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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: MK6-Fan on 07 March 2013, 20:47
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New MK7 GTD pics from the Genrva Motor Show.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.590334490994562.1073741829.157405840954098&type=1
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Does kinda beg the question, why would ya go for a GTi?
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Does kinda beg the question, why would ya go for a GTi?
Can of worms officially opened
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Does kinda beg the question, why would ya go for a GTi?
Can of worms officially opened
Yep :evil: Limited design differentials and a decent power output, go figure? This coming from the guy that is gagging for the R to be released :laugh:
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Does kinda beg the question, why would ya go for a GTi?
It is becoming an increasingly hard choice if you don't live at 4000+ rpm.
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You know you'd all miss the thin red stripe and just 1 month after you've bought the diesel, you WILL say to yourself, it's not a GTI. :laugh:
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Does kinda beg the question, why would ya go for a GTi?
It is becoming an increasingly hard choice if you don't live at 4000+ rpm.
Thats the best part of the GTI imo, it's as happy pootling round the supermarket car park as it is getting it's head kicked in round the twisty lanes! I just don't do the miles to justify buying a diesel but it makes great sense to those who do lots of miles and don't want the usual mile munching mondeo. :whistle:
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You'd need to drive one. It is not quite as fast but it pulls so well. I've had a GTi, Jags, Mercs and Porsches and I would not swap back. Perhaps I'm getting old but I changed when Petrol prices got silly...
It's a real driver car and a great place to be...
And now the GTD will be sold in the US - so there be mods galore...
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/03/2014-volkswagen-golf-gtd-is-a-diesel-hot-hatch-headed-to-america.html
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When I bought my MK5 and the MK6 I drove the diesel and GTI back to back.
The GTi just seems lighter and livlier, sounds so much better and was a lot more exciting to drive.
Unless I suddenly start doing over 20000 miles a year I cant see me ever having to compromise and buy the GTD.
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GTD was first around with the mk2. It was revived for the MK6, mainly for company car drivers who aren't allowed petrol engines and wanted to sound cool.
Personally, I would rather drive a Kia than a diseasal but then I'm old fashioned that way.
Old picture revived...
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/imagesCALQL6E1.jpg)
I hate automatics too. As for diseasal automatics well.......
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Pays your money - takes your choice. :wink: Here is a comparison:-
http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/GTI-or-GTD-429
I think the two cars are getting closer all the time...
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Pays your money - takes your choice. :wink: Here is a comparison:-
http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/GTI-or-GTD-429
I think the two cars are getting closer all the time...
Good comparison.
Did you notice the last sentence
We’ve negotiated savings of 10% off the RRP on every Mk7 Golf. Orders are placed directly with official VW dealers and include free delivery within England and Wales.
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Did you notice the last sentence
We’ve negotiated savings of 10% off the RRP on every Mk7 Golf. Orders are placed directly with official VW dealers and include free delivery within England and Wales.
I noticed that too :grin: ... no chance for 10% in the first year IMHO
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I use to think like the GTD owners and have defended tdis a lot.
My daily is a Leon tdi and its quick enough For Me and I really thought about selling the GTI and just keeping the Leon.
Then I used the GTI for a week to commute. One of the roads is a twisty section of about 4 miles. Having the GTI buzzing between 3000 and 6000 flowing from corner to corner showed me what the TDI lacks.
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I noticed that too :grin: ... no chance for 10% in the first year IMHO
Once the prices are actually released you'll probably find the brokers will come close to 10%
orangewheels.co.uk are already giving around 10% off on the other golf trims.
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I noticed that too :grin: ... no chance for 10% in the first year IMHO
Once the prices are actually released you'll probably find the brokers will come close to 10%
orangewheels.co.uk are already giving around 10% off on the other golf trims.
True but that is only on the bread and butter cars that we have allocation for 10 or so a month of. GTI allocation is likely to be one or two a month.......we have been approached by carfile and another website because they are looking for dealers who have allocation. We have used next months already so won't look down that route until things quieten down rapidly. I was speaking to the bloke who runs carfile and they don't have a dealer yet putting there balls on the line for any GTI or GTD.
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Cheers Lee. We can but hope :smiley:
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Been meaning to post in this thread for days now, but I've been away from home... Anyway, I attended the Geneva Motorshow last Monday (11th) and spent more time than was reasonable looking at the GTI. I've got to say that, somewhat predictably, it looks much better in the flesh than it does in many of the photos. The front end in particular looks much better when you can see it in proportion with the rest of the car. I was more taken with the white than the red, though I only saw the latter on a 5 door GTD. Still not sure about the 18" Austin Swastika's, much preferred the appearance of the 19" Santiago's.
