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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VWKev on 04 June 2009, 21:20
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Just back, and it wasnt the white GTI I was expecting, it was Red and a 5 door. But boy oh boy did I love it.
Just taking the pics from the camera then will write up a short summary of the test drive itself.
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Part 1 - Test Drive
Was slightly dissapointed to hear it was Red and not a White and 3dr when I arrived, I was expecting white, but once I saw her I lost that dissapointment. How can I feel like that when I'm looking at a GTI ! Such a gorgeous car and as many people say, such a better looker in the flesh too.
This GTI had ACC so I didnt waste any time in trying it out. Was still fairly busy on the roads at that time but once they started quieting down I tried it out. Sport mode up first and it felt fairly hard when driving but I felt much more in control, esp going round corners and when speeding out of roundabouts. Comfort mode impressed me most, it was then really nice to drive, and very 'comfortable' when I didnt want to rally the arse out of it, cant really describe it other than by saying it had a touch of luxury about it. Normal mode was fine when driving around the roads as you do, little harder than what i expected, but fine. I really liked comfort mode, I might add ACC to my extra's list now. Thanks VW !
The power in this thing is excellent, fast off the mark, didnt have to floor it for it to click into action, it responds very well and didnt even know I was doing, erm 70 ? :wink: :evil:
I didnt feel tired driving this, the seating position was perfect for me after a couple of tiny adjustments, I really enjoyed driving it, I'd border on saying I love it.
Its very very quiet inside, eerily quiet. Air con was class, boy do I miss that :grin: The touch screen radio/cd was responsive and easy to use, although it will end up finger mark city but not noticable until turned off. Sound out the standard speakers was adequate.
Inside the car had a few touches of luxury, right down to the felt/velvet finishings, in the side bits at the door and the glove compartment. Quality materials used throughout. Steering wheel was very gadgety, not a bad thing for me, I loved it. I liked the way I could check my trip, mpg, oil temp etc all at the touch of a button.
One thing that I almost argued with the car over was the way the car 'told me' when to change gear. When I was driving it would give me a little arrow indicator to tell me when to change up. I'll decide GTI, not you, little bloody minx ! :grin: I understand its trying to re-train me into being more economic etc but It was putting me off a bit as my eyes were always being drawn towards it.
It's fast ! Although I never went over 70 :tongue: It gets there fast ! and its a proper head turner, surprised at the VW GT drivers giving us a smile when we went past in the traffic, then you could see the head turning right round lol bless em.
Hope I've not missed anything out, any questions ask away.
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Part 2 - Garage
Talked money.
To cut a very very long conversation short. Could only offer £1000 off the car with nothing off the extra's. Told me to stay away from companies on net, most will sell imports. And they cant get anywhere near the dealdrivers price. They did say that dealdrivers will show the price of the car on their website and will then talk to garage but the garage will still not sell it at the price they are advertising at. Not sure wither to believe that or not as I thought dealdrivers have already set this price with the garage. I'll need to check with them tomorrow to confirm.
Anyway, with just £1000 off and nothing off extra's I'll shop around until I can find out if dealdrivers are the real deal.
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Heck i love this car!!!! :laugh: :laugh: God i need to get out more! :laugh:
Great pics Kev! Glad yo enjoyed it! Looks good in red too, but with my current golf being red, i ruled out getting the same colour again!
The car i drove did not have ACC but i did think it was quite firm too, however i spend all my time on country roads so i need the car to be in tune to the road for fast cornering and overtaking so thats probably a good thing.
So were you totally sold on it after the test drive? I was although i hadcbought it before i test drove it.
When i first called deal drivers they said the price had gone up from what was on the website, it was a few hundred if i remember correctly, and i said to them to put a dealer in contact with me as i want to order one. They never got back to me and nor did any dealer so i am not sure what to make. I got a good price in the end so i was happy and no trip south to England.
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Heck i love this car!!!! :laugh: :laugh: God i need to get out more! :laugh:
Great pics Kev! Glad yo enjoyed it! Looks good in red too, but with my current golf being red, i ruled out getting the same colour again!
The car i drove did not have ACC but i did think it was quite firm too, however i spend all my time on country roads so i need the car to be in tune to the road for fast cornering and overtaking so thats probably a good thing.
