Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

[Melon2.0]

No, I think the GTI is ok, if anything it’s the cheapest car I would purchase since 2019. I’m hung up on the high depreciation after everyone ragged it to shit.

That's why I don't consult DFD before making car purchases.

[max225]

No, I think the GTI is ok, if anything it’s the cheapest car I would purchase since 2019. I’m hung up on the high depreciation after everyone ragged it to shit.

That's why I don't consult DFD before making car purchases.

I was just somewhat surprised to see the universal GTI hate even though that’s how we all ed and IMO it’s the best GTI to date.


But yea give me a diesel brown mk1 gti with no airbags and 17 forward gears or death

[coogles]

That's why I don't consult DFD before making car purchases.

I was just somewhat surprised to see the universal GTI hate even though that’s how we all ed and IMO it’s the best GTI to date.


But yea give me a diesel brown mk1 gti with no airbags and 17 forward gears or death

indeed

They drive fine but the tech sucks, the safety nannies are excessive and the MK7 still looks better.

I would buy this any day over a new MK8.
https://www.lafayettevwin.com/inventory ... 4mm000160/

[Desertbreh]

Do I even bother test driving the GTI? Or have we all moved on from it and decided it’s an epic flaming pile and one shouldn’t be caught dead in it

Just add in some new wheels to the purchase price and I'm good with it.

[SAWCE]

I was just somewhat surprised to see the universal GTI hate even though that’s how we all ed and IMO it’s the best GTI to date.


But yea give me a diesel brown mk1 gti with no airbags and 17 forward gears or death

indeed

They drive fine but the tech sucks, the safety nannies are excessive and the MK7 still looks better.

I would buy this any day over a new MK8.
https://www.lafayettevwin.com/inventory ... 4mm000160/

I think he meant our gen, the MK6

[Melon2.0]

I was just somewhat surprised to see the universal GTI hate even though that’s how we all ed and IMO it’s the best GTI to date.

They hate us because they ain't us.

[Melon2.0]

I’d lose my money with WR blue subiwing-V

I had to go back and look.
Max was Max-ing even when I posted which CT4 I was going to buy.

Yeah, I'll lose some $, but fuck it.

[Desertbreh]

indeed

They drive fine but the tech sucks, the safety nannies are excessive and the MK7 still looks better.

I would buy this any day over a new MK8.
https://www.lafayettevwin.com/inventory ... 4mm000160/

I think he meant our gen, the MK6

Nope Max is a Mk 8 fanboi. Coogs is realswitchesforlyfe.

[coogles]

I think he meant our gen, the MK6

Nope Max is a Mk 8 fanboi. Coogs is realswitchesforlyfe.

Indeed. Putting money where my mouth is, we bought a 13k mile 2022 Atlas instead of buying a new one. The tech in new VWs is trash.

[wap]

Do I even bother test driving the GTI? Or have we all moved on from it and decided it’s an epic flaming pile and one shouldn’t be caught dead in it

[max225]

I’d lose my money with WR blue subiwing-V

I had to go back and look.
Max was Max-ing even when I posted which CT4 I was going to buy.

Yeah, I'll lose some $, but fuck it.

Consistency is key

[D Griff]

Do I even bother test driving the GTI? Or have we all moved on from it and decided it’s an epic flaming pile and one shouldn’t be caught dead in it

I'd say drive one!

National has them in their fleet and I keep missing my opportunity to get one as a rental, but hopefully I'll get a week long test soon.

FWIW I am one of the main talk outters here but I still think GTIs are good cars. It's fun, quick, comfortable, semi-luxe, decent looking. It's a solid choice, just like sort of boring in the context of a search conversation that included M2/3, 911, etc. when it started.

I mean, everyone here owned these when we were 22-26, it feels like the world has moved on but it doesn't have to. I drive a much MORE childish car now.

[D Griff]

To put it simply, I don't think a GTI sucks, I just don't think you'll be very into it for long. That immediate $7K bath is pretty expensive when you're dumping after 5K miles.

[D Griff]

I also bet the tech is just fine. I've rented a couple Mercs fairly recently and they all have this capacitive touch shit on the steering wheel for a bunch of controls and it's fine.

[max225]

To put it simply, I don't think a GTI sucks, I just don't think you'll be very into it for long. That immediate $7K bath is pretty expensive when you're dumping after 5K miles.

To be fair I don’t see a 7month pump and dump… and to be real here my last purchased car the taco lasted 2.5 years … the leases are another story …

[max225]

Do I even bother test driving the GTI? Or have we all moved on from it and decided it’s an epic flaming pile and one shouldn’t be caught dead in it

I'd say drive one!

National has them in their fleet and I keep missing my opportunity to get one as a rental, but hopefully I'll get a week long test soon.

FWIW I am one of the main talk outters here but I still think GTIs are good cars. It's fun, quick, comfortable, semi-luxe, decent looking. It's a solid choice, just like sort of boring in the context of a search conversation that included M2/3, 911, etc. when it started.

I mean, everyone here owned these when we were 22-26, it feels like the world has moved on but it doesn't have to. I drive a much MORE childish car now.

