Part 1 - Test Drive
Was slightly dissapointed to hear it was Red and not a White and 3dr when I arrived, I was expecting white, but once I saw her I lost that dissapointment. How can I feel like that when I'm looking at a GTI ! Such a gorgeous car and as many people say, such a better looker in the flesh too.
This GTI had ACC so I didnt waste any time in trying it out. Was still fairly busy on the roads at that time but once they started quieting down I tried it out. Sport mode up first and it felt fairly hard when driving but I felt much more in control, esp going round corners and when speeding out of roundabouts. Comfort mode impressed me most, it was then really nice to drive, and very 'comfortable' when I didnt want to rally the arse out of it, cant really describe it other than by saying it had a touch of luxury about it. Normal mode was fine when driving around the roads as you do, little harder than what i expected, but fine. I really liked comfort mode, I might add ACC to my extra's list now. Thanks VW !
The power in this thing is excellent, fast off the mark, didnt have to floor it for it to click into action, it responds very well and didnt even know I was doing, erm 70 ?
I didnt feel tired driving this, the seating position was perfect for me after a couple of tiny adjustments, I really enjoyed driving it, I'd border on saying I love it.
Its very very quiet inside, eerily quiet. Air con was class, boy do I miss that
The touch screen radio/cd was responsive and easy to use, although it will end up finger mark city but not noticable until turned off. Sound out the standard speakers was adequate.
Inside the car had a few touches of luxury, right down to the felt/velvet finishings, in the side bits at the door and the glove compartment. Quality materials used throughout. Steering wheel was very gadgety, not a bad thing for me, I loved it. I liked the way I could check my trip, mpg, oil temp etc all at the touch of a button.
One thing that I almost argued with the car over was the way the car 'told me' when to change gear. When I was driving it would give me a little arrow indicator to tell me when to change up. I'll decide GTI, not you, little bloody minx !
I understand its trying to re-train me into being more economic etc but It was putting me off a bit as my eyes were always being drawn towards it.
It's fast ! Although I never went over 70
It gets there fast ! and its a proper head turner, surprised at the VW GT drivers giving us a smile when we went past in the traffic, then you could see the head turning right round lol bless em.
Hope I've not missed anything out, any questions ask away.
