Mark 7,5 GTI or Mk 7 GTI PP

[darkcloud154]

Hi All

Getting a little confused on which one to pull the trigger on. I've put a deposit on a std 7.5 GTI. Looking to see it on Sat. But now im thinking it might make more sense to buy a MK 7 GTI PP for the diff. I have read the one in the PP is a locking LSD whilst a normal one is on the GTI controlled mechanically. Will this make a big diff if driven hard on the roads? Im not planning on taking the car on track. The cost diff for a low mileage PP is within a few K vs a newer GTI 7.5

Would love some opinions on the pros and cons of each and whether the locking diff in the pp is worth it over the electronic one in the mk 7.

Thanks

[kane1210]

Get the 7.5 it's a no brainer.

[darkcloud154]

Thanks for the response. Rationale is??

[Wide]

Thanks for the response. Rationale is??

You wont buy a Iphone 5 today?..  .

But is it a CS!, you must consider! 

If we talk the same money of course!. otherwise the Mk7! 

[mcmaddy]

You don't get any diff in a standard GTi. You only get one in the PP.

[darkcloud154]

You don't get any diff in a standard GTi. You only get one in the PP.

Can you really tell the diff on the public roads if you decide to drive spirited?? I'm never going to track the car.

[Wide]

Is it many sold 7,5 GTI without the PP in UK?. Is it not a very cheap option, what you get.. 

[dubber36]

Its not all about the diff. No one has mentioned the PPs brakes.

[Rh83]

Hey guys,

Took delivery of my 7.5 GTI PP two weeks ago (photos in the works). Coming from a non-PP Mk7, there's a noticeable difference. With the PP you get the wizardary with the LSD and the bigger brakes. Putting the diff to the test last weekend, took some fairly sharp turns on country lanes and you will notice putting the power down earlier in the corner will keep the car pulling inwards rather than drifting out. Wouldn't say it's a deal breaker but it's a lot of fun. Problem for me - gives that bit bigger grin but makes you take the corners faster. Still think it's worth it.

Bigger brakes - yes! Not that you're going to notice it a lot but then again I've not had to do too many sudden stops.

One thing you don't get on the 7.5 non-PP - that exhaust note. May not be exactly the same pressed metal as the CS but what a difference from the 7.0!

[Guzzle]

Mk7 PP will get you the diff and the bigger brakes.

Standard 7.5 GTI without PP will get you a better infotainment screen, the active info display and the swoopy rear indicators.

If having the latest tech isn't something you crave, then save yourself some cash and get the Mk7 PP.