeps wanted to know about my car. The Golf and GTI is very socially acceptable (as Jeremy C said). [/ QUOTE ] Weeeellll, mind you down here in the Sticks (Hampshire village) the other week I was crossing the road and not paying attention, turned to see an 06 Rolls Royce Phantom in metallic blue bearing down on me ... Would have made a great end to an otherwise boring Obituary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtiveedubber Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Insurence isnt an issue as i will be the 'nominated' driver as opposed to the owner... even though i am paying for the whole thing. That is why the delivery date in July is great, but i was expecting to save up a lot of money between now and December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 The sooner you get her the better imo, just think of all the fun you'll have- hey it's only money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Last Summer I turned up in my GTI at a rather smart wedding in Central London [/ QUOTE ] If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen Courtesy of DDB advertising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Aye, I thought about being mean, but couldn't get into the mode. It's a form of standard deviation I often suffer from. [/ QUOTE ] Exceedlingly good play on words there, Mr Me , I to your eloquent prose! I always thought I was suffering from a bad case of standard deviation by driving a DSG , just goes to show that you can learn something new everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtiveedubber Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The sooner you get her the better imo, just think of all the fun you'll have- hey it's only money! [/ QUOTE ]I know it is great to get it early. It's just putting me under some more short term stress. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranston_richard Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 yeh.im 20 and my cheapest is 2300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Poo and poo again!! £2,300 of anyone's money is heavy! You must really love the GTI Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I fall into the 32 - 34 year old (categorie??) age group. Although I can't quite call myself a GTi driver yet. Although I own a 1982 mark 1 Golf GTI, it is currently on axle stands in the garage, stripped down with holes in it and new panels lying beside it awaiting me to stick it all back together with the mig welder. Well maybe next year I will have it back to it's former condition and enjoy driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 hmmmmm MKI GTI *dribbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It'd be interesting to see if the same / similar stats would be found for competitor models eg. Focus ST, VXR Astra, Civic R etc. I would have thought that the GTI would have had a slightly 'older' following than those shown. I guess it also depends if many of these are company cars v's private. [/ QUOTE ] It was for the SEAT Leon Cupra R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I fall into the 32 - 34 year old (categorie??) age group. Although I can't quite call myself a GTi driver yet. Although I own a 1982 mark 1 Golf GTI, it is currently on axle stands in the garage, stripped down with holes in it and new panels lying beside it awaiting me to stick it all back together with the mig welder. Well maybe next year I will have it back to it's former condition and enjoy driving it. [/ QUOTE ] funny you would say that, Another mk1 owner in 32 -34 bracket with a stripped mk1 in the garage. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 This is JJ, 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Hey what happened to all of you since 2006 ?? Hope your GTI's still going strong ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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