2007 GTI or 2006 330i?

esheg4ever23 · 09-14-2008, 11:15 AM

Hey everyone, I just need some opinions on what to get for my next car. E90 330i or MKV GTI 2 door. I've been deciding between these two for about 3 weeks now, and I still haven't come to a conclusion. Basically, I'm 17, so I'm looking for that little extra edge when I'm driving, and I've driven a chipped GTI, damn thing flies. It'll kill a 330i. Interior I don't care too much about. Reliability is one thing I definitely care about, and I know BMW excels in that as opposed to VW. Looks, I honestly like them both. Obviously, the 330i handles better, RWD, but I don't go to tracks and race in circuits or whatever. I know this is a BMW forum, but if you guys could just give your honest opinions on what's best for ME that would be great. Oh and I can't afford a 335i.

(BTW 750Li is my mom's, paying for half my car with my own money.)

Thanks.

EDIT: If you vote for one or another, please list the reason why you chose it.

Great White · 09-14-2008, 12:52 PM

What kinda question is this? Hello ? It´s a BMW forum.. you traitors who chose GTI : Excommunicate yourselves NOW !!

footie · 09-14-2008, 01:08 PM

As a person who has owned GTIs for 3 years now I can tell you that it's the very quick car, even in stock 2ltr form. I got an apple 3G phone about a week ago and added the software for timing acceleration and split times and the wife little Golf surprised the hell out of me. Here's the figures

10mph @ 0.95s
20mph @ 1.97s
30mph @ 2.95s
40mph @ 4.11s
50mph @ 5.19s
60mph @ 6.69s
70mph @ 8.15s
80mph @ 10.28s
90mph @ 12.45s
100mph @ 14.99s

1/4mile @ 15.01s ~ 100.4mph

The 60mph time is 0.9s below quoted figures and the 100mph time is a full 2.3s below. I doubt know if the 330i would be any quicker than that but if it was I don't think it would be by much and also remeber that these figures are for a manual, I did own a DSG one before this one and it was even quicker. Also the handling of the GTI is very enjoyable for a fwd, the rear is very playful and it's adjustable with the throttle. I will agree that it's build isn't up to BMW's standard but it's solid and reliable, plus the cost has to be miles below that of the 330i.

P.S.
Please don't tell the wife I was thrashing her car to within an inch of it's life.

bmw318i_95 · 09-14-2008, 01:16 PM

VW cheaper for mods and maintenance

!Xoible · 09-14-2008, 01:25 PM

for looks, and coolness GTI > E90 IMHO

MMMazing07 · 09-14-2008, 01:30 PM

gti would be really fun. ive always wanted one but im scared of torque steer

AHY · 09-14-2008, 01:33 PM

I have an 07 GTI for my DD...30mpg FTW!

KonigsTiger · 09-14-2008, 01:37 PM

My vote is for the GTI, its a nice easy to mod very cool looking car. 330 is more for hauling around 3 or 4 people and is a nice sports sedan.

M3350Z · 09-14-2008, 01:43 PM

Both are German. You can't lose! I'd say drive both because that's ultimately what it comes down to. I've test driven cars before that I thought were "ok" and fell in love.

TurboSpecC · 09-14-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footie

I got an apple 3G phone about a week ago and added the software for timing acceleration and split times and the wife little Golf surprised the hell out of me.

link plz?

esheg4ever23 · 09-14-2008, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the replies.

footie · 09-14-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboSpecC

link plz?

http://dynolicious.com/

Kit523 · 09-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esheg4ever23

Thanks for the replies.

E46 M3 no question ask!

FotiosF90M5 · 09-14-2008, 05:22 PM

e90 330i no doubt. Its an excellent car. great engine and handling and nice sharp looks. hands down e90.

HLDC11 · 09-15-2008, 03:58 PM

i had a 07 gti 4 door. its a great car. i sold it and got the e90 coz i needed more room. but if you are young and looking for a fun car, i recommend you to get the gti

sayemthree · 09-15-2008, 04:08 PM

get a e46 330 perf pack.

as far as room the GTI has an incredible amount of rear seat room. more than a three series.

ALPINE6SPD · 09-15-2008, 07:31 PM

330i
looks better
handles better
faster
BMW not VW
better resale
more fun to drive
fule economy now worse the turbo 4 in the VW

Anymore questions?

esheg4ever23 · 09-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

330i
looks better
handles better
faster
BMW not VW
better resale
more fun to drive
fule economy now worse the turbo 4 in the VW

Anymore questions?

Stock for stock, yeah. $500 chip, the 330i doesn't have a chance.
Don't care for resale, gonna keep my next car for a while.
VW seemed more fun to drive for me, 330i was kind of boring. I'm too used to the 750Li.
MPG is way better in the GTI.

