DCC system, is it a must have on the MK8?

[fredgroves]

Playing the "in stock" game in challenging.

Its like buying a second hand car but new.

Someone else has chosen the options!

Most seemed to have 19's, some had DCC, a few have 19's and a variety of options.

I was told the other day that they are having to quote 28 weeks on a factory order... eek.

[Powerman80]

All stock ones have 18 and DCC here, but they are sold with a huge markup, I mean, without discount.

I got a quote at 37500€ (32GBP) from a list value of 44000 for an open order. The stock ones are 40 to 44000.

No way I'm gonna spend that money. I hope that nobody will buy at those prices.

[Yusee]

It's quite an interesting thread this. I get the impression people consider DCC to improve what they feel to be poor ride, rather than to give a wider use for the car- surely that's the purpose of DCC?

Do those with DCC actually use the different settings?

[Powerman80]

It's quite an interesting thread this. I get the impression people consider DCC to improve what they feel to be poor ride, rather than to give a wider use for the car- surely that's the purpose of DCC?

Do those with DCC actually use the different settings?

Actually I'm surprised because A LOT of people praise the Hyundai i30N and that car has the stiffest ride ever, almost made me want to throw up. It's like a go-kart, but a 125cc shifter, not a 4-stroke like the Mini. 

Joking aside, it shows that the Golf is an 360° more mature car and probably appeals more to a 360° use.

[fredgroves]

It's quite an interesting thread this. I get the impression people consider DCC to improve what they feel to be poor ride, rather than to give a wider use for the car- surely that's the purpose of DCC?

Do those with DCC actually use the different settings?

When I had it the first time, I left it in normal most of the time. If I selected sport mode it went to sport for dcc. If I drove across a field or other unmade road, I selected comfort.

Now with the mk8 having something like twelve settings rather than three... Who knows yet. I'll let you know in march.

[Splashalot]

It's quite an interesting thread this. I get the impression people consider DCC to improve what they feel to be poor ride, rather than to give a wider use for the car- surely that's the purpose of DCC?

Do those with DCC actually use the different settings?

I use mine daily, depending on road surface, whether I'm solo or with family, or just how I feel.

In sport mode it is more tied-down and sportier feeling than the standard, non-DCC GTI suspension. 

But if the roads are bad, I can dial it right back to near base model Golf levels of comfort.

The GTI may be fine without it.  But IMO it's a lot better with DCC.  At least for me.

[Powerman80]

Apparently there won't be any choice.

Pending test drive, I will get a stock version, with red colour, matrix headlights and DCC.
Slightly pricier than I anticipated but I will get more money for my used car and won't make a difference between life and bankrupcy 

[buttons]

I wasnt going to spec it specifically but i've got it (stock car).
Personally, i cant see what all the hype is about, i certainly wouldnt spend money on having it but maybe i'm not really using it as people talk about setting it up......
setting what up?! i thought the idea was you put it in to Sport and its different to Comfort - it is yeh but not £800 different!! ha

Someone educate me

[Powerman80]

They quoted me 180 days for an order...

Then there is this...

[fredgroves]

I've heard about terrible lead times... up to 28 weeks.... if there is stock and its sort of right spec... that's what I did.

But do get a test drive of at least ANY Mk8 GTI, after that you will know what you want.