Tracker

[VWKev]

If I had to buy again, it would definitely be a 5 door GTD+DSG, properly specced.
I would be spending less time and money in gas stations.

There you go, that backs up exactly what I said a moment ago. Its all down to money, f**k all to do with the GTD being more desirable. 

[am1w]

I can understand both Kev's and evo's viewpoints.
In my case, I can afford to run a real gas guzzler (up to a point! ) but I choose not to as I want reasonably good value for money plus some style. I think both the Golf GTD and GTi fit the bill quite nicely.
However, the GTD is better value for money.
Slightly off topic, but the Mecedes 350 CDI Sport 7 Speed Auto gives better fuel consumption than the Golf GTi in city traffic, is probably quicker but its size prevents me using it daily due to parking problems.
I'll keep my GTi until March 2012 whence I will look very seriously to getting a Diesel Golf or similiar.

PS: By that time I will be of pensionable age.

PPS: I can't believe I've been so diplomatic!

[VWKev]

I can understand both Kev's and evo's viewpoints.
In my case, I can afford to run a real gas guzzler (up to a point! ) but I choose not to as I want reasonably good value for money plus some style. I think both the Golf GTD and GTi fit the bill quite nicely.
However, the GTD is better value for money.
Slightly off topic, but the Mecedes 350 CDI Sport 7 Speed Auto gives better fuel consumption than the Golf GTi in city traffic, is probably quicker but its size prevents me using it daily due to parking problems.
I'll keep my GTi until March 2012 whence I will look very seriously to getting a Diesel Golf or similiar.

PS: By that time I will be of pensionable age.

PPS: I can't believe I've been so diplomatic!

I think that also sums up what I've said. Firstly there is absolutely nothing wrong with a GTD, ok its a Diesel, but apart from that its a great car. As you say mate, its better value for money ? Maybe yeah, but more desirable, I think not. To say a GTD is more desirable is frankly pretty laughable and something that I expect from a salesman...... oh wait a min.

[Steve30]

Not true Kev, in the showroom everyone wants the GTD simply becuse of the rip-off petrol prices in this country, with a remap you have the best of both worlds!!

[VWKev]

Not true Kev, in the showroom everyone wants the GTD simply becuse of the rip-off petrol prices in this country, with a remap you have the best of both worlds!!

Away and not f**kin annoy me anymore ffs. The GTI badge alone has been sought after for over 30 years. What you talking about remaps for ? Nothing to do with being desirable, I'm actually beginning to think you guys dont know what that means.

I've underlined the most important part for you. It should standout.

[R32UK]

If I had to buy again, it would definitely be a 5 door GTD+DSG, properly specced.
I would be spending less time and money in gas stations.

There you go, that backs up exactly what I said a moment ago. Its all down to money, f**k all to do with the GTD being more desirable. 

R owners could say the same about the GTI

[Rhyso]

Are any of you lot actually going to answer the OP's question?  

[Steve30]

Not true Kev, in the showroom everyone wants the GTD simply becuse of the rip-off petrol prices in this country, with a remap you have the best of both worlds!!

Away and not f**kin annoy me anymore ffs. The GTI badge alone has been sought after for over 30 years. What you talking about remaps for ? Nothing to do with being desirable, I'm actually beginning to think you guys dont know what that means.

I've underlined the most important part for you. It should standout.

GTI badge is in the past Kev  and no I dont want a tracker !!

[Hartside]

How much is the tracker system fitted + ongoing subscriptions?

[evo1986]

If I had to buy again, it would definitely be a 5 door GTD+DSG, properly specced.
I would be spending less time and money in gas stations.

There you go, that backs up exactly what I said a moment ago. Its all down to money, f**k all to do with the GTD being more desirable. 

Its more desirable at the moment because the combination of it a) looking like a gti b) "miles" better economy

Of course if fuel/money was not an issues we would all have a gti/r

There is very few people who that have bought a gti on here would hold there hands up and say ok a gtd is a better combination for me than the gti I bought. If you can then then fair play

When petrol costs were cheaper then there was an arguement for the gti, however I would expect a huge amount of people who have gti's have never even driven a gtd so cant even comment really.