Thanks everyone else for your input, very helpful. Interesting to hear the difference of opinions regarding PP/DCC. I've never driven a car with DCC so it would be good to have a test drive (difficult with COVID).
@willni; I'd be looking for a 5-door, I tend to travel a lot with friends so this would be a bit more convenient.
How is the MPG with the TCR?
I was in your position with regards test driving. I booked a GTI PP, a TCR and R. Both the GTI and R didn’t have DCC. I liked the ride but felt the road a bit. I liked the performance of the GTI and then the R but once I clapped eyes on TCR it was love at first sight. Once in I had a play around with the different ride modes. I wanted DCC as I had read the ride was a bit harder on 19 and I wanted wife and kids not to feel it so much. As it was my car they still needed to come out with me a lot in it. I said to the guy I want it. In fact before I’d seen it or driven it I paid a deposit over the phone lol I just wanted it for the looks and performance knowing it was going to be better than the other two.
With comfort mode on I felt the difference and soaks up the bumps that bit better than the previous 2. In sport mode it’s really solid and great for a bit of fun.
Took a few longs trips out this weekend and on way back from Brighton my wife suddenly said “I love being in this car, it’s really comfortable” that was until I dropped in to sport to accelerate on to motorway and the 365bhp kicked her in the butt 🤣🤣 she’s getting used to that these days though lol
Each car is different for different people so I can’t really sell to you and say yes do this and get that as everyone is different. Everyone’s body and mind is different and reacts in different ways to how the car is so there is no blanket. If someone says don’t bother with DCC I would say don’t bother listening until you have tried and made up your own mind.
As for the car as a whole, if you want something that everyone has and don’t pay much attention to then GTI and R are for you. I didn’t buy the TCR purely for what it is, I loved the looks and performance thought was different and not like others. I wanted something for me to make me happy and for once in my life get what I want. I didn’t know though at the time how much different! I have lost track of people stopping to chat while I’m cleaning, GTI drivers pulling over to let me past so they can shout out what a great car! I wasn’t looking for attention as I’m not really like that but I do appreciate a car lover as I am and for someone to say something is nice.
It was actually my wife that said go for TCR. Not just for the colour, as every woman who’s commented to me, they seem to love the grey, she said go for it otherwise you will only look back with regret if you don’t and it’s only a couple grand more!