Griff 500 or Golf R32 DSG
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No idea other than Golf has been described as "noisy but not in a pleasant way" in the cab. Totally different cars. If you like them both, for their different qualities, you'd have to have one of each.
Edit: You have to ask yourself: why do I want to swap my Griff for a car I aint tried properly? Has the owner of the Golf asked you to swap? If so, why?
Edit: You have to ask yourself: why do I want to swap my Griff for a car I aint tried properly? Has the owner of the Golf asked you to swap? If so, why?
Edited by shadowfax on Tuesday 25th July 06:18
Take your pick.
Would you like to drive the Griffith for 20,000 miles per year in all seasons?
What would be your prefered car if you are doing a track day in the summer, or a brisk evening drive around the local lanes?
I would keep the Griffith "somthing for the weekend sir" Use the Golf during the week.
Would you like to drive the Griffith for 20,000 miles per year in all seasons?
What would be your prefered car if you are doing a track day in the summer, or a brisk evening drive around the local lanes?
I would keep the Griffith "somthing for the weekend sir" Use the Golf during the week.
stick with the TVR, the golf will not give you the same raw fun as the griff. You could do what i have done and get both, but treat yourself to a Mk1 golf G60 turbo, great fun in such an old car, its a quick as the chimy 500 but a 1/10 of the price to run, is great fun. The later golfs have weight against them, my stripped out golf is only 860kg 
angrys3owner said:
roy e6 said:
Thinking about swapping my Griff for the Golf. First of all what is the Golf Like? In the real world at normalish speeds would i be dissapointed? Thanks in advance.
I think you'd be better off getting a Corvette...
You know you don't really want more seats!
If you could get them in right hand drive i would order one today!
Wouldn't dismiss it until you've tried it. I did a similar thing, on a smaller scale. Sold my TVR s and got a golf gti turbo.
Wouldn't go back. Reliable, fastish, aircon, comfort, motorway happy, fun, practical. everything the TVR wasn't.
But I really really do miss the sound
The R32, I think, is an amazing all-rounder.
Try it....
Wouldn't go back. Reliable, fastish, aircon, comfort, motorway happy, fun, practical. everything the TVR wasn't.
But I really really do miss the sound
The R32, I think, is an amazing all-rounder.
Try it....
Take one out for a spin, you might be surprised. Try a DSG example and you'll be converted ;-)
Don't expect good economy though, at 1600Kg and a 3.2 V6 in charge of dragging that hefty payload around, you'll be lucky to average 25mpg, closer to 15-18 if driven hard regularly.
Do expect awesome standing start traction, wet weather grip and good ride quality. Don't like the wheels or chrome nose though!
The GTI is a good alternative too, less weight (1339kg), lighter nose weight so has sharper turn-in and they can be boosted to in excess of 250hp, so will get back some of the pace of your Griff.
Don't expect good economy though, at 1600Kg and a 3.2 V6 in charge of dragging that hefty payload around, you'll be lucky to average 25mpg, closer to 15-18 if driven hard regularly.
Do expect awesome standing start traction, wet weather grip and good ride quality. Don't like the wheels or chrome nose though!
The GTI is a good alternative too, less weight (1339kg), lighter nose weight so has sharper turn-in and they can be boosted to in excess of 250hp, so will get back some of the pace of your Griff.
Had a test drive and am not sure.The R32 was quick easy to drive and had all the toys a/c etc.I did not like the 6 speed manual box,what was wrong with a 5 speed box? 1st gear is a complete waste of time, before you know it your bouncing off the limiter not going anywhere fast.I think i will have to try the DSG box. I can be sure of one thing though,build quality is top notch,and i am sure everything will work all the time.
Edited by roy e6 on Monday 31st July 10:40
angrys3owner said:
Be careful there Roy, one of the reasons I bought my car was because I though it would be 100% reliable - as you know it's not(less hassle though with a warranty!)
To be fair though, yours is not a typical S3 experience. I've had mine 2 years and not had a single fault.
marctwo said:
To be fair though, yours is not a typical S3 experience. I've had mine 2 years and not had a single fault.
Really, not a single creak from an ARB, knackered coilpack or MAF? lucky bugger! - Roy also knows mines not really the normal experience, I'm just saying that if he's thinking of getting rid of the griff because of any reliability issues he needs to be careful of what he replaces it with as you can always have problems with cars whoever there made by.
PS... Roy I think the Monaro is a top idea!
TTs and S3s do seem to need the odd bit of attention. Ours has done 70k and has had:
- driveshaft oil seal, front left £150ish
- Haldex ECU (warranty)
- MAF (£90 odd)
- Its in for rear suspension arms replacement today £210ish
- Oh, and the OEM Diverter Vavle after 2,000 miles - I stuck a bailey one on and its been fine since
Its never had any coil pack or 'proper' problems though. Very reliable cars IMO. Returns over 30mpg in mixed driving too.
We are probably getting a new Golf GTi to replace the TT. Looked at the R32 - far too boy racery for my liking - the new model looks even worse.
- driveshaft oil seal, front left £150ish
- Haldex ECU (warranty)
- MAF (£90 odd)
- Its in for rear suspension arms replacement today £210ish
- Oh, and the OEM Diverter Vavle after 2,000 miles - I stuck a bailey one on and its been fine since
Its never had any coil pack or 'proper' problems though. Very reliable cars IMO. Returns over 30mpg in mixed driving too.
We are probably getting a new Golf GTi to replace the TT. Looked at the R32 - far too boy racery for my liking - the new model looks even worse.
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