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Supraru · 01-19-2011, 12:39 AM

never own a vw or Audi out of warranty. They are piles of garbage. If it has a warranty then I'm all for it. They are nice cars as long as you don't have to pay for repairs.

willits8 · 01-19-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteva6184

speed 3 for sure. Has vw built anything good since 1989? Plus do you really want to be associated with hella flush and rusty hoods? Be honest.

Lol I like the look of hellaflush (not so much rusty) the community I dont reallt know about tho.

Which would be easyer/cheeper to make fast/add power knowing the 3 is faster stock

mx931 · 01-19-2011, 02:50 AM

the speed3 for sure...and dude a stanced speed 3 > gti....every one and their grandma has seen a stanced gti, not a stanced speed3? hmmm yes its sexy. speed3s are great cars all around, there are speed3s runnin around with 380wph on stock black and stock clutch. pretty impressive

renn · 01-19-2011, 03:29 AM

speed3 is faster but the gti has waaaay more class

ridenfish39 · 01-19-2011, 07:02 AM

I considered both (and the Civic Si) before I got the Speed 3. The Speed had more power, and more room in the hatch. The VW definitely feels more refined, but I could care less about that. If I wanted refined I would have bought another Acura.

Elliott18t · 01-19-2011, 09:56 AM

lol @ acura = refined LMAO

jpalamar · 01-19-2011, 09:59 AM

I thought Acura was just overpriced Honda with leather :-)

Elliott18t · 01-19-2011, 10:01 AM

it is. period, no other discussion to it.

willits8 · 01-19-2011, 10:02 AM

I dont really get why people put the honda logo on there acuras, to me an acura is like a luxury honda (if there is such thing) so putting the honda logo on it is like saying you bought a cheeper car, why would you want to do that

Elliott18t · 01-19-2011, 10:03 AM

because its "jdm", that H symbol came overnight from japan.

cbirgl · 01-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Which GTI are we talking about so we can have input on making power with it...

mx931 · 01-19-2011, 10:34 AM

the gtis a wanna be class car, its either people who wanna go dub hella flush. or gay guys who drive around with coffee and scarfs.
us speed3 owners pull bitches, hard.

Erik@R/TTuning · 01-19-2011, 10:46 AM

As has been said by others if you are buying new than the GTi is in the running. If used don't even consider it. I have had many family and friends own VW/Audi and want to kill themselves over electrical problems with the cars once they get older.

If I were in your dilemma I'd choose the Speed3.

willits8 · 01-19-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbirgl

Which GTI are we talking about so we can have input on making power with it...

The MkV

R22B · 01-19-2011, 10:50 AM

If you want to have fun with it, get the Mazda. You can be right at 300hp with very little work on a MS3. The thing with Mazda is that all their cars are drivers cars - meaning they are made for people to drive them and enjoy them and its especially true in their sports cars. In constant shootouts between the Cobalt SS, WRX, MS3, and the GTI - the MS3 was usually the #1 or #2 spot.

I really don't have anything positive or negative to say about the GTI. All I know is that I've had multiple friends that had VW (some modded, some bone stock) and they were absolute nightmares. If it were a TDI though, I'd say get that over anything ;)

cbirgl · 01-19-2011, 10:52 AM

Stock turbo is good to about 260-270whp with full bolt-ons. From there if you can find a deal you can run a ko4 for about $2200 extra and make over 300 whp. Also have big turbo options to make close to 500whp. I have a buddy's car here making between 4-450whp, but he has a built motor and some money invested

willits8 · 01-19-2011, 10:53 AM

I do really like the TDIs but there hard to find

ridenfish39 · 01-19-2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

lol @ acura = refined LMAO

Acura>GTI>Mazda in refinement.............

clubken · 01-19-2011, 01:18 PM

if you're looking to get into a vw, go for a mk6 if you can afford it. everything in the car is an improvement over the mk5. I have never owned, driven, or maintained a Mazda so I cannot speak about them, but I will say that VWs (when properly maintained) are excellent cars with a great deal of support(vwvortex) and aftermarket for parts. My 2000 vr6 has 115k miles and has needed nothing other than general maintenance with the exception of an A/C compressor that cost $350 and control arm bushings.

ndubz · 01-19-2011, 01:53 PM

Mazdaspeed3. because it isnt slow and overly heavy for what it is

I would however fix that stupid grin the MS3 has

01-19-2011, 12:39 AM	#21
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	never own a vw or Audi out of warranty. They are piles of garbage. If it has a warranty then I'm all for it. They are nice cars as long as you don't have to pay for repairs. __________________ 99' Sti

01-19-2011, 07:02 AM	#25
ridenfish39 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NE Philly Member #15685 My Ride: 2012 Mustang 5.0 iTrader: (2)	I considered both (and the Civic Si) before I got the Speed 3. The Speed had more power, and more room in the hatch. The VW definitely feels more refined, but I could care less about that. If I wanted refined I would have bought another Acura. __________________ Work is something I am forced to do between riding and fishing......