So were you totally sold on it after the test drive? I was although i hadcbought it before i test drove it.
When i first called deal drivers they said the price had gone up from what was on the website, it was a few hundred if i remember correctly, and i said to them to put a dealer in contact with me as i want to order one. They never got back to me and nor did any dealer so i am not sure what to make. I got a good price in the end so i was happy and no trip south to England.
To be honest neil, I was sold on it even before the test drive, I knew I was getting one. This just confirmed it.
What was your deal in the end again ? Your spec and discount ? and was it Tom you were dealing with in Verve ? If not, could you let me know who ?
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Candy white GTI 3 door DSG
Monza Shaddow Alloys
Bi Xennon lights
RCD510 sterio with Dynaudio
Bluetooth
DAB Radio
Storage Pack
Cruise Control
Retail was 26550, managed to get it for 25k. I bought it over the phone so i never went in. The guy who i was put in contact with was called Alistair. Met him when i test drove it, although i wouldnt say he was nearly as enthusiastic or knowlegable as you have mentioned Tom is.
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Thanks.
Got some thinking to do over the next few days. :smiley:
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My first post as I am looking at going back into my company car scheme and the GTI is one that potentially could meet my needs.
I went for a test drive the other day. Car was a 5 door DSG in Black. Certainly does look very nice. The car didnt have ACC.
Have to say my feeling are a little mixed.
I loved the looks, the interior, driving position and the DSG box, why I havent bought a car with it before I dont know. The handling also felt very good, but it would be nice to see how I felt about it a month down the line after some mixed driving on B roads dry and wet.
It would of been nice to try ACC, but on my Audi I never use the similar Mag Ride button. Not sure its worth the money they are trying to charge for it.
I do have a couple of major concerns.
1. Power - just came away feeling it was crying out for another 50bhp, however the car felt deceptively slow. Looking at the speedo it was certainly shifting. Just never got the impression of it being a quick car. When the R20 version comes out it will sort that I feel.
2. Engine and exhaust noise - they have made it a limo. The 2.0T engine can sound good, it certainly does in my Audi, but in the GTI its devoid of character. Not sure they tuned the special filters very well
3. Price - I know this has been mentioned a few times, but any decent spec is around £27k. This would then compete head to head price wise with a nicely discounted brand new S3 of similar spec, which has 4wd and a lot more power.
If I wasnt being a tight git, then I would have the S3 every day of the week as a private buyer. If I go for the GTI, I would want to structure a deal that let me jump into an R20 next year. What concerns me is the GTI will have one very steep depreciation curve that will make it hard to do.
How soon before the R20 is out in the UK?
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Personally I think the 5doors look horrible compared with the 3, And the Auto DSG kinda takes the feeling of speed and control away from the driver. Currently in my mk V I know when Im going fast because its bouncing off the limiter in 3rd and heading straight into 4th, With the dsg its easy to miss what gear your in constently having to look down at that tiny little number on the screen which shows you which gear your in.
Why carn't people post any 3door pics up. I went to c one 3dr white with xenons and it looked absolutely sick. All these 5dr pics certainly do not do the GTI justice.
Powerwise. Im buying the GTI knowing im going to do something about the power. ill fully remap it. And drag that horrible cat outta the rear system possibly do something with the air intake. Easy things but will make alot of difference. And should the need arise for a warrenty recall of service. I can change the standard sh!t back over and no1's the wiser :laugh:
Neilgcal. I think ours will be loaded on the boat nxt to each other. Ide like to c your production number when it comes lol. Carn't help but thinking were gna be v close.
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I called up yesterday to get an update and i have not got a production number yet. Hoping it will be soon, but apparently when it does have one it takes a week to built and then needs to be shipped.
When did you order yours? Mine was on 02May, 2 days after the Xenonn's became an option to order.
Have you got an order number?
