Turbo: nobody home?
- Thread starter shadonoz
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- 2014 CX-5 Touring White
Golf R - I cannot find one in the entire US listed with the DSG and my wife cannot drive a manual. With there not being enough in stock it would be hard to negotiate a good deal. At near $40K it comes very close to the cost of a used Macan S. I would still consider the Golf R if I could get the DSG because I like the idea of getting it brand new.
The cool thing that is appealing to me is the GTI / Golf R looks very econo car. I love it in one video review the guy said, "This is a car you can buy and your wife thinks you just bought a cheap gas sipping VW Rabbit. She doesn't have to know that with a few mods it can hang with some super cars."
I have been seeing used Macan S on occasion with about 10 to 20K mileage anywhere from $40K at rare moments to quite a few near $45K.
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- 2017 CX-5 GT
They do. It's called a Golf R.
The wife's car is a 2016 Golf R DSG. The stealth aspect certainly is fun; nothing like walking away from some d-bag tailgating you in an F-150 on the highway. Like most turbo cars, the fuel economy isn't the greatest if you give it the whip.
They do. It's called a Golf R.
The wife's car is a 2016 Golf R DSG. The stealth aspect certainly is fun; nothing like walking away from some d-bag tailgating you in an F-150 on the highway. Like most turbo cars, the fuel economy isn't the greatest if you give it the whip.
In the US no sunroof and for some reason they lock out the adjustment on the center arm rest. So if it were otherwise like for like yes.
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- 2017 CX-5 GT
The armrest is due to the cost of making a low-volume car compliant with US/Canada regulations. Same reason we didn't get the LED taillights. There's a DIY fix to the armrest if one is so inclined. BTW, it's not that they removed the "adjustable" part of it; you simply can't open it. Lawyers...
Sunroof, meh. If my RS3 had a sunroof delete option it would of been the first thing I ticked off. But yes, I see your point.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
I like Pano, but find myself ignoring the regular sunroof in my GT-R. I might play with it on longer trips maybe, dunno.
The glass in the VW is nicer than the Mazda. Blocks heat and glare so well that I pretty much never close the shade.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
If I wanted, I'd just ceramic tint mine and I'd put it up against yours for heat any day of the week, glare? I find tint glares, so not so much.
I need to do this on our Mazda. Im sure it would do the trick. The heat is what bothers me most but I do notice more glare as well with the Mazda.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
This forums obsession with Pano roofs. Oy. From the front seat it really makes no difference. This from a buddy that bought a used Audi with one. I was in the back and all "wow that's kinda nice"....and that's when he told me the above.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
We still have rear-heated seats and I'm glad.
And an even smaller sunroof is better? Im not looking up while driving. It helps with ambiance and what not.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
Exactly. Especially in a large city like H Town at night. Really adds.
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- 2019 CX-5 Signature
I think it's more about the looks of the vehicle, than the function. It also keeps the bird crap from damaging your roof.
I would gladly do a sunroof delete if I could. All they do is create sun glare on interior surfaces and make the car slightly louder inside (more glass surface to reflect sound waves). I opened and closed mine once to make sure it was properly closed/sealed and it's likely the only time it will ever be opened the entire time I own the vehicle.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
It's no different is my point. You can't see behind your head. "Ambiance"? I'm driving, not having dinner. [emoji39] This from a sunroof lover, btw. Mine is open most of the summer.
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
My son would enjoy that, too. It has a real function at least. [emoji1787][emoji23][emoji1787]
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
Missed this one. To keep...bird s*** off the roof? Come on man....
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
"May the bird of happiness crap on your head" (silly)
