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BSoares said:
LOL, same here, I hate when my seat is moved. My last 2 cars haven't had memory for power seats so anytime someone touches my seat I get pissed off.
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I don't mind so much in an automatic. But driving a manual? I need to be in the same position every time.
 
Most of what he said is true...

Though I don't agree that the interior is "cheap". But I've never been in a Golf R, so I can't compare. But I personally like the layout.

The bolsters on the seats are very high, so it is a little tricky getting in and out, but it doesn't bother me. I'd rather have a tighter feel once I'm seated vs being able to just flop into a seat.

I've never had an issue connecting my phone.

Gas mileage sucks... but I don't buy cars with that in mind.

I also HATE the auto start. Completely stupid, especially on a manual car.

I like the feel of the car thrashing it through turns. I don't completely agree on the "up high" feeling, but I have my seat low so that may help.

Price point? Sure, it's pricey, but that's an opinion statement. We all think cars are worth this or that.

My brakes have never squeaked. I don't have 14K on the clock, but I've still never heard them. Mine is also a '17 (his was a '16) and I know some improvements were made.

I think it's a great "daily driver". In fact that's why I bought it... to replace 2 cars. It rides very comfortably down the highway. My daily commute is all windy backroads so it's perfect for me.

I still love the car and plan on keeping it for a long time :xyxthumbs:











Klasse Act said:
https://youtu.be/YvpG3fe2llk

Monica what are your thoughts after you watch this video?

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I'm sure the interior isn't cheap, just not as up to date as the others but he did mention the others are new designs too. I like the fact that the RS ONLY comes as a manual too!

I assume you have the start/stop turned off?
 
I don't find it. In fact I find it very modern with the SYNC3 system. The gauges may have a "retro" feel to them but that's about it. Just my opinion.

LOL- I like that too. You have to suck it up and drive a manual if you want it.
Oh, I forgot to touch on that- I don't feel like the clutch pushes "down". It has some "push-back" to it so it doesn't just moosch to the floor like some other manuals I've driven and I like that. The catch point doesn't float because of this :xyxthumbs:

GOD YES... the first thing I do in my "start up routine" is turn that damn thing off.

TBH if I could change anything about the car it would be that and it would only have 2 doors LOL

Klasse Act said:
I'm sure the interior isn't cheap, just not as up to date as the others but he did mention the others are new designs too. I like the fact that the RS ONLY comes as a manual too!

I assume you have the start/stop turned off?
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Its really too bad that it doesn't just stay off when you go into the menu, I'd fix that for sure and don't let it default back to the feature working again.
 
Klasse Act said:
Its really too bad that it doesn't just stay off when you go into the menu, I'd fix that for sure and don't let it default back to the feature working again.
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Only way to get it permanently off (that I've heard of) is with tunes. But I wasn't planning on getting a tune for the car so I'm SOL. Luckily it's as easy as pushing a button on the center console.
 
My car has that stupid auto stop start too. I was able to find a fuse that controls only that feature. Other owners of the same car did the same thing without any negative results. Perhaps yours has the same solution?


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I'll check out some forums and see. Thx for the suggestion.

Dmb5450 said:
My car has that stupid auto stop start too. I was able to find a fuse that controls only that feature. Other owners of the same car did the same thing without any negative results. Perhaps yours has the same solution?


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For every car or truck, there are always those naysayers that pick on "this or that". I have seen hundreds of posts on the net saying Ram trucks have "this problem, or this part always breaks...."

90% of people that post things on websites (this site excluded) are just out to air a negative experience. Usually over-exaggerated.

I think those RS's are bad ass, Monica. And if you love it, then to Hell with those "reviews". :props:
 
Well this particular reviewer is pretty good IMO, he's pretty fair and balanced for the most part but your always going to disagree with someone about something, case in point the upcoming Fiesta ST (which is apparently NOT coming here)

Matt doesn't like the fact that it's going from a 4 cylinder 1.6L with a 197 hp to a 3 cylinder 1.5L with 197 hp. He said he doesn't like it going down a cylinder, although it maintains the power, not sure what the torque is but it's probably not too far off.

I will continue to subscribe to his channel because he's pretty much no nonsense and has funny reactions when he nails the gas for the first time, epic! Btw Monica he's a Pennsylvania guy, can't be too bad a guy, right

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Exactly- you can't please everyone.
As long as YOU like YOUR vehicle, than that's all that matters.

Reviews are so subjective, I almost never read or watch them. Like JD Power and Consumer reports.... they sent me one to fill out about the RS and all they seemed to ask about was fuel economy and safety features. A complete waste of my time.

PaulMys said:
For every car or truck, there are always those naysayers that pick on "this or that". I have seen hundreds of posts on the net saying Ram trucks have "this problem, or this part always breaks...."

90% of people that post things on websites (this site excluded) are just out to air a negative experience. Usually over-exaggerated.

I think those RS's are bad ass, Monica. And if you love it, then to Hell with those "reviews". :props:
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Thinking more about that review, I really disagree with 2 things.....

1. The muscling through turns is not true... I find, especially with the torque vectoring that it's effortless going through the twisties.

2. I remembered I was recently in my friend's NEW Civic Hatchback. Though it's NOT a Type R, it is a 2017, and the first thing I thought of when I looked at the dash was I had time traveled to 1990. It was SO out-dated looking to me. Just my opinion.
 
DetailKitty said:
Thinking more about that review, I really disagree with 2 things.....

1. The muscling through turns is not true... I find, especially with the torque vectoring that it's effortless going through the twisties.

2. I remembered I was recently in my friend's NEW Civic Hatchback. Though it's NOT a Type R, it is a 2017, and the first thing I thought of when I looked at the dash was I had time traveled to 1990. It was SO out-dated looking to me. Just my opinion.
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a few weeks back we got a rental and it was a jeep compass. when i first got in it i thought it was from the early 2000's, but sure enough in the glove box there was the registration and it was the newest model a 2017. talk about cheap feeling/looking and outdated looking interior among many other things. i wouldn't buy one of these new if it was offered to me at half price especially at an MSRP of $19K+...
 
I think the new Compass looks pretty good on the outside but I'm surprised they didn't update the interior. I guess it's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand (seen that slogan for years)

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1552 Tarmac wheels!
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No offense to anyone who has them, but they are the ugliest wheels I’ve ever seen :bolt:

And the VW? Ugh.... way to F up a perfectly good car :doh:
 
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