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
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Just got a call from my local dealer, the white gti is in, off to see it again tonight :smiley:
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
Well ive must have 3 minges as Ive had three of them :laugh:, but then I'm the same guy that has owned an R32 and MKV GTI :grin: The only thing you would see of my current TT, is its arse if thats what turns you on as if passes by :evil:
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Kev, many thanks for the excellent photos & write-up. Given that I have ordered my GTI without ever having driven or even seen one, I was relieved that you were delighted with your test-drive. Pity VW have stuck one of those stupid 'shift up now' lights on the dash, though: my Ford Transit van has one and it's REALLY annoying. I got so sick of it that I stuck a bit of black electrical tape over it, but I don't want to mess up my beautiful GTI like that!
I was especially pleased that the DCC comfort setting is actually comfortable. I have always been put off sporty VWs (and sports suspension in general) because of the obsessively hard ride they insist on giving us. Together with the 'automatic' transmission and the 5 doors, the DCC was what made me plump for the GTI.
Finally - and no offense to anyone - I am SO glad I will be changing the wheels: those 18" shadows are ghastly. In this picture particularly, they look as if the owner has just driven through of pool of tar :sick:
Not my taste at all, lol.
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sizmik/GTI/IMG_0339.JPG)
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
Well ive must have 3 minges as Ive had three of them :laugh:, but then I'm the same guy that has owned an R32 and MKV GTI :grin: The only thing you would see of my current TT, is its arse if thats what turns you on as if passes by :evil:
Well I hope you enjoy your TT then as it passes me by. I know the limitations of a golf, would you like me to list the 101 cars that will pass you by while you stare at their arse ? :grin:
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Kev, many thanks for the excellent photos & write-up. Given that I have ordered my GTI without ever having driven or even seen one, I was relieved that you were delighted with your test-drive. Pity VW have stuck one of those stupid 'shift up now' lights on the dash, though: my Ford Transit van has one and it's REALLY annoying. I got so sick of it that I stuck a bit of black electrical tape over it, but I don't want to mess up my beautiful GTI like that!
I was especially pleased that the DCC comfort setting is actually comfortable. I have always been put off sporty VWs (and sports suspension in general) because of the obsessively hard ride they insist on giving us. Together with the 'automatic' transmission and the 5 doors, the DCC was what made me plump for the GTI.
Finally - and no offense to anyone - I am SO glad I will be changing the wheels: those 18" shadows are ghastly. In this picture particularly, they look as if the owner has just driven through of pool of tar :sick:
Not my taste at all, lol.
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sizmik/GTI/IMG_0339.JPG)
Are you saying I just drove that through tar ? :grin: yeah I can see where you are coming from, I like them though, I suppose these alloys might be a bit like marmite, you either like it or hate it.
The dash on the GTI really is nice, its like its slightly magnified to look bigger as you face it, its like of hard to explain but its really nice and clean looking. i definately wouldnt put tape over it. :smiley:
I do have these pics in high res, I know you wanted some, if you still want them let me know your email in a PM and I'll get them forwarded to you later on tonight.
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
Well ive must have 3 minges as Ive had three of them :laugh:, but then I'm the same guy that has owned an R32 and MKV GTI :grin: The only thing you would see of my current TT, is its arse if thats what turns you on as if passes by :evil:
Well I hope you enjoy your TT then as it passes me by. I know the limitations of a golf, would you like me to list the 101 cars that will pass you by while you stare at their arse ? :grin:
Go for it :laugh: Has to be sub 5.3 sec's to 60 though :evil:
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Kev, many thanks for the excellent photos & write-up. Given that I have ordered my GTI without ever having driven or even seen one, I was relieved that you were delighted with your test-drive. Pity VW have stuck one of those stupid 'shift up now' lights on the dash, though: my Ford Transit van has one and it's REALLY annoying. I got so sick of it that I stuck a bit of black electrical tape over it, but I don't want to mess up my beautiful GTI like that!
I was especially pleased that the DCC comfort setting is actually comfortable. I have always been put off sporty VWs (and sports suspension in general) because of the obsessively hard ride they insist on giving us. Together with the 'automatic' transmission and the 5 doors, the DCC was what made me plump for the GTI.
Finally - and no offense to anyone - I am SO glad I will be changing the wheels: those 18" shadows are ghastly. In this picture particularly, they look as if the owner has just driven through of pool of tar :sick:
Not my taste at all, lol.
