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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672264]Along with other non US sold cars, I'm glad I moved here. :)
Ditto. ;) Just stay out of Mexico City, you'll be fine.[/QUOTE]
What else is sold there that's not sold here, French cars? Where did you move from? How bad is Mexico City?
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[QUOTE=Mr.Tiv;672266]What else is sold there that's not sold here, French cars? Where did you move from? How bad is Mexico City?[/QUOTE]
Well, for example was have Renault (including the Clio Sport and Megane Sport) Peugeot, SEAT, Smart, Opel (Sold under the Chevy badge), Fiat...
I moved from Miami to Mexico to start a business, which has been profitable. :) I was born in Mexico moved to the US when I was 7 years old and came back recently. My father ( a former Mexican Diplomat) was born in San Francisco, hence I have dual citizenship. Long story...:D
As far as Mexico City goes, yes, it's bad. Unfortunately, it has the highest crime rate in the country. To give you an idea...150 cars are stolen every day. 30% are car jackings. :(
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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672270]Well, for example was have Renault (including the Clio Sport and Megane Sport) Peugeot, SEAT, Smart, Opel (Sold under the Chevy badge), Fiat...
I moved from Miami to Mexico to start a business, which has been profitable. :) I was born in Mexico moved to the US when I was 7 years old and came back recently. My father ( a former Mexican Diplomat) was born in San Francisco, hence I have dual citizenship. Long story...:D
As far as Mexico City goes, yes, it's bad. Unfortunately, it has the highest crime rate in the country. To give you an idea...150 cars are stolen every day. 30% are car jackings. :([/QUOTE]
You guys are lucky. I wish we still got Renaults here. I wish we got the ST here...
That's pretty cool, the dual citizenship and what not. I always like to hear that someone is doing well, so congrats on the profitability.
It's a shame to hear that Mexico City is that bad. I've always wanted to visit Mexico; now, I know to stay out of Mexico City.
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[QUOTE=Mr.Tiv;672271] You guys are lucky. I wish we still got Renaults here. I wish we got the ST here...[/QUOTE]
I'm glad too. :) I'm just sad that we didn't get the Pontiac GTO when it was in production and you have to special order the Shelby GT 500, it goes for $90,000.00 USD here!! Import tax and all. :o
[QUOTE=Mr.Tiv;672271]That's pretty cool, the dual citizenship and what not. I always like to hear that someone is doing well, so congrats on the profitability. [/QUOTE]
Thanks dude. :)
[QUOTE=Mr.Tiv;672271]It's a shame to hear that Mexico City is that bad. I've always wanted to visit Mexico; now, I know to stay out of Mexico City. [/QUOTE]
It's really too bad, it's a beautiful city with lots to do and see. And it's huge, 20,000,000 people!! If you ever come to Mexico let me know.
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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672272]I'm glad too. :) I'm just sad that we didn't get the Pontiac GTO when it was in production and you have to special order the Shelby GT 500, it goes for $90,000.00 USD here!! Import tax and all. :o[/QUOTE]
Wow, that's obnoxious. That's I think I'd rather a SVT Cobra R for that money.
[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672272]It's really too bad, it's a beautiful city with lots to do and see. And it's huge, 20,000,000 people!! If you ever come to Mexico let me know.[/QUOTE]
I have heard that's a really interesting city and country for that matter, my neighbor is immigrated from Mexico so I'd say he's a reliable source.
With 20,000,000 people the crime isn't that shocking, but it's still a terrible thing, and it makes me sad to hear it. I'll definately get in touch if I ever make it down there, and I hope I do.
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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672272]It's really too bad, it's a beautiful city with lots to do and see. And it's huge, 20,000,000 people!! If you ever come to Mexico let me know.[/QUOTE]
thats like...the entire population of Australia, in one city. sweet jesus
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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672264]Thanks for the info Quiggs, I guess I should have specified, I was talking about how they match up performance wise.[/quote]Car & Driver tested the GTI at 6 seconds flat to 60 and the 1/4 in mid 14's; .84 on the skidpad. They list the ST at 6.5 to 60. I'm having some trouble finding more stats on the ST.
[quote]Depends, the Mustang GT is in that price range here too and I've seen quite a few GTI's along with Mustangs on the road here. Guess it comes down to personal preference. :) [/QUOTE]True enough.
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[QUOTE=clutch-monkey;672283]thats like...the entire population of Australia, in one city. sweet jesus[/QUOTE]
Haha, you ain't kiddin'. Traffic is just nuts, if you can drive and Mexico City, you can drive anyware!!
[QUOTE=Quiggs;672285]Car & Driver tested the GTI at 6 seconds flat to 60 and the 1/4 in mid 14's; .84 on the skidpad. They list the ST at 6.5 to 60. I'm having some trouble finding more stats on the ST.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, the GTI has 200 hp, the ST 220 hp. The GTI must be lighter I guess.
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[QUOTE=taz_rocks_miami;672294]Hmm, the GTI has 200 hp, the ST 220 hp. The GTI must be lighter I guess.[/QUOTE]
Stock 2.0T's dyno regularly at 190+whp. They're very underrated from the factory.
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[QUOTE=Quiggs;672297]Stock 2.0T's dyno regularly at 190+whp. They're very underrated from the factory.[/QUOTE]
I would love to stick that engine in my Pointer GTI. :)
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[QUOTE=Quiggs;672285]Car & Driver tested the GTI at 6 seconds flat to 60 and the 1/4 in mid 14's; .84 on the skidpad. They list the ST at 6.5 to 60. I'm having some trouble finding more stats on the ST.[/QUOTE]
A lot of that 0-60 would be down to the DSG, also GTI = 1364kg and ST = 1442kg. Though the ST has 40nm more torque.
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*sigh*
For an old guy I suppose I should keep my over exuberance in check.:(
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[QUOTE=2ndclasscitizen;672301]A lot of that 0-60 would be down to the DSG, also GTI = 1364kg and ST = 1442kg. Though the ST has 40nm more torque.[/QUOTE]
Ok, so the GTI is a bit faster 0 - 60, what about handling and braking? Anyone have info?
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Pretty much just as good as each other pretty much from most reviews I've read
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I found this TG review on YouTube: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQM1NUmK3qA[/url]
If I have time, I'll go out and test drive it. :)