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Offline AAddict

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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #220 on: 23 August 2013, 13:28 »
Damn the M135i makes a good case for itself in this test (I really dislike the A45 though, looks cheap inside and out):

http://youtu.be/UFQRy6KCEBs
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #221 on: 23 August 2013, 13:54 »
I've had the M135i a month now and people wont be disappointed if they get one, its an absolute animal! Apparently the BMW mega-deals are expiring before Christmas though (big sales push for H2), so if you're wanting one then now is the time to do it.

Reckon ill be back in a VW within 2 years though as I love the Mk7 and the R isn't too far away now.
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #222 on: 23 August 2013, 16:22 »
Damn the M135i makes a good case for itself in this test (I really dislike the A45 though, looks cheap inside and out):

http://youtu.be/UFQRy6KCEBs

I rather like the look of the A45 from the outside. Not to keen on the inside. Tell you one thing though, it sounds bloody brilliant! I'm in Monaco just now and just had one go past me in the tunnel and what a noise it made.

Good thing is I've seen loads of 458's, an aventador and even a Maserati MC12 but not single GTI. Didn't even have one on the VW showroom although they did have a GTD. Just shows you what a rare beast it is still  :grin:
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #223 on: 23 August 2013, 16:44 »
Damn the M135i makes a good case for itself in this test (I really dislike the A45 though, looks cheap inside and out):

http://youtu.be/UFQRy6KCEBs

I rather like the look of the A45 from the outside. Not to keen on the inside. Tell you one thing though, it sounds bloody brilliant! I'm in Monaco just now and just had one go past me in the tunnel and what a noise it made.

Good thing is I've seen loads of 458's, an aventador and even a Maserati MC12 but not single GTI. Didn't even have one on the VW showroom although they did have a GTD. Just shows you what a rare beast it is still  :grin:

I think VW have decided to compete with Morgan for build times to add to the exclusivity of their hand built ultra rare shopping car.
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #224 on: 23 August 2013, 17:22 »
I think VW have decided to compete with Morgan for build times

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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #225 on: 24 August 2013, 12:42 »
I signed the deal for a factory order M135i just an hour ago.  It seems there were three GTI customers in the showroom at the same time switching their order.

The dealer says the car will go into build immediately and showed me on a screen where he confirmed my options and then after a few moments it changed to the BMW equivalent of VWs "build in progress".  Will be with me before the end of September.

The discount was crazy.  17.5% in the end i think.  Afterwards I even added a bunch more options and they still undercut the GT by £1500... and on a 5 week lead time.  Very happy with the service BMW are giving.  They want the order and they'll be nice and helpful to get it.  VW seem to think of their customers as an irritation. :sad:

I honestly think I could have driven away in a GTI with a big smile on my face despite all the delays if not for the attitude of VW customer service.  The car is great, the support is abysmal.  Good job there VW :rolleyes:

However, this forum and you chaps here are giving the level of friendliness and support that VW should be giving, all credit to the lot of you.  I appreciate all the help and good banter and all the advice, it has enabled me to get a deal I'm pleased with (even if its not VW in the end).  And I look forward to hearing about your fab cars when you get them!

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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #226 on: 24 August 2013, 12:47 »
I signed the deal for a factory order M135i just an hour ago.  It seems there were three GTI customers in the showroom at the same time switching their order.

The dealer says the car will go into build immediately and showed me on a screen where he confirmed my options and then after a few moments it changed to the BMW equivalent of VWs "build in progress".  Will be with me before the end of September.

The discount was crazy.  17.5% in the end i think.  Afterwards I even added a bunch more options and they still undercut the GT by £1500... and on a 5 week lead time.  Very happy with the service BMW are giving.  They want the order and they'll be nice and helpful to get it.  VW seem to think of their customers as an irritation. :sad:

I honestly think I could have driven away in a GTI with a big smile on my face despite all the delays if not for the attitude of VW customer service.  The car is great, the support is abysmal.  Good job there VW :rolleyes:

However, this forum and you chaps here are giving the level of friendliness and support that VW should be giving, all credit to the lot of you.  I appreciate all the help and good banter and all the advice, it has enabled me to get a deal I'm pleased with (even if its not VW in the end).  And I look forward to hearing about your fab cars when you get them!

Good news Bill, colour and spec? Price paid (PM if you don't wanna tell the world)  :wink:
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #227 on: 24 August 2013, 12:54 »
That's a great deal Bear! And it was good to meet you and put a face to the name! Who was the 3rd GTI switcher, someone off here?!
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #228 on: 24 August 2013, 12:56 »
Yeah, great to hear you finally pulled the trigger Bear, you'll be chuffed to bits.  In all fairness to my dealer, they have done everything they can really to keep me in the loop, just that the powers above have done a piss-poor job of letting them dish out timely information.

I know cancelled orders will still end up on the road, but the one thing I take from all these people switching to BMW is that it makes the GTI just that little bit more special.  Meaningless really, but gotta' scrape something from the barrel!  :grin:
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Re: MK7 GTI vs M135i
« Reply #229 on: 24 August 2013, 14:04 »
Nice one Bear!!! Best decision you've ever made.  What an 'Amazing' deal. I'm sure you're gonna be just as chuffed to bits with the Beemer as you were with the Golf.
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