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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Graeme1978 on 27 November 2009, 13:28

Title: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Graeme1978 on 27 November 2009, 13:28: My Carbon Grey GTD has just been dropped off.

No optional extras apart from the metallic paint, but after getting the go ahead from my boss to order it last month the lease company we use had this one coming in so I'd rather have it in a few weeks rather than several months.

Just need to source an RNS 510 to plonk in the dash and I'm happy.

Itching for 5pm to arrive so I can drive it home.

Graeme
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 13:35: We parked next to a GTD yesterday actually, first one I've seen. Quite nice for a sport diesel (shame it doesnt have the separated twin exhaust of the GTI). Looks even better with Monzas (which the one I saw didn't have).
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: James Gould on 27 November 2009, 13:36: enjoy it in the very best of health

J
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Jay on 27 November 2009, 13:43: Enjoy :cool:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 13:43: Enjoy the GTD, they look awesome!

I'm trying one out tomorrow, to help me decide between that or the GTi.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 13:45: Quote from: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 13:43
Enjoy the GTD, they look awesome!

I'm trying one out tomorrow, to help me decide between that or the GTi.

lol you damm fool ! Theres nothing in it, GTI wins all day long. 210bhp petrol Vs 170bhp diesel . . . . :D :D
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Post by: countrytrucker on 27 November 2009, 13:52: Is there not a rule on this forum that when a new car arrives, photos must be provided?
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Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 13:53: Yep, or you get banned, simple as :D
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Graeme1978 on 27 November 2009, 14:14: I'll go and take some photos on the iPhone shortly, but having being driven 100 miles to me its a bit mucky!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: IANB on 27 November 2009, 14:30: Carefull what you put on here - I got slated when I put my picis up as I put after market wheels on the GTI(these guys are hard to please) :wink:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: MDSS MK6 on 27 November 2009, 15:09: Quote from: IANB on 27 November 2009, 14:30
Carefull what you put on here - I got slated when I put my picis up as I put after market wheels on the GTI(these guys are hard to please) :wink:

I've said it before & I'll.............monza shadows = pants!

I'll get me coat :smiley:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: simonpolly on 27 November 2009, 15:14: Go and wash it,post the pictures and most important of all enjoy :wink:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 15:45: Quote from: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 13:45
Quote from: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 13:43
Enjoy the GTD, they look awesome!

I'm trying one out tomorrow, to help me decide between that or the GTi.

lol you damm fool ! Theres nothing in it, GTI wins all day long. 210bhp petrol Vs 170bhp diesel . . . . :D :D

I thought it would be rude not to give it at least a chance...... :smiley:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: GolfTi on 27 November 2009, 15:51: Enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: countrytrucker on 27 November 2009, 15:55: Quote from: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 15:45
Quote from: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 13:45
Quote from: squirrelGTi on 27 November 2009, 13:43
Enjoy the GTD, they look awesome!

I'm trying one out tomorrow, to help me decide between that or the GTi.

lol you damm fool ! Theres nothing in it, GTI wins all day long. 210bhp petrol Vs 170bhp diesel . . . . :D :D

I thought it would be rude not to give it at least a chance...... :smiley:

Some people just won't give diesels a chance but they are great cars.

Get her cleaned at the weekend then get pics up.

Enjoy it too.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: block on 27 November 2009, 16:45: I've just traded my s3 in for one too. I was lucky enough to stumble across one in my local dealers which was perfect for me. Its a 3 door pretty much standard in White with the 18" alloys.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: AlanH on 27 November 2009, 16:51: Hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying mine :smiley:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: block on 27 November 2009, 17:07: I'll get some pics up and a mini review once i get it washed and waxed at the weekend. But anyhow so far its all good.
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 27 November 2009, 17:44: Nice one,most of all have loads of fun :laugh:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: flc1962 on 27 November 2009, 18:04: Quote from: GolfTi on 27 November 2009, 15:51
Enjoy :smiley:

Ditto :cool:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Graeme1978 on 27 November 2009, 20:38: Cheers all,

I know the diesel isn't everybody's cup of tea. For me it was to save a few quid on company car tax and fuel costs.