335xi_fun · 09-15-2008, 09:58 PM

I have a 08 E90 335xi manual and I just bought a 08 GTI DSG 4dr for my soon to be 16 year old son. I have been driving the GTI on an off and so far it is a great car. Excellent mpg and pretty quick. Is very tossable and nimble. Nice features, excellent rear seat room, practical with the fold down seats. Since your in a warm climate the better traction in snow is probably not a selling point. I like BMW's but for the $$ the GTI is a pretty good car. Either one would be pretty nice but the GTI will be and feel quicker. Good luck with your decision and drive safe.

footie · 09-16-2008, 02:26 AM

I still get a buzz out of driving the wife's GTI and that's from someone who drives an E92 M3. What does that not tell you.

Buy the Golf and enjoy.

flyinb501 · 09-16-2008, 01:21 PM

I've never heard a bad review of the GTI. My sister has one and I really like driving it. The 2.0T is a great engine. Eurotuner just named it one of the top tuner cars. You'll have more fun with the VW IMO.

HLDC11 · 09-16-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

330i
looks better
handles better
faster
BMW not VW
better resale
more fun to drive
fule economy now worse the turbo 4 in the VW

Anymore questions?

sorry no. gti is faster and funner to drive.

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09-14-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
footie Major General 1226 Rep 8,034 Posts Drives: i5M60 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5M60 [0.00] 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	As a person who has owned GTIs for 3 years now I can tell you that it's the very quick car, even in stock 2ltr form. I got an apple 3G phone about a week ago and added the software for timing acceleration and split times and the wife little Golf surprised the hell out of me. Here's the figures 10mph @ 0.95s 20mph @ 1.97s 30mph @ 2.95s 40mph @ 4.11s 50mph @ 5.19s 60mph @ 6.69s 70mph @ 8.15s 80mph @ 10.28s 90mph @ 12.45s 100mph @ 14.99s 1/4mile @ 15.01s ~ 100.4mph The 60mph time is 0.9s below quoted figures and the 100mph time is a full 2.3s below. I doubt know if the 330i would be any quicker than that but if it was I don't think it would be by much and also remeber that these figures are for a manual, I did own a DSG one before this one and it was even quicker. Also the handling of the GTI is very enjoyable for a fwd, the rear is very playful and it's adjustable with the throttle. I will agree that it's build isn't up to BMW's standard but it's solid and reliable, plus the cost has to be miles below that of the 330i. P.S. Please don't tell the wife I was thrashing her car to within an inch of it's life.
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09-14-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
bmw318i_95 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	VW cheaper for mods and maintenance
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09-14-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 189 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	gti would be really fun. ive always wanted one but im scared of torque steer
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09-14-2008, 01:33 PM	#7
AHY First Lieutenant 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: e92 335i, e70 3.0 m-sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N. California, East Bay iTrader: (5)	I have an 07 GTI for my DD...30mpg FTW!
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KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,369 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	My vote is for the GTI, its a nice easy to mod very cool looking car. 330 is more for hauling around 3 or 4 people and is a nice sports sedan. __________________ ==================================================
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M3350Z Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 270 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Both are German. You can't lose! I'd say drive both because that's ultimately what it comes down to. I've test driven cars before that I thought were "ok" and fell in love.
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FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 800 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	e90 330i no doubt. Its an excellent car. great engine and handling and nice sharp looks. hands down e90. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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HLDC11 Private First Class 11 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i had a 07 gti 4 door. its a great car. i sold it and got the e90 coz i needed more room. but if you are young and looking for a fun car, i recommend you to get the gti
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sayemthree Major General 610 Rep 5,446 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	get a e46 330 perf pack. as far as room the GTI has an incredible amount of rear seat room. more than a three series. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	330i looks better handles better faster BMW not VW better resale more fun to drive fule economy now worse the turbo 4 in the VW Anymore questions? __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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335xi_fun Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 04 STI, 08 GTI, 08 E90335xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (2)	I have a 08 E90 335xi manual and I just bought a 08 GTI DSG 4dr for my soon to be 16 year old son. I have been driving the GTI on an off and so far it is a great car. Excellent mpg and pretty quick. Is very tossable and nimble. Nice features, excellent rear seat room, practical with the fold down seats. Since your in a warm climate the better traction in snow is probably not a selling point. I like BMW's but for the $$ the GTI is a pretty good car. Either one would be pretty nice but the GTI will be and feel quicker. Good luck with your decision and drive safe.
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09-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#21
flyinb501 Captain 73 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	I've never heard a bad review of the GTI. My sister has one and I really like driving it. The 2.0T is a great engine. Eurotuner just named it one of the top tuner cars. You'll have more fun with the VW IMO.
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