Finally drove a Mk5 GTI

[voodoo oldz]

I\'m not going to repost it here, just go read it on my blog (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=2742861&bl ogID=89330551&Mytoken=91E3643B-11A4-13B8-E5EC13BA0850B10F69783229).

Short of it: Pictures don\'t tell the tale, it\'s cuter in person. 2.0T is decent, feels like a chipped AWP 1.8T. DSG is quick playstation automatic but won\'t be replacing a true manual for me. Stock stereo blows goats. Way too cramped with a joke of a boot. Suspension/steering/handling is incredible. Ride height is embarassing.

The verdict: Won\'t be replacing my Aero :P

[Mimi03GTI]

I liked the 6 speed manual I test drove. That ride height is terrible indeed. Would love to own a new one someday, of course drop and chip her. :woohoo:

[OptimusGlen]

yeah i drove one the other night, i liked it, but I\'m not a fan of car payments. Once I\'m done with the VW that\'ll be the last of car payments for me for a long time.

[voodoo oldz]

Agreed. I\'m really liking the no car payment option right now. I really dig the new 9-3SC Aero and was seriously considering it, but the $380-400/mo plus insurance... no thanks.