I'm not fussed - This is my 4th car since passing test in 2005, the previous 3 being a 1.4 Clio, 1.6 8v Astra and 1.6 Zafira so in comparison to my previous cars the GTD absolutely flies.

I'll get it washed over the weekend and post some pictures.

Graeme
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Exonian on 27 November 2009, 20:44: Take no notice of them. I'd have been just as happy with a GTD as a GTI. Once re-mapped they both deliver the goods. :cool:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: gossa on 27 November 2009, 21:29: Quote from: Graeme1978 on 27 November 2009, 20:38
Cheers all,

I know the diesel isn't everybody's cup of tea. For me it was to save a few quid on company car tax and fuel costs.

I'm not fussed - This is my 4th car since passing test in 2005, the previous 3 being a 1.4 Clio, 1.6 8v Astra and 1.6 Zafira so in comparison to my previous cars the GTD absolutely flies.

I'll get it washed over the weekend and post some pictures.

Graeme

"GET IT WASHED"!!!!!!!!!!! what do you mean GET IT WASHED???!!!!!!! If you let anyone near that new car other than your good self with plenty of kit or a pro valeter you will be sent to coventry on here! :grin:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Snoopy on 27 November 2009, 21:58: Its a company car who gives a rats ass who cleans it :grin:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: AlanH on 27 November 2009, 22:04: I use a couple of guys who've set up a valeting service on the forecourt of a closed down garage near me. OK, they use Brillo pads and washing up liquid, and they don't speak much English, but they're cheap :evil:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: gossa on 28 November 2009, 09:55: Quote from: AlanH on 27 November 2009, 22:04
I use a couple of guys who've set up a valeting service on the forecourt of a closed down garage near me. OK, they use Brillo pads and washing up liquid, and they don't speak much English, but they're cheap :evil:

Cheaper than a respray? :grin:
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Post by: AlanH on 28 November 2009, 10:07: They do those too :grin:
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Post by: squirrelGTi on 28 November 2009, 18:39: We need pics!!!! :cry:
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Post by: Snoopy on 28 November 2009, 18:53: Clean or dirty us in the long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long waiting list need feeding with pictures. :drool:
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Post by: Jimbo Mc on 28 November 2009, 21:37: Yes, we need pictures to ease the waiting list pain :-)
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: howlingmoon on 28 November 2009, 23:50: he he he have had my GTI for almost 5 months now... I really feel for you guys and gals... Other than Gizzy and Rolfe... are they the only two women that have GTIs? The rest of us are jocks? Show us who you are!!!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Graeme1978 on 29 November 2009, 15:17: Here ya go....

(http://www.graeme.myby.co.uk/golf1.jpg)

(http://www.graeme.myby.co.uk/golf2.jpg)

(http://www.graeme.myby.co.uk/golf3.jpg)
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Snoopy on 29 November 2009, 15:27: That colour fools me everytime, it often looks metallic black ie your 1st photo.
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Post by: FroGTI on 29 November 2009, 15:57: Very nice. Best colour by miles :cool:
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 29 November 2009, 16:47: I quite like the interior on the GTD it is nicely subtle, very nice car.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Jimbo Mc on 29 November 2009, 16:55: Very Nice :smiley: Hows its drive? Mines supposed to be coming on Wednesday :smiley: and I'm driving it in my sleep at the mo!!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: James Gould on 02 December 2009, 14:14: Looks fantastic - enjoy in good health!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Jimbo Mc on 02 December 2009, 21:24: Got my GTD today as well. After a wait of 18 weeks!!

Only done about 30 miles in it and absolutely love it already :smiley:

Goes really well, even 'running it in' :tongue: and looks the biz in candy white.

Also surprised at how different it is to the mk5, I was thinking there would be hardly any difference!

