I also chose a Golf over a Scirocco for the same reason.

But it's not fair to say you're buying a car for the "wrong reason" just because you want people to look at you.

Who's to say what is right or wrong? Some people want style. Some people want power. Some people want economy.

For example if you're the kind of person who only wants to get from A - B, then you can also say buying a GTI is a waste of money. Better get a TSI instead.

Plus we're not in SG, we're in Malaysia. And the reality here is, a Scirocco gets more glances and admiration from the layman than ANY kind of Golf, whether it's a TSI, a GTI or even an R.

Funny that you say to each his own, and proceed to sound like a snobbish motoring Nazi right after.

As I clearly said, I too own a Golf. For me personally, the inflated price for style was not worth it.

The difference between us is I'd rather not judge those who choose the Scirocco. Because from my perspective, I can see the merit of both performance and aesthetics.

Who are you to say Scirocco buyers are making an unwise choice? All that matters is how satisfied they are with their purchase. It doesn't make you any smarter or more sophisticated than them.
Wow, so you buy a car solely to get compliments from enthusiasts? I guess you go to the track every weekend then? Are all your friends, family members and co-workers hardcore motoring enthusiasts? Won any motor sport trophies lately?

Remember you're on the LYN VW thread. It's a thread for enthusiasts and casual drivers alike. So accept the reality that a "car" has many different ways of making people feel good.

To many, that feel good factor comes from the random glances they get on the street and the compliments they get from their friends (which they wouldn't be getting if they had chosen the common and plain-looking GTI.)

BTW, I know where I want to belong too - and it's definitely not with my head in the clouds, thinking I'm better than everyone else 

Dude give it a rest. I already said that the reason I get glances because there's not many rocs on the road and that's the truth. I never said the reason I bought it because I want to get glances.

Power wise, the 1.4 TSI engine is powerful enough for me.

So true! True story, played zig zag through traffic against a GTI and managed to leave the GTI in the back. The steering and handling is very responsive where I can just dash into gaps and even making 90 degree turns without the rolling feeling.

I mean that's good enough for me. How often can you speed 200kmh++ (Scirocco on stock 233kmh btw) on Malaysian roads?

Not trying to pick a bone with you mate. And of course everyone is entitled to an opinion.

I found your tone rather condescending though, which is what prompted me to respond.

But to be fair I was pretty rude too. So let's put it to rest.

"Buying a car to get glances from strangers seems juvenile to me."

Well you're not on the righteous side either by accusing me of buying the car for the above reason and labeling me juvenile at the same time.

Can I say you argued out of context as well?

Well in all honesty that was a one time thing. Was bringing my friends and they asked me to chase down that GTI lol. Sure thanks for the advice.

One more jab at ya buddy, if it wasn't for your ego we wouldn't be getting in this argument in the first place