vRS MK 1 V vRS MK2?

[Carjacked Mike]

Just wondering if anyone has gone from an Octy vRS mark one to a Mark "?

Or Golf 4 to Golf 5.

What was the biggest differance?
Mike

[vRSLen]

It's a totally different car. A vast impovement all round, better brakes/engine/gearbox/suspension etc.

[Carjacked Mike]

I find that my Mark 1 does lack grip that my old Fast Ford cars used to have, does the Mark 2 hang on any better?
Mike

[vRSLen]

Much better, less wheel spin but more torque steer

[gadgetman]

Why not take one for a spin Mike?

Even if you're not buying the dealer won't know that! A simple, "not as good as others I've tested/I thought, thanks anyway" should do. Best done at a dealer other than your usual if only testing rather than looking to buy

[vRSLen]

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Why not take one for a spin Mike?

Even if you're not buying the dealer won't know that! A simple, "not as good as others I've tested/I thought, thanks anyway" should do. Best done at a dealer other than your usual if only testing rather than looking to buy

The trouble with doing that is he WILL want one after a test drive

[gadgetman]

Originally Posted by vRSLen

The trouble with doing that is he WILL want one after a test drive

TBH I took out a VRS when looking at mine, and really didnt think of it that much compared to my mk1 1.8T elegance, nor the 2.0FSI I also tested.

Didn't notice the turbo at all on the 2.0 TFSI, so stuck with the toys I got on the Elegance. In fact it seemed quite flat to me, and the demo car had a major flat spot which the tested FSI, and my FSI, don't seem to suffer from. Just that car, or trait of the TFSI?

[vRSLen]

It is just the way the power/torque is delivered - more linear.

[Makefish]

I went from a MkI vRS to a MkII vRS just over a year ago and it beats the old model in nearly every department. Performance, refinement, handling, economy and equipment are in a different league over the MkI but it aint no rally car so if your looking for a 'raw' type of car then the MkII vRS isn't for you.

On a personal note, I love it!

[gadgetman]

Kinda miss the boost effect of the mk1's 1.8T.

Still the 2.0 seems more grunty, throaty, and quicker on the off to me. Just a shame they didn't release the 1.8TFSI earlier than they are, else I would have snapped it up

[vRSLen]

Originally Posted by Makefish

I went from a MkI vRS to a MkII vRS just over a year ago and it beats the old model in nearly every department. Performance, refinement, handling, economy and equipment are in a different league over the MkI but it aint no rally car so if your looking for a 'raw' type of car then the MkII vRS isn't for you.

On a personal note, I love it!

Economy Steve? Mine is not as good as the MKI

[meskodasgone]

Like gadgetman I miss the boost of the mk1. As I've said elsewhere the mk2 is better all round but I think I preferred the mk1 probably because of the lack of "raw" feel, as per makefish's comment. Mind you ignore what i say i'm the only biker on the planet who seemingly doesn't like Honda CBR600s - again not raw enough fer me.

[bf1]

My Mk2 is great but I still miss my Mk1, both great but different cars. Mk2 probably isn't worth the extra £7k I had to find though

[bahnstormer vrs]

You couldn't have a TDI version of the Mk I.

That tsunami of torque accompanied by a growl like a grizzly bear on heat ... say no more.

TDI vRS is cool.

[meskodasgone]

And another thing......I was parked next to a black magic mk1 this week and IMHO i prefer the looks of the mk1 to the mk2. Someone said they grow on you but i've had mine for nearly 3 months and i'm still not convinced

[Makefish]

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Economy Steve? Mine is not as good as the MKI

I have been getting around 2 mpg better than the MkI, It's still pretty poor with my leaden right foot though!

[vRSLen]

Mine has dropped down 4 mpg