Trade in my 2011 328i xdrive for 2015 VW GTI speed

OceanView18 · 12-16-2014, 11:16 PM

So I test drove the 2015 VW GTI today in stick - came away very impressed - it rides like a midsize car, feels truly like it's in the A4/3-series class with it's overall vault-like feel and the way the suspension soaks up bumps but provides great feel - the suspension is just about perfect overall, the shifter has a solid feel through the gates and is much easier to shift than my 3 series and though the steering is a tad light, its very precise and really good for an electrically assisted setup.

Why would I consider this car ? frankly I'm tired of the stiff clutch on my 328i and the rough shifts - I bought the car CPO about a year ago in excelent condition and thought I'd master very smooth shifts at a certain point but that moment never came - I do enjoy the car overall, but my main gripes are the heavy shifter that continues to make it challenging to shift smooth (even after I removed the CDV which did help a bit) and the bouncy suspension - I guess I can cure the suspension issue with coilovers but that'll set me back 2500 or so for KW v1 with installation and then from what i understand it'll introduce additional harshness again which I can't deal with after I got rid of the run flats and made the car better -

Am I crazy to compare these vehicles?? I'll miss the AWD on my BMW (and live in the Boston area) and I'll miss the great ride above about 70 miles an hour, but in everyday city driving, I'd rather have the GTI hand down - and the GTI really blew me away in how solid it was at high speeds as well...thoughts?? thanks everyone

princelybug · 12-16-2014, 11:35 PM

The GTI's a great car. Congrats!

OceanView18 · 12-16-2014, 11:37 PM

didn't actually make the trade but thinking about it after today's test drive, ....

hOlykamOtie* · 12-16-2014, 11:57 PM

Congrats, now time to post pics so we can drool on it!

galahad05 · 12-17-2014, 12:37 AM

lol I'm gonna follow through with this meme here.

Congrats on the trade! Hope you have fun with the GTI.

parabola · 12-17-2014, 05:30 AM

Go for it, i'm thinking about dumping my 328 for a new GTI in a few yrs...

rick100 · 12-17-2014, 06:09 AM

Gti is a nice car but its not a bmw. Its like comparing an A4 to a gti or a altima 3.5 to a g37. If you dont care about the name / status then a gti is fine. I ve been in a couple of mk6 and they are fun to drive plus they can easily make a lot of power ..

Bob Shiftright · 12-17-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OceanView18

Am I crazy to compare these vehicles?? I'll miss the AWD on my BMW (and live in the Boston area) and I'll miss the great ride above about 70 miles an hour, but in everyday city driving, I'd rather have the GTI hand down - and the GTI really blew me away in how solid it was at high speeds as well...thoughts?? thanks everyone

In 2007, I cross shopped the GTI and the E91. VW's QC scared me off ("howls derisive laughter") and I purchased the E91.

I thought I read that a new AWD Golf R is about to be unveiled.

cmg5461 · 12-17-2014, 06:51 AM

Hold your horses
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/

trixdout · 12-17-2014, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cmg5461

Hold your horses
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/

Not necessarily. Not unless they can fix their tranny troubles.

iDriveanXi · 12-17-2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cmg5461

Hold your horses
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/

Now that is interesting. I'll be awaiting more details for sure.

cmg5461 · 12-17-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by trixdout

Not necessarily. Not unless they can fix their tranny troubles.

It's a different transmission. It's no long trans-axle. They moved from FWD -> AWD.

AllBlackBimmer · 12-17-2014, 07:38 AM

If you seek smooth shifts in your 6MT 328...

You need to do the CDV delete.

search for it, common thing among 6MT owners.
Its funny BMW feels they need to put a CDV on non-M cars, but all M cars do not have this and shift much better.

Ive driven stick all my life and the first time I got in my BMW I thought I was re-learning ... I've since have gotten used to it, and actually have not done the CDV-delete myself due to pure laziness, even though I still might IF I decide to keep my car long term.

GTI's are decent cars, but just reminds me of every high school kid... and, I am personally not a "V-DUB" fan. but nice little sporty cars for sure.

MORTON · 12-17-2014, 07:52 AM

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If you seek smooth shifts in your 6MT 328... You need to do the CDV delete.

The OP already said hes done that.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................

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Originally Posted by OceanView18

(even after I removed the CDV which did help a bit)

OP, if that's what you like man go for it! im sure its a nice ride! Ever thought about a 335?

Delta0311 · 12-17-2014, 08:01 AM

How dare you sir!!! We allow you into our noble circle and you want to ride around with the peasants again. Enjoy your "peoples car", Jeeves escort this serf back to the fields.

kdbryce · 12-17-2014, 08:07 AM

Isn't the golf R coming soon? you should wait for that!

I recently read about the new Audi rs3 hatch. If that comes to the states, I might actually consider it. If only it came in stick guise!

MORTON · 12-17-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

How dare you sir!!! We allow you into our noble circle and you want to ride around with the peasants again. Enjoy your "peoples car", Jeeves escort this serf back to the fields.

LOL

xxxjecxxx · 12-17-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

How dare you sir!!! We allow you into our noble circle and you want to ride around with the peasants again. Enjoy your "peoples car", Jeeves escort this serf back to the fields.

That's pretty funny.

If that's the car that makes you happy, trade in the 328! I remember driving a friend's manual jetta around all summer in 2008. I liked it.

