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[anotherneon]

Yea, I really wish we could get some clear answers here. If the PP GT is going to be limited, I'll wait and buy a VW Golf R instead.

a golf R or a mustang GT? how are these on the same level

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[Swoope]

a golf R or a mustang GT? how are these on the same level

depending on what you want to do with it, you would be surprised.

beers

 

[Malikona]

a golf R or a mustang GT? how are these on the same level

They're easily on the same level.

 

[Supa LA]

Well, they're both performance cars. One is awd and turbo, but pricing is similar and i would put them in the same category. Almost.

 

[Asharus]

one is based off an econobox chassis, and the other is designed from the ground up as a performance car.

this is coming from someone who had an econobox based "performance car"

 

[Supa LA]

one is based off an econobox chassis, and the other is designed from the ground up as a performance car.

this is coming from someone who had an econobox based "performance car"

Yea, i too, am coming from a Subie. 2005 STi to be exact. It made 410awhp. I feel like i am going to miss the awd aspect. That is the ONLY reason i looked at the Golf R. However, i did decide to go ahead and order a GT with PP a few weeks ago. So, my decision is already made lol.

 

[Asharus]

yer gonna friggin love it

 

[Sasuketr]

Well, they're both performance cars. One is awd and turbo, but pricing is similar and i would put them in the same category. Almost.

Actually you can't. Price might be the same but performance wise its another level. The mustang is putting down numbers rivalling cars twice the price it is. Car and Driver compared all those expensive cars including a 458 and chose mustang gt pp as a second because the car is a blast to drive and u get more for the money. If that gold f was the 400 hp version with maybe a base price over 40k then we would be talking apples to apples. I wish VW will come up with that 400hp golf r with reasonable pricing.

 

[Asharus]

not only that, theyre on totally different levels in terms of practicality. im guessing the Golf R can be configured as a 5 door, and can seat 5 semi-comfortably.

i had a 5 door hatch as my last car, and did not need the extra room 98% of the time. for once i chose a car based on MY needs and not others.

 

[Malikona]

Actually you can't. Price might be the same but performance wise its another level. The mustang is putting down numbers rivalling cars twice the price it is. Car and Driver compared all those expensive cars including a 458 and chose mustang gt pp as a second because the car is a blast to drive and u get more for the money. If that gold f was the 400 hp version with maybe a base price over 40k then we would be talking apples to apples. I wish VW will come up with that 400hp golf r with reasonable pricing.

Power to weight ratio wise, the Golf R is probably similar to the GT. Still, with the Golf R running as much as GT Premium, it's still a no-brainer in my mind to go with the Mustang. The GTI is a much better deal for a car that can probably be tuned to run as much HP as the Golf R anyway.

GTI/Golf R is probably second or third on my shopping list behind the Mustang, but it's just too expensive for what you get IMO, and it looks like a Golf Cart. This is coming from someone who drives a Honda Fit right now; I'm ready for something that is sexy to look at and a blast to drive. The Golf/GTI hot hatches are undoubtedly fun to drive, but I'm tired of being anonymous on the road.

 

[Asharus]

yep, all the econoboxes/hatches/sedans are boring to me now. it was time to get a big boy car.

 

[OppoLock]

Power to weight ratio wise, the Golf R is probably similar to the GT. Still, with the Golf R running as much as GT Premium, it's still a no-brainer in my mind to go with the Mustang. The GTI is a much better deal for a car that can probably be tuned to run as much HP as the Golf R anyway.

GTI/Golf R is probably second or third on my shopping list behind the Mustang, but it's just too expensive for what you get IMO, and it looks like a Golf Cart. This is coming from someone who drives a Honda Fit right now; I'm ready for something that is sexy to look at and a blast to drive. The Golf/GTI hot hatches are undoubtedly fun to drive, but I'm tired of being anonymous on the road.

After driving a MkVII GTI, there's no way I'd consider one anymore. It's the perfect car for someone looking for a jack-of-all, what with its mature looks, nice interior, and relatively good driving dynamics. But it's just so sterile to drive. If you like driving at the limit you're just greeted to gentle understeer. The steering is accurate and fast, and the engine isn't bad, but they're hardly firecrackers. I didn't find myself impressed by the driving dynamics viewing them in isolation, but I was impressed to see a little hatch acting as composed as it was.

 

[dubster99]

I went WRX to GT PP as well...couldn't be happier. Although I do kinda miss boost building...a little bit.

 

[Asharus]

i dont miss losing sleep at night thinking my piston ringlands or rod bearings are gonna blow any moment

 

[robb]

a golf R or a mustang GT? how are these on the same level

I've owned these hot hatch cars and believe me they are fun, practical, and perform quite nicely.

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