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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: evo1986 on 25 March 2013, 12:38
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Customers can get behind the wheel of the latest Golf GTI for £25,845, only £195 more than the outgoing model, while the GTD is available from £25,285, only £310 more than its predecessor.
Both cars represent fantastic value, because they come with a host of extra equipment over their Mk VI equivalents yet the change in price has been kept to a minimum.
It’s been 37 years since Volkswagen invented the hot hatch, and the New Golf GTI is ready to take the market by storm. With 220 PS the GTI combines technological leadership and impressive performance, and its GTD stable mate adds efficiency to this heady mix.
Open for ordering
Both the new GTI and GTD will open for ordering on 26 March, with the GTI going on sale on 18 June and the GTD a few weeks later on 5 August. We will update the volkswagen.co.uk car configurator and Connect Online to coincide with the open-for-order date.
We have ordered an initial batch of GTI and GTD models and we will let you know how these will be allocated to Retailers. An updated price list for the New Golf will also be available on the open-for-order dates and the publication will have full details of specification and equipment.
Specification and equipment highlights
The sporty characteristics of the GTI and GTD are emphasised by colour-coding; red for GTI and grey on GTD. In addition, they come with the following equipment as standard over the already well kitted out GT:
Exterior
18-inch alloy wheels
Colour-coded brake calipers
Lowered sports suspension (further 15mm)
Colour-coded lettering and logo on the front wings
Bi-xenon headlights, with LED daytime-running lights and colour-coded strips
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GTI price up by less than £200, despite loads of extra equipment
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Customers can get behind the wheel of the latest Golf GTI for £25,845, only £195 more than the outgoing model, while the GTD is available from £25,285, only £310 more than its predecessor.
Both cars represent fantastic value, because they come with a host of extra equipment over their Mk VI equivalents yet the change in price has been kept to a minimum.
It’s been 37 years since Volkswagen invented the hot hatch, and the New Golf GTI is ready to take the market by storm. With 220 PS the GTI combines technological leadership and impressive performance, and its GTD stable mate adds efficiency to this heady mix.
Open for ordering
Both the new GTI and GTD will open for ordering on 26 March, with the GTI going on sale on 18 June and the GTD a few weeks later on 5 August. We will update the volkswagen.co.uk car configurator and Connect Online to coincide with the open-for-order date.
We have ordered an initial batch of GTI and GTD models and we will let you know how these will be allocated to Retailers. An updated price list for the New Golf will also be available on the open-for-order dates and the publication will have full details of specification and equipment.
Specification and equipment highlights
The sporty characteristics of the GTI and GTD are emphasised by colour-coding; red for GTI and grey on GTD. In addition, they come with the following equipment as standard over the already well kitted out GT:
Exterior
18-inch alloy wheels
Colour-coded brake calipers
Lowered sports suspension (further 15mm)
Colour-coded lettering and logo on the front wings
Bi-xenon headlights, with LED daytime-running lights and colour-coded strips
Interior
Illuminated door-sill strips
Animated colour display with needle sweep – model specific
Multifunction leather steering wheel – model specific
Dual-zone climate control
Cruise control on GTI
Function
Anti-tramp function within the sports electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)
Progressive steering
Both models will be fitted with the Composition Media audio system as standard and not the Discover Navigation as found in the GT. Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is not available on GTI.
In addition to an exciting range of optional equipment, the GTI is available with a Performance Pack for the first time. This increases power from 220 PS to 230 PS, and comes with larger-diameter brakes and a limited-slip differential. The pack costs £980 and can be specified within SLi as the GTI Performance Pack.
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Thanks for the update.
Do you know if winter pack (or heated front seats) are standard?
Dave
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I've got the strong coffee ready to keep me awake till the early hours!! :drool: Glad to see the lights and wheels are standard as VW had said. 8)
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Sweet! :cool:
Will be looking on the configurator in the early hours for sure...
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I'm really struggling with my colour choice this time! :sick:
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White....
No sat nav in the GTI then... :sad:
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Sounds great!
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I'm wondering if the configurator will be available from 00:01 tomorrow morning or if it'll be something like 09:00?
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Why the feck isn't ADC available on it, its a great system!
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Why the feck isn't ADC available on it, its a great system!
Probably because the GTI / GTD is meant to be leading rather than following :smiley:
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Why the feck isn't ADC available on it, its a great system!
So does that mean no uk GTI's will have the opening in the grill?
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I am going to take a educated guess and say that yes it wont have the eye under the number plate.
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Why the feck isn't ADC available on it, its a great system!
Probably because the GTI / GTD is meant to be leading rather than following :smiley:
:grin: Not always possible in heavy traffic.
Should at least be an option, no?
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Looks like VW don't want to encourage an up all night Configurator club then... :wink:
Oh well. I'm not starting work until 1600 tomorrow so should still plenty of time to pay with it. Hopefully they'll have it up in the morning anyway!
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Glad to see I wasn't the only one sitting up late looking for a new GTI! :tongue: :whistle:
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Glad to see I wasn't the only one sitting up late looking for a new GTI! :P :whistle:
Nope! 2:15 i lost the will this morning!! :'(
COME ON VW! PULL YER FINGER OUT!! >:(
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Even I went in to work this morning on my day off hoping to download a pdf of the price list but nothing yet!!!!!!
I have got the link to our VW desktop so when it arrives I will download it.
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26th....my ass!!! :angry:
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At least I had a valid excuse to sit up all night waiting (nightshift)!!
Gave up at 5AM and thought I'd have another look when I woke up. Pfffft.
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Maybe evo1986 is pulling an early April Fool :laugh:
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I have been able to download the pricelist, even if I cannot use the configurator.
Just off to the dealer now ... :smiley: :smiley:
5 Door, DSG, Red, Winter Pack, Side Airbag, ACC, Rear View Camera, 3 Yr Service Plan, Luggage Liner, £29,864
Change from £30k. Cool. :evil: :evil:
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Where have you downloaded it from? I can't find it anywhere on the VW UK site. Not one that has the GTI anyway... :huh:
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Go to www.volkswagen.co.uk (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk) and click "Order a Brochure" near the top of the page, hover over the Golf and then click download pricelist. The brochure does not have the GTI in it, but the price list does, is dated today and has all the info.
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I've just done exactly what you said, and it doesn't have the GTI in it?
Dave
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How right you are ...
I must have got one when they put it up to test it and now they have taken it down again. Sounds like lots of little elves running around at VW HQ not sure if they are ready yet. :grin:
Can I post it here as a pdf or can someone tell me where I can post it for others to access ?
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I want to get my GTD configured - come on VW deliver what you promise!
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How right you are ...
I must have got one when they put it up to test it and now they have taken it down again. Sounds like lots of little elves running around at VW HQ not sure if they are ready yet. :grin:
Can I post it here as a pdf or can someone tell me where I can post it for others to access ?
Yeah, why not.
We can always see if they chnage anything between the 2x.
Dave
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Here, try this:
http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf (http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf)
Only available for 7 days apparently, but VW should have sorted their act out by then
:tongue:
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Sorry folks, but that link doesnt download anything!
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Thanks for the upload!
Glad Dynaudio is cheaper than I thought.
Noticed it says GTI logo on brake calipers, even for non Performance Pack version?
Dave
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Wow, for my chosen spec -
5 Door GTD DSG
Metallic Paint
Winter pack
Discover Navigation Pro
Dynaudio
Colour DIS display
Total £30,585.00
(about 2 grand cheaper than the A3 2.0TDI Sportback S-Line that I'm currently considering). Hmm.....
