So yesterday was the day to collect my car.
What can I say being an owner?
Well after having a banger to run around in for a few weeks its a quantum leap, but over the mk6 GTi I'd also say its a massive leap too!
Car feels so much more eager and handles the road amazing, steering is also sharper for me.
It sounds much better inside than the mk6, I used to think the mk6 sounded like listening to the engine down a drainpipe type noise, the mk7 is much better in that respect.
The tech even for a basic spec is also very good, and the dynaudio sounds good with the new sub too.
One of the best things for me is the seats, they are so comfy, yet supportive, hugging and you can get the perfect driving position for me, low and back.
My down side would be the interior high sheen surfaces, not in looks, pattern or colour, just the fact they are finger print prone, a bit like an iPad screen. If your a bit OCD with cleaning this type of issue, I'm sure it will bug you, but most cars are like this now.
ADC is not as ugly as I thought it may be, and we got demonstrated this tech on handover, its kind of neat in a way. Not sure if it would bug you though when in a Friday rush home and you trying to make small gaps in traffic work! At least you can turn it off, and it seems to make a big difference in insurance premiums!
Saw a new A class amg (not the 45) on the way home that I considered and its not a patch in the looks department.
The GTI is a great all round car I think, with practicality, pace and cred.
Only downside was the wipers, but I've read about this before how they vibrate on the sweep, so will see how this can be fixed.
So pics later, as it needs a wash the weather was terrible yesterday, at least the GTI was not.
Everyone's who's on order will be in for a treat!
Dealer told me his other 2x cars, both white had been put back to late September and October builds, both ordered before mine!
Dave
