Which options to opt for???

[gizzywizzy]

It's certainly reduced if you have already opted for the leather seats, because the leather seats are heated as standard.  I'd be very surprised if the same wasn't true of the xenons.

Which are Ghastly Beyond Belief, by the way.

Rolfe.

Now now!! play nicely, that is only your opinion.  I have the xenons on my DPB and I love the look of them and the amount of light they give off.  In my opinion the ordinary lights do nothing to improve the look of the car at all but as I say that is only my opinion.

[DWGTI]

Its a cold night again, winter pack is definately getting spec'd. There should be a discount for specing xenons and  the winter pack pack but like has been said according to the brochure there isnt. I'll still be getting both however.  On a note of discussion with a friend tonight is there any rumour of an "edition 30", "Parelli" type coming to the Mk6? Surely this would come spec'd up?

[VWKev]

It's certainly reduced if you have already opted for the leather seats, because the leather seats are heated as standard.  I'd be very surprised if the same wasn't true of the xenons.

Which are Ghastly Beyond Belief, by the way.

Rolfe.

Whats ghastly beyond belief about them ?

[simonpolly]

On a lighter note,i had a ford focus behind me with xenons the other day,when he turned them on it was like a flash of lightening,very cool ,they actually exploded on.

[Golf R]

Xenons are quite hard to sell secondhand, funny enough

[DWGTI]

Now

18" Monzas
Xenons
Winter Pack
Dynaudio
Luxury Pack
ACC (rondo you've convinced me)

Still 3dr candy white. Still need a dsg test drive!!

[keelaw]

nice, getting there... though a stereo upgrade is a worthwhile lift to the interior.  either spec the RCD510 or get a RNS510 off ebay like some have done here.... (would need the GPS aerial though I believe and that only comes with the bluetooth or RNS510 factory fit)

[DWGTI]

Cheers mate, I was under the impression if you spec dynaudio this includes the RCD510? If its not the case I'll add it anyway.

[denyason]

Hi guys, been reading your forum for a month or two now, its fantastic and very imformative.

I drive a MK3 Gti 16v, its going in for scrappage when I can pluck up the courage!  Ive test drove the Gti, S3 and BMW125i.  I honestly prefer the Golf as its an all rounder unlike the bone breaking s3 and rear-end happy Beemer(not good in scottish winters)

Down to business - Im going to buy the gti, It will be Candy white, 3dr, 18" monza's with xenons.  And that's where the options stop as I can't decide? Which do you recommend? The DSG or Manual thing is undecided, iv'e been keeping a close eye on that debate!

Im 22, no kids, live in wet/cold scotland and happy to go all out on the Golf.

Thanks in advance and look forward to the replies...

s3 is old, changing model soon (u wont feel special), bmw is aging, reface soon, golf new, not many gti's on road.  its new, its fresh, , next to the mark 5 looks fresher, moderner.  s3 feels old thats because it is.  gti holds it value very well, very very well. but colour is next factor, white is nice but not good when you sell, best colours(i never go any other even if i want to ) is black, silver, nothing else and must be metallic.  leather is good but mine is work car so i didn't bother.  18 inch monza shadows is a must if you're getting a gti.  white isnt good.  if you check any brand ie audi, vw..... and look second hand, not many of these blacks, silvers as they're more deireable and hold value more. also bright colours attract more bird crap especially red- fact!!

the manual gearbox is very good.  the stereo as standard is the worst- only 8 speakers, my previous golf tdi had 10 speakers.

[VWKev]

denyason, your sig is huge dude.