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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: pat1967 on 23 July 2007, 14:16
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Finally in a position to buy my GTi.......can I make my mind up on spec.........not a chance!!....
down to red or black,
gonna have 18" wheels, computer, center console.......but the big one is leather or dsg....can't stretch to both....got to be one or other!!......help me guys...driven both.....both great!
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DSG= YES!!! (Better resale value and extra power and flappy paddles :evil:)
Leather is good but heard about some issues with poor quality though...
Go for black if you have lots of free time to clean the car everyday, go for red if you want the more traditional look.
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Since I got my ed 30 I would have to say DSG is brilliant!!
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DSG all the way, you'll love it! i have both and would give up leather for DSG any day of the week! :nerd:
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same here, have both, if gun was at my head the leather could be sacrificed, DSG stays, would be lost without it. dont hesitate, just order it soon as! :wink:
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leather makes the car look elegant and smooth but the gti is an untamed animal. Stick with the cloth - looks more sportier
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Gotta go with the majority, DSG rules.
Besides, the cloth on the GTI mk5 is retro mk1 cool.
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I have leather... I would change it for DSG without a second thought.
Make sure you get Xenon's!
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Had both and currently have DSG :wink:
I wouldn't have leather again in the golf. Too slippy and sweaty in summer, too cold and clammy in winter....even with the heated seat function.
DSG is a must.......repeat after me.....leather bad.....DSG good :laugh:
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I wouldn't go so far as to say leather is bad. IMHO, a car costing near enough £20k should have leather (or half leather/alcantara) as standard. The cloth GTi seats are OK, but nowt special - the material is a little on the harsh side... feels cheep... the leather does lift the interior somewhat. Best compromise as far as I am concerned is the Edition 30 interior... simply superb.
Had both and currently have DSG :wink:
I wouldn't have leather again in the golf. Too slippy and sweaty in summer, too cold and clammy in winter....even with the heated seat function.
DSG is a must.......repeat after me.....leather bad.....DSG good :laugh:
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Best compromise as far as I am concerned is the Edition 30 interior... simply superb.
Well put :wink: go DSG
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If you like the DSG go for that.
leather seats can always be fitted after you've got the car, where as DSG can't.
like northerner says get xenon's if you can afford them, and if you can't afford them sell a kidney to pay for them :grin:
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Retro fitting leather seats isn't hard, but you would have to retro fit the door panels to match, which someone on here said was a real pain. :nerd:
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Best compromise as far as I am concerned is the Edition 30 interior... simply superb.
Well put :wink: go DSG
I second that.
It's a really successful and practical mix of leather and cloth. Doesn't look cheap.
Don't know what Tiff from Fifth Gear was talking about when he said the seats were awful. :shocked: Maybe he did not get any the previous night and was a bit upset.. :rolleyes:
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DSG gets my vote! :smiley:
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I don't have either, but my mom just had a new EOS with leather and DSG, and I must say the DSG is very smooth and makes for a very relaxing drive (sitting on the M1 in the road works at Luton the other day, I kinda wished I'd opted for DSG!), on the other hand the leather looks the business, but its not the best quality and its not cheap at £1650 (IIRC). Xenons are a must IMO!