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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: spills on 08 June 2018, 18:36

Title: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: spills on 08 June 2018, 18:36
To start I needed a new car that was an auto, as I'm starting a new job and have to drive through Reading at 5 o'clock and my left leg can't cope with all that clutch action crawling through traffic.

So about 4 weeks ago I was all set to buy a Polo GTI+, dealer says 42 week wait. Not a chance I'm going waiting that long. So back to the drawing board, maybe a second hand Golf GTI DSG? But I wanted a new car, the new car seed had been planted, but didn't think I could afford or justify a brand new Golf GTI.
Screw it I wanted a new Golf and always wanted a Golf GTI since I can remember.
Asked dealer how long the wait was? He said orders not going in until august, so you'll be looking at November or December for delivery, Sh!t!!!
Anything in the system without too many extras? Nope!

Tried another dealer and they said there's one in the system with a build week 25!
5dr PP DSG, Tornado Red, Art Velours, 19"  I'll take it!
I should get it the week before I start my new job.

So from 20grand to 30+ in less than 10 days  :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: kalimon on 08 June 2018, 19:01
What a great result!
@Watts will tell you that it’s the perfect colour as well 😀
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Jeff Wood on 08 June 2018, 19:22
Definitely the best colour but too many doors  :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: BobbyT on 08 June 2018, 19:26
Sounds great, I bet you can't wait to get it  :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Watts on 08 June 2018, 20:21
What a great result!
@Watts will tell you that it’s the perfect colour as well 😀

Certainly will! Fantastic colour, so vibrant, could even cheer up Jack Dee...

Definitely the best colour but too many doors  :grin:

Unfortunately that's so true...
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: weytf on 08 June 2018, 21:38
I went down the exact same path with the Polo GTI+! Though mine had already been ordered :(

I got my Non PP DSG on Tuesday. Unlike you though, I ordered the correct number of doors ;)
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 June 2018, 22:17
Some colours actually suit a 5dr better than the 3dr.
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: spills on 08 June 2018, 22:47
Well my last 3 cars have been red.
I wasn't choosy about the doors, it was only what was available in the shortest time. But it is practical as I have a family. Wife's Fiesta Zetec S is red with 3 doors lol

If I was specking the car from factory it would've gone something like this:
Iridium grey
Art velours
DCC
Keyless
19s

July can't come quick enough  :laugh:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: kalimon on 09 June 2018, 00:10
Ignore this 3 door bullsh!t.
Makes a car look like a van with windows :wink:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 June 2018, 08:20
👍👍
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Watts on 09 June 2018, 11:18
Ignore this 3 door bullsh!t.
Makes a car look like a van with windows :wink:

 :tongue: :whistle:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Exonian on 10 June 2018, 11:42

So from 20grand to 30+ in less than 10 days  :grin:

These things happen!  :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: John F on 11 June 2018, 11:56
I saw an 18 plate PP 5dr in Tornado red on the weekend. Looked fantastic in the bright sunshine with the red badges and brake callipers. My GTi PP arrives in 3 weeks in Atlantic blue, just hoping it does not look too dull!
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: spills on 11 June 2018, 12:25
Atlantic blue looks good in the sun. I seen one at the weekend. 👍🏻
It was also one of the colours I said I would have to get a car that was already on order.
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: spills on 11 June 2018, 12:32
Ignore this 3 door bullsh!t.
Makes a car look like a van with windows :wink:

 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Jeff Wood on 11 June 2018, 14:52
yeah yeah yeah.....you might notice that VW only offer (offered) their flagship GTI's (Clubsport S & TCR) in 3 Door..

They know what's best  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: hog_hedge on 11 June 2018, 17:44
yeah yeah yeah.....you might notice that VW only offer (offered) their flagship GTI's (Clubsport S & TCR) in 3 Door..

They know what's best  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Agreed.

If you need 5 doors then you might as well buy a Vauxhall Mokka, save ruining a perfectly good GTI :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Jeff Wood on 11 June 2018, 18:18
and there's me trying to be diplomatic :grin: :grin: :grin:

btw, the 3 door is 30kg lighter :grin: which means it's faster :) cue much evil laughter :)
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: hog_hedge on 11 June 2018, 18:31
and there's me trying to be diplomatic :grin: :grin: :grin:

btw, the 3 door is 30kg lighter :grin: which means it's faster :) cue much evil laughter :)

It’s all a matter of opinion, it’s not our fault if their opinion is wrong :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 20:05
and there's me trying to be diplomatic :grin: :grin: :grin:

btw, the 3 door is 30kg lighter :grin: which means it's faster :) cue much evil laughter :)
It all depends how chunky the driver is if you're going to throw weight into the argument :whistle:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Jeff Wood on 11 June 2018, 20:10
this is true :grin: so 5 door GTI's should only be allowed to be sold to midgets or anorexics  :grin:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 20:14
this is true :grin: so 5 door GTI's should only be allowed to be sold to midgets or anorexics  :grin:
If you'd bought a manual car you'd have even more to shout about :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Well, that escalated quickly!!!
Post by: Jeff Wood on 11 June 2018, 20:44
I did buy a Non PP though....that's a lot of weight saving though :cool:

btw, I had no choice of that, Wife only did the Auto test :(