Anyone know if the GTD still has the adaptive cruise control. I know it said the GTI can't have this, but the pic of the Red GTD on the front cover certainly seems to show the ACC camera in the front grill ?
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Ha, that's an interesting one.
Xenon's gets you Headlight washers for free, and leather gets you Heated Seats for free, so all you would be missing would be the heated washer jets and low washer level warning. To be honest, I wouldn't even bother about the last two.
In my current Scirocco, if it's cold enough the washer jets still freeze, (even with the full winter pack), and the washer bottles so big, in 2 years the low washer warning lights never come on !
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Wish i could have one :(
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Who will go for Performance Pack?
I'm not sure its really worth the £980, it would only be the diff in my mind that could be a difference maker, in the real world day to day drive.
Dave
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Ok so far i've got:
GTI 5dr DSG £27915
Paint max £500
Nav. £1725
Sunroof. £900
ACC. £795
Colour screen. £135
Park assist. £145
Rear cam. £165
Total. £32280
The standard equipment seems very very good, can't wait to see the illuminated door sill protectors! :cool: strange they are still calling the upholstery Jacara? Wonder if it's the same?
Need to see the brochure to choose a colour!! :angry:
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Finally managed to download the Price List - now we need to see if Carbon Grey is on the Colour List?
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Who will go for Performance Pack?
I'm not sure its really worth the £980, it would only be the diff in my mind that could be a difference maker, in the real world day to day drive.
Dave
I reckon probably about 20% of buyers will go for the performance pack, i won't be one of em! :-X
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Who will go for Performance Pack?
I'm not sure its really worth the £980, it would only be the diff in my mind that could be a difference maker, in the real world day to day drive.
Dave
I reckon probably about 20% of buyers will go for the performance pack, i won't be one of em! :-X
Do you think the performance pack will offer an improved remap potential? I kind of figured the extra 10bhp came from a VW remap but I could be wrong?
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Ok so far i've got:
GTI 5dr DSG £27915
Paint max £500
Nav. £1725
Sunroof. £900
ACC. £795
Colour screen. £135
Park assist. £145
Rear cam. £165
Total. £32280
The standard equipment seems very very good, can't wait to see the illuminated door sill protectors! :cool: strange they are still calling the upholstery Jacara? Wonder if it's the same?
Need to see the brochure to choose a colour!! :angry:
What about folding mirrors mate?
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My local dealer has just emailed me,they have a allocation of two GTI`S and two GTD`S and have already ordered them,they will change the spec to match my order the only problem being is untill i can see a configurator i can not decide on the final spec. :undecided:
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Ok so far i've got:
GTI 5dr DSG £27915
Paint max £500
Nav. £1725
Sunroof. £900
ACC. £795
Colour screen. £135
Park assist. £145
Rear cam. £165
Total. £32280
The standard equipment seems very very good, can't wait to see the illuminated door sill protectors! 8) strange they are still calling the upholstery Jacara? Wonder if it's the same?
Need to see the brochure to choose a colour!! >:(
What about folding mirrors mate?
Standard! Yeeeeaaaahhh!!! :o
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My local dealer has just emailed me,they have a allocation of two GTI`S and two GTD`S and have already ordered them,they will change the spec to match my order the only problem being is untill i can see a configurator i can not decide on the final spec. :-\
Have you looked at the price list pdf?
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Sorry not the best pics, just screenshots from my ipad.
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If I was to put in a order...gone a bit made on options :shocked: :laugh:
GTD 5dr DSG @ £27.355.00
Paint - Not decided yet
Leather @ £1675.00
Nav Pro @ £1725
Dynaudio @ £520
Keyless Entry @ £350
Folding Mirrors @ £95
Panoramic Sunroof @ £900
ACC @ £795
Cruise @ £240
Colour Display @ £135
F & R Sensors @ £445
Rear view Camera @ £135
3yr Service @ £329
4yr Warranty @ £205
Total £34.904.00
That's £7549 just on options :shocked: :shocked:
And that's without paint yet.... :laugh:
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Sensors, cruise, mirrors are standard mate! Just saved you £780! :nerd:
Your welcome ;D
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this is the spec i would buy. pretty basic spec
5 door manual
performance pack
Dynaudio
metallic paint
rear side airbag
rear view camera
£28915
then again i would rather put the extra £1000 towards it and get the M135i...
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Who will go for Performance Pack?
I'm not sure its really worth the £980, it would only be the diff in my mind that could be a difference maker, in the real world day to day drive.
Dave
I reckon probably about 20% of buyers will go for the performance pack, i won't be one of em! :-X
Do you think the performance pack will offer an improved remap potential? I kind of figured the extra 10bhp came from a VW remap but I could be wrong?
The 10 extra BHP is likely to be a small factor for people considering the performance pack.
It's main selling points will be the Mechanical LSD (Lot's £££ to retrofit) and the larger brakes.
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Can't be arsed to do the maths but for me:
GTI or GTD, not fussed
3 or 5 door, not fussed, kids are bendy so can cope with either.
possibly white, possibly red but would probably prefer a grey as I detest cleaning cars yet I like mine not to look dirty!! :grin:
Manual as the road test bit I read said the 6th gear is silly high and I don't want to be arguing with the car all the time as I can't do that and argue with the wife at the same time.
Basic Nav as I'm a bit thick and crap at directions but far too tight to pay for the bells and whistles nav.
Park Assist as I can't drive properly and I'm old and lazy, and really just because it's a gimmick and I fancy it!!
Rear camera maybe? Dunno.
19" wheels silly expensive on top of existing 18" option so would just transfer my BBS's over and be smug.
Not sure about Performance Pack. Might bite the bullet if the deal was a good one.
That's probably about it.
Might give a few dealers a ring to see what my rapidly plummeting GTI price to change would be. I'd want one of the first ones if I was going for it otherwise I'd just do my usual and pick up a demo car off a dealer who's keen to deal.
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My local dealer has just emailed me,they have a allocation of two GTI`S and two GTD`S and have already ordered them,they will change the spec to match my order the only problem being is untill i can see a configurator i can not decide on the final spec. :-\
Have you looked at the price list pdf?
Yes just downloaded it thanks,does the GTI come with front fog lights ?,it says the GTD does
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Hidden in the same place as the GTD from what I remember.
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Hidden in the same place as the GTD from what I remember.
cheers just looked at spec and it does come with them
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I'm a bit confused, does it come with nav or just a touchscreen radio yet it says additional items over GT :huh:
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I'm a bit confused, does it come with nav or just a touchscreen radio yet it says additional items over GT :huh:
just touch screen
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Thanks, can't see much on my screen, bit misleading, maybe that's why Vw have pulled it.
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Thanks, can't see much on my screen, bit misleading, maybe that's why Vw have pulled it.
Download the brochure from the link someone posted you can see it a lot better once you open it on your computer.
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Thanks, can't see much on my screen, bit misleading, maybe that's why Vw have pulled it.
Download the brochure from the link someone posted you can see it a lot better once you open it on your computer.
I've been trying, it's not working for me.
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Here, try this:
http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf (http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf)
Only available for 7 days apparently, but VW should have sorted their act out by then
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Carl this works,just download it and save it to your computer its a PDF file so you will need the software to open it,it is safe I scanned it first
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this is the spec i would buy. pretty basic spec
5 door manual
performance pack
Dynaudio
metallic paint
rear side airbag
rear view camera
£28915
then again i would rather put the extra £1000 towards it and get the M135i...
