Neah MK8 doesn't look that different. I'd wait a bit longer to get the MK8. More power and digital cockpit. Win, win. At least 2021 GTI get wireless AA.
Wow, very nice GTi you got. I have a ‘17 civic hatch and While I still love it, it’s not without some of the common problems: The paint, problematic AC, and buggy infotainment.Haven't been super active here lately but just wanted to say thanks a ton to this great community (and @charleswrivers in particular for being so willing to share his knowledge with us.) I traded in my 2017 Si Sedan for a new 2021 GTI Autobahn DSG. The Si is a great car but after a few years and with some money to burn I wanted to upgrade to something a little more luxe and also really wanted a hatchback. The GTI has been great so far for the short time I've had it. It feels faster stock than my TSP Stage 1 Civic (probably in no small part due to a DSG being much better at shifting gears than me) and it's a big jump up in comfort. It's a little less planted in tight turns than the Civic, but I knew that would be the case going into it. The big complaints I had about the Civic (garbage infotainment, uncomfortable passenger seat, crappy visibility, not being a hatchback) are all taken care of here. Basically I'm a cranky old man and wanted something a little softer while still staying in the sporty category and I got it in this car. Never owned a VW before so now we get to see if all those reliability jokes are true (although knowing myself it'll be gone inside of five years anyways!)
Anyway, thanks everyone and maybe see you again down the road if Honda makes a sweet hot hatch
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US model of the MK8 is the only one getting a manual option, and it will also have a sunroof (and nappa leather), so it will definitely be a contender. Will come in three colors here in the US; black pearl, white and Lapis Blue (my personal fave of the three). New Si will likely be tuned to produce a bit more HP but still continue with the 1.5L (of course I REALLY want the 2.0L from the Type R, even if it's a de-tuned version). Hopefully they'll at least update the clutch for the new Si, since the 10th gen ones can not hold that much extra HP/torque.Neah MK8 doesn't look that different. I'd wait a bit longer to get the MK8. More power and digital cockpit. Win, win. At least 2021 GTI get wireless AA.
If the MK8 Golf R comes with manual and a roof, I'm def upgrading if I still employed. That or the upcoming Toyota hot hatch, new WRX, or the next Si if Honda put the 2.0T in it, or the next Type-R if Honda downgrades its wheels to 19"
lol I recognized this car right away! Im the one with the blue hatch who bought your ktunerHaven't been super active here lately but just wanted to say thanks a ton to this great community (and @charleswrivers in particular for being so willing to share his knowledge with us.) I traded in my 2017 Si Sedan for a new 2021 GTI Autobahn DSG. The Si is a great car but after a few years and with some money to burn I wanted to upgrade to something a little more luxe and also really wanted a hatchback. The GTI has been great so far for the short time I've had it. It feels faster stock than my TSP Stage 1 Civic (probably in no small part due to a DSG being much better at shifting gears than me) and it's a big jump up in comfort. It's a little less planted in tight turns than the Civic, but I knew that would be the case going into it. The big complaints I had about the Civic (garbage infotainment, uncomfortable passenger seat, crappy visibility, not being a hatchback) are all taken care of here. Basically I'm a cranky old man and wanted something a little softer while still staying in the sporty category and I got it in this car. Never owned a VW before so now we get to see if all those reliability jokes are true (although knowing myself it'll be gone inside of five years anyways!)
Anyway, thanks everyone and maybe see you again down the road if Honda makes a sweet hot hatch
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Ayyy! Loving it! How's the ktuner treating you?lol I recognized this car right away! Im the one with the blue hatch who bought your ktuner
Small world! Hope you are enjoying your new ride
That's what I like to hear lol! Loving the ktuner. Just running the starter dual map and still deciding if I want a TSP or to continue using the base maps. The car feels like a whole different car and has made driving a lot more enjoyable when you need the power. Trying to enjoy the extra power while keeping the cvt safe.
Nope, still thinking about it. The problem with buying a car towards the top of your budget is it doesn't leave much money for all that kind of stuff
That makes perfect sense. I guess someone around got the same car as you ! Noticed the guy I go to just did your exact car and I thought it was youNope, still thinking about it. The problem with buying a car towards the top of your budget is it doesn't leave much money for all that kind of stuff
All you have to do is add a downpipe and tune and you have your 300 my guy. Enjoy it! I miss my mk7 gti it was a torque monster!
