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c7scayman · 03-11-2020, 03:11 PM

I have both car's. MK6 GTI is stock. Mazda2 is lightly modified with intake, wheels, tires, front lip, rear torsion bar, short shift kit, race brake pads, solid bushing engine mount. If you know about the B-Spec Mazda2, you know it is a very capable handler and racecar.

Should I lightly modify the GTI and use it as a daily while further modifying the Mazda2 as an AutoX & Circuit track car (backup daily)? I would add Bilstein coilovers, exhaust, and stickier tires to the Mazda.

Or should I daily the Mazda2 and go 280-300HP Stage 2 down-pipe exhaust intake brakes suspension with the GTI as an AutoX & Circuit track car (backup daily)?

Or in other words, which would you rather watch as a Youtube build? haha.

PAdutch · 03-11-2020, 04:30 PM

I would very much prefer to drive the GTI but I would prefer to watch a Mazda2 build as it would be unique.

GolNat · 03-12-2020, 11:30 AM

What kinda MPG do you get with the Mazda? If I had a long commute I might keep that as my daily but then again the GTI is a nice place to be. If you are manual trans GTI the clutch will need upgrading for stage 2 so keep that in mind. The GTI in stock form is a great daily as far as comfort and sport.

I also would prefer to watch a Mazda 2 build as GTI builds are more common.

JST2KWIK · 04-22-2020, 11:30 PM

There was a Mazda 2 really pushing it and three-wheeling it on almost every turn at Sebring a few months back when I was there, so Mazda 2 gets my vote.

Bates · 04-24-2020, 11:57 AM

I'll always prefer Mazda over any Euro car.

markley02 · 04-26-2020, 01:02 PM

The answer is always miata. Lol

thyptice · 07-10-2020, 11:46 AM

I prefer a Mazda.

DaveSTi · 07-12-2020, 10:58 PM

While the VW can track and does alright doing it - they're not track cars. Too expensive to maintain in that environment and I don't think they're built to do it over the long term.

Best to stick with the Mazda and enjoy the VW as a great DD you can have fun with.

Rayovalant · 08-30-2020, 11:46 AM

I own a Ford F150, however, I still love a Mazda. Intended to buy one next year

TrevorStal · 10-02-2020, 09:55 AM

I don't know, I'm more of a Mazda guy.

thyptice · 01-05-2021, 10:41 AM

I prefer a GTI.

Morgan Harris · 01-07-2021, 10:53 PM

If money is not a problem I will definitely have both.

View Poll Results: Mazda2 or GTI
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03-11-2020, 03:11 PM	#1
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	GTI or Mazda2? I have both car's. MK6 GTI is stock. Mazda2 is lightly modified with intake, wheels, tires, front lip, rear torsion bar, short shift kit, race brake pads, solid bushing engine mount. If you know about the B-Spec Mazda2, you know it is a very capable handler and racecar. Should I lightly modify the GTI and use it as a daily while further modifying the Mazda2 as an AutoX & Circuit track car (backup daily)? I would add Bilstein coilovers, exhaust, and stickier tires to the Mazda. Or should I daily the Mazda2 and go 280-300HP Stage 2 down-pipe exhaust intake brakes suspension with the GTI as an AutoX & Circuit track car (backup daily)? Or in other words, which would you rather watch as a Youtube build? haha. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current Last edited by c7scayman; 03-11-2020 at 03:15 PM.

03-11-2020, 04:30 PM	#2
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	I would very much prefer to drive the GTI but I would prefer to watch a Mazda2 build as it would be unique. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-26-2020, 01:02 PM	#6
markley02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #390 My Ride: Was 06 Evo MR, 2015 Mustang GT now iTrader: (0)	The answer is always miata. Lol __________________ aahhh VTEC, all the lag, none of the turbo. It's like waiting for bad sex. If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it needed to be replaced anyway.

07-12-2020, 10:58 PM	#8
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	While the VW can track and does alright doing it - they're not track cars. Too expensive to maintain in that environment and I don't think they're built to do it over the long term. Best to stick with the Mazda and enjoy the VW as a great DD you can have fun with. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-12-2020, 11:30 AM	#3
GolNat Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: DE Member #26054 My Ride: 2013 GTI 6MT Coupe iTrader: (0)	What kinda MPG do you get with the Mazda? If I had a long commute I might keep that as my daily but then again the GTI is a nice place to be. If you are manual trans GTI the clutch will need upgrading for stage 2 so keep that in mind. The GTI in stock form is a great daily as far as comfort and sport. I also would prefer to watch a Mazda 2 build as GTI builds are more common.

04-24-2020, 11:57 AM	#5
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	I'll always prefer Mazda over any Euro car.

07-10-2020, 11:46 AM	#7
thyptice Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2020 Member #28447 My Ride: 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew iTrader: (0)	I prefer a Mazda.

08-30-2020, 11:46 AM	#9
Rayovalant Noob-Jersey Join Date: Aug 2020 Member #28593 My Ride: 2015 Ford F150 iTrader: (0)	I own a Ford F150, however, I still love a Mazda. Intended to buy one next year

10-02-2020, 09:55 AM	#10
TrevorStal Noob-Jersey Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tampa, FL Member #28629 My Ride: Subaru 2014 iTrader: (0)	I don't know, I'm more of a Mazda guy.

01-05-2021, 10:41 AM	#11
thyptice Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2020 Member #28447 My Ride: 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew iTrader: (0)	I prefer a GTI.

01-07-2021, 10:53 PM	#12
Morgan Harris Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Florida Member #28676 My Ride: 2014 BMW X1 iTrader: (0)	If money is not a problem I will definitely have both.

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