The base price for the 5 door M135i is now £31000, add a few extras like the rear camera, Harman Kardon, auto dimming mirrors, metallic paint and you would need to put up an extra £4000..
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Here, try this:
http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf (http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf)
Only available for 7 days apparently, but VW should have sorted their act out by then
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Carl this works,just download it and save it to your computer its a PDF file so you will need the software to open it,it is safe I scanned it first
I've tried it mate, must be my computer, i open PDF's quite often, if anyone can price up a 5dr manual with met paint for me that's all i want, thanks.
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Here, try this:
http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf (http://wikisend.com/download/266696/golf-vii-pricelist.pdf)
Only available for 7 days apparently, but VW should have sorted their act out by then
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Carl this works,just download it and save it to your computer its a PDF file so you will need the software to open it,it is safe I scanned it first
I've tried it mate, must be my computer, i open PDF's quite often, if anyone can price up a 5dr manual with met paint for me that's all i want, thanks.
£26500 and £500 for paint
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Thank's. I wonder if i could get any discount, i managed to get 5.5% off the mk6 gti 3 days after launch on a car in the showroom, took a fair few phone calls but i found one, if not i'll wait a year.
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Price increase of 1% across the entire model range and factory fitted options comes into force on the 1st of May.......
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Price increase of 1% across the entire model range and factory fitted options comes into force on the 1st of May.......
Any price fixing for orders before then?
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Price increase of 1% across the entire model range and factory fitted options comes into force on the 1st of May.......
Any price fixing for orders before then?
Yes all customer tagged orders will be price protected stock orders will not be.
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Price increase of 1% across the entire model range and factory fitted options comes into force on the 1st of May.......
Any price fixing for orders before then?
Yes all customer tagged orders will be price protected stock orders will not be.
:cool: Thanks.
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EVO, what's the front end margin on these?
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5%
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OK, so I took my config down to the dealer this afternoon and placed the order. The GTI is still not on the VW system but he was very grateful that I brought him the printed pricelist from the pdf I managed to download !
They have placed an order on their own order management system and I have paid a deposit. They will upload the order onto the VW system as soon as it becomes possible to do so. He had had one other customer who wanted to place an order this morning but who wouldn't do so without a clear price list.
So final spec (as subsequently agreed with the wife):
GTI 5 Door
DSG
Tornado Red
Winter Pack
Side Airbags in Rear
Adaptive Chassis Control
Park Assist (got to try this if it's only £145 !!)
Rear View Camera
3 Year Service Plan
Luggage compartment liner
Total Cost £30,002 (list was £30,009 so I saved £7 somehow !!)
He gave no dates, only a vague June/July - they have no info so far - but he has valued the trade in 10 yr old Ford Focus today and will keep that value until whenever the GTI arrives.
Only fear is if it all goes wrong because they had to select an old GTI model on their own order system and fudge the costs and options to at least get it onto their system. He assured me they would select the new model when they put it onto the official VW system ... :undecided:
Overall, rather chuffed. Hopefully I am going to be near the front of the queue. :cool:
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If I have got my maths right on 30 k that would be £1500 profit :lipsrsealed:
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If I have got my maths right on 30 k that would be £1500 GROSSprofit :lipsrsealed:
Corrected for you :wink:
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Here's hoping for tomorrow then, I suppose.... :undecided:
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It was the 26th of this year wasn't it - not next ?
Or is it a week to early , i.e. will they announce it next Monday (work that one out for yourself :grin:)
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Just ordered GTi 5 door white manual
Performance Pack
Discover Nav Pro
Winter Pack
Dynaudio
Pan roof
Park assist
The wait begins !!
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Just ordered GTi 5 door white manual
Performance Pack
Discover Nav Pro
Winter Pack
Dynaudio
Pan roof
Park assist
The wait begins !!
That's a well kitted car! Pretty steep no?
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Just ordered GTi 5 door white manual
Performance Pack
Discover Nav Pro
Winter Pack
Dynaudio
Pan roof
Park assist
The wait begins !!
That's a well kitted car! Pretty steep no?
Always had high spec cars It is one of my many failings in life... Got a discount though....
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Oh aye? How'd you pull that one off? I'm in the process of trying to "haggle" but I'm a bit of a pushover... :cry:
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Oh aye? How'd you pull that one off? I'm in the process of trying to "haggle" but I'm a bit of a pushover... :cry:
Started at £1000 off then worked on " I will walk unless there is more on the table"And there was"
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Bold move! If you dont mind me asking what did they bring it down to? I'm hoping to go solutions and its all about the monthly payments.
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Very inetersting, I am assuming going by your ED35 post, you was buying cash too?
Dave
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New price list will be released as soon as possible
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Unfortunately, we had to remove the price list for the New Golf GTI yesterday because of a discrepancy. We hope to be able to publish a final version of the price list later today.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Oh right so it sounds as if the price drops on a few things weren't suppose to be....
Oh well.......
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Configurator now up and running :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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1. No Carbon Grey metallic? Boooooo!
2. No heated windscreen? I'm sure there was talk of this.
3. In some pictures, the GTD has two colour wheels (like the Seattle Shadows) and in others, the wheels are the usual alloy colour without any black to be seen. Make your mind up, VW.
Oh, and:
GTD 5 door + DSG + Oryx White + Winter Pack + Discover Pro + Dynaudio + Side airbags + ACC + Park Assist + Rear view camera + Colour display = £32385. Ouch.
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Hmmm
Gti, White, winter pack, a tad over £26k for the manual 3 door....
Big choice for me is do i go for the dsg...
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Overpriced at £34,802 (when well specced) and without £1000 Performance Pack. Too expensive for a car which is not Premium and which is too slow in comparison to the BMW M135i (£37,905 when well specced) and too expensive when compared to a BMW 125iM Sport (£34,710 when well specced). The Mk7 R will probably be the one for grown ups.
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Hi everyone,
Been following this topic for a few days now.
Who says discounts aren't possible ? basically got nearly 5%
Went to my dealer today and gave him my desired spec and it came to £32,155 and I said I only want to pay £31k. He went and spoke to his manager and 15 mins later he was congratulating me ;)
However, he also said that when the official pricing comes out I would have to pay any difference if it was higher than the printed off price list I took with me (the one off the posted link) and vice versa. Meaning if the total price comes to less than the our agreed price I would enjoy the benefit too.
So at late afternoon my discount was £1155 and now it's £1390 !!
I chose:
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1. No Carbon Grey metallic? Boooooo!
2. No heated windscreen? I'm sure there was talk of this.
3. In some pictures, the GTD has two colour wheels (like the Seattle Shadows) and in others, the wheels are the usual alloy colour without any black to be seen. Make your mind up, VW.
Oh, and:
GTD 5 door + DSG + Oryx White + Winter Pack + Discover Pro + Dynaudio + Side airbags + ACC + Park Assist + Rear view camera + Colour display = £32385. Ouch.
Ye that was my preferred colour too :( Haven't decided on the colour yet though.
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Bold move! If you dont mind me asking what did they bring it down to? I'm hoping to go solutions and its all about the monthly payments.
