Why are these MK7's so fun to drive?

[Oldschoolmk7]

Seriously? For the money this car offers so much bang for the buck. Everyone list their top favorite aspect.

I have a lot of 1st place ties myself, but the car is a perfect balance of sport/economy/performance/value/tuneability (made a word) and everyday livability.

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[jybyrd]

My favorite aspect is that I can load up for a road trip with a full trunk and 2 passengers, kick on the seat warmers, get 30mpg, and also stomp on the subies and civics that plague the PNW.

It is the most versatile car I've owned and still puts a smile on my face every time I push it to its (current) limits.

 

[Diggs24]

You already nailed it.

 

[bh36913]

Besides the obvious (power and value for money), I would say styling; both interior and exterior. Never been more sure about a purchase in my life

 

[Joel]

They are just fun to drive.
I always tell people it is the most fun I have had with 4 wheels.

 

[MadMen]

Farfegnugen

 

[Gogo GTI]

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[Oldschoolmk7]

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Lol. Outside a few big Noob's like myself it is a good forum. .

 

[Bäsemödel]

love mine man! Its been a ton of fun to own and drive and I wouldnt want anything else!

 

[NeedSleep]

Many people think it's another typical slow econo-hatch, but we know it has good power, comfort, and space for its value.

Many times, there'd be a sporty looking car (think FRS/BRZ/86 or Genesis coupe 2.0T, Acuras, Lexus IS250, etc) next to me at a light, and people intentionally get behind those cars once they see the little hatchback of a MK7, thinking we can't even hit 60 mph lol *surprise*

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[dequardo]

Power, torque, styling, handling, refinement, value for dollar, etc etc. THE best fun sporty car value bar none.

 

[Oldschoolmk7]

Many people think it's another typical slow econo-hatch, but we know it has good power, comfort, and space for its value.

Many times, there'd be a sporty looking car (think FRS/BRZ/86 or Genesis coupe 2.0T, Acuras, Lexus IS250, etc) next to me at a light, and people intentionally get behind those cars once they see the little hatchback of a MK7, thinking we can't even hit 60 mph lol *surprise*

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Agreed. And with pretty cheap mods the car can really roll once the torque is unleashed. Lot of fun.

 

[Oldschoolmk7]

Power, torque, styling, handling, refinement, value for dollar, etc etc. THE best fun sporty car value bar none.

Amen Bro!!!

 

[IslandHydro]

Class, nuff said

 

[Obsrvr]

With all the modding going on, this MK7 era reminds me of the 90's when the Fox body 5.0 Mustang was the go-to car for affordable speed and modding fun. They weighed about what a GTI weighs. My '89 GT weighed 3220 lbs, like the GTI (or less depending on options). They ran 14's from the factory, but with under $3k in mods could run 12's...like the GTI Actually, the GTI responds even better to mods, and is far beyond the Mustang in handling, feel and ergonomics.