[Hamma]

So I am thinking about investing in a GTI - there are a few threads here but I have some specific questions I am currently rolling in a Ford Docus SVT which is a pretty fun car - 6 speed manual. But the GTI looks like a blast - and VW's are very reliable so I've heard (Never owned one) I have a couple questions:

1.) Anyone out there have the Auto/Paddle shit option? How does it drive?
2.) What kind of Mileage am I looking at - pretty good?
3.) Does it run on high octane gas?

And the overall fun factor - do you get pushed back in your seat hard when you launch? Is the ride smooth at med/high speeds and turning?

Did you mean "Auto/Paddle shift option"? Just curious

Thanks in advance! Nice site here

 

[TRACYVW]

THE DSG IS THE FASTEST SHIFTING TRANNY OUT THERE SHIFTS IN JUST 8/100 OF A SEC
AND NO CLUTCH THAT NEED TO BE PUSHED IN

23/32

RUNS ON 91

CHECK OUT CAR AND DRIVER

I SELL THEM SO IM ALWAYS DRIVING THEM

 

[DaKurt]

"3.) Does it run on high octane gas?"

Here in Germany we have only high octane compared to you in America (I've heard), so that should be no problem.

"And the overall fun factor - do you get pushed back in your seat hard when you launch? Is the ride smooth at med/high speeds and turning?"
Yes, the turbo is amazing, when you drive a care with one the first time. You get used to it, but friends are always shocked by the power. 4 Days ago I drove on the Autobahn...it rained and I drove about constantly 210-220 kph where it was possible. The car is super-stable and you don't have any major vibrations. All in all, it's a great car to do long fast drives, too.

 

[Fast Freddie]

"3.) Does it run on high octane gas?"

Here in Germany we have only high octane compared to you in America (I've heard), so that should be no problem.

"And the overall fun factor - do you get pushed back in your seat hard when you launch? Is the ride smooth at med/high speeds and turning?"
Yes, the turbo is amazing, when you drive a care with one the first time. You get used to it, but friends are always shocked by the power. 4 Days ago I drove on the Autobahn...it rained and I drove about constantly 210-220 kph where it was possible. The car is super-stable and you don't have any major vibrations. All in all, it's a great car to do long fast drives, too.

I envy you...........Autobahn
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
One of these days..........

 

[Thalo]

Autobahn isn't all it's cracked up to be. If you're lucky, traffic isn't too dense and there aren't too many trucks or Dutch people to get in your way.

 

[Hamma]

Cool thanks for the replies If anyone else has anything to add the more the merrier hehe.