With Service Pack just over £30k (£31414 list)
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Damn keyless entry i forgot to add that.... :rolleyes:
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Overpriced at £34,802 (when well specced) and without £1000 Performance Pack. Too expensive for a car which is not Premium and which is too slow in comparison to the BMW M135i (£37,905 when well specced) and too expensive when compared to a BMW 125iM Sport (£34,710 when well specced). The Mk7 R will probably be the one for grown ups.
bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :laugh:
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Damn keyless entry i forgot to add that.... :rolleyes:
Had it on BMW, kept on going back to see if door was locked and then kept opening it. (chicken egg chicken etc)
Wouldn't bother with it.
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Overpriced at £34,802 (when well specced) and without £1000 Performance Pack. Too expensive for a car which is not Premium and which is too slow in comparison to the BMW M135i (£37,905 when well specced) and too expensive when compared to a BMW 125iM Sport (£34,710 when well specced). The Mk7 R will probably be the one for grown ups.
bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :laugh:
BMW= Mainstream
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Overpriced at £34,802 (when well specced) and without £1000 Performance Pack. Too expensive for a car which is not Premium and which is too slow in comparison to the BMW M135i (£37,905 when well specced) and too expensive when compared to a BMW 125iM Sport (£34,710 when well specced). The Mk7 R will probably be the one for grown ups.
bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :laugh:
BMW= Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug:
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Does anybody know how heavy the gti is ? All i can find is some stupid bar graph type style thing that doesn't
give any numbers and says the gtd is faster at accelerating.
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bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :laugh:
BMW= Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug:
It's good to believe in something even if it is dilusional. :rolleyes:
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bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :D
BMW= Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug:
It's good to believe in something even if it is dilusional. ::)
Not dilusional, i remember when someone thought their GTI was fantastic :whistle:
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What's your opinions on leather seats? I rather like the look of them and having sat in a GT with leather seats in the showroom they felt rather comfy! Though I've heard they can take a lot of effort to maintain.... Either way I'll be going with heated seats - but do you think leather is worth it?
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What's your opinions on leather seats? I rather like the look of them and having sat in a GT with leather seats in the showroom they felt rather comfy! Though I've heard they can take a lot of effort to maintain.... Either way I'll be going with heated seats - but do you think leather is worth it?
IMO No. The 'leather' will start to look worn very quickly. This is due to the modern processing/manufacturing process with most cars these days unfrotunately.
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My spec is now a very non premium one for a non premium car. :evil:
£26,655
Non premium Urinal Grey
3 door manual
park assist just for the hell of it
rear camera to show off with
non premium basic nav
That'll do.
Can live without the rest.
Maybe a round £27k with the service plan? When the hell do I keep a car for 3 years though??? Hmmm...
Performance pack? Not sure, depends if it reflects in future value predictions?
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What's your opinions on leather seats? I rather like the look of them and having sat in a GT with leather seats in the showroom they felt rather comfy! Though I've heard they can take a lot of effort to maintain.... Either way I'll be going with heated seats - but do you think leather is worth it?
IMO No. The 'leather' will start to look worn very quickly. This is due to the modern processing/manufacturing process with most cars these days unfrotunately.
+1 on this, not sure I'd order full leather. Mine is showing signs of a car that should perhaps be a lot older, no damage just sagging a bit. Can you get heated seats without selecting leather then?
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non premium basic nav----is this an extra 700 odd pounds?
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I've just speced my ideal car,
5 door GTD DSG
Tornado Red
Sunroof
Winter Pack
Colour display
Rear camara
Park assist
Basic Nav
Dynaudio
Side air bags
Service plan
Black cill procectors
Boot liner
Rubber mats
Mudflaps
Shiny pedals
£31,346.00
All rater pointless tho' as I'm saving for an ED40.
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bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :laugh:
BMW= Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug:
It's good to believe in something even if it is dilusional. :rolleyes:
BMW=Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug: Good reps car
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non premium basic nav----is this an extra 700 odd pounds?
£735 :wink:
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Can you get heated seats without selecting leather then?
The winter pack (£350) comes with heated seats.
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was speccing one of these up for Mrs W as she is thinking of ordering in a couple of months time to replace the Pirelli, have to say standard spec is pretty good on these so not many options were ticked
i'd tick performance pack for the brakes and lsd alone, she wanted the 19s which are a bit steep in terms of cost
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What's your opinions on leather seats? I rather like the look of them and having sat in a GT with leather seats in the showroom they felt rather comfy! Though I've heard they can take a lot of effort to maintain.... Either way I'll be going with heated seats - but do you think leather is worth it?
IMO No. The 'leather' will start to look worn very quickly. This is due to the modern processing/manufacturing process with most cars these days unfrotunately.
From the photos I've seen, it appears that the standard seats are decent quality anyway - they look like ED30 seats with leather / alacantara side bolsters and headrests. Unless that's a cheaper "upgrade" than full leather...?
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What's your opinions on leather seats? I rather like the look of them and having sat in a GT with leather seats in the showroom they felt rather comfy! Though I've heard they can take a lot of effort to maintain.... Either way I'll be going with heated seats - but do you think leather is worth it?
IMO No. The 'leather' will start to look worn very quickly. This is due to the modern processing/manufacturing process with most cars these days unfrotunately.
From the photos I've seen, it appears that the standard seats are decent quality anyway - they look like ED30 seats with leather / alacantara side bolsters and headrests. Unless that's a cheaper "upgrade" than full leather...?
From what i can see thats not a UK option, we only get cloth or leather, no half leather alacantara option, at present.
we also don't get the heated windscreen for some reason either? I was hoping it was part of the winter pack, as £350 for heated seats and heated washers is a bit steep, as you already have headlamp washers.
Dave
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Urban 56.5
Extra urban 78.5
Combined 68.9
This must be an error for the GTI right?
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Urban 56.5
Extra urban 78.5
Combined 68.9
This must be an error for the GTI right?
Don't know where that is from but the configurator says:
Urban 52.3
Extra urban 68.9
Combined 62.8
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/darrensen/ScreenShot2013-03-28at104640_zps4f3cdea7.png)
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Urban 56.5
Extra urban 78.5
Combined 68.9
This must be an error for the GTI right?
Even that seems a bit high.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/darrensen/ScreenShot2013-03-28at104640_zps4f3cdea7.png)
How do you do that ?
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I didn't, my mate sent me that, but it seems they've changed the website again.
I'm pretty sure these MPG figures being thrown about are all wrong. It's supposed to be mid 40's
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(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/4529655D-34B8-4854-98DC-A0733F73F5D2.png)
Manual 3dr Sunset Red,dynaudio,19" wheels,Pan sunroof,performance pack,rear camera,colour display
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Hi everyone,
Been following this topic for a few days now.
Who says discounts aren't possible ? basically got nearly 5%
Went to my dealer today and gave him my desired spec and it came to £32,155 and I said I only want to pay £31k. He went and spoke to his manager and 15 mins later he was congratulating me ;)
However, he also said that when the official pricing comes out I would have to pay any difference if it was higher than the printed off price list I took with me (the one off the posted link) and vice versa. Meaning if the total price comes to less than the our agreed price I would enjoy the benefit too.
So at late afternoon my discount was £1155 and now it's £1390 !!
I chose:
(http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/12524039/img/12524039.jpg) (http://picturepush.com/public/12524039)
(http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/12524041/img/12524041.jpg) (http://picturepush.com/public/12524041)
Base price now £27,915.00
Whats going off The base prices have changed again The brochure said one price, the config another... Now look :shocked: back up to the brochure price...