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sizmik/GTI/IMG_0339.JPG)
Are you saying I just drove that through tar ? :grin: yeah I can see where you are coming from, I like them though, I suppose these alloys might be a bit like marmite, you either like it or hate it.
The dash on the GTI really is nice, its like its slightly magnified to look bigger as you face it, its like of hard to explain but its really nice and clean looking. i definately wouldnt put tape over it. :smiley:
I do have these pics in high res, I know you wanted some, if you still want them let me know your email in a PM and I'll get them forwarded to you later on tonight.
What is stunnng is that they are like Marmite. I had them on my MKV and would really like a different style. VW could make more money offering alternative. Guess they must be rich enough
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Kev, many thanks for the excellent photos & write-up. Given that I have ordered my GTI without ever having driven or even seen one, I was relieved that you were delighted with your test-drive. Pity VW have stuck one of those stupid 'shift up now' lights on the dash, though: my Ford Transit van has one and it's REALLY annoying. I got so sick of it that I stuck a bit of black electrical tape over it, but I don't want to mess up my beautiful GTI like that!
I was especially pleased that the DCC comfort setting is actually comfortable. I have always been put off sporty VWs (and sports suspension in general) because of the obsessively hard ride they insist on giving us. Together with the 'automatic' transmission and the 5 doors, the DCC was what made me plump for the GTI.
Finally - and no offense to anyone - I am SO glad I will be changing the wheels: those 18" shadows are ghastly. In this picture particularly, they look as if the owner has just driven through of pool of tar :sick:
Not my taste at all, lol.
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sizmik/GTI/IMG_0339.JPG)
Are you saying I just drove that through tar ? :grin: yeah I can see where you are coming from, I like them though, I suppose these alloys might be a bit like marmite, you either like it or hate it.
The dash on the GTI really is nice, its like its slightly magnified to look bigger as you face it, its like of hard to explain but its really nice and clean looking. i definately wouldnt put tape over it. :smiley:
I do have these pics in high res, I know you wanted some, if you still want them let me know your email in a PM and I'll get them forwarded to you later on tonight.
What is stunnng is that they are like Marmite. I had them on my MKV and would really like a different style. VW could make more money offering alternative. Guess they must be rich enough
I read the engineers/designers or whatever they are, really like them so decided not to change them at all, of course just adding in the inserts into the hourseshoe holes for the 18's was the only diff.
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
Well ive must have 3 minges as Ive had three of them :laugh:, but then I'm the same guy that has owned an R32 and MKV GTI :grin: The only thing you would see of my current TT, is its arse if thats what turns you on as if passes by :evil:
Well I hope you enjoy your TT then as it passes me by. I know the limitations of a golf, would you like me to list the 101 cars that will pass you by while you stare at their arse ? :grin:
Go for it :laugh: Has to be sub 5.3 sec's to 60 though :evil:
Your car is of course modded. So you dont have a standard TT.
Why with that sort of speed would you chose to test drive a GTI when you know it wont touch your modified car ? Was it just so you got some clarification on to make sure you still had the bigger cock ?
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jv and I were lucky enough to drive a new golf gti (which is what VW are tagging it ,"new" and not "mk6") at Millbrook proving grounds yesterday. High speed bowl run, mile straight braking tests, and handling testing on the famous alpine route. Full writeup and pics/videos to come!
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Personally I think the 5doors look horrible compared with the 3, And the Auto DSG kinda takes the feeling of speed and control away from the driver. Currently in my mk V I know when Im going fast because its bouncing off the limiter in 3rd and heading straight into 4th, With the dsg its easy to miss what gear your in constently having to look down at that tiny little number on the screen which shows you which gear your in.
Why carn't people post any 3door pics up. I went to c one 3dr white with xenons and it looked absolutely sick. All these 5dr pics certainly do not do the GTI justice.
Powerwise. Im buying the GTI knowing im going to do something about the power. ill fully remap it. And drag that horrible cat outta the rear system possibly do something with the air intake. Easy things but will make alot of difference. And should the need arise for a warrenty recall of service. I can change the standard sh!t back over and no1's the wiser :laugh:
Neilgcal. I think ours will be loaded on the boat nxt to each other. Ide like to c your production number when it comes lol. Carn't help but thinking were gna be v close.
i do prefer 3 door cars mate previous cars all mk5 1 gti, 1 ed30, 2 x r32. i have a child on the way what better alround car can i get what is comfortable,economical, practical,sporty i tried a bmw m sport and a audi s-line 2 litre petrol and diesel in both, no thanks how dull especially the audi.
