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Offline Rich 3

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Re: My test drive
« Reply #20 on: 29 May 2019, 13:10 »
My suggestion is go for a pre-enhanced model and push for a good deal. They will want to be rid of these older stock models. My car is a 2018 model 'pre-enhanced' and I don't feel like I am missing out because I don't have those enhancements. In fact, I am very thankful that I do not have the keyless entry! Honestly you won't miss any of those additions.
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Re: My test drive
« Reply #21 on: 30 May 2019, 12:27 »
I’d not want to pay an extra £60 a month for those options.
The camera looks cool to casual passers by but the screen is too low to be able to watch your mirrors and screen easily. I had it on my 2013 GTI but not had it on any of my subsequent cars and haven’t missed it. The mirrors and sensors suffice very well.
Some people rave about keyless, I don’t actually find it difficult to fish a key out of my pocket.
Lane assist I’ve never had but wouldn’t want to pay money for unless I did a lot of motorway driving and even then I’d want to try it out a few times first.

There’s a lot of demand for Golfs right now, discounts aren’t that great for an ageing design which shows it’s still at the top of its game and it still looks fresh and modern.

I’d go with the “pre-enhanced” and enjoy the savings.
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Offline king monkey

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Re: My test drive
« Reply #22 on: 30 May 2019, 12:41 »
I have all those extra options on mine and, if given the choice between them and saving the £60, I’d save the money every time. I’ve turned lane  off. It’s odd that there’s a bit of resistance when changing lanes. Rear camera is only ever used in a empty car park to get the lines spot on and the keyless adds nothing. It’s not a theft risk really as it can be turned off but that negates the point of it being easy to use. Save the cash.
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