Snoopy Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 You can also get good discount on the GTs like the normal golfs unlike the R32/GTI which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 ....Sounds like a GTI killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ...as in top gear the engine seems to be rotating around 2k rpm at 70 mph. [/ QUOTE ] Thats quite high geared then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjgreen4 Posted September 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 its not high, its a low gear ratio. My S4 would be doing 4k rpm at 100mph. my old 205 gti would be doing 4k rpm at 80 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Nice car. Wouldn't mind one to replace the Polo in a few years and maybe remap it. I like the styling too as it has enough features to distinguish it from a normal Golf, but not look like a GTI (with the exception of the rear) Nothing will beat an Audi interior, they are the best imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGee Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 According to other reports the mpg is only a couple in favour of the 1.4 and insurance is not much different. I would spend a couple of quid more and get the gti resale value would probably be better too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Good review! I assume the GT is much lower insurance than the GTI too. If the GT is £18k inclusive of DSG then you have quite an accomplished drivers car for relatively sensible money. Perhaps younger buyers crippled with insurance bills would be tempted. In time I suspect many will mod them to look like GTI's! [/ QUOTE ] Yes agreed a well written & useful review. The GT with DSG is £19925 OTR & not £18K though before any discount that might be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The GT with DSG is £19925 OTR [/ QUOTE ] NO WAY!!!!!! You may aswell buy a nearly new GTi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ECU tuners must be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of a 1.8TSI with forced induction tweaks - you have the whole previous 1.8T market as a captive audience plus a whole new market for those attracted by the new technology. A 1.8TSI, Revo, Milltek bits and improvements to the induction units will be a stealth-rocket. Also with a lightweight engine the suspension can be well and truly sorted for relatively small money - this is a very exciting prospect [/ QUOTE ] From what I've heard, the TSI is not remappable at the moment, and even if they do crack it, there's not going to be much left in the engine to remap it up to. Same with the PD170 diesel I think.. you're better off with a PD140. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] From what I've heard, the TSI is not remappable at the moment, and even if they do crack it, there's not going to be much left in the engine to remap it up to. [/ QUOTE ] that's surprising and a bit disappointing if true, doesn't the new 'Iroc' concept have the 1.4 with 207 bhp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Not sure mate, it's possible, but it may not be exactly the same engine. I've not had time to read up on the new engine much 'cos I've been pretty busy recently. It is very interesting stuff.. and I'd love to know how it's going to be developed further and what can be done with the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjgreen4 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From what I've heard, the TSI is not remappable at the moment, and even if they do crack it, there's not going to be much left in the engine to remap it up to. [/ QUOTE ] that's surprising and a bit disappointing if true, doesn't the new 'Iroc' concept have the 1.4 with 207 bhp ? [/ QUOTE ] yes it does. I did pay close to £18k as I got a discount off the car, fought for £500 more for the S4 and got £500 extra by going with VW finance. Worked out that my usual finance house were more expensive per month over 48 months that VW over 36, think the rate is 7% 210 bhp is quoted see below; Volkswagen has released official images of its IROC concept that will debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show in September. The release was prompted by scans that reached the internet today of a Spanish auto mag that had broken the embargo on the official shots. The IROC's name is a nod to the Scirocco, the sporty little VW that was sold in the Seventies, Eighties and even early Nineties and that will be resurrected as this vehicle (in production trim, of course) by late 2008. The Car Connection reports that even the IROC's color – Viper Green – was available on the 1976 Scirocco, further tying the concept to the original Scirocco. So here's what we know about the IROC Concept from various sources: 36mm longer and 41mm wider than the Golf hatchback 3.3 inches lower than Golf GTI 2+2 seating configuration five-point racing harnesses up front 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space (more with rear seats folded) 210-hp TSI engine front-wheel drive 19-inch alloy wheels will reach showrooms by end of 2008 AutoWeek is speculating a choice of three engines for when the car becomes available in late 2008: a 1.4-liter, 210-hp four-cylinder Twincharger gasoline engine; a turbocharged 2.0-liter 240-hp four-cylinder; and a 3.6-liter 280-hp V6 possibly with 4Motion all-wheel drive. AW also suggests transmission choices will likely include a six-speed manual and perhaps a seven-speed DSG, with production pegged at 60,000 units annually and a pricetag of $26,000. At first we were a bit aghast at the IROC's appearance. The concept's basic shape is that of a low-slung hatchback, and Volkswagen already has a pair of hot hatches in the GTI and R32. We were expecting a more coupe-like profile, or at least a more swept back rear end rather than the upright hatchback rear we find on the IROC. However, the pictures found at the The Car Connection put the concept in a great light and really accentuate its muscular shape, which makes us more than eager to see the car in person next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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