Current confession: I'm not sure the hybrid turbo life is for me, and am considering a 2020 GLI Autobahn.
The car with this much power is an absolute blast to drive. When you do those 60 - 130 pulls, it's incredible, no doubt about that. Knowing you have the power to go "Peace tf out, yo!" to just about anybody on the highway is a good feeling to have.
But combine the fact that 1) I hardly ever use that power (which I've admitted before, that this turbo is a complete waste on me), and 2) I don't think I want to be constantly worrying about something. When you go down this path, you to accept that things will pop up. Started down it, fueling issues popped up. Sorted that out. Just going down an onramp the other day, EPC and limp mode for overboost pop up. Aight, fine. Knowing that these things happen is something I though I was ok with, but actually going through it now, I'm not sure I am.
I'm a sucker for features and technology (as well as somewhat reasonable power). I had thought about an S3, but getting one that would check the boxes I want, would be $40k - $45k. Which is more than I really feel like spending on a car. A 2020 GLI Autobahn is a nice compromise around the $30k mark. Toss a JB4 on there to avoid flashing the car, and I think that'd be fine. People always say "Yeah, you're fine until you want more!", except I've done down that path. I started with a JB4 on my GTI, it lasted a month before I flashed it. And now I know where that path leads...
Hell though. For all I know, I could go test drive one and go "This is boring as shit to drive." and realize I appreciate my car more than I thought lol.
Yeah cause us bunny guys think we special!
