Looks like Edition 45 might be on the way

[jv]

It's got fake engine noise in the cabin that makes you think you are on a special stage at all times

[Snoopy]

Is the GRY actually a practical car? I'd worry it would be like driving around inside of a washing machine. I'm too old for that lol

Im to close to 50 and theres alot of people in mid 60s and 70s got orders in. boots not very big. Back seats not that much headroom. Rear seats do fold flat giving flat extended boot which is useful. Parcel shelf is a joke. But suprised how refined it is inside. Mainly tire noise at motorway speeds but no worse than mates mk7.

[Snoopy]

It's got fake engine noise in the cabin that makes you think you are on a special stage at all times

just like a golf 

[jv]

That was praise! I had 2 hours in the GRY, then into the 7.49 GTD and it was like I was in an old taxi.

[Snoopy]

Think you took that the wrong way i ment to put a wink was having a joke.
You got alot more seat time than I did. Your entitled to your views I liked the car so ordered one.

The fake sound can be turned off just like a golf 

https://youtu.be/U-omd4_h-wU

Theres also a flap that opens in the air box increasing the induction noise. This is a vacumn operated valve that can simply be disconnected if wanted.

[jv]

No way, keep the noise!
The 356 page pistonheads thread keeping you entertained?

[Snoopy]

There are some terrible ideas out there but an Edition 45 and a GRY isn’t one of them! Makes total sense to me.

Its what ive been thinking its what GTIs do best.
Would have to be manual, we have had DSGs before, i just cannot get on with it. Personal thing.
Other wise my pampered very low milage mk6 5dr GTI will fill the role.

I don't buy cars for myself very often. Last one was 10 yrs ago!
So about time I replaced some of them....

[Snoopy]

No way, keep the noise!
The 356 page pistonheads thread keeping you entertained?

check it every so often when have time. Lots of hype on there though. Not many cars in recent years have got me interested. A mates very excited about his orders he is keeping me busy on measenger haha.

[Yusee]

@jv, @snoopy- how did you find the ride, compared to a typical golf gti?

[Snoopy]

JV would be the best one to coment on this as he jumped back into a GTD straight after.

. Over winter months I use my leon. Its alot softer than the GTI and when i get back in the GTI im always shocked at how much stiffer the ride is. Ive not used the GTI since end September early October.
. Im often a passenger in my mates Golf R but my feelings on ride quality is different as a passenger or driver.