Hi all, new to the forum and apologies if variations of this question have already been asked and answered, I promise I've read them all.
I just signed the contract for my new lease and it's the third Golf in a row, but this time a Clubsport 8.5 (I come from an 8 Life and a 8 Style, both 1.5 TSI).
I know that with the CS it is going to be quite a jump in any case, but I'm a bit worried for not having chosen the DCC option. For personal reasons (trip to South Italy) I need the car in time for summer, but the dealer told me that I'm looking already at late June if I'm lucky, the DCC option would've most likely added at least 4 to 8 weeks.
Now, how much am I going to regret this? I live in London, short daily commute of a few miles and the occasional weekend trip to somewhere outside of London. I think the car itself is already way "sportier" than any other cars I've owned, so I'm not too worried about not getting the latest "sport mode experience". What I'm more concerned about is the daily drive and the occasional long trip. Will I notice a massive difference, compared to, say, the Style, in terms of comfort, or is it just a matter of adjusting the driving style accordingly, knowing that DCC is not there and the suspensions are what they are?
My trip to the South of Italy last summer was really enjoyable with the Style, apart from the not so comfy seats and the manual transmission when stuck in traffic, so I'd still be happy with anything vaguely comparable.
Had 9 years of DCC on MK7 GTD, R and MK 7.5 TCR on 19" and now have a 2019 MK 7.5 R without DCC on 19" and unless the MK 8 is somehow very different, which doubt, the only difference would really be felt on the poorest of surface and not in any normal day to day driving.
If I could have had DCC I would have though, as it obviously gives you choice to the ride depending on road conditions, but the R we purchased was just too good a car all around in condition, service history and price to walk past seeking DCC. In summary its nice to have if can secure it, but not deal breaker.
Drive our present R without any thought there is no DCC its a really smooth drive and ride.
Personally used to avoid the comfort setting with DCC as was too comfortable and bouncy, and some passengers used to complain of car sickness, so used to run my DCC in normal.
Think it will be even less of an issue on 18" wheels.
You will find a huge difference to what been driving though, so be interested to read thoughts on the Clubsport in relation to Life/Style.
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For those that have, does it say exactly what the PP comprises of, in particular the wheels?