The one thing that surprised me the most is how inoffensive the ACC Cyclops eye looked on the white 3 door GTI. Now, I was very much against the idea of having it and still don't like the appearance of it on the non-GTI Golf's, but I'm actually quite tempted by it now.
I took some photos on my phone, but they're nothing special and the quality is very much of the typical camera phone standard... :embarrassed:
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Never mind the quality! Get them piccies up!! >:D
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Never mind the quality! Get them piccies up!! >:D
I'll upload them tomorrow then. :smiley:
Prepare to be unimpressed! :wink:
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Never mind the quality! Get them piccies up!! >:D
I'll upload them tomorrow then. :)
Prepare to be unimpressed! ;)
;D I'm hoping for a glimpse of the white 5 door GTI that was there! :drool:
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;D I'm hoping for a glimpse of the white 5 door GTI that was there! :drool:
I'm afraid it is only a glimpse from me, as my attention was mainly focused on the 3 door, as such I only have one photo of that one:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/f9d10552-37f2-4d19-8216-2633c83fecb4.jpg)
5 door GTD:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/de24aeb1-0baa-4bde-ad07-0fb6972b1427.jpg)
3 Door GTI:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/f0c88e86-0678-4cd9-b92d-bf01f2965972.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/7c1cfec8-64d1-4c82-ba1e-3c556698ec0b.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/61bb2258-3991-45a4-96bc-ef6a800e71e7.jpg)
Ten or so more pictures >HERE (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/the_sniper89/library/Geneva2013)< of the 3 Door GTI, plus slightly larger/un-cropped version of the pictures above. I think the angle from which the photos above were taken gives the most accurate impression of how the car appears in person. The head on views in the linked gallery and on the various car magazine sites make the car look a bit disproportionately wide and somewhat unattractive. This isn't the case when you see it for real and can appreciate the proportions of the thing.
Apologies again for the low picture quality!
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Thats brilliant mate thankyou! 8) That lane assist camera imount is huge!! Might even stop the sun coming between the visors and rear view mirror?
I'm liking the look of the GTD with the 19's on.
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Thats brilliant mate thankyou! 8) That lane assist camera imount is huge!! Might even stop the sun coming between the visors and rear view mirror?
No problem! Yeah I was quite surprised by how large it looked from the outside, that's why I took the picture. It's not really too noticeable on the inside though.
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Lovin that GTD... :cool:
Only a week and we get to play with the configurator...
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Lovin that GTD... 8)
Only a week and we get to play with the configurator...
I'm literally counting the days!! ;D Plus i'm off work all next week so i'm sure the majority of tuesday will be spent with ipad in hand! :drool:
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Lovin that GTD... 8)
Only a week and we get to play with the configurator...
I'm literally counting the days!! ;D Plus i'm off work all next week so i'm sure the majority of tuesday will be spent with ipad in hand! :drool:
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Do you reckon it will be available @ 12.01PM on the 26th?
If so think I might wait up!!!
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Lovin that GTD... :cool:
Only a week and we get to play with the configurator...
Then we all faint at how much its going to cost. I noticed on Auto trader there is a GT TDI 150 for £30K. :shocked:
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Lovin that GTD... :cool:
Only a week and we get to play with the configurator...