Imo i have the perfect car for me, so this one is for you :wink:
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Kiss its a$$ you might understand when you are older :cool:
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jv and I were lucky enough to drive a new golf gti (which is what VW are tagging it ,"new" and not "mk6") at Millbrook proving grounds yesterday. High speed bowl run, mile straight braking tests, and handling testing on the famous alpine route. Full writeup and pics/videos to come!
looking forward to them topher :smiley:
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Flipping heck fellas. you must have some seriously quick motors if you think the Mark 6 is lacking in power. I thought it was ace but, then again, I've never owned anything so powerful. Maybe I'll change my mind when I've had it 3 years.
i agree with the price and depreciation thing which is why all I put on mine was the alloys, cruise and the lux pack. About £750 worth. Plus metallic at £395. I'd have loved the sat nav and the leather etc. but I think you'll lose a lot of money on those
In any case it'll be interesting to see what happens in a couple of years when the novelty's worn off a bit.
Autocar this week has a great write and full test of the car. They seem to have the same conclusions as myself. Ive owned a few cars with the 2.0T engine and the GTI feels more like the EOS than the std 2.0 TT. Stats will show however the GTI to be pretty much as quick as the TT. The lack of either some induction or exhaust noise sheilds you from the action and as mentioned it feels like a quick limo rather than hot hatch. Why put twin exhausts on and then give it no aural enjoyment? The car is just crying out for more power to get over these negative. I certainly got back into my current TT after the test drive and the difference in driver involvement was quite large. VW have to remember you could even get a nice 2.0TT for the same money as they want for the GTI.
Couldn't agree more if you have a minge, as I have never seen a guy drive a TT in my life.
Well ive must have 3 minges as Ive had three of them :laugh:, but then I'm the same guy that has owned an R32 and MKV GTI :grin: The only thing you would see of my current TT, is its arse if thats what turns you on as if passes by :evil:
Well I hope you enjoy your TT then as it passes me by. I know the limitations of a golf, would you like me to list the 101 cars that will pass you by while you stare at their arse ? :grin:
Go for it :laugh: Has to be sub 5.3 sec's to 60 though :evil:
Your car is of course modded. So you dont have a standard TT.
Why with that sort of speed would you chose to test drive a GTI when you know it wont touch your modified car ? Was it just so you got some clarification on to make sure you still had the bigger cock ?
Car is std. 100% not modified. The minge driven TTS has 272ps as std :grin:. As mentioned in my first post I am thinking of getting a company car again and therefore emisions are important as they affect company car tax. Be nice if they added stop start and dropped them even further. Its not all about power, but my point is I feel the GTI feels to limo like and not hot hatch enough. I would of liked to feel the speed more.
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so its not a TT, its a TTS.
Thats like saying I test drove a GT and its not its a GTI.
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so its not a TT, its a TTS.
Thats like saying I test drove a GT and its not its a GTI.
True, but I always say a drive a TT and dont add the S at the end for the extra inch :grin:
Whilst I might be boring on the point and sure the std TT isnt everyones image, the std 2.0TT (which I did own before) has a much better engine/exhaust note and you can feel the speed - you are sitting lower which helps. I can see me in the GTI picking up lots of points due to no feel for speed. Autocars figures show the GTI to be quick though.
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so its not a TT, its a TTS.
Thats like saying I test drove a GT and its not its a GTI.
True, but I always say a drive a TT and dont add the S at the end for the extra inch :grin:
Whilst I might be boring on the point and sure the std TT isnt everyones image, the std 2.0TT (which I did own before) has a much better engine/exhaust note and you can feel the speed - you are sitting lower which helps. I can see me in the GTI picking up lots of points due to no feel for speed. Autocars figures show the GTI to be quick though.
I say the same, when I'm in work or whatever the people I talk to about cars always ask what I'm getting, I just say the new golf.
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I would of liked to feel the speed more.
Get a MK2 :afro: