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2007 MKV GTI 22 37.93%
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      09-16-2008, 06:29 PM   #23
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Get the GTI.

With a few minor mods, it's out-perform the 330i. Sure the BMW is probably more reliable, but the VW is cheaper to own/maintain, insurance will probably be less, and has a fun tossability to it that the 330i doesn't.

Have you also considered a used Mini Cooper S?
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Get the GTI.

With a few minor mods, it's out-perform the 330i. Sure the BMW is probably more reliable, but the VW is cheaper to own/maintain, insurance will probably be less, and has a fun tossability to it that the 330i doesn't.

Have you also considered a used Mini Cooper S?
Insurance is a bit more on the GTI, $200 extra per 6 months, but I don't mind that. My friend has a Cooper S, I don't know how great the automatic transmission on it is, but he has a manual and it's an O.K. car. Just not my style.
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sorry no. gti is faster and funner to drive.
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Look at the age group of each car:

330i - Some young people, mostly people in their mid 20s and 30s. Now the 335i is more of a car a younger person would desire.

GTI - Teens to mid 20s. Reason: more of a "raw" car than the E90. Faster, funner, takes turns like no other FWD.
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      09-17-2008, 12:27 AM   #26
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Id honestly get a GTI, they are really fun to drive and cheap to mod
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      09-17-2008, 12:32 AM   #27
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want my 325i with mods? ahha
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      09-17-2008, 01:10 AM   #28
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Wouldn't spend more than $20 000 on a FF car...

And the driving experience....can't even compare...
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      09-17-2008, 01:20 AM   #29
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want my 325i with mods? ahha
Just wondering, how much are you selling it for?
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what about audi a3? its very similar to gti
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what about audi a3? its very similar to gti
I was thinking about that, but it's a bit more expensive and I heard stock for stock a GTI will take it because the A3 is heavier. In terms of looks though I'd take the A3.
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Just wondering, how much are you selling it for?
the bluebook or whatever the residual value or whatever haha, i was told was around 25k, ive got alottttttta mods but im probably going to part out soooon if youd like any parts haha
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the bluebook or whatever the residual value or whatever haha, i was told was around 25k, ive got alottttttta mods but im probably going to part out soooon if youd like any parts haha
Man, a bit too much. GL on the sale.
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      09-17-2008, 02:56 AM   #34
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for looks, and coolness GTI > E90 IMHO
Until you throw on some blacklines, a CF spoiler lip and an M-Sport kit.
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      10-22-2008, 10:02 AM   #35
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Man, a bit too much. GL on the sale.

I have my Candy White 2008 GTI (DSG - FTW) 2DR for sale over on the E90Post classifieds. Only 3,000 miles on it. Need 20K and its yours
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