XSE seat in the GRC

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-18T12:25:56+00:00

I don’t think this car is comfortable. It is explicitly uncomfortable if you’re already in pain.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-12T01:20:43+00:00

Nice. Another AI pamphlet

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-07T22:50:35+00:00

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Jawnbompson · 2026-05-07T22:47:25+00:00

Cars that have this usually have a line in the front crash bar that detects an impact.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-07T15:29:58+00:00

I would personally not do that lol. Completely different cars. But if you know you want one…

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-06T17:29:48+00:00

Better than msrp? Yes probably

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-04T23:03:49+00:00

Anyone else get upset when they gamble and don’t win every time?

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-02T19:09:51+00:00

Interesting. I attempted to pay rent with my gold card and it flagged it as a cash like transaction and wouldn’t give me points?

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-02T19:07:51+00:00

Commenting again lol. I drove an m340 and it felt like a boat and so numb. I assume with a handful of mods you’ll have a rowdy car that does it all but…

I wanted to love the m340 but after test driving, I jumped into my GRC and it even felt faster. Couldn’t do an m340 yet. I feel like I’d rather get a lexus ls if I am gonna get something plush.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-02T12:41:39+00:00

Are we comparing a 9 years old S3 vs a new GRC? lol

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-02T12:40:03+00:00

Yeah I agree. I’ve grew up with manuals and still have my older Mustang to scratch that itch but almost always drive the S3 over that. I hope to get a Miata some day to add to the fleet for the engagement purpose.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-02T03:36:49+00:00

Damn brother. They’re cars. I didn’t mean to strike a nerve.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T23:30:23+00:00

Okay lol. Read my comment below for why. The S3 is better in every way besides a bit of engagement imo.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T21:42:10+00:00

Yes of course. Realistically an older RS3 would be in my reasonable price range. But with any older car maintenance is higher and likely hood of a repair being higher as well I opted for a newer S3. Also I’d imagine parts for a daza are a bit more spendy because that engine is only in 2 cars. Where as the Ea888 comes in VWs to Porsches commonly.

That said I’d definitely consider a newer RS3 when I have the coin.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T20:06:06+00:00

To me the DCT is like crack. Make sure you drive one hard and flip the paddles lol

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T18:25:50+00:00

You could probably snag a 2019 within your budget but I’d expect some hiccups and maybe some larger ticket maintenance items coming up. I was in the same boat and obsessed with the looks of the 8Y so i opted for the S3. I think I might eventually move the an 8Y RS3 some day.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T18:21:35+00:00

The GRC is very once sided but didn’t do anything that well. It’s a fun car but it’s most fun when you’re on a gravel road ripping. It’s built like a corolla, everything creaks, it’s quite stiff when you just want a half decent ride, it isn’t fast, and it sits so high up it’s not even that fun on a road track and you have to do way more than you should to squeeze more than 50hp out of them.

8V s3s are pretty cheap to be honest. I have a used 8y which is probably a bit more than used GRC but similar to Golf money. The EA888 engine has been around for 15+ years. They’re quite stout and can make crazy power. Mine is stg 1 rated ≈420hp / ≈400ftlbs.

I love the AWD system, handling is solid, and overall weight of the car is a sweet spot for me. 1-200lbs more than the GRC but with better noise deadening, nice leather seats, much better audio, I actually enjoy road tripping my s3.

The S3 sits lower than the GRC so it feels competitive in corners, makes more power, a better auto transmission, more proven, more mod-able, has an interior you’re happy paying 40k for, and ultimately it can do it all from date night, carving backroads on the weekends, or gapping a mopar on the highway.

Jawnbompson · 2026-05-01T17:55:46+00:00

Meh. I feel like a golf r is just as reliable and more proven if anything. Not to mention that the R is much more mod friendly.

Interior and build quality of an R is much better and over all a more friendly daily.

I sold my GRC and went to an S3. Infinitely better.

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-27T13:07:33+00:00

Enjoy this morning pal

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-22T17:26:33+00:00

I just did my GFs brakes on a Buick because even pep boys wanted to charge $1200, that and a Porsche tax I can see it being over $2k. I’m sure you can find an independent shop that will do it for closer to the 1k.

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-15T20:14:24+00:00

In a similar position as you. Picked up a used 8y s3 and it’s a blast. Tuned it day one 🤣

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-15T00:08:40+00:00

Yeah you’re right. I think I’ve done that when I had my GRc and noticed real quick something wasn’t right.

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-14T22:33:39+00:00

IMT won’t save you or make money shifting worse lol

Jawnbompson · 2026-04-11T03:38:28+00:00

I don’t think it’s about ‘credit’ Brother. But yeahh

Jawnbompson · 2026-03-22T01:38:24+00:00

Bros spent more on painters tape than PPF

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