Am I going mad and seeing things... Someone please confirm... (not that I'm mad I allready know that):undecided: :undecided: :undecided:
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bmw isn't a premium brand it's a common brand :D
BMW= Mainstream. Ok I agree but it is common :smug:
It's good to believe in something even if it is dilusional. ::)
Not dilusional, i remember when someone thought their GTI was fantastic :whistle:
My Mk6 GTI was a fantastic car. But things move on.
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I've just got off the phone with my dealer, and we also noticed the difference in base price, the configurator still says £27680 but he could only see £27915??? He said he's going to query it but i put the order in anyway.
For anyone that interested:
5 Door GTI DSG £27680/27915 >:(
White paint. £200. (This would've been carbon steel grey >:( )
Pro Nav. £1725
Colour computer. £135
ACC. £795
Pan roof. £900
Rear cam. £165
Winter pack. £350
Park assist. £145
Total. £32095/£32330
Eeeek!!!!!!! :sick: :)
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I've just got off the phone with my dealer, and we also noticed the difference in base price, the configurator still says £27680 but he could only see £27915??? He said he's going to query it but i put the order in anyway.
For anyone that interested:
5 Door GTI DSG £27680/27915 >:(
White paint. £200. (This would've been carbon steel grey >:( )
Pro Nav. £1725
Colour computer. £135
ACC. £795
Pan roof. £900
Rear cam. £165
Winter pack. £350
Park assist. £145
Total. £32095/£32330
Eeeek!!!!!!! :sick: :)
Mate you can easily bring that down to £31k (1k discount) as I did yesterday.
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I've just speced my ideal car,
5 door GTD DSG
Tornado Red
Sunroof
Winter Pack
Colour display
Rear camara
Park assist
Basic Nav
Dynaudio
Side air bags
Service plan
Black cill procectors
Boot liner
Rubber mats
Mudflaps
Shiny pedals
£31,346.00
All rater pointless tho' as I'm saving for an ED40.
Bored at work so thought I'd have a play too:
5 door GTI DSG
Black\White or Red??
Leather
Pan roof
Performance Pack
Basic Nav
Colour display
Rear camara
Dynaudio
ACC
Side air bags
Service plan
£34,914 :shocked: ouch!! Just window shopping though My next stop.......mk7 R or Ed40 in 2/3 years time (if I'm not destitute!)
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My spec is now a very non premium one for a non premium car. :evil:
£26,655
Non premium Urinal Grey
3 door manual
park assist just for the hell of it
rear camera to show off with
non premium basic nav
That'll do.
Can live without the rest.
Maybe a round £27k with the service plan? When the hell do I keep a car for 3 years though??? Hmmm...
Performance pack? Not sure, depends if it reflects in future value predictions?
If resell is important then avoid that awful solid grey!
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How much is it on your screen now Lee?
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My F30 BMW 330d M Sport with approx £6000 of options cost just £34900! So we bought TWO! :smug:
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My F30 BMW 330d M Sport with approx £6000 of options cost just £34900! So we bought TWO! :smug:
So what are you still doing here then?
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The lack of a heated windscreen option is more than a little annoying. I had one on my Mini Cooper and it was fantastic.
As it's an option in Germany (EUR 325) I wonder if it would be possible to get it added as a "special" option? Lee: any ideas? Or is it strictly "if it's not in the brochure, you can't get it"?
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My F30 BMW 330d M Sport with approx £6000 of options cost just £34900! So we bought TWO! :smug:
So what are you still doing here then?
Because I intend to buy a Golf Mk7 as a shopping trolley. You?
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I've been enjoying the chat and banter with other like minded Golf GTI enthusiasts.
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The lack of a heated windscreen option is more than a little annoying. I had one on my Mini Cooper and it was fantastic.
As it's an option in Germany (EUR 325) I wonder if it would be possible to get it added as a "special" option? Lee: any ideas? Or is it strictly "if it's not in the brochure, you can't get it"?
I think the VW UK page had it has "coming summer 2013" but the link I found on Vortex doesnt work any more.
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My F30 BMW 330d M Sport with approx £6000 of options cost just £34900! So we bought TWO! :smug:
So what are you still doing here then?
lol
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Lee - are special paint orders still available...?
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My F30 BMW 330d M Sport with approx £6000 of options cost just £34900! So we bought TWO! :smug:
So what are you still doing here then?
lol
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yeh dude what you doing here :grin:
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My spec is now a very non premium one for a non premium car. :evil:
£26,655
Non premium Urinal Grey
3 door manual
park assist just for the hell of it
rear camera to show off with
non premium basic nav
That'll do.
Can live without the rest.
Maybe a round £27k with the service plan? When the hell do I keep a car for 3 years though??? Hmmm...
Performance pack? Not sure, depends if it reflects in future value predictions?
If resell is important then avoid that awful solid grey!
That was a bit of a tongue in cheek joke quote for my old mate Asker's benefit Lee.
Solid White 3 door manual GTI (or do I go for red? the metallics don't really do it for me and my other car is black)
Poss 19s (or so I just get my BBSs painted anthracite?)
Poss Performance pack
park assist and camera
basic nav
that'll do me.
Just need to find time to make a few phone calls as I'm working the next few days :sad:
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Lucky sods. Base 330d here is 35,500's worth, without a single option added on, and the freaking things are made here.
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My spec is now a very non premium one for a non premium car. :evil:
£26,655
Non premium Urinal Grey
3 door manual
park assist just for the hell of it
rear camera to show off with
non premium basic nav
That'll do.
Can live without the rest.
Maybe a round £27k with the service plan? When the hell do I keep a car for 3 years though??? Hmmm...
Performance pack? Not sure, depends if it reflects in future value predictions?
If resell is important then avoid that awful solid grey!
That was a bit of a tongue in cheek joke quote for my old mate Asker's benefit Lee.
Solid White 3 door manual GTI (or do I go for red? the metallics don't really do it for me and my other car is black)
Poss 19s (or so I just get my BBSs painted anthracite?)
Poss Performance pack
park assist and camera
basic nav
that'll do me.
Just need to find time to make a few phone calls as I'm working the next few days :sad:
It's like old times
Get 5 doors.
Have you looked at the new Leon? Looks quite cute.
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Lucky sods. Base 330d here is 35,500's worth, without a single option added on, and the freaking things are made here.
Yeah, F30s made in Rosslyn, SA for export to Asia, Austrialia, NZ, North & South America.
For Europe and North America, F30s made in Germany at 2 sites - Munich and Regensburg.
VW Golfs are also produced in SA?
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My spec is now a very non premium one for a non premium car. :evil:
£26,655
Non premium Urinal Grey
3 door manual
park assist just for the hell of it
rear camera to show off with
non premium basic nav
That'll do.
Can live without the rest.
Maybe a round £27k with the service plan? When the hell do I keep a car for 3 years though??? Hmmm...
Performance pack? Not sure, depends if it reflects in future value predictions?
If resell is important then avoid that awful solid grey!
That was a bit of a tongue in cheek joke quote for my old mate Asker's benefit Lee.
Solid White 3 door manual GTI (or do I go for red? the metallics don't really do it for me and my other car is black)
Poss 19s (or so I just get my BBSs painted anthracite?)
Poss Performance pack
park assist and camera
basic nav
that'll do me.
Just need to find time to make a few phone calls as I'm working the next few days :sad:
It's like old times
Get 5 doors.
Have you looked at the new Leon? Looks quite cute.
Yeah and good to have you back :kiss:
Will drop you a long message as soon as I can, been absolutely rushed off my feet lately, not enough hours in the day and not enough time to sleep!!
