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So it seems looking at VW UK configurator no deposit contribution on edition 50 . I wonder how many people this will put off ordering as for some contribution makes a big difference, if not as many order as VW hope wonder if they will add some sort of incentive as has previously happened .

Do bare in mind Xenon’s last a lot longer than halogen bulbs. You’re not going to be needing to replace them for many many years.

Xenon bulbs light output fades as the bulbs ages so that could be part of the problem. It might also be worth checking that they are not set too low from the factory. They can be adjusted with an Allan key on the headlight themselves.

My neighbour’s 11 year old Audi has new Xenon bulbs in. They are nice and white and have a good light output. If I was in your situation I would look for quality bulbs from a well known brand.

Just had a look and Philips do a D3S White vision bulb which may be of interest to you.

I have a 2025 GTI and the DSG gearbox says it has a lifetime fill………… I assume that’s rubbish and it should be changed? Views?

I might be cynical, but lifetime = warranty period? I change mine every 3 years, irrespective of mileage. Same with Haldex.

As said previously, everyone has different tolerances and ideally you should try both.

For my tuppence, I lived 3 years with a non DCC mk8 Clubsport and not once did I wish I had it. The 8.5 might have fractional differences in suspension settings but I doubt anything hugely significant.
The Clubsport has stiff(ish) springs and hard(ish) bushings for optimal handling so no matter how soft you set the dampers it’ll be the springs and bushings that ultimately dictate ride quality.
Hit a pothole with DCC or no DCC and boy will you know about it.

Following the Clubsport I had 18 months with an 8R and now around 5 months with an 8.5R. The former had no DCC and the latter does have it. On some roads the ride in the non DCC R was brutal when doing long distances and in the DCC car a bit less so. So the R seems to have harder bushings. The main difference between the two is a slightly smoother ride on jiggly roads in the DCC comfort settings but when you hit the really rough stuff both types of suspension struggle, and if you drive on really bad roads a lot it’s definitely be cheaper to replace non-DCC parts when the dampers fail, which both types will eventually.

It seems a bit odd that DCC builds have a longer lead in time as I’d have thought it would be a popular option and in good supply. Maybe speak to more than one dealer.