^ I'd still take a Golf GTI over the Fiesta ST, despite it costing $4,000 more. I'd take it over the much more powerful Focus ST, despite it costing more and having 50 less hp.

The Golf just has a more "subtle" look about it, plus its built like a $50,000 Audi on the inside. Those plaid seats are amazing, both in terms of comfort/support and the look.

Granted it isn't as fast as a Focus ST. The main reason I'd drive the VW over either of those Fords is that I don't look like some 17 year old Fast and Furious punk, or some balding, overweight 30 year old Fast and Furious punk in my case.

 

I agree the GTI is more upscale and refined, but being a Ford guy I have a soft spot for these new Euro inspired hatches from Ford

I believe VW is supposed to start upping the power. GTI near 250hp and R around 300hp in the near future if Rumormill is correct

 

I decided back in the spring to speck mine out and place the order. LoLo came off the line 7 Oct and with over two thousand miles now she brings me lots of smiles and I still walk out of the Grocery store to see people walking around gawking and shooting photos.

 

looks wicked

 

MkVII Golf R is 296 hp, is already announced and confirmed, is not a rumor.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

 

There we go. Room for a more powerful GTI now

 

two words: bad ***

 

I thought his Vette was white but the red is pretty nice. especially the black wheels. looks sharp