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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: Caval4r on 06 January 2017, 10:16
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Hi all,
Now please don't think this is going to be about a GTD beating a Clubsport S as I promise it isn't.
But I've just taken delivery of a new GTD estate and the thing is absolutely wonderful. I have the Clubsport S as my little toy sitting in the garage but wow what a car this GTD is.
While I love the occasion the Clubsport S is providing me with, the GTD just does everything required of it when it asked in superb manner. It does need a little more grunt in my opinion which will be addressed in the next few weeks when the mileage has increased slightly.
So really all I wanted to say was wow.....what a great car :)
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Ok so just reading your title, I was like "really''
But after reading your post I was like "oh ok'' :laugh: Congrats on both your new toys!!
So you have the best of both worlds and a play toy for the nice weekends and a day to dayer!
What's the spec of both then..? I have a GTD myself coming in March and tbh the waiting time surprisingly isn't dragging but then again it's not as if I'm driving round in a heap.
Got any pics of the car(s)?
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Nice items to have in your garage!
Please upload some pics of the GTD Estate as this model not available in Ireland for some reason...
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Yeah well my GTD (Standard) wastes most things on the road.Even the mighty Clubsport S.All i have to do is whack the sport mode on and it ramps the motor up to 450bhp (at the wheels).Took out an A45 AMG the other day (the 376bhp model). :cool:
When i want economy,i just put it into ECO mode and i must be getting about 90mpg.
The GTD really is the best of both worlds!. :wink: :grin:
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Yeah well my GTD (Standard) wastes most things on the road.Even the mighty Clubsport S.All i have to do is whack the sport mode on and it ramps the motor up to 450bhp (at the wheels).Took out an A45 AMG the other day (the 376bhp model). :cool:
When i want economy,i just put it into ECO mode and i must be getting about 90mpg.
The GTD really is the best of both worlds!. :wink: :grin:
*sniggers* yes indeed. It is deceptively quick but not THAT quick. I have a DSG model, and the changes are far quicker than anything a human can do pumping their leg up and down and waving a stick about :evil:
Managed 400 miles to a tank on my third refill (got the car in november) completely stock except for a K&N panel filter.
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Yeah well my GTD (Standard) wastes most things on the road.Even the mighty Clubsport S.All i have to do is whack the sport mode on and it ramps the motor up to 450bhp (at the wheels).Took out an A45 AMG the other day (the 376bhp model). :cool:
When i want economy,i just put it into ECO mode and i must be getting about 90mpg.
The GTD really is the best of both worlds!. :wink: :grin:
*sniggers* yes indeed. It is deceptively quick but not THAT quick. I have a DSG model, and the changes are far quicker than anything a human can do pumping their leg up and down and waving a stick about :evil:
Managed 400 miles to a tank on my third refill (got the car in november) completely stock except for a K&N panel filter.
Wish i'd specced the DSG.Sitting in morning traffic,in out shake it all about.Quite tiresome. :sad:
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Wish i'd specced the DSG.Sitting in morning traffic,in out shake it all about.Quite tiresome. :sad:
I feel your pain
I'm an "auto only" driver and I must say the DSG is probably the best Automatic I've had so far. I have problems with fatigue as a result of my Disability but the smoothness and ease with which progress can be made is far less tiring on the GTD than it was on my previous car. I am due a busy drive for a few days away next week so shall see how that goes.
Back on topic -ish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFz5s0HuhQ0 - is a gentleman making decent progress in a GTD with DSG round the nurburgring. He also does laps in an R. NO I'm not for a minute suggesting GTD> R but under 9 mins is not bad :p
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Hi
Took my clubsport S for its first run today. It awesome pulls strong in every gear and pops on gear changes under load :grin:.
My gtd manual is quick but the S feels like it's never going to stop pulling. Can't wait until it's run in :shocked: . I did only manage to get 16mpg mind you it was in race mode.
Roll on the Summer :smiley:
All those flipping with only delivery mileage. Go out and use them you won't regret it :cry: it's only money your losing . If you sell for purchase price next year what you've lost nothing and had some drives you will never forget :laugh: