Hi All,
Firstly as a newbie to the forum I have to say that the info on here has been flippin great in helping me make informed choices on the GTI. I am pretty much ready to go and place an order this week, subject to available build slots and then to wait the expected 5-6 month lead time! But a 11 plate is going to be ideal in any case.
Based on the info I am going for the following spec and would really be keen to have some feedback on it and some thoughts on my queries.
Manual, 5dr, 18inch Alloys
Pearl Black
ACC
Lux/Winter Pack
Storage Pack
Park assist front and rear sensors (for the mrs'!
I'll be looking to take the solutions finance on this, for 3 yrs, 12k miles
VW have an offer on at the mo which includes servicing if you take the finance, 7.6% APR seems ok for this.But need to order soon to avoid dissapointment (yeah yeah )
I'll probably take the GAP, if dealer is competitive or based on one of those referenced on the site.
I will probably use a broker, carfile (who i have used before) can get a good discount off list price if local dealer won't budge. Any thoughts most welcome.
other things pondering on:
Flat tyre indicator? worth it?
Bluetooth? any good?
anything else? but can't afford to go for the leather, DSG, or Xenons chaps!
looked at the posts on the rns510 retrofit so may look into this in the future but will have the rcd310 initially. Would this affect warranty if you retrofitted the 510?
I currently have a trusty mk4 golf GT TDI 130 (52 plate 129k) which serves me well and pulls like a train! but will keep this mk4 for work. the GTI is for play, the mrs commute (6miles daily) and the odd work trip.
cheers for any thoughts
Before taking out GAP check with your insurance company, they may provide a new replacement in the unfortunate event that your new car is written off in the first 12 months.
I would advise getting Dynaudio, some disagree, but I think it sounds superb and is worth the money. [You will have to get at least the RCD510 to go with this I believe]
Cruise control is cheap, you may as well get that too.
At first I wished I'd specced Xenon's, but as time passes I'm finding myself less bothered about this. Unlike some others on here who seem to be obsessed by them.