hey guys. first let me start of by saying that i've recently got a new job and for once can afford a "nice" affordable new car. i've been looking at both for a while and just yesterday went and took the next logical step to test drive them. i thought this would put an end to my inability to make a decision. O but it doesn't. i came back home even more confused. had a hell of a ot of fun though
the new si felt typically honda, had a bizarre dash board and somewhat sloppy shifter. seats were awesome and the vtec changeover was as close to sex as i've been in the past 3 months. not much power low down and then BAM! very cool stuff.
the new GTI was equally impressive. functionally attractive and comfortable interior although i hate their seat reclining twist knob! solid shifter and the torque...o the torque! being a honda head for the past 6 years of my life i finally understand the joys of what a nice amount of torque can do for my personal driving experience.
so here's my dilemmna. i absolutely love both cars. they're both exactly what i'm looking for right now. the civic w/ it's lighter weight and high rev k20 are impeccable. the gti w/ it's (relatively) luxurious interior and TORQUE. I'm looking for UNBIASED opions from members who have had experience w/ both cars. obviously i'm aware that this is a honda civic website so i'm expecting a few "go honda!"s here and there however i'm hoping some of the og's around here can help me man up and pull the trigger. thanks guys (and girls too).
cliffs: help me decide btwn the new Civic SI and the new VW GTI
the new si felt typically honda, had a bizarre dash board and somewhat sloppy shifter. seats were awesome and the vtec changeover was as close to sex as i've been in the past 3 months. not much power low down and then BAM! very cool stuff.
the new GTI was equally impressive. functionally attractive and comfortable interior although i hate their seat reclining twist knob! solid shifter and the torque...o the torque! being a honda head for the past 6 years of my life i finally understand the joys of what a nice amount of torque can do for my personal driving experience.
so here's my dilemmna. i absolutely love both cars. they're both exactly what i'm looking for right now. the civic w/ it's lighter weight and high rev k20 are impeccable. the gti w/ it's (relatively) luxurious interior and TORQUE. I'm looking for UNBIASED opions from members who have had experience w/ both cars. obviously i'm aware that this is a honda civic website so i'm expecting a few "go honda!"s here and there however i'm hoping some of the og's around here can help me man up and pull the trigger. thanks guys (and girls too).
cliffs: help me decide btwn the new Civic SI and the new VW GTI