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Offline fredgroves

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #10 on: 10 May 2018, 08:57 »
You could probably lease a brand new one for the same money you'll pay on nearly new from a VW dealer.

Just saying...

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #11 on: 10 May 2018, 12:43 »
You could probably lease a brand new one for the same money you'll pay on nearly new from a VW dealer.

Just saying...

Your totally right on this front.  I was originally looking at a 2017 model registered in June with 3k on the clock and due to the £1500 deposit contribution and lower interest rate on the finance it worked out £65 a month cheaper to get a brand new one with the exact same spec.
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Offline MrBinks

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #12 on: 10 May 2018, 15:32 »
I don't doubt that's a viable option but with everyone raving about how great the GTI is (and from enjoying the cabin of the Mk7 TDI already) I'm looking to hang on to it as our only family car anyway.

If I was only looking at 2 years then yeah - lease would be the way to go.

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #13 on: 10 May 2018, 15:49 »
Meh, it will be old hat come the Mk8 and with a lease you are only effectively paying the depreciation, so you'll be no worse off.

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #14 on: 10 May 2018, 20:33 »
Apologies for starting a new thread, which is probably a little unnecessary, but I'm excited and wanted to shout somewhere...

I've just put down a deposit for a '16 plate Golf GTI PP.
Specced with heated seats, sat nav, keyless and DCC.

I've been looking to move on from my Mk7 TDI for a while now and with a change in commute circumstance meaning I only need to cover 60 miles 3 days a week instead of 5, I've decided to start looking at something else. Only sticking point was the negative equity my current PCP was in. VW advised I could VT, so VT is what I am going to be doing.

The GTI I've ordered is miles away in Norfolk, but at a shade over 19.5k from an approved VW dealer it seemed a pretty good deal to me. Hoping I've not been taken for a ride, though the excitement is definitely outweighing any negative thoughts at the mo.

I've spent the last 4 weeks flitting to and from Focus ST to GTI and back again. Test drove both, thought they were both a lot of fun, but didn't think I could justify the extra for a GTI until I started looking at 16's rather than 2017 models.

So sorry for creating yet another topic but... WWOOOOO!

I’ve also ditched my gtd for a mk 7.5 GTi.  I can’t wait!
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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #15 on: 11 May 2018, 17:32 »
Meh, it will be old hat come the Mk8 and with a lease you are only effectively paying the depreciation, so you'll be no worse off.

The Mk7/7.5 is a cracking car. Despite a new model coming along to replace it, it will still be a cracking car then. For those that keep cars for a long time, having the 'new hat' isn't all that much of a priority.
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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #16 on: 11 May 2018, 19:34 »
In all honesty I didn’t know there’d been a facelift before last week - so I think I’ll be alright.

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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #17 on: 12 May 2018, 21:09 »
Quite a few GTD to GTI ers on here.

The GTI is a fantastic car and I don’t think any of you will be disappointed.
You might have to stop checking the mpg though..
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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #18 on: 12 May 2018, 21:13 »
Mine is a non PP btw and has averaged 36 ish over the last 60k.
40 + easily achievable on a long run 20- easily achievable on a fun run.

Brilliant car to suit your mood. :cool:
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Re: Moving from a TDI to a GTI - at last!
« Reply #19 on: 12 May 2018, 22:18 »
I picked my mk7.5 GTi up today and I managed to get 40mpg on the way back home. 100 miles ish. The traffic was slow mind  :grin:

After have diesels for a long time it was a different driving experience I must say, the lack of low end torque got me a few times but the top end power is WOOOOOOW   :evil:

The smoothness and quietness at normal speeds is lovely mind
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