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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Lagerlout on 03 July 2013, 23:11

Title: Short review
Post by: Lagerlout on 03 July 2013, 23:11
Got to drive a 5 door GTI today at Whitchurch VW. Impressions, very good. In comfort mode the car rides superbly on rutted typically poor B roads (on the 18"). Acceleration is excellent, plenty of grunt. Seats are good, but lack upper back support. Interior quality is OK, not great, but on a par with BMW. Pro satnav looks very good. Brakes are very aggressive, but nicely positive, only need a slight touch. Manual gearbox is spot on, great action, easy fast change.

Overall I thought it a quality device, exhaust note was a bit too muted to me, but sounded good nevertheless.

If you're on the fence, just buy one, you will not be disappointed. Can't wait to get mine, week 36 now...  :whistle:
Title: Re: Short review
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 03 July 2013, 23:20
Got to drive a 5 door GTI today at Whitchurch VW. Impressions, very good. In comfort mode the car rides superbly on rutted typically poor B roads (on the 18"). Acceleration is excellent, plenty of grunt. Seats are good, but lack upper back support. Interior quality is OK, not great, but on a par with BMW. Pro satnav looks very good. Brakes are very aggressive, but nicely positive, only need a slight touch. Manual gearbox is spot on, great action, easy fast change.

Overall I thought it a quality device, exhaust note was a bit too muted to me, but sounded good nevertheless.

If you're on the fence, just buy one, you will not be disappointed. Can't wait to get mine, week 36 now...  :whistle:

Nice little write up. Did you know id changed from a GTD to a GTI now. Can not wait. Week 42 for me which isn't bad when you consider I only ordered 2 July!

Sounds like nearly all the dealer demo cars have ACC and Pro Nav.