Then we all faint at how much its going to cost. I noticed on Auto trader there is a GT TDI 150 for £30K. :shocked:
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GTD
Pure White
Tornado
Black
Wheels 4 alloy wheels "Curitiba" 7 1/2 J x 17 1)
Tyre Mobility Set 12-volt compressor and tire sealant
Rim locks with extended anti-theft protection
Tyres 225/45 R 17 1)
Foreign body-color rear spoiler
Air intake grille black
Exterior mirror housings and door handles in body color
Integrated side indicators in the exterior mirrors
Honeycomb radiator grille, painted black with gray trim in silver / chrome lettering and GTD
Windshield in heat resistant glass
Plate light with LED technology
Glazing green, sides and back
Rear window wiper with intermittent function
Power windows
Headlight housing black
Bi-Xenon headlights for low and high beams including turning lights
Rear lights with LED technology, Dark
Headlight washers
Warning light for washer fluid level
GTD logo on the front side panels
Chrome exhaust tailpipe, left
Front and rear bumpers in a sporty design, front air intake in honeycomb
Reflectors in the front doors (with 4 doors and rear)
Galvanized body
Inside storage compartment with flap on the headliner
Slots in the doors (front with support for 1.5-liter bottles)
Front center armrest with storage box and 2 rear air vents
Non smoking execution: storage compartment and ashtray and cigarette lighter socket in place ahead
2 cup holders front
Inlays "Checkered Black" for the instrument panel on the driver's side as well as the center console
Inlays "Checkered Black" for the dashboard on the passenger side as well as for Trürverkleidungen
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
Glove compartment with cooling facility, illuminated and lockable
Drawers under the front seats
Chrome trim rings on the instruments in the instrument cluster and on the vents
Chrome surround on rotary light switch, chrome accents on mirror adjustment and power window switches
Cargo cover stows,
Load floor height adjustment and removable
Bag hooks in luggage compartment
Gearstick knob in aluminum look
Multifunction leather steering wheel (3 spoke) with aluminum decor
Seat upholstery in fabric design "Clark"
Textile floor mats front and rear
Top sports seats
Front seats with height adjustment
Lumbar support in front
Heated front seats
Entry "Easy Entry" (only 2 doors)
Asymmetrically split folding rear seat with center armrest and load-through, 2 cup holders
Headlining black
Sill front, illuminated
Pedals in stainless steel
Rear seat split, folding armrest asymmetrical
Shift boot with stitching in gray
Safety airbags for driver and front passenger, with passenger airbag deactivation, including knee airbag on the driver's side
Head airbag system for front and rear passengers including side airbags
Three-point seat belts with front pretensioners and height adjustment
Warning buzzer and light for front seat belts not applied
3 three-point rear seat belts
Electronic stabilization program with counter steering assistance including ABS with Brake Assist, ASR, EDL, MSR and trailer stabilization
Improved safety front headrests
3 rear headrests, lowered
ISOFIX attachment points (device for securing 2 child seats on the rear bench seat)
Rear disc brakes
Disc brakes, ventilated at the front
Multi-Collision Brake
Tire pressure monitor
First aid kit and warning triangle
Electronic immobilizer
TFT touch screen function on the instrument panel
Sports suspension, body placed approximately 15 mm lower
Plate light with LED technology
Luggage compartment lighting
Instrument illumination, white adjustable; white night design for switches
Interior light with front off and contact switches on all doors
2 LED rear reading lights front with chrome surround and 2
Ambient lighting
Electronic parking brake, including auto-hold function
Drowsiness detection
Park Pilot - audible warnings if there are obstacles in the front and rear
Electronic differential lock XDS
Air conditioning "Climatronic"
Dust and pollen filter
DRL
Front wipers with intermittent control
Warning buzzer if lights
Warning lights and service interval display
Instrument cluster with electronic speedometer, odometer and trip odometer, tachometer
Multifunction display "Premium"
Radio "Composition Touch"
Remote central locking, 2 remote folding keys
Steering column with height and rake adjustment
Progressive Steering
Bracket for warning triangle
Dual-tone horn
Misfuelling protection (Diesel)
Aspherical mirrors on driver's side
Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors with passenger-side mirror lowering
Make-up mirrors in the sun visors left lit
Make-up mirrors in the sun visors right illuminates
12-volt power socket in the luggage compartment
Start-stop system with braking energy recovery
Heated front windshield washer nozzles automatically
2 LED lights in the front footwells
Deep Black Pearl Effect
Carbon Steel Grey Metallic
Limestone Grey Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Tungsten Silver Metallic
Oryxweiß pearlescent
Wheels "Nogaro" 4 Leichtmetasllräder 7.5 J x 18, in anthracite, sheen finish 1)
