jap or german

If you're talking of "quality of materials" then i'd have to agree. But as an overall package my MkIV golf is "Snooze factor 10" for driving. As a complete
package it's not bad but i really can't see why everyone seems to think they are SO well built, as mine has had a new turbo. The paint isn't any better than
other cars it's age. I had to have some extra work done on the brakes which shouldn't have needed doing. It's quite clunky from the back end and the front
wipers are slower than a crack addict window cleaner at the traffic lights (first job to be fixed as soon as i'm up to driving again!)

I remember, several years ago now, maybe at least 10, going to the motor show at the nec, and seeing for the 1st time close up a nissan skyline gtr34. I think it was the latest and last version they made. This one was in the shade of blue that subarus look good in. I believe that my memory serves me correct that this one had been professionally tuned to over 1000bhp. I always fancied having one from then on. I also recall it having 4 doors and a large boot. Ideal for the family. They then stopped producing them. Recently nissan were scouring the world and buying back the best examples as they had none of their own to use as testing mules as they were considering bringing back the gtr badge.

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Originally Posted by GOLFMK5GTTDI

I remember, several years ago now, maybe at least 10, going to the motor show at the nec, and seeing for the 1st time close up a nissan skyline gtr34. I think it was the latest and last version they made. This one was in the shade of blue that subarus look good in. I believe that my memory serves me correct that this one had been professionally tuned to over 1000bhp. I always fancied having one from then on. I also recall it having 4 doors and a large boot. Ideal for the family. They then stopped producing them. Recently nissan were scouring the world and buying back the best examples as they had none of their own to use as testing mules as they were considering bringing back the gtr badge.

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The GTR's were all 2 door I think, and Very pricey!!
They did show a prototype (concept) for the GTR35 a few years back
http://static.paultan.org/skyline_gtr_proto_17.jpg

hi
i allways go vag i suppose you get stuck in a better the devil you know situation i to had pondered with the idea of a skyline but get me a standard one with out guages stuck on every surface in the car i think i will stick with the vag :beerchug:

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Originally Posted by dessimpson

If you're talking of "quality of materials" then i'd have to agree. But as an overall package my MkIV golf is "Snooze factor 10" for driving. As a complete
package it's not bad but i really can't see why everyone seems to think they are SO well built, as mine has had a new turbo. The paint isn't any better than
other cars it's age. I had to have some extra work done on the brakes which shouldn't have needed doing. It's quite clunky from the back end and the front
wipers are slower than a crack addict window cleaner at the traffic lights (first job to be fixed as soon as i'm up to driving again!)

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seized spindles for the wipers and rear axle bushes to the body mounts on the rear common problems
sorry that was right off thread track :beerchug:

every one is talking about jap vs german what about british vs german?

now is that worth competing?

i personally think new vectras are quite good!

what people say?

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Originally Posted by sydkhan

every one is talking about jap vs german what about british vs german?

now is that worth competing?

i personally think new vectras are quite good!

what people say?

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now your just being silly:biglaugh:

If I had my way i'd have both my passat for daily drivin and a CRX Vtec or a 200sx for thrashin......but i'm skint and I can't.:biglaugh:

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Originally Posted by dessimpson

If you're talking of "quality of materials" then i'd have to agree. But as an overall package my MkIV golf is "Snooze factor 10" for driving. As a complete
package it's not bad but i really can't see why everyone seems to think they are SO well built, as mine has had a new turbo. The paint isn't any better than
other cars it's age. I had to have some extra work done on the brakes which shouldn't have needed doing. It's quite clunky from the back end and the front
wipers are slower than a crack addict window cleaner at the traffic lights (first job to be fixed as soon as i'm up to driving again!)

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I agree mate, the Passat is quality inside compared with my Accord, though the latter was 7 years older.

The Passat is quicker too and the BHP is about the same, but then the Accord had 105k on it. We all know the BHP from new is somewhat different from that of a high mileage engine.

Horses for courses. Quality finish of German is better than Japanese, though my personal experience is the reliability of the Passat I have, is way off the Accord.

This morning I actually got concerned the Pasty was not going to start. Must of been damp and I did not use it Sunday.

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Originally Posted by MalcQV

This morning I actually got concerned the Pasty was not going to start. Must of been damp and I did not use it Sunday.

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I haven't used mine in 7 weeks :(
Get my robocop leg off next week though :D Just gotta learn how to walk again :o