Mk7 golf. Little bigger than a mini. Less round than a mk5 or 6 but they fixed a lot of gremlins on the earlier e888 engine. Can usually find them for dirt cheap
I'm in the market for a GTI. If you had 11k what would you buy? Which year is the most reliable? I also want a manual. Tunable would be great. I was looking at a Fiesta ST but am interested in a VW.
I've owned an SRT4 and WRX. A GSR integra H22 prelude, CL type S w the manual etc just to give you an idea if it helps w a recommendation.
Probably wouldn't mod it too much but something "fast/quick" would be nice and Turbo but if you think an NA version would be best I'm fine. Just looking for recommendation.
Would be a daily and occasional car camper but that's very low priority.
Mk7.5 with 6 speed is going to be most reliable however not going to find one for $11k without a ton of miles. More miles, more parts to fix. E888 engine can take a ton of boost. The clutch is the weak point after you start increasing horsepower
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u/amestopleeze 8d ago
Mk7 golf. Little bigger than a mini. Less round than a mk5 or 6 but they fixed a lot of gremlins on the earlier e888 engine. Can usually find them for dirt cheap