Of course I went down the pyramid when faced with the reality that I may not be ready to park 70-160k in the garage and not use it. I kind of want to use this thing

[D Griff]

I'd say drive one!

National has them in their fleet and I keep missing my opportunity to get one as a rental, but hopefully I'll get a week long test soon.

FWIW I am one of the main talk outters here but I still think GTIs are good cars. It's fun, quick, comfortable, semi-luxe, decent looking. It's a solid choice, just like sort of boring in the context of a search conversation that included M2/3, 911, etc. when it started.

I mean, everyone here owned these when we were 22-26, it feels like the world has moved on but it doesn't have to. I drive a much MORE childish car now.

Of course I went down the pyramid when faced with the reality that I may not be ready to park 70-160k in the garage and not use it. I kind of want to use this thing

Drive it and see what you think. I will also try to get into one as a rental. Unfortunately I think my next trip I will be relegated to an SUV due to needing to move some huge pelican cases of gear.

[Melon2.0]

Do I even bother test driving the GTI? Or have we all moved on from it and decided it’s an epic flaming pile and one shouldn’t be caught dead in it

[Melon2.0]

Consistency is key

Never doubted you for a minute.

[Melon2.0]

Of course I went down the pyramid when faced with the reality that I may not be ready to park 70-160k in the garage and not use it. I kind of want to use this thing

GTI is fun on the daily.
It's kinda NFG
You're going to lose on 99.9% of the vehicles you buy.
Embrace the suck, feed the soul.

[wap]

[Melon2.0]

If I were to GTI, I'd get one in the same color.

[J-Ho-Fo-Show69]

In my spare time, I’ve been coming up with obituaries for people. Here is one for you Max:

RIP Max DFD (19-something - 2055)

The world mourns the tragic loss (or maybe not?) of DFD Max, who has finally made a decision—though, ironically, not one he had much say in. After years of painstakingly debating which car to buy next, and whether to turn left or right at that intersection, fate has stepped in to make the ultimate choice for him.

DFD Max was a man of many passions, but none greater than his love for cars. Unfortunately, that love often translated into endless hours of research, test drives, and price comparisons, only to ultimately keep driving his old, “perfectly fine” EV sedan. Car dealerships across the city will now see a drastic dip in foot traffic, as their most indecisive visitor is no longer around to “think about it and come back next week.”

He leaves behind a trail of abandoned online shopping carts, half-finished projects, and friends who are still waiting for him to decide what car to buy.

Services will be held sometime next week… or maybe the week after. We’ll let you know once we figure it out. In lieu of flowers, please send a strongly worded message encouraging him to finally commit—to anything.

His last words were fuck Toyota and I should have gotten a 911.

Rest easy, DFD Max. Or don’t. Up to you.

[max225]

In my spare time, I’ve been coming up with obituaries for people. Here is one for you Max:

RIP Max DFD (19-something - 2055)

The world mourns the tragic loss (or maybe not?) of DFD Max, who has finally made a decision—though, ironically, not one he had much say in. After years of painstakingly debating which car to buy next, and whether to turn left or right at that intersection, fate has stepped in to make the ultimate choice for him.

DFD Max was a man of many passions, but none greater than his love for cars. Unfortunately, that love often translated into endless hours of research, test drives, and price comparisons, only to ultimately keep driving his old, “perfectly fine” EV sedan. Car dealerships across the city will now see a drastic dip in foot traffic, as their most indecisive visitor is no longer around to “think about it and come back next week.”

He leaves behind a trail of abandoned online shopping carts, half-finished projects, and friends who are still waiting for him to decide what car to buy.

Services will be held sometime next week… or maybe the week after. We’ll let you know once we figure it out. In lieu of flowers, please send a strongly worded message encouraging him to finally commit—to anything.

His last words were fuck Toyota and I should have gotten a 911.

Rest easy, DFD Max. Or don’t. Up to you.

Dude this hit in the feels in a bad way it’s good but it’s bad if you know what I mean

[J-Ho-Fo-Show69]

In my spare time, I’ve been coming up with obituaries for people. Here is one for you Max:

RIP Max DFD (19-something - 2055)

The world mourns the tragic loss (or maybe not?) of DFD Max, who has finally made a decision—though, ironically, not one he had much say in. After years of painstakingly debating which car to buy next, and whether to turn left or right at that intersection, fate has stepped in to make the ultimate choice for him.

DFD Max was a man of many passions, but none greater than his love for cars. Unfortunately, that love often translated into endless hours of research, test drives, and price comparisons, only to ultimately keep driving his old, “perfectly fine” EV sedan. Car dealerships across the city will now see a drastic dip in foot traffic, as their most indecisive visitor is no longer around to “think about it and come back next week.”

He leaves behind a trail of abandoned online shopping carts, half-finished projects, and friends who are still waiting for him to decide what car to buy.

Services will be held sometime next week… or maybe the week after. We’ll let you know once we figure it out. In lieu of flowers, please send a strongly worded message encouraging him to finally commit—to anything.

His last words were fuck Toyota and I should have gotten a 911.

Rest easy, DFD Max. Or don’t. Up to you.

Dude this hit in the feels in a bad way it’s good but it’s bad if you know what I mean

I got you man. I know. Buy the 911! It was half a joke, and half serious