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Originally Posted by Bayer-Z28
Such a pleasant change from the F-Body that really doesn't ride that great and you could feel it if you hit a pebble at 90 or 110.
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F Bodies don't
have to ride like dump trucks. That can be fixed. Now that I have the Koni shocks on my car it feels much tighter and more composed. It's still a firm ride, but firm like it means business, not firm like it's going to fall apart and shake your fillings loose. I know they're pricey and dropping that kind of money on a ride/handling upgrade isn't for everyone, but I'm really glad I did it, the car is much more satisfying to drive now. I would be willing to bet even the shocks in the ~$400 price range would make a world of difference.
All of that being said, I'm sure a GTI is a fun car to drive and has good power and handling. I went for maximum thrift with my DD, although it does handle pretty good too. But a car like that is a nice compromise. I gave serious thought to a Mazda3 as my new DD, which has a lot of the same good qualities that the GTI does. My only concern with a VW would be repair costs, plus they can be a nightmare to work on. But if you get a good warranty then it's not such a concern.