Test Drive

[Running Man]

Quick notes, typing on my iPhone on the move (not driving).

I just test drove the new GTI here in Dubai.  Frankly, I was disappointed. 

I respect most of the motoring press are raving about it, but I was left cold.  Firstly, the looks.  I think the current model is far prettier.  The new car looks far too 'square'.  It's lacking those smooth lines and curves of the existing model.  The rear view is the best angle. 

The interior looks over fussy, the steering wheel larger and not as chunky and sporty as the current version which I love. The finish feels less solid and plastic. 

Steering feel is very light in comparison.  Overly assisted in my opinion and not as weighted as the Mk 6.  Car feels much lighter overall.  Which it obviously is.

Engine noise is much improved and performance is more than decent.  My remapped Mk 6 is quicker, but the new model remapped would be even quicker no question. 

I went to the dealership yesterday with a view of upgrading.  I won't.  I'd rather go for the current R and remap it.  Some decent deals on the R here at the moment including free insurance for one year and 5 years warranty. 

I strongly suggest you test drive the Mk7 before committing. 

Just my opinion of course. 

    

[simonpolly]

Back to the whole "Test Drive" topic... South Hereford VW put their demo on the road yesterday.

The salesman that I spoke to on the phone didn't know anything about it other than it is a manual in Night Blue.

Demo GTI ?

[dubber36]

Yes.

[am1w]

Do you have a 330d am1w? You've never mentioned that before   

Funnily enough I do and funnily enough a BMW F30 M3 next year. 

Great car, enjoy it. I prefer the M5 myself, the M3 has such a 'Essex' style about it these days unfortunately.

Maybe talk about it in a BMW forum though? Just a thought. 

I've never been to Essex, so I would not know. But they must be pretty well off to afford a £60k+ car and have good taste. 

[Running Man]

Do you have a 330d am1w? You've never mentioned that before   

Funnily enough I do and funnily enough a BMW F30 M3 next year. 

Great car, enjoy it. I prefer the M5 myself, the M3 has such a 'Essex' style about it these days unfortunately.

Maybe talk about it in a BMW forum though? Just a thought. 

I've never been to Essex, so I would not know. But they must be pretty well off to afford a near £60k car.

 

[matchboy]

Do you have a 330d am1w? You've never mentioned that before   

Funnily enough I do and funnily enough a BMW F30 M3 next year. 

Great car, enjoy it. I prefer the M5 myself, the M3 has such a 'Essex' style about it these days unfortunately.

Maybe talk about it in a BMW forum though? Just a thought. 

I've never been to Essex, so I would not know. But they must be pretty well off to afford a £60k+ car and have good taste. 

Go watch TOWIE and then report back on the taste bit.

[Running Man]

Do you have a 330d am1w? You've never mentioned that before   

Funnily enough I do and funnily enough a BMW F30 M3 next year. 

Great car, enjoy it. I prefer the M5 myself, the M3 has such a 'Essex' style about it these days unfortunately.

Maybe talk about it in a BMW forum though? Just a thought. 

I've never been to Essex, so I would not know. But they must be pretty well off to afford a £60k+ car and have good taste. 

Go watch TOWIE and then report back on the taste bit.

am1w - He's never been to Essex yeh Wright........get it Wright!  He drives a white M3 Hot girlfriend though, but nothing to do with the CHAV M3 (it's the number plate  )   

Mark I mean not the bmw driver on the Golf GTI forum!

[dubber36]

I have no idea what any of that means. And don't try to explain, it really won't help with your previous post.

[monkeyhanger]

According to my dealer (Pulman Sunderland) who has provided me with a build update today mirroring what VW UK told me yesterday, me and Chris (mcmaddy) are on a promise to get a view and a test drive in the Tornado Red GTI that Pulman Durham have, next week.