01-19-2011, 09:56 AM	#26
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	lol @ acura = refined LMAO __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

01-19-2011, 10:01 AM	#28
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	it is. period, no other discussion to it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

01-19-2011, 10:03 AM	#30
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	because its "jdm", that H symbol came overnight from japan. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

01-19-2011, 02:50 AM	#23
mx931 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 215 Member #15403 My Ride: jdm nissan, looking for bike! iTrader: (0)	the speed3 for sure...and dude a stanced speed 3 > gti....every one and their grandma has seen a stanced gti, not a stanced speed3? hmmm yes its sexy. speed3s are great cars all around, there are speed3s runnin around with 380wph on stock black and stock clutch. pretty impressive

01-19-2011, 03:29 AM	#24
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	speed3 is faster but the gti has waaaay more class

01-19-2011, 09:59 AM	#27
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	I thought Acura was just overpriced Honda with leather :-)

01-19-2011, 10:02 AM	#29
willits8 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: plymouth/conshy/whitemarsh Member #19232 My Ride: 2004 Mazda Rx8 iTrader: (0)	I dont really get why people put the honda logo on there acuras, to me an acura is like a luxury honda (if there is such thing) so putting the honda logo on it is like saying you bought a cheeper car, why would you want to do that

01-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#31
cbirgl Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 19529 Member #15448 My Ride: 02 337 GTI and others iTrader: (0)	Which GTI are we talking about so we can have input on making power with it... __________________ Chris Birgl VW Tech

01-19-2011, 10:34 AM	#32
mx931 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 215 Member #15403 My Ride: jdm nissan, looking for bike! iTrader: (0)	the gtis a wanna be class car, its either people who wanna go dub hella flush. or gay guys who drive around with coffee and scarfs. us speed3 owners pull bitches, hard.

01-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#33
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	As has been said by others if you are buying new than the GTi is in the running. If used don't even consider it. I have had many family and friends own VW/Audi and want to kill themselves over electrical problems with the cars once they get older. If I were in your dilemma I'd choose the Speed3.

01-19-2011, 10:50 AM	#35
R22B Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Member #5854 My Ride: 88 Merkur XR4Ti \| 92 Mazda MX3 \| 98 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer \| 91 Ford Ranger89 \| 89 Yamaha FZR600 iTrader: (0)	If you want to have fun with it, get the Mazda. You can be right at 300hp with very little work on a MS3. The thing with Mazda is that all their cars are drivers cars - meaning they are made for people to drive them and enjoy them and its especially true in their sports cars. In constant shootouts between the Cobalt SS, WRX, MS3, and the GTI - the MS3 was usually the #1 or #2 spot. I really don't have anything positive or negative to say about the GTI. All I know is that I've had multiple friends that had VW (some modded, some bone stock) and they were absolute nightmares. If it were a TDI though, I'd say get that over anything ;) __________________ Half the wheels, twice the fun. That's motorcycles.

01-19-2011, 10:52 AM	#36
cbirgl Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 19529 Member #15448 My Ride: 02 337 GTI and others iTrader: (0)	Stock turbo is good to about 260-270whp with full bolt-ons. From there if you can find a deal you can run a ko4 for about $2200 extra and make over 300 whp. Also have big turbo options to make close to 500whp. I have a buddy's car here making between 4-450whp, but he has a built motor and some money invested __________________ Chris Birgl VW Tech

01-19-2011, 10:53 AM	#37
willits8 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: plymouth/conshy/whitemarsh Member #19232 My Ride: 2004 Mazda Rx8 iTrader: (0)	I do really like the TDIs but there hard to find

01-19-2011, 01:18 PM	#39
clubken Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Member #13951 My Ride: VW hatch with a peanut sized turbo iTrader: (0)	if you're looking to get into a vw, go for a mk6 if you can afford it. everything in the car is an improvement over the mk5. I have never owned, driven, or maintained a Mazda so I cannot speak about them, but I will say that VWs (when properly maintained) are excellent cars with a great deal of support(vwvortex) and aftermarket for parts. My 2000 vr6 has 115k miles and has needed nothing other than general maintenance with the exception of an A/C compressor that cost $350 and control arm bushings. __________________ Volkswagens Break

01-19-2011, 01:53 PM	#40
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Mazdaspeed3. because it isnt slow and overly heavy for what it is I would however fix that stupid grin the MS3 has

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