Have VW restricted production of the GTD/GTI too much this time

[theflash]

Anyway, the main point is, if the GTI or GTD was as common as any other Golf with all feelings of exclusivity gone and paying out more per month via lower residuals – would we still buy one over a BMW123D/125i or Audi A3? That’s some consolation as to why we have to wait so long for one!

Spot on
Plus, I'll be having mine for 4 years (company car) so the improved engine far outweighs having to wait that little bit longer than I would have if I'd gone for the A3, which would cost more and have less power.

Saying that - hurry up FFS 

[drisser]

One of the reasons i went for a new car this time is because for me the only time to buy a new car is when a new model is launched, its significantly better than the one before, supply is limited, demand is high and it is pretty wall acclaimed as a big step forward.

The benefit will be in 24 months time the forecourts won't be awash with used Mk7 GTis hopefully.. and to be fair this is the issue with the M135, there are already a lot on BMW approved used website, pushing prices down to £25k already.

Oh the road testers in all the mags conveniently forget that basic economics come into play when making a decision to buy a car, not just 0-60 times..

[RobS23GTI]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

[Bill_the_Bear]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

Hey Rob,

A little bit off topic but would you mind posting the full spec you got with the M135?  I'd be real interested to see how it compares to the GTI standard spec... what options don't you get or would you have to pay more for.

[monkeyhanger]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

Is that 16% and the £2700 deposit contribution (which I assume only comes with BMW finance)?

[monkeyhanger]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

Hey Rob,

A little bit off topic but would you mind posting the full spec you got with the M135?  I'd be real interested to see how it compares to the GTI standard spec... what options don't you get or would you have to pay more for.

Tempted?

[matchboy]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

That sounds like a cracking deal.  Running costs aside that's near abouts the price of my GTI.  Plus you'll get yours in 8-10 weeks. 

[Bill_the_Bear]

Tempted?

Yes, and no!

£28k is less than I'm paying for the GTI and it sounds like a good chance I could order now and get the BMW before the GTI, even though I'm over 3 months into the GTI order as it is.  Comes with 50% more power too... that is a lot of temptation since I'm a first time GTI buyer so have no loyalty in that sense.

But its not a GTI!  And its f*ing ugly.  Insurance is probably a shed load more too.  I'm also tempted to get my Ford dealer to give me their best offer on a ST... but its the GTI I want.

[drisser]

I've cancelled my order this last week as the wait till Christmas at the earliest would have been excruciating.

Got a brand new BMW M135i with 16% off list price and its unbelievable to be fair. I know its not a direct competitor to the GTI but when you can get one for £28k after discount, it makes it a very realistic purchase.

Hey Rob,

A little bit off topic but would you mind posting the full spec you got with the M135?  I'd be real interested to see how it compares to the GTI standard spec... what options don't you get or would you have to pay more for.

Well you get leather and full nav system as standard on the M135 so thats £2500-£3000 difference for a start..

Hope my dealer comes back with good news on lead time soon otherwise I might have to consider my options  !!

[RobS23GTI]

Nope 16% total plus an extra £500 p/x on my missus' car than what it was worth (they really wanted the deal in this months numbers!). The finance is at 5.9% which is a bit cheaper than VW too. List price inc options was £33,500 and I got for £28,000.

Spec as follows;
3 door
Estoril blue (£550)
Leather interior
Xenons
DAB radio
Dimming mirrors/auto rain sensors
18" alloys
5 years service pack (£800)
Driver comfort package (£385)
Heated seats (£295)
Sun protection package (£315)
Harman Kardon Hi-fi (£600)

Standard spec without the options is pretty decent for a BMW though