Santiago 7.5 J x 19 Volkswagen R GmbH (5-Y-spoke design) tires 225/35 R19 1)
Spare 3 1/2 J x 18 weight-and space-saving
Winter wheels (additional) 4 steel wheels 6 J x 16 winter tires 205/55 R 16
Winter wheels (additional) "Dijon" 6 x 17 (10-spoke) J, Winter tires 205/50 R 17
Foreign Panorama-Ausstell-/Schiebedach
Darkened rear side windows and rear window, light absorbing 65%
Fog lights with LED technology
Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and cornering lights
Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and cornering lights (for "Dynamic Light Assist")
4 doors including, rear electric windows
Swivel hitch, manually
Top Package
Heated windshield wireless and infrared reflective
Front ashtray - - Interior design cigarette smoking front
Driver's seat with electric adjustment
Seat upholstery in fabric "Clark" / Alcantara
Leather "Vienna" with top sports seats
Side air bags and safety belt pretensioners and rear including warning light for non-scale belts
Alarm system "plus"
ACC automatic distance control function and environment monitoring system "Front Assist" with city emergency braking
Dynamic main beam control "Dynamic Light Assist"
Main beam control "Light Assist"
Cruise control including speed
Park steering assistant "Park Assist" parking including pilot
Reversing camera "Rear Assist"
Lane Assist "lane assist"
Traffic Sign Recognition
Proactive occupant protection system
Driver Assistance Package
DCC adaptive chassis control including driving profile selection
Driving profile selection
Omission of standard air conditioning / air conditioning "Climatronic"
Light and Sight package
MEDIA-IN with iPod-/iPhone-Adapterkabel
AUX-IN multimedia socket and a USB port as well as USB charging port
Radio "Composition Colour"
Radio "Media Composition"
Navigation function "Discover Media" (for "Composition Media")
Navigation System "Discover Pro"
Car-Net
DAB digital radio reception
Voice control
Sound System "DYNAUDIO Excite", digital 10-channel amplifier, subwoofer, 8 speakers, 400 watts of power
The keyless locking and starting system "Keyless Access"
The keyless locking and starting system "Keyless Access" with safe securing
Extinguisher
Mirror Package
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
Nokia Asha 300 incl 12 volt charger
Mobile phone interface "Comfort"
Mobile phone interface "premium"
Extinguisher
Original accessories tow rope, up to 2,500 kg
All-weather mats, front and rear
Aspen wheels, 6J x 15, Brilliant Silver
Aspen wheels, 6J x 16, Brilliant Silver
Rim Blade, 7 J x 17, black, flange
Cargonizer
Roof Box, 310 liters
Roof Box, 340 liters
Roof box 460 liters
Roof spoiler
The security package for roadside assistance
Sill plates, stainless steel, 4-door
Sill Protector, Black / Silver, 2-door
Sill Protector, Black / Silver, 4-door
Silencer trim
Exhaust hood, 2 x 76 mm, stainless steel black chrome
Bike
Bike rack for Seniors, folding, 2 bicycles, LHD
Sill plates, stainless steel, 2-door
Spoiler
Luggage rack
Boot tray
Boot liner
Luggage compartment tray with dividers
Rear protection bar, chrome look
Rear apron with diffuser (with visible tailpipe on the left)
Rear apron with diffuser (without visible ESD)
Interior mirror, suction mount
Kayak Carrier
Hangers, chromium
Luggage compartment mat
Snakey headrest hook, plastic, Cornsilk Beige
Snakey headrest hook, plastic, black
Cool box
Bumper protection, stainless steel look
Bumper protection film transparent,
LED license plate illumination
Pedal covers, stainless steel, DSG
Pedal covers, stainless steel, manual
Locknut, M14 x 1.5 x 27, Black
Wheel covers 15 ", Brilliant Silver
Wheel covers 16 ", Brilliant Silver
Tire bag set up, 18 "
Rotary wheel, 7.5 J x 18, Charcoal
Rear mud flaps,
Front mud flaps,
Snox snow chains, 195/65 R15, 195/70 R15, 195/60 R16, 205/55 R16
Sideskirts
Ski and snowboard rack comfort, 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
Ski and snowboard holder, 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards
Ski-/Snowboardhalter, 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
Sunshade for child Bobsy
Sunshade, rear, for 4-door
Sport shift, 6-speed manual transmission
Textile mats Optimat, Black, 4-Piece Set
Premium textile floor mats, black, front and rear
Door wind deflector, 2-door
Door wind deflector, 4-door, rear
Door wind deflector, 4-door, front
Support for child seat
Valve caps with logo (for aluminum valves)
Valve caps with logo (for rubber and metal valves)
Warning triangle
Vest, Orange
First Aid Kit
Adaptive Light
Hitch, rigid
Bicycle rack for trailer coupling, small AppBar, 2 bikes
Bicycle rack for trailer coupling, small AppBar, 3 bicycles
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^whats all that?
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Do you reckon it will be available @ 12.01PM on the 26th?
If so think I might wait up!!!
Are you night-shift and go to your bed in the morning or something :laugh:
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Do you reckon it will be available @ 12.01PM on the 26th?
If so think I might wait up!!!
Are you night-shift and go to your bed in the morning or something :laugh:
:laugh:
D'oh!!! :embarrassed:
Meant AM :grin: