...with a little bit more power. A couple weeks ago I posted asking about the EA888 1.8T in the new VW's. I found a dealer with some with the manual that I wanted, but the GTI's prices were too good to pass up. Glad I sprung the extra cash, the 2.0T is friggin' awesome! I loved my 2.5 Jetta, but it was at the point of "I want"
Old and new:
Home:
6 speed manual is the only way to go!
Tucked away for the night...
The only thing I dislike is the rear hatch room is a little lacking. This is my toolbag in the back for reference. Haven't put my suitcase in there yet, but I imagine it will be tight.
Overall I love it! The power is excellent, turbo lag is little. I averaged 33mpg on the 2 hour trip back from Virginia. The clutch is taking a little getting used to; it's light like the Jetta, but just a little more touchy. Also going from a 5 speed to a 6 speed I found myself accidentally cruising in 5th to realize I had another to go. I know it's going to be asked, but it was $22,800 OTD. This is the S base model, but it feels far from it!
Old and new:
Home:
6 speed manual is the only way to go!
Tucked away for the night...
The only thing I dislike is the rear hatch room is a little lacking. This is my toolbag in the back for reference. Haven't put my suitcase in there yet, but I imagine it will be tight.
Overall I love it! The power is excellent, turbo lag is little. I averaged 33mpg on the 2 hour trip back from Virginia. The clutch is taking a little getting used to; it's light like the Jetta, but just a little more touchy. Also going from a 5 speed to a 6 speed I found myself accidentally cruising in 5th to realize I had another to go. I know it's going to be asked, but it was $22,800 OTD. This is the S base model, but it feels far from it!