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Has anyone traded in their Evo for a GTI?

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Old Sep 8, 2009, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pwrofturbo
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. For a daily it'd be fine. FWD becomes a pain in the *** once you start increasing power; first hand experience here.

same here...srt4...
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 02:58 PM
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that would be the most stupid and poor decision ever, i dont drive ****ty cars
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KBgottaEVO
i dont think i could downgrade...i worked so hard to upgrade to a evo and to just throw it away for a VW....naaaa
This...
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 03:02 PM
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Never! That's like being a great runner then cutting one of your legs off.
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 03:29 PM
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Hehehe... you guys have pretty much summed up all the internal dialogue I've had in my head.

Evo stays.

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Old Sep 8, 2009, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tuffguy
Hehehe... you guys have pretty much summed up all the internal dialogue I've had in my head.

Evo stays.

YAY !!!!! GTI's are SLOW anyways and you can never hook up once increase to a lot of power . Thanks for not downgrading.
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 04:21 PM
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that's a horrible thought...like a bad nightmare. i had a jetta, bought it brand new and sold it in less than a year. did basic bolt-ons and had an apr chip, and that thing was slow as mud. not to mention, vw has a lot of electrical issues. you ever wonder why they only have a 3 year warranty.
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 05:09 PM
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You would be going from a scalpel to an appliance. I do not care for the GTI in the least.
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tuffguy
If so, what are your thoughts? Any regrets? What do you like about it?


I doubt that I'd trade mine in, but the thought has crossed my mind to "downgrade" to a GTI. I think it would be a less dangerous family vehicle, while still being "fun".


TIA
Personally my family's safety is placed above my need for "fun." That is not to say the Evo isn't a safe car but I have other choices in vehicles with more passive/active safety features for that piece of mind.

But since you've already decided I guess my point is moot...
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tangerine
Personally my family's safety is placed above my need for "fun." That is not to say the Evo isn't a safe car but I have other choices in vehicles with more passive/active safety features for that piece of mind.

But since you've already decided I guess my point is moot...
I think I will flip-flop on this decision numerous times in the future, especially as time goes on.

It's not something to be taken lightly. The Evo makes me do some stupid things sometimes.
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by EclipseMblue
that would be the most stupid and poor decision ever, i dont drive ****ty cars
Ah the Bugatti Veyron is made by VW
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 06:58 PM
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IF and IF you were gonna convert to a VW atleast get the R32 so your still awd with a lil bit of power!
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 07:06 PM
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Eeewwww........gti bad................evo good
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 10:33 PM
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I would reccomend a mini van before a FWD car, my friend has a gti and its a joke
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Old Sep 8, 2009, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Weezy03
If your gonna make it fast dont do it, it's just like any other FWD car your gonna be spinning as the other guy goes past you til about 80 then you will finally hook up and have to reel him in
<<<had a a turbo honda. i agree with the post
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