Poobah Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) Warm greetings guys and gals!I've been away a long time but from looking at some of the newer posts, there are some of the old faces still rumbling about. Good to see. I'm thinking of returning to Gti ownership and wanted to know if anyone else has previously owned one, been away and owned bigger faster machinery and then come back to owning a Gti and been happy they did it and not regretted it? Whatever car i get will have to be a long term keeper so i need to get it right.Since having my first Gti i've had a Megane 225 Cup, a 197 and now a heavily modified R26 but with needing to downsize, i'm thinking a return to a Gti would be ideal. So who's done it and would you recommend it?Cheers in advance. Obligatory pics of current and previous motors below: CurrentPast Edited December 30, 2010 by Poobah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Not fast enough I dont think matey.182 Trophy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 That R26 is stunning mate! I'm selling my gti in march for "bigger, faster machinery" and an R26 is on the shortlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cheers. p/x? R26 is a fantastic car. Really love it, but the Mrs wants to move and so i'll need to downsize cars and regain a wee bit of cash as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 As much as I do like yours, if I was to get one it'd be a standard one. Never liked the idea of driving around in someone elses project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Can understand that. Was in jest as i'd really be looking for a Raven or Antracite Gti this time round i think. So any more thoughts ladies and gents? Would i regret going back to a Gti? Owning my first one gave me some of my best driving moments and i remember it being so capable and punching above it's weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty. Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ive thought about getting rid a couple of times to go back to a Lupo, sold the lupo in a PX deal in March '09 for an R32 and as much as i love the car & the looks i get (its slotted into a show MK2 golf) i miss the wee thing sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I do think when I get rid of mine I will miss it, it's definately got a personality of it's own. Full of character that I don't think another car will have. I can see me having another in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John West Bear Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I went 172 / 197 then GTi - Got to admit the GTi makes me smile alot more then the other 2. When its working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 There was a guy on here who had an Aston V8 Vantage, and said he still grinned from ear to ear when driving his GTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leweylupo Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Warm greetings guys and gals!I've been away a long time but from looking at some of the newer posts, there are some of the old faces still rumbling about. Good to see. I'm thinking of returning to Gti ownership and wanted to know if anyone else has previously owned one, been away and owned bigger faster machinery and then come back to owning a Gti and been happy they did it and not regretted it? Whatever car i get will have to be a long term keeper so i need to get it right.Since having my first Gti i've had a Megane 225 Cup, a 197 and now a heavily modified R26 but with needing to downsize, i'm thinking a return to a Gti would be ideal. So who's done it and would you recommend it?Cheers in advance. Obligatory pics of current and previous motors below: CurrentPast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leweylupo Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I have an tuned Audi TT 3.2 DSG fitted with a Milltek system not a lot will touch it on the road nukes an R32 in standard form Still enjoy driving my Lupo Gti as a weekend toy but thats why i bought it because it reminded me of my much missed Mk1 Golf Gti Campaign won't sell it, won't ever make the same mistake again.Suppose I am lucky as have best of both worldsIt isn't all about speed its about how much fun you can have the Lupo is tuned to 140 bhp & is great fun & a real talking point as you probably remember from owning yours, hardly anyone knows what they are I wouldn't hesitate to buy back a Lupo gti it is in the all time top 10 VW's to drive before you die for good reason, good luck if you decide to try & bag a nice, straight one as they are now in even shorter supply Edited January 1, 2011 by leweylupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudubrstu Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 i went from a tuned vr6 corrado to a 230bhp mk4 gti, and i much prefer my lupo gti now...why? reminds me of the mk1 gti i had for ten yrs - light, tiny hatches are just pure entertainment to drive everyday; can't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 PoobahHave not done it, but certainly flirted with the idea.Lupo Gti (wrote off)Golf mk4 turboClio 182 (sadly missed as well)Ford Fiesta STAlfa Mito 155Alfa Mito Cloverleaf.All good stuff, enjoyed ownership of all, and yet there is still a special place in my heart for the Lupo.Black (fastest colour) 6spd and air. Really miss the xenons even now.Jason (vintage member) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks for your help guys. I think i'm pretty much decided that the R26 will have to go when i move house and a Gti is right at the top of the shopping list. As was the case when i bought my last one, it'll be a struggle to find one that's the right colour, history etc that someone actually wants to sell! Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Best of Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Custard Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm in exactly the same position... use to have a Lupo GTi (the one in my signature) and loved it. Since then however I've owned a few cars all of which are or have been a lot more powerful but its not always about that, Lupo GTi's are so much fun and I'm on the hunt for another Currently running around in my Evo 6 (350+bhp) and Prelude 2.2 Vtec, previously had a 200sx and various Golf GTi's (Mk1,2 &3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Good luck with the search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breamy Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I moved from a gti to an r26 and i love the r26 but would probably go back to a gti. but mine had so much done to it id want all the stuff i had before.P.s if you sell the r26r wheels let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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