ElectricEye
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Out with the old (M4), in with the new (GTI)
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IBFreeman
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Jealous.
TheGreekFreak
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Not having a comfortable DD is a big problem. I propose a solution: straight up trade my GTI for the GT3. It's a fair deal as it will make both our dreams come true
CosmosMpower
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Premium? I wouldn't go that far. Maybe compared to a Kia. Premium small car is a M240i, S3 or something similar.
CosmosMpower
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Not having a comfortable DD is a big problem. I propose a solution: straight up trade my GTI for the GT3. It's a fair deal as it will make both our dreams come true
GT3 rarely sees any street time.
CosmosMpower
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No, the WRX and Impreza are on completely different platforms/architectures so it's apples and oranges.
Wrath And Tears
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Only the new ones. The old ones were the same platform. Even the Outback sport shared the same chassis.
This is how you multiquote btw.
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Have you been in an S3? The interior of the GTI (SE trim or above) feels a lot more premium than the S3. Before deciding on the GTI, I test drove the A3, S3, and RS3. I was extremely disappointed with the interiors of the A3 and S3, felt very cheap. Only thing premium about those cars are the badges they wear
chiefhiawatha
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Having spent considerable time in a current S3, respectfully, what the hell are you talking about.
I haven't been in a 2018 S3, but I test drove a 2016 and 2017. In my opinion, after back to back drives with the S3/GTI, I felt the interior of the GTI had a more premium feel. The seats were a lot nicer too (felt like they hugged you a lot more, similar to the M4).
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Pingers
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This - my wife begs me daily to drive my car to work, lol. She says it's so much nicer than our Limited Forester. But it's nice to know VW has some great seats as I have been debating the R.
CosmosMpower
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+1 LOL at anyone that thinks a GTI/Golf interior is on par with a same year Audi S3. S3 has digital auto climate control, flat bottom steering wheel, leather wrapped door panels, 12.3" digital cockpit, aluminum knobs for cc/stereo etc. Why would VWAG put a better interior in a 25k car than their 45k flagship marque.
ElectricEye
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In any event, deluxe small car perhaps?
The Golf is not an econobox.
Certainly not in Europe.
The Golf is not an econobox.
Certainly not in Europe.
Well, guess the jokes on me then. BTW, the GTI has a flat bottom steering wheel and the S3 that I drove didn't have the digital cockpit.
Also, I specifically mentioned the SE trim, so its more like $33k vs $45k (if you're looking at MSRPs). Either way, the interior of the GTI in great for the price of the car. For a $45k car, the S3 interior is quite disappointing
ElectricEye
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And the fact that they can be compared in any competative at all shows that the Golf is not an econobox.