Running costs

[Margy]

DCC is £850, over 4 years it works out at just over 58p per day! I have DCC & 19s, but only because they were already specced on my car! In comfort, even my Mother enjoys the ride! I have not driven a non DCC car though, so I have no advice to give. Whichever way you go, you'll have a very fine car.

[fredgroves]

Vw want you to imagine the need...

[Mutley75]

What exactly is your worry about not having DCC? Sorry if you have previously mentioned it. It isn't essential although I'm sure it's nice to have, the fact that most people don't have it should be an answer in itself?

Most people appear to have the 18s, which are softer over the bumps. Those who do have 19s also seem to have DCC, so I was just concerned I’d inadvertently ruined the ride on a car I’ve aspired to own for over 15 years and I’m now finally getting to buy one. Decided to stick to Brescias and not bother with DCC.

Plus I over-analyse everything and procrastinate far too much. 😭

[Ryan90GTI]

The cars I test drove didn't have DCC and were on 19s and it felt fine, however, mine is on 18s and has DCC and in comfort it's fantastic. If I feel like giving it some welly on a country road switch it to sport and it feels so much more planted. It's like having two cars in one. For £860 it's an absolute bargain and a complete no brainer IMO, especially if you consider that an aftermarket version from Bilstein and KW are > £2,000

[ChrisG84]

Definitely agree with the post above. Although I'm very new to GTI ownership, I'm glad I specced DCC, even with 18 inch wheels. 'Two cars in one' is spot on.

[Mutley75]

Ok I might swap the Brescias (£600) for DCC (£850) and if I don’t like the Parkers in the flesh (only seen them online to be fair) I’ll just buy a set of 18 inch Cadiz alloys from the Golf R so I keep OEM.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Ok I might swap the Brescias (£600) for DCC (£850) and if I don’t like the Parkers in the flesh (only seen them online to be fair) I’ll just buy a set of 18 inch Cadiz alloys from the Golf R so I keep OEM.

You can get black or silver 18" genuine Prets for around £1200 which are a lot nicer than Cadiz.

[ChrisG84]

Re the Parker wheels, I didn't like them much originally but they have really grown on me. And of the 'non car' people who've seen my car, they always give the wheels a thumbs up. All personal taste though 

[Jim_mk7.5]

Re the Parker wheels, I didn't like them much originally but they have really grown on me. And of the 'non car' people who've seen my car, they always give the wheels a thumbs up. All personal taste though 

Same here, always attract positive comments and definitely the most recognisable GTI wheel that VW offer.

[Ryan90GTI]

Push the boat out and get both I say.