Real GTIs have 3 doors, it's just that the mk5 and 6 look ugly in 3 door with their fat arses. Passengers can bend to get in the back or they can pay their own transport in my book! :grin:
The Leon looks nice in SC form, the Cupra will be interesting. Will see what the financial impact of a MK7 GTI is first then I'll look at other options or indeed just keep the mk6 which has been a very reliable (touch wood) and faithful (touch wood again) friend and put it to stage 2 tune when the warranty gets near the end.
I've got a figure in my head, if I can get a fairly basic GTI for that money then it's go, if not then I'm quite happy with what I've got, bigger fish to fry right now!!
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Jimble - great spec mate, look forward to seeing that!
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Here's my spec DSG in Tungsten Silver:-
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/4610767d8ac3bf592c5dd505ea04c68f_zps16a04cb3.jpg)
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Jimble - great spec mate, look forward to seeing that!
Thankyou sir! :) god know what the car will actually come with? The configurator is changing by the minute! It says ADC is standard now?? ???
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Real GTIs have 3 doors, it's just that the mk5 and 6 look ugly in 3 door with their fat arses. Passengers can bend to get in the back or they can pay their own transport in my book! :grin:
The Leon looks nice in SC form, the Cupra will be interesting. Will see what the financial impact of a MK7 GTI is first then I'll look at other options or indeed just keep the mk6 which has been a very reliable (touch wood) and faithful (touch wood again) friend and put it to stage 2 tune when the warranty gets near the end.
I've got a figure in my head, if I can get a fairly basic GTI for that money then it's go, if not then I'm quite happy with what I've got, bigger fish to fry right now!!
I rather like the Urano Gray. Different and gives the car a 'hewn out of solid metal' look. Very Panzer. Less washing required. 5 doors more practical unless you've sold the wife and kids. Avoid the leather. Stay with 18" wheels. Get the Performance Pack, Adaptive Dampers for the drive of your life and a few cheapy comfy extras. Keep it as simple as possible avoiding the techy bells and whistles but not at the expense of driving pleasure. Less is more. There, it's already getting pricey.
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VW0401-13
We can now confirm that pricing and specification for GTI and GTD are as in the below price list and that Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is standard on both cars.
We delayed the open for order date by a day to make sure we published the correct prices and specifications. Customer orders will be built from week 22.
Only market entry and function cars will be built before the week 22 (27 May) model year 14 change; these will be built without ADC but with cruise control instead.
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VW0401-13
We can now confirm that pricing and specification for GTI and GTD are as in the below price list and that Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is standard on both cars.
We delayed the open for order date by a day to make sure we published the correct prices and specifications. Customer orders will be built from week 22.
Only market entry and function cars will be built before the week 22 (27 May) model year 14 change; these will be built without ADC but with cruise control instead.
So what is ADC? Is it the same as ACC?
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Is ADC that big dome effort?
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That's the ugly eye thing on the front,i don't really want that :sick:
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So what is ADC? Is it the same as ACC?
I would hazard a guess at...
ADC - Automatic Distance Control
ACC - Adaptive Chassis Control
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So what is ADC? Is it the same as ACC?
I would hazard a guess at...
ADC - Automatic Distance Control
ACC - Adaptive Chassis Control
ACC is adaptive cruise control, or it was??
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/proximity-sensing/adc (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/proximity-sensing/adc)[/font]
They've changed it! Just to confuse us even more!! >:(
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=pdTPVvediT8&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/font]
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The last thing I wanted on a Mk7 GTD was Automatic Distance Control (ADC) - hardly enhances the looks of a sporty car - is there no option not to have it?!:embarrassed:
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I have to admit I am still not convinced on the looks. I seen a red tdi blue motion in the supermarket car park today an I have to admit it looks nowhere near as good as the mk6. I also priced up a GTD out of interest and it was £31K there is no way I am buying one at that price.
The options I am currently considering baring in mind I travel nearly 20K a year.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6108/6307153436_3fba49b4cd_z.jpg)
94mpg!!!!!! No Road Tax. Fully spec'd at £16.5K - 20% its in the skoda offer makes it just over 13K. Hopefully might be a straight swap for my 3 year old GTD.
Or
(http://www.carsbase.com/photo/Volkswagen-Polo_BlueMotion_mp53_pic_64379.jpg)
Then I can look for something fun.... (second hand)
mk5 Gti, mk5 R32, mk5 Ed30, Audi S3, Catherham? Anything more crazy?
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I have to admit I am still not convinced on the looks. I seen a red tdi blue motion in the supermarket car park today an I have to admit it looks nowhere near as good as the mk6. I also priced up a GTD out of interest and it was £31K there is no way I am buying one at that price.
The options I am currently considering baring in mind I travel nearly 20K a year.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6108/6307153436_3fba49b4cd_z.jpg)
94mpg!!!!!! No Road Tax. Fully spec'd at £16.5K - 20% its in the skoda offer makes it just over 13K. Hopefully might be a straight swap for my 3 year old GTD.
Have a look at the fabia Monte Carlo my misses has just brought one 1.6 d 105 ps and it goes like a train I know cuz I used it for work today :evil:
Or
(http://www.carsbase.com/photo/Volkswagen-Polo_BlueMotion_mp53_pic_64379.jpg)
Then I can look for something fun.... (second hand)
mk5 Gti, mk5 R32, mk5 Ed30, Audi S3, Catherham? Anything more crazy?
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I have to admit the mpg is just not up to scratch to move over. Especially if I go get an R32 or something. I like the idea of funding only a fun car on Roadtax, and the 25mpg will even out the 90mpg 4 out of 5 days of the week. Plus the insurance will be not a lot with a 1.2TDI CR 75bhp. The R32's are just so expensive for what they are mind.
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VW0401-13
We can now confirm that pricing and specification for GTI and GTD are as in the below price list and that Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is standard on both cars.
We delayed the open for order date by a day to make sure we published the correct prices and specifications. Customer orders will be built from week 22.
Only market entry and function cars will be built before the week 22 (27 May) model year 14 change; these will be built without ADC but with cruise control instead.
evo
You have just ruined my evening. ADC will put off many GTI buyers, me included.
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GolfTi - R we starting off a petition against ADC? Its just wrong!
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GolfTi - R we starting off a petition against ADC? Its just wrong!
On a GTI?? What were they thinking of?
Looks like a male organ waiting to pop out.
Ridiculous.
I am actually really sad now.
Is this a wind up?
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To be fair to the Automatic Distance Control Cyclops eye, when I saw the GTI at the Geneva motorshow I was pleasantly surprised by how unoffensive it looked in person. Saying that, I wouldn't pick it as an option and I'd rather not have it as standard spec. It wouldn't be an absolute deal breaker for me though. Too bad VW UK didn't throw something in which many potential GTI owners might actually want...
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GolfTi - R we starting off a petition against ADC? Its just wrong!
+1, someone write an e-mail to them, or Lee mention it.
ADC to me is just a gimmick, its not something I would ever use, and does make the front end look stupid.
Was really pleased with the original spec as it did't include it, I also think I read on the German forums they had delays with cars specced with it?
Dave
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ADC to me is just a gimmick, its not something I would ever use, and does make the front end look stupid.
You say that, but other than on a deserted motorway in the early hours, how often can you use good old fashioned cruise control in this country, without constantly having to adjust the speed?
On DSG cars especially, I think it's brilliant. Just a same it looks so awful.
