GTI Ordered. Who else has made the jump?

[JoeGTI]

I have owned two White Sciroccos Joe and decided to go for white in the GTI as its such a nice colour. I did consider red but decided there is to much red in the new GTI.

I feel your pain I used to live in Dublin and the Irish car specs are cack at best. How much are you being fleeced for the GTI in Ireland?

Joe would you not consider an import from N.Ireland and pay the VAT/VRT im not sure if this still works out cheaper as im out of touch?

Thanks! Yeah, I have similar reservations about red. The red stripe on the grill and the other bits might look a bit lost if the whole car is red? Having said that, anytime I see a shiny red MKV / MKVI GTI, I think they look fabulous.

The GTI starts here at €34,400 approx. And if you were to spec it up similar to a UK spec car (wheels, xenons, climate), it would be about €37,500, roughly 32 grand of your money! And you guys think you get fleeced!

I don't think importing it is a feasible option unfortunately, otherwise everyone would be doing it. The import tax and VRT (a tax on top of a tax) makes it a no-go...

[mk7gti]

I feel you pain Joe as a car lover its a killer living in Ireland.

It might be worth some research on the import option. Unless its changed you used to be able to buy a UK car ex VAT so that would be UK list price - 20%. Import the car to the south and pay Irish VAT + VRT. It might have changed but worth a look. I know it used to be big business for the main dealers in Belfast.

[monkeyhanger]

Feeling tempted to amend my GTD order to include parking assist even though it would just be a complete novelty for me. I must resist making that phonecall.  Stripping out the OEM additions to my Roc today to get them sold and return it to factory spec.

[Jimble]

Feeling tempted to amend my GTD order to include parking assist even though it would just be a complete novelty for me. I must resist making that phonecall.  Stripping out the OEM additions to my Roc today to get them sold and return it to factory spec.

DO IT!!!! I had it on a courtesy mk6 golf while mine was in for it's service and i have to say it's absolutely brilliant!! I think i played with it about 8 times and every time it was perfectly parked, i'm not sure how often i'll use it in my GTI as i wouldn't park it where i would park the courtesy car but for £145 it'd be rude not to! Everybody likes gadgets!

[NickNotts]

Hey guys... newbie here, found the forum just googling the GTI.

Made the jump, placed my order on Good Friday. After having diesels for 5 years, a Golf MK5 140 TDI and now a Roco 170 TDI, I'm eager for a bit more power and thought sod it.

So ordered the manual 3 door, night blue, manual, performance pack, leather, discover, dynaudio, keyless entry.

Build week 23 at the moment according to the dealer. So cant wait! Look forward to posting a few pics on here when its arrived and sharing the car and vibe with you guys!! 

[Gung-Ho]

Congratulations on your purchase. Nice spec!

This may sound like a stupid question but what build week are we in at the moment?  Can I just assume week 23 means beginning of June? Sounds like a long way off?

[master_hayabusa]

Congratulations on your purchase. Nice spec!

This may sound like a stupid question but what build week are we in at the moment?  Can I just assume week 23 means beginning of June? Sounds like a long way off?

here you go http://www.epochconverter.com/date-and-time/weeknumbers-by-year.php

[Gung-Ho]

Thanks for that... Most helpful.

I was a bit confused as i was under the impression that first deliveries would start in June.... but with build dates mooted for weeks 22 & 23 (ie June) I can't see it happening?

[Mr GTD]

Thanks for that... Most helpful.

I was a bit confused as i was under the impression that first deliveries would start in June.... but with build dates mooted for weeks 22 & 23 (ie June) I can't see it happening?

Think about another 4wks after your build week and you won't go far wrong...

If its any sooner then just call it a "BONUS"

[master_hayabusa]

Ye I reckon it's gonna be end of June when the first ones arrive.