FD2R vs Golf TI - Reliable vs Cost

[YYC]

A test by Tsuchiya in FD2R in Suzuka circuit, Japan you will see how it faired compared to many other great race cars of its class, in stock form. This is my favorite vid by the way.

Civic Type R Returns (FD2) - CTR MEGA TEST & BATTLE - Best Motoring International - YouTube

 

[ixeo]

Talking the way I talked people actually took me seriously?

Haiyo. Why so serious?

Halyon : I was looking at the weight mentioned in the VW site :

Trimlevel Overview < Golf GTI < Models < Volkswagen Malaysia

Not serious. Just haven't tailgate you in a very long time.

 

[stupidcar]

Not serious. Just haven't tailgate you in a very long time.

U mindfu*ked me with your sarcasms.

 

[Izso]

Not serious. Just haven't tailgate you in a very long time.

When I pick up those Densos I'll be sure to give your car new 'decals'.

Incidentally, I've been on both cars because my friends drive both cars to work. We go lunch everyday and alternate between several cars, one of which is Golf MK6 and the other FD2R. The FD2R may be more spacious internally but that suspension is enough to break bones. The MK6 just wafts along in its more cramped interior but the full leather treatment and awesome dashboard makes up for it la. And you don't need to be screaming to get the torque. I don't think we've ever engaged VTEC long enough to be of any use on our lunch runs. MK6 on the other hand has low end torque and mid end pull, enough to overtake annoying buses and Myvis... to get to our chicken rice faster.

But I don't live with these two cars so I can't comment anymore than what I know from the owners.

 

[Jose]

Golf TSi MK6 - 7 speed DSG dry clutch - avoid this. famous for mecha failure

Golf GTI MK6 - 6 speed DSG wet Clutch - this is the real deal.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

When I pick up those Densos I'll be sure to give your car new 'decals'.

Incidentally, I've been on both cars because my friends drive both cars to work. We go lunch everyday and alternate between several cars, one of which is Golf MK6 and the other FD2R. The FD2R may be more spacious internally but that suspension is enough to break bones. The MK6 just wafts along in its more cramped interior but the full leather treatment and awesome dashboard makes up for it la. And you don't need to be screaming to get the torque. I don't think we've ever engaged VTEC long enough to be of any use on our lunch runs. MK6 on the other hand has low end torque and mid end pull, enough to overtake annoying buses and Myvis... to get to our chicken rice faster.

But I don't live with these two cars so I can't comment anymore than what I know from the owners.

You've had cool friends, haha. You're right. GTI's low end torque is more practical for city driving and overtaking in low rpm. FD2R however is like a full fledged track car with all it's function being focused on track/performance use instead of city driving.

GTI can also be said as a dual function car as it can perform on track and be used as a daily car without much hassle. FD2R is more towards a pure track car which sacrifices practical functions and concentrated on performance.

 

[stupidcar]

Golf TSi MK6 - 7 speed DSG dry clutch - avoid this. famous for mecha failure

Golf GTI MK6 - 6 speed DSG wet Clutch - this is the real deal.

So thats the difference between GTI and TSI. hahaha

 

[dkny]

continue the tread pls

 

[stupidcar]

continue the tread pls

HAHAHA this guy kena poisoned 99. Why not u ask questions? Hahaha

 

[YYC]

I would consider FD2-R wins hands down. Reliability comes with less cost of maintenance. The following 2 things are always of the most concerned of all, strictly make comparison by reliability and cost.

Engine: K20A wins
Simply because GTI has one more animal under the hood to take care of: the snail

Gearbox: traditional manual transmission wins, ie FD2-R
Though not the fastest, but it is the most tested, easiest and cheapest to maintain.

Spare parts: Jap wins.
I think this is very obvious to many. Besides not all mechanics know to handle German cars. But those can repair Jap cars are surely many time more. And Japanese spare parts are easy to source.

Besides, maybe the price parity between RON95 and RON97 makes FD2-R less attractive but I would still say Civic FD2-R is at the top of the chart.

 

[6UE5t]

I would consider FD2-R wins hands down. Reliability comes with less cost of maintenance. The following 2 things are always of the most concerned of all, strictly make comparison by reliability and cost.

Engine: K20A wins
Simply because GTI has one more animal under the hood to take care of: the snail

Gearbox: traditional manual transmission wins, ie FD2-R
Though not the fastest, but it is the most tested, easiest and cheapest to maintain.

Spare parts: Jap wins.
I think this is very obvious to many. Besides not all mechanics know to handle German cars. But those can repair Jap cars are surely many time more. And Japanese spare parts are easy to source.

Besides, maybe the price parity between RON95 and RON97 makes FD2-R less attractive but I would still say Civic FD2-R is at the top of the chart.

The other downside of the FD2R is the comfort as the ride is very stiff.

 

[beatnik]

With all the talks of DSG mecha failure.. just wondering.. how much to repair/replace if no more warranty?

Malaysia got no mechatronic sifu to fix? like replacing the solenoid instead of the whole unit?

 

[jerrysiow]

I would consider FD2-R wins hands down. Reliability comes with less cost of maintenance. The following 2 things are always of the most concerned of all, strictly make comparison by reliability and cost.

Engine: K20A wins
Simply because GTI has one more animal under the hood to take care of: the snail

Gearbox: traditional manual transmission wins, ie FD2-R
Though not the fastest, but it is the most tested, easiest and cheapest to maintain.

Spare parts: Jap wins.
I think this is very obvious to many. Besides not all mechanics know to handle German cars. But those can repair Jap cars are surely many time more. And Japanese spare parts are easy to source.

Besides, maybe the price parity between RON95 and RON97 makes FD2-R less attractive but I would still say Civic FD2-R is at the top of the chart.

haha bro, it should fall under insect category.

 

[YYC]

haha bro, it should fall under insect category.

Haha, I was thinking so before I used the term but after some diggings I found it rightfully falls into animal category. Are snails insects.

 

[jerrysiow]

Haha, I was thinking so before I used the term but after some diggings I found it rightfully falls into animal category. Are snails insects.

LOL, ok. Can't believe snails are fall under animal category because of it has soft body and shell. Huhuhu, later go fool my colleagues with this question.