GTI Ordered. Who else has made the jump?

[Gryzor]

Hi all, just joined up today.  Started the ball rolling yesterday on a new Mk7 GTI, will hopefully sign tomorrow I'm looking at the following (trading up from a 2005 stock Mk5 GTI in Candy White):

• 5 Door
• Pure White
• Standard 18" wheels (not as nice as the 18" Mk6 GTI wheels, but really don't like the new 19" behemoths!)
• Keyless Entry
• Winter Pack
• Rear View Camera
• Multifunction Colour Display
• Adaptive Chasis Control - hesitant at the moment

I was in a rush on Friday so haven't got down to any negotiating yet, but hoping for around 5% or thereabouts.  As you can see, the only thing I'm unsure about at the moment is ACC.  I've heard both good and neutral things about it, and I know the best way is to test-drive something with it.  Just wondering if you guys have any experience of it and whether you think it's worth the outlay?  Bearing in mind it will add to the future cost of potential shock-replacements etc.

I'll post back if/when the deed is done and let you know an expected delivery

[mk7gti]

I've owned two Sciroccos with ACC and I didn't bother spacing it on my order. I always ran the Sciroccos in normal. Comfort is to soft and Sport is great when your hoaking it on but I honestly only used Sport about once a month. Save the cash and go on a holiday..

[Gryzor]

Cheers mk7gti.  Gotta' admit, there are so many conflicting reviews out there ranging from "it's no different" to "it's great" that I'm airing on the side of not bothering.  I guess like most things it's personal preference, and as ever, you can't miss what you never had.  The ride in my Mk5 on 17s is firm but fine, and I've test-driven a Mk6 GTI on 18s which, if anything, rode even nicer.

[Jimble]

The colour multifunction computer is standard now so you could put the £135 towards ACC? 

[Gryzor]

Oh you little bugger!

I did notice that the standard spec. states both "Multifunction Computer" and "Multifunction Computer with 3.5" TFT Screen".  But, the configurator still has "colour" as option...  One for the dealer tomorrow me-thinks.

So that would put DCC at roughly £665...getting cheaper by the minute!  I'll just have to see what all of the numbers come out - it's not like I'm concerned that DCC will have a negative impact on the ride, it's more that the "Comfort" setting isn't much different.  I guess I really need to try it, unless anything else becomes standard in the meantime, like everything else I specced

Shame my heart wants the GTI, because my head would be happier with a GTD - cheaper, better residuals, lower monthly payments, lower running costs, less trips to the station (hate standing there filling up!), and in some ways, more understated and with nicer wheels.  I just know that long-term I don't think I'd be happy with it, as I've loved every minute of my current Mk5 GTI.

[master_hayabusa]

Oh you little bugger!

I did notice that the standard spec. states both "Multifunction Computer" and "Multifunction Computer with 3.5" TFT Screen".  But, the configurator still has "colour" as option...  One for the dealer tomorrow me-thinks.

So that would put DCC at roughly £665...getting cheaper by the minute!  I'll just have to see what all of the numbers come out - it's not like I'm concerned that DCC will have a negative impact on the ride, it's more that the "Comfort" setting isn't much different.  I guess I really need to try it, unless anything else becomes standard in the meantime, like everything else I specced

Shame my heart wants the GTI, because my head would be happier with a GTD - cheaper, better residuals, lower monthly payments, lower running costs, less trips to the station (hate standing there filling up!), and in some ways, more understated and with nicer wheels.  I just know that long-term I don't think I'd be happy with it, as I've loved every minute of my current Mk5 GTI.

Or you could think of it as 'saving another £135 quid on top of the saving of ACC

I was in the exact same predicament. Very conflicting reviews online. In the end I read one that said, it's better without all the fuss of so many settings. I asked my dealer about it and he said he never sold a car with it. I did drive the edition 35 Gti (which didn't have it) and it seemed fine. But then again I haven't compared it to a car with it.

Personally, I just wana get in the car and drive, keep things simple.

I think if you can test both, you should for peace of mind.

[SF-GTD]

I've owned two Sciroccos with ACC and I didn't bother spacing it on my order. I always ran the Sciroccos in normal. Comfort is to soft and Sport is great when your hocking it on but I honestly only used Sport about once a month. Save the cash and go on a holiday..

Totally agree, in fact it's almost word for word what I was going to say.  I had it on two Sciroccos and ended up keeping it in normal all the time.  Save the money and spend it on something else from the options list (and not a holiday!)

[Gryzor]

Or you could think of it as 'saving another £135 quid on top of the saving of ACC

I was in the exact same predicament. Very conflicting reviews online. In the end I read one that said, it's better without all the fuss of so many settings. I asked my dealer about it and he said he never sold a car with it. I did drive the edition 35 Gti (which didn't have it) and it seemed fine. But then again I haven't compared it to a car with it.

Personally, I just wana get in the car and drive, keep things simple.

I think if you can test both, you should for peace of mind.

To be honest, that's just what I've been thinking - together that's like almost a grands worth of stuff.  With comments on here and what I've read, I'm not even going to bother considering or test-driving.  My current car is just fine, and as an extra it's not like I'll see much, if any, of my money back later on.  Future repair and maintenance costs would be a concern to.  As you say, I just want the new GTI and go have some fun!

Cheers guys, appreciate the feedback.  Great community here

[Hawaii-Five-O]

The colour multifunction computer is standard now so you could put the £135 towards ACC? 

Hey Jimble,

How do you know for certain that the 'colour display for multifunction computer' is now standard on the GTD & GTI?

Just sat reading the 1st April 2013 PDF brochure and it says it's an £135 optional extra.

Cheers
Gaz

[Gryzor]

The standard kit list is a bit confusing, because it does refer to a multifunction computer with 3.5" TFT screen is standard.  This is in addition to it also mentioning a standard multifunction computer.  So, not sure where it mentions two, and TFT is colour.

I'm going to my local dealer tomorrow so will question them about it.