Hope anyone else waiting hangs on, its well worth it.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: squirrelGTi on 02 December 2009, 21:55: Enjoy Jimbo! Pics pics pics we need pics........ Especially in white!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Jimbo Mc on 02 December 2009, 22:00: Yes SquirrelGTI, will try and put some pics on tomorrow.......and drive round any dirty puddles till then!! :laugh:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: R32UK on 03 December 2009, 07:56: Looking good :cool:

nice colour also :wink:
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: squirrelGTi on 03 December 2009, 08:28: Quote from: Jimbo Mc on 02 December 2009, 22:00
Yes SquirrelGTI, will try and put some pics on tomorrow.......and drive round any dirty puddles till then!! :laugh:

Good man, it's law around here!
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Jimbo Mc on 03 December 2009, 18:25: Some pretty amateur pics of my newly arrived GTD in Candy White :smiley: (Before I drove it onto a farm today :sad:)

http://s822.photobucket.com/albums/zz146/f1james74/
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: R32UK on 03 December 2009, 19:23: Quote from: Jimbo Mc on 03 December 2009, 18:25
Some pretty amateur pics of my newly arrived GTD in Candy White :smiley: (Before I drove it onto a farm today :sad:)

http://s822.photobucket.com/albums/zz146/f1james74/

very nice!! i prefer the back of the GTD to the GTI if i am honest :lipsrsealed: :undecided:
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Post by: James Gould on 04 December 2009, 10:18: although I've ordered the Gti, I think the subtlety of the GTD adds an extra element of understated class missing from the Gti - the Gti is a great car but I do like the GTD - I prefer the twin exhausts sitting together as opposed to the Gti layout - I've ordered carbon grey and, seeing your pics, I'm pleased.
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Post by: AlanH on 04 December 2009, 10:22: Have to say that having seen photos of the GTD in Carbon Grey I would have ordered that instead of Steel Grey.
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Post by: James Gould on 04 December 2009, 10:40: steel grey looks good too, Alan, but i think the carbon grey gives the car a more substantial look, a bit more 'gravitas' (perhaps that's a bit dramatic) - steel grey, carbon grey....all the colours....they all look good (otherwise VW wouldn't have offered them - these cars are adverts on the road)
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Saint Steve on 04 December 2009, 17:00: Ive had the pleasure of one of these today, just 200 miles on the clock. 170bhp but stick shift, which was the only downer for me compared to the DSG im used to.

Great car though :smiley:

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/001-5.jpg)

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/003-4.jpg)
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: AlanD on 04 December 2009, 17:03: Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 04 December 2009, 17:00
but stick shift

Do you know how much of a snob you sound :D

Does look nice :cool: (and clean)
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Saint Steve on 04 December 2009, 17:49: Quote from: AlanD on 04 December 2009, 17:03
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 04 December 2009, 17:00
but stick shift

Do you know how much of a snob you sound :D

Thats cus i am Alan , now be off with you Peasant :laugh:

:wink:
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Post by: squirrelGTi on 04 December 2009, 20:56: What's the pickup like Phil compared to your motor?
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Post by: Saint Steve on 05 December 2009, 16:23: Quite smooth, but obviously the accelaration with the DSG i prefer as i find you can mash the throttle and the car can get the power down without wheel bounce or hop if your over zelous with the clutch/accelarator in the manual.

Personally think the GTD with DSG would be a great allrounder if im honest, thats quick, effecient, and easy to drive/live with.

At a recent RR day, i had a fellow Gti Pirelli thats a Manual gearbox , at the same state of tune/same 300bhp, tried following over the B roads and couldnt keep up without very bad traction.
Title: Re: My GTD has arrived
Post by: Graeme1978 on 12 December 2009, 21:46: Had the car 2 weeks, new tyre needed already :angry:

Noticed a slow puncture this week, rear driver's side. Took it to a guy I use locally, he took the wheel off and there's a nail on the inside of the tyre, right on the edge where the tread finishes onto the side wall so it can't be fixed. Grrr.