Tag Archives: gti

Montreal Auto Show Part 2: Small cars

Posted on January 26, 2013 by justdrivethere

So after the big trucks, one of the most popular segments at the Montreal Auto Show was small cars. A sign of changing times? Maybe, but be warned, small cars in America are not like those in Europe. So yes, … Continue reading →

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The Old-School review, the Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8V

Posted on November 26, 2012 by justdrivethere

Regular readers will know how I lament about modern sports cars. In a way, they are too good, so to get any sort of driving feel or sensation, you have to drive way too fast, which usually ends up with … Continue reading →

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So, there’s a new Golf out…

Posted on September 8, 2012 by justdrivethere

38 years ago, the world discovered that golf no longer meant a game played by surgeons and lawyers. Volkswagen needed a replacement for their iconic Beetle. They had tried previously to change it, but enthusiasts would hear nothing of it. … Continue reading →

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Is Technology making Cars worse? (Mk1 Golf GTI and Opel Corsa OPC/VXR)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by justdrivethere

Following up on a discussion on Youtube’s Drive channel (which I can thoroughly recommend), I have a few points to add, following my own experience. Recently, I was very fortunate to test  drive two very different cars, yet their aim … Continue reading →

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So, why drive oldschool?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by justdrivethere

Those who know me, know how much I like to complain about the sheer number of times my car is in the garage. To be honest, it is almost once a month. And the money I’ve spent keeping it clean … Continue reading →

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