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Originally Posted by 320icar
Did anyone check out the RS at the auto show? I was super unimpressed.
1. Hate that blue in person
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Lol I love that blue, I'm sick of seeing Ford Escapes and base model Fiestas with what looks to be the same blue.
While I'm happy with my ST and that it was actually less than half the price of what they're selling the RS for it does leave a bit to be desired.
The Ecoboost motor delivers awesome around town drivability and fuel economy, feels very fast in city speeds but above 5000 RPM it runs out of steam. Fixable with a big turbo but that's something I'm not that interested in exploring at the moment. I'm very curious how the RS will feel on a 4th gear highway pull.
Having owned a Mk6 GTI with DSG that engine definitely felt more linear (stock for stock) despite putting out about the same power. In contrast the STI doesn't make much power down low and has noticeable lag but perhaps might have the best feeling engine on the track?
IMO VW has the best balance for a dual purpose street/track car and seems to do both very well. The R has the best interior, and a price point that is spot on for Canada and the Golf R would be my pick if I felt intrigued to replace my car. The only real question is 6MT or DSG but the car is definitely on my short list for next year.