[Mo22Gti]

After years of interest in GTI's, I finally decided to get one. Here is my 4 day old Atlantic Blue SE 6mt. Tint coming soon. Last pic is at the dealership next to my '16 Bmw 340i I traded in

 

[FedererFan]

Welcome, and congratulations!

 

[ThisIsChris]

Welcome! But why change from a whole different class up in power and price to a GTI? (aside from cost savings)

 

[Mo22Gti]

Welcome! But why change from a whole different class up in power and price to a GTI? (aside from cost savings)

Thank you!

The 340i had a fantastic engine and tranny which was awesome, and it was a great reliable car overall, but just wasn't that "fun" to drive. I don't know how else to explain it. I had it for a couple years and pretty much got bored right away. I was about to go down a rabbit hole of maintenance and mods to tune it to a monster, but then moved into my new house which had a smaller garage so decided I want to get back into a fun hatchback (shorter length than the BMW by about 13") and here I am.

 

[Mo22Gti]

Welcome, and congratulations!

Thank you!

 

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Twin to mine, and congrats!

 

[Mo22Gti]

Twin to mine, and congrats!

Nice! Thank you

 

[FedererFan]

Thank you!

The 340i had a fantastic engine and tranny which was awesome, and it was a great reliable car overall, but just wasn't that "fun" to drive. I don't know how else to explain it. I had it for a couple years and pretty much got bored right away. I was about to go down a rabbit hole of maintenance and mods to tune it to a monster, but then moved into my new house which had a smaller garage so decided I want to get back into a fun hatchback (shorter length than the BMW by about 13") and here I am.

The shorter length was a big plus for me as well. Easier to park, in my garage or on the street.

 

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@Mo22Gti If you haven't seen this vid yet, these tweaks can be handy:

 

[ThisIsChris]

Thank you!

The 340i had a fantastic engine and tranny which was awesome, and it was a great reliable car overall, but just wasn't that "fun" to drive. I don't know how else to explain it. I had it for a couple years and pretty much got bored right away. I was about to go down a rabbit hole of maintenance and mods to tune it to a monster, but then moved into my new house which had a smaller garage so decided I want to get back into a fun hatchback (shorter length than the BMW by about 13") and here I am.

Yeah, the 3-series is maybe too refined?

I'm coming from a ND Miata (and a BRZ prior to that), so for me, the GTI is a super refined experience. I do miss RWD and the shifter being directly connected to the transmission, but hey, this car has great space and wow is it much quieter!

 

[bentin]

We had an F30 too, haven't missed it for a second. Welcome.

 

[jdfast]

@Mo22Gti If you haven't seen this vid yet, these tweaks can be handy:

does this apply to the S trim with smaller screen?

 

[Mo22Gti]

@Mo22Gti If you haven't seen this vid yet, these tweaks can be handy:

This is awesome, thank you. Thats actually one of the couple things I didn't figure out yet playing around with the settings and whatnot so perfect timing, much appreciated!

 

[Mo22Gti]

The shorter length was a big plus for me as well. Easier to park, in my garage or on the street.

Yes and the lighter weight all while not giving up any interior space for my kids

 

[Mo22Gti]

Yeah, the 3-series is maybe too refined?

I'm coming from a ND Miata (and a BRZ prior to that), so for me, the GTI is a super refined experience. I do miss RWD and the shifter being directly connected to the transmission, but hey, this car has great space and wow is it much quieter!

Yes hard to beat this car as an extremely well rounded dd!

 

[Mo22Gti]

We had an F30 too, haven't missed it for a second. Welcome.

Thanks!

 

[bembol]

Congrats.

I never had a BMW but test drove the new 440i. Surprisingly, I loved it more than the A5 Sportback.

How's the transition?

 

[Mo22Gti]

Congrats.

I never had a BMW but test drove the new 440i. Surprisingly, I loved it more than the A5 Sportback.

How's the transition?

Thank you!

So far so good with the transition... Steering and handling are much more enjoyable along with interior/tech.... I definitely miss the on demand torque the bimmer had at any speed or gear, but I'm sure I'll.miss it less once break in period is over and I can actually drive this GTI. No regrets so far.

 

[ThisIsChris]

Thank you!

So far so good with the transition... Steering and handling are much more enjoyable along with interior/tech.... I definitely miss the on demand torque the bimmer had at any speed or gear, but I'm sure I'll.miss it less once break in period is over and I can actually drive this GTI. No regrets so far.

Just noted you got the MT. Also, a treat to move back into a MT, I'm sure.

 

[Mo22Gti]

Just noted you got the MT. Also, a treat to move back into a MT, I'm sure.

Yes indeed!