What I absolutely hated was the interior. Everything peeled so easy, it drove me crazy.

redline2001 · 12-17-2014, 08:29 AM

OP go for it. Most people who drive BMW's do it for status. If your only concerned owning a car that puts a smile on your face then get the GTI. My Buddy got rid of his 335is for a GTI. His reason was that it was more engaging for a DD. Everyone brags bout the power you can make with the 335 but where the hell are you gonna drive it to actually enjoy those gains.

cotmfk · 12-17-2014, 08:45 AM

The thing that would hold me back from that trade is the FWD. For me RWD>AWD>FWD. FWD is just un-purchasable at this point. If you can't swing a new Golf R, what about a slightly used one? They are great cars and can also make good power quickly. Best of luck!

udm328i · 12-17-2014, 08:48 AM

My girl has the jetta gli autobahn edition, black on black, pretty sweet car she loves it. 6spd 4 cylinder turbo.

NGEE · 12-17-2014, 09:02 AM

Has VW stopped dressing their interiors with Scottish kilts captured in WWI? I shopped VW a while ago, and that plaid cloth interior was a show-stopper for me.

12-16-2014, 11:16 PM	#1
OceanView18 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Trade in my 2011 328i xdrive for 2015 VW GTI speed So I test drove the 2015 VW GTI today in stick - came away very impressed - it rides like a midsize car, feels truly like it's in the A4/3-series class with it's overall vault-like feel and the way the suspension soaks up bumps but provides great feel - the suspension is just about perfect overall, the shifter has a solid feel through the gates and is much easier to shift than my 3 series and though the steering is a tad light, its very precise and really good for an electrically assisted setup. Why would I consider this car ? frankly I'm tired of the stiff clutch on my 328i and the rough shifts - I bought the car CPO about a year ago in excelent condition and thought I'd master very smooth shifts at a certain point but that moment never came - I do enjoy the car overall, but my main gripes are the heavy shifter that continues to make it challenging to shift smooth (even after I removed the CDV which did help a bit) and the bouncy suspension - I guess I can cure the suspension issue with coilovers but that'll set me back 2500 or so for KW v1 with installation and then from what i understand it'll introduce additional harshness again which I can't deal with after I got rid of the run flats and made the car better - Am I crazy to compare these vehicles?? I'll miss the AWD on my BMW (and live in the Boston area) and I'll miss the great ride above about 70 miles an hour, but in everyday city driving, I'd rather have the GTI hand down - and the GTI really blew me away in how solid it was at high speeds as well...thoughts?? thanks everyone
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princelybug Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 227 Posts Drives: '11 LBM E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange, CA iTrader: (6)	The GTI's a great car. Congrats! __________________ '11 LBM E90 335i M-Sport (Current) '12 AWP II MDX Tech (Hers) '07 NBP TL Type-S 6MT (Sold) "From a Lifesaver to a Soulsaver" <-- Click
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12-16-2014, 11:37 PM	#3
OceanView18 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	didn't actually make the trade but thinking about it after today's test drive, ....
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hOlykamOtie* Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Honda Civic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Congrats, now time to post pics so we can drool on it! __________________ E90 330i \| M-Sport Conversion \| Apex ARC-8 18X9/9.5 \| General AS-05 Tires \| Koni Str.t / H&R Sport Kit \| Centric Carbon Rotors \| Akebono Ceramic Pads E82 135i \| M-Sport \| BMS DCI \| BMS Phx Racing CP \| MHI OEM Twins \| Ebay OCC \| Silicone VL \| G-Plus 5" FMIC \| Alzor Style 040 18X8/9 \| Barum Bravuris 3HM Tires
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	lol I'm gonna follow through with this meme here. Congrats on the trade! Hope you have fun with the GTI. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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12-17-2014, 05:30 AM	#6
parabola Lieutenant 30 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2015 VW GTI Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Go for it, i'm thinking about dumping my 328 for a new GTI in a few yrs...
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12-17-2014, 06:09 AM	#7
rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Gti is a nice car but its not a bmw. Its like comparing an A4 to a gti or a altima 3.5 to a g37. If you dont care about the name / status then a gti is fine. I ve been in a couple of mk6 and they are fun to drive plus they can easily make a lot of power ..
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12-17-2014, 06:51 AM	#9
cmg5461 First Lieutenant 74 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2008 Deep Green 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Falling Waters, WV iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Hold your horses http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/
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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 818 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	If you seek smooth shifts in your 6MT 328... You need to do the CDV delete. search for it, common thing among 6MT owners. Its funny BMW feels they need to put a CDV on non-M cars, but all M cars do not have this and shift much better. Ive driven stick all my life and the first time I got in my BMW I thought I was re-learning ... I've since have gotten used to it, and actually have not done the CDV-delete myself due to pure laziness, even though I still might IF I decide to keep my car long term. GTI's are decent cars, but just reminds me of every high school kid... and, I am personally not a "V-DUB" fan. but nice little sporty cars for sure. __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	How dare you sir!!! We allow you into our noble circle and you want to ride around with the peasants again. Enjoy your "peoples car", Jeeves escort this serf back to the fields.
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redline2001 Captain 66 Rep 675 Posts Drives: AW 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	OP go for it. Most people who drive BMW's do it for status. If your only concerned owning a car that puts a smile on your face then get the GTI. My Buddy got rid of his 335is for a GTI. His reason was that it was more engaging for a DD. Everyone brags bout the power you can make with the 335 but where the hell are you gonna drive it to actually enjoy those gains.
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12-17-2014, 08:45 AM	#20
cotmfk Major General 2067 Rep 6,139 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	The thing that would hold me back from that trade is the FWD. For me RWD>AWD>FWD. FWD is just un-purchasable at this point. If you can't swing a new Golf R, what about a slightly used one? They are great cars and can also make good power quickly. Best of luck! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 888 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Has VW stopped dressing their interiors with Scottish kilts captured in WWI? I shopped VW a while ago, and that plaid cloth interior was a show-stopper for me. __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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