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I have to admit I use my cruise control ever day, every where. 30,40,50,60,70 areas. Its always on.
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I have to admit I use my cruise control ever day, every where. 30,40,50,60,70 areas. Its always on.
me to in my car transporter saves me wearing my right leg out :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Yeah, F30s made in Rosslyn, SA for export to Asia, Austrialia, NZ, North & South America.
For Europe and North America, F30s made in Germany at 2 sites - Munich and Regensburg.
VW Golfs are also produced in SA?
No, last golf made here was G5. We make polos for export now. All our G6s came from Germany, our G7s also made there.
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I have to admit I use my cruise control ever day, every where. 30,40,50,60,70 areas. Its always on.
I've used it a handfull of times normally when driving on a motorway and eveytime someone has pulled into the gap you leave from the car in front.
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Do other cars have ADC and if so what are they like?
I could very well be that VW is setting the standard and in a few years time most cars have something similar?!
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Hopefully, as they are building a few GTIs without ADC, the standard grill will be available as a separate part.
Judging by the prices for the standard insert it should be about £60
Should be just a matter of removing the front ADC camera, changing the grill insert and coding out the ADC option using VCDS.
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So once you've got one of these attached to the front of your GTI/D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Dunn_fell_radar_station.jpg/800px-Dunn_fell_radar_station.jpg)
Does that mean it drops two dozen insurance groups as it's now impossible to crash into the arse of someone???
:tongue:
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Just had a look at the latest price list pdf and the picture of the front of the GTD has the same type as the SE/GT rather than the big square one seen in other pictures, it doesn't look too bad tbh but it's not a great picture :(
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So once you've got one of these attached to the front of your GTI/D
Does that mean it drops two dozen insurance groups as it's now impossible to crash into the arse of someone???
:tongue:
:grin:
The saving grace (kind of) is though that the GTI should seemingly be coming with a rather more 'attractive' version of it, as seen in the picture I took below. This is rather than the dome shaped unit you get on the standard Mk7, which frankly looks a bit naff, as seen >here (http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ancvsBD39YQ/UVSn0P4UhRI/AAAAAAAMQ70/IYPH-551K3s/s1600/VW-Golf-0009-World-Car-of-the-Year%25255B2%25255D.jpg)<.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/the_sniper89/Geneva2013/7c1cfec8-64d1-4c82-ba1e-3c556698ec0b.jpg)
In person the appearance of the ADC eye is also helped by the larger lower grill on the GTI, it just blends in more. Now here's hoping that the UK models do indeed get the pictured ADC camera rather than the standard one!
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Just ordered my first GTI :-) Only problem is they still seem a little unsure of the available colours? I like both the red and grey but apparently they're not even certain if urano grey will be available in the UK? anyone else heard similar problems? I asked about ADC and the dealers point blank denied that the GTI would have that...
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Urano grey is in the configurator on the VW UK web site for both the GTD and GTI, so presumably it is available.
Sounds like the dealers aren't quite up to speed on things just yet.
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Just ordered my first GTI :-) Only problem is they still seem a little unsure of the available colours? I like both the red and grey but apparently they're not even certain if urano grey will be available in the UK? anyone else heard similar problems? I asked about ADC and the dealers point blank denied that the GTI would have that...
This baffles me as all they need to do is check the configurator to see what colours are available in the UK and as the above poster says..it is available.
Simples!!!
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Good to see a fair few orders already going in for the GTI...
Look forward to all the picture whoring in a few months time... :wink:
Congrats Chaps!! :cool:
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I know that's what i told them! But they're investigating for me to find out further :P I've yet to see Urano Grey in the flesh but I loved the look of Carbon Steel on the Mk6 - can anyone tell me if theyre similar? Colour is probably one of the most important aspects for me as I like to admire my car!
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Just back from ordering, had probs with colour choice on order screen. No pacific blue or metallic red .
As Easter weekend, will be Tuesday before he can check availability.
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I know that's what i told them! But they're investigating for me to find out further :P I've yet to see Urano Grey in the flesh but I loved the look of Carbon Steel on the Mk6 - can anyone tell me if theyre similar? Colour is probably one of the most important aspects for me as I like to admire my car!
Carbon Grey on the mk6 is a metallic colour. Urano Grey is a flat, non-metallic colour. I find the metallic flake in Carbon Grey on my mk6 really sparkles in the sunlight; you won't get this same effect with Urano Grey as there are no metallic flakes in the paint.
Colour choice is a really personal thing, but if I was thinking of ordering a mk7, I wouldn't go for Urano Grey. Come resale time, 'popular' colours will be much easier to sell. Look at reply no. 122 in this thread and take the advice of Lee (evo1986) who's a VW sales exec; avoid Urano Grey, especially as you've said colour is probably one of the most important aspects for you.
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I've got Carbon Grey at the moment - such a shame its not available on the Mk7. Wouldn't consider Urano Grey as its a solid colour - Lee is right it will not attract a good resale price, so thinking it will have to be Limestone Grey for me.
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I went for Tornado Red in the end - good choice in terms of resale?!
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I went for Tornado Red in the end - good choice in terms of resale?!
Think I will be doing the same
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You can't beat a shiny red car. :cool:
Good to see another Salopian here.
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Just had a call from the dealer, he says he's put the order for my car in but the only thing he couldn't order was the colour computer screen?? He's querying it but can't speak to VW till tuesday now! I reallly don't understand whats going on atm, did they mess around with the spec much when the mk6 was released?? >:(
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Just had a call from the dealer, he says he's put the order for my car in but the only thing he couldn't order was the colour computer screen?? He's querying it but can't speak to VW till tuesday now! I reallly don't understand whats going on atm, did they mess around with the spec much when the mk6 was released?? >:(
Wtf? Doesn't give us much confidence does it!
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Anyone know what colour this is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reHmFrf-86c
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Just had a call from the dealer, he says he's put the order for my car in but the only thing he couldn't order was the colour computer screen?? He's querying it but can't speak to VW till tuesday now! I reallly don't understand whats going on atm, did they mess around with the spec much when the mk6 was released?? >:(
Wtf? Doesn't give us much confidence does it!
It's rediculous! I kind of hope that it's included if you order pro nav but i doubt it! ::)
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Just had a call from the dealer, he says he's put the order for my car in but the only thing he couldn't order was the colour computer screen?? He's querying it but can't speak to VW till tuesday now! I reallly don't understand whats going on atm, did they mess around with the spec much when the mk6 was released?? >:(
Wtf? Doesn't give us much confidence does it!
Can't believe customers are already experiencing grief... :angry:
Sorry to hear mate, hopefully things will get sorted for ya come tuesday...
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I think dealers and specs don't go together,they seem to not no there products as well as the customers :undecided:
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My dealer (Arnold Clark) glasgow, didn't even know they were on sale.... Obviously they had allocation, and I have now educated him on the ins and outs of the new gti
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And now the winter pack has gone up £20 on the configurator (£370)! VW are taking the p!ss!!! If they keep messing about with the prices they can kiss my arse! I'll cancel the order... >:(
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I expect demand for the GTI and GTD to be high so prices could rise with demand. If you've got an order placed already surely the prices quoted when you paid your deposit is agreed?
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I expect demand for the GTI and GTD to be high so prices could rise with demand. If you've got an order placed already surely the prices quoted when you paid your deposit is agreed?
It's unlikely that prices would rise with demand tbh as the GTI/D has always had a big demand anyway, i'll have a chat with my dealer on tuesday and see what he says, i'm considering dropping the winter pack and adding kessy tbh, i thought the GTI had headlight washers as standard as it has xenons but can't find anything to support it, i'd rather not have them if i have choice cos they just make a mess! >:( So if dropping the winter pack gets rid of them then thats what i'll do, i only wanted the winter pack so there aren't any blank buttons on the dash but i can live with that.
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Xenons mean you HAVE to have washers.
What blank buttons would you fill in with a winter pack anyway? The heated seat controls are part of the climate control, the heated washers are live all the time the ignition is on, so have no switch and the low washer fluid warning is part of the DIS.
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If you don't have the winter pack you don't get the heated seats and so don't get the buttons on the centre console to control them just blanks, it never bothered me with this car as the heated seat controls would be in the centre of the heater/blower knobs.
I thought headlight washers were required if you have xenons but it doesn't say anywhere that they are fitted? ???
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I thought headlight washers were required if you have xenons but it doesn't say anywhere that they are fitted? ???
You can take it for granted that Xenons will have washers - they are required for type approval. The standard equipment states :-
Gas-discharge (Bi-Xenon) dipped and main beam headlights including LED daytime running lights, automatic range adjustment and low washer fluid warning light
and I'm pretty sure the low washer fluid warning is talking about for the headlight washers.
The price list brochure also states the following as standard on the GTI :-
Gas discharge (Bi-xenon) Including automatic range adjustment, headlight washers and low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights
(http://www.eurocarnews.com/media/pictorials/2360/14569.jpg)
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Bloody hell!! Just looked again and your right! I must have looked at that brochure 5 times and didn't see that! :embarrassed:
Thanks Jonny! :cool:
So dropping the winter pack will make no difference to the washers then. :angry:
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So dropping the winter pack will make no difference to the washers then. :angry:
Looks like you'd just loose the heated (cloth) seats and heated washer jets.
But if you opted for leather seats ... you'd just loose the heated washer jets and nothing else :laugh:
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£370 is a lot to pay for just heaters on the jets and under your bootie. Stuff that. I've had heated leather seats in mine for a year and a half and used them about three times. The heaters that is, I do tend to use the seat more often!!
Still a bit annoyed with the silly radar. Would rather have cruise or better still basic nav (and the price go up a couple of hundred).
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Still a bit annoyed with the silly radar.
Me too :sad:
The thing is I use Cruise Control to stick to the 50mph speed limits when they are enforced with SPECS average speed cameras (e.g. through the many motorway roadwork's). I don't want to go any slower or faster than 50mph :undecided: I guess there will be an option to turn this function off.
EDIT : Just seen how it works on this video - it may actually be OK for me - still don't like the big dome in the front grill though :sick: It would appear to work best with DSG IMHO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=pdTPVvediT8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I thought headlight washers were required if you have xenons but it doesn't say anywhere that they are fitted? ???
You can take it for granted that Xenons will have washers - they are required for type approval. The standard equipment states :-
Gas-discharge (Bi-Xenon) dipped and main beam headlights including LED daytime running lights, automatic range adjustment and low washer fluid warning light
and I'm pretty sure the low washer fluid warning is talking about for the headlight washers.
The price list brochure also states the following as standard on the GTI :-
Gas discharge (Bi-xenon) Including automatic range adjustment, headlight washers and low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights
(http://www.eurocarnews.com/media/pictorials/2360/14569.jpg)
Re the above photo, obviously it shows the dipped and mainbeam lights, but what's the bulb in the middle, is that a cornering light ? If so is it standard on all Golfs with the xenon option ?
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One of the Audis that has Xenons doesn't have headlight washers. Apparently if it has some special "nano coating" is doesn't require the washers!!
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Interesting video that suggests the mk7 xenons are active like the mk5/6 ones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxFoBxzXQvA&sns=em
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I thought headlight washers were required if you have xenons but it doesn't say anywhere that they are fitted? ???
You can take it for granted that Xenons will have washers - they are required for type approval. The standard equipment states :-
Gas-discharge (Bi-Xenon) dipped and main beam headlights including LED daytime running lights, automatic range adjustment and low washer fluid warning light
and I'm pretty sure the low washer fluid warning is talking about for the headlight washers.
The price list brochure also states the following as standard on the GTI :-
Gas discharge (Bi-xenon) Including automatic range adjustment, headlight washers and low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights
(http://www.eurocarnews.com/media/pictorials/2360/14569.jpg)
Re the above photo, obviously it shows the dipped and mainbeam lights, but what's the bulb in the middle, is that a cornering light ? If so is it standard on all Golfs with the xenon option ?
I'd say thats the static cornering light, it's normally the fog lights that come on and off so it seems to be a better design imo.
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Still a bit annoyed with the silly radar.
Me too :sad:
The thing is I use Cruise Control to stick to the 50mph speed limits when they are enforced with SPECS average speed cameras (e.g. through the many motorway roadwork's). I don't want to go any slower or faster than 50mph :undecided: I guess there will be an option to turn this function off.
EDIT : Just seen how it works on this video - it may actually be OK for me - still don't like the big dome in the front grill though :sick: It would appear to work best with DSG IMHO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=pdTPVvediT8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The ADC will keep you at 50mph just like your normal cruise control and then if you catch something up that is going any slower then you will just follow the car in front at the speed they are doing. If that person pulls out of the way then you will speed back up to the maximum/set speed you had originally pressed set at. The nice thing now is the cruise goes up and down by 5mph increments instead of 1mph at a time. It will also touch the brakes to keep you at 50mph for example if you set the cruise control and go down a bit of a hill where normal cruise control would exceed 50mph then the ADC will keep you at desired set speed by applying the brakes. It also includes a speed limiter which you set at x speed and no matter how hard you press the accelerator it wont go any faster......
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VW0401-13
We can now confirm that pricing and specification for GTI and GTD are as in the below price list and that Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is standard on both cars.
We delayed the open for order date by a day to make sure we published the correct prices and specifications. Customer orders will be built from week 22.
Only market entry and function cars will be built before the week 22 (27 May) model year 14 change; these will be built without ADC but with cruise control instead.
I don't think we can believe the VW UK spec, even when they have posted this.
All the review cars we are reading about now have ADC on them, and one review even states ADC is the reason the new GTi has a lower insurance group.
Why then would the first UK cars not have this also, would they cost more to insure?
Dave
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VW0401-13
We can now confirm that pricing and specification for GTI and GTD are as in the below price list and that Automatic Distance Control (ADC) is standard on both cars.
We delayed the open for order date by a day to make sure we published the correct prices and specifications. Customer orders will be built from week 22.
Only market entry and function cars will be built before the week 22 (27 May) model year 14 change; these will be built without ADC but with cruise control instead.
I don't think we can believe the VW UK spec, even when they have posted this.
All the review cars we are reading about now have ADC on them, and one review even states ADC is the reason the new GTi has a lower insurance group.
Why then would the first UK cars not have this also, would they cost more to insure?
Dave
They are (I'm reading between the lines) the dealer demo cars that won't have ADC possibly. Some of the early GT mk7s had slightly different specs to those published too so take a long hard breath before collecting your new car!!
I doubt the lack ADC will make a difference if you bought an ex-demo mk7 GTI as far as insurance goes as it'd be a logistical headache for the insurance companies to keep up with it. However caveat emptor here!!
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By all accounts the ADC is the main reason for the fall in insurance group, so a demo car without it will almost certainly cost more to insure - no way the insurance companies will miss this.