MK7 GTI vs M135i

[CraigW]

Excellent news Bill. If I had known the discounts were that good for the 135 I think I would have been ordering one rather than the GTI. Hopefully you will stick around this forum anyway just for some banter and it would be great to see some pics of your car when it arrives

[Gryzor]

Ya' know, even if I managed 20% off, I still doubt I'd have been tempted to swap, but I can completely see the appeal.  Definitely looking forward to the pictures though Bear, purely just to see the happy ending to this particular chapter!   Only condition though, every one must incorporate that stuffed bear you have shown in previous ones!

[Bill_the_Bear]

Ya' know, even if I managed 20% off, I still doubt I'd have been tempted to swap, but I can completely see the appeal.  Definitely looking forward to the pictures though Bear, purely just to see the happy ending to this particular chapter!   Only condition though, every one must incorporate that stuffed bear you have shown in previous ones!

LOL... Ok deal. the bear will be there.

You're right BMW is not for everyone.  And I still love the GTI.  I'm pleased I got a deal that works for me and was good to meet Mark too!  What did you think of the black one mate?  I'm not sure who the 3rd guy was, I thought the sales chap said he was another Golf order but not sure if it was someone from the forum.

The spec is fairly long , here goes:
F20 (5dr) M135i in Estoril Blue
8speed Auto
Pro Nav
Harman Kardon
Visibility Pack (adaptive Xenons and High beam assist)
Cruise
Front and Rear parking sensors
Comfort Access (this is BMW's Keyless)
Folding/dipping/dimming Mirrors
Seat Heating
Extended Storage
Driving Assist (kinda a combination of distance control/breaking and lane assist)
Speed Limit display

Basically what I didn't get was:
Electric seats
Sunroof
Adaptive suspension
Park assist
Rear Camera
Tinted windows

The damage came to £31.6k

BMW service pack is a little more pricy than the GTI and you can't get extended warranty so I guess you have to factor that in too.

[AAddict]

Ya' know, even if I managed 20% off, I still doubt I'd have been tempted to swap, but I can completely see the appeal.  Definitely looking forward to the pictures though Bear, purely just to see the happy ending to this particular chapter!   Only condition though, every one must incorporate that stuffed bear you have shown in previous ones!

LOL... Ok deal. the bear will be there.

You're right BMW is not for everyone.  And I still love the GTI.  I'm pleased I got a deal that works for me and was good to meet Mark too!  What did you think of the black one mate?  I'm not sure who the 3rd guy was, I thought the sales chap said he was another Golf order but not sure if it was someone from the forum.

The spec is fairly long , here goes:
F20 (5dr) M135i in Estoril Blue
8speed Auto
Pro Nav
Harman Kardon
Visibility Pack (adaptive Xenons and High beam assist)
Cruise
Front and Rear parking sensors
Comfort Access (this is BMW's Keyless)
Folding/dipping/dimming Mirrors
Seat Heating
Extended Storage
Driving Assist (kinda a combination of distance control/breaking and lane assist)
Speed Limit display

Basically what I didn't get was:
Electric seats
Sunroof
Adaptive suspension
Park assist
Rear Camera
Tinted windows

The damage came to £31.6k

BMW service pack is a little more pricy than the GTI and you can't get extended warranty so I guess you have to factor that in too.

Brilliant price, look at it this way. You got all those options for exactly £500 over the price of the bog standard 5dr, including the very expensive but also excellent 8spd Auto box and Pro Nav.

[matchboy]

That's a fantastic deal Bear, there is no way the GTI compares to that car with that spec, for the same money. Great choice!

[Bill_the_Bear]

That's a fantastic deal Bear, there is no way the GTI compares to that car with that spec, for the same money. Great choice!

Thanks! How did you get on after I left?

[matchboy]

That's a fantastic deal Bear, there is no way the GTI compares to that car with that spec, for the same money. Great choice!

Thanks! How did you get on after I left?

I got them down to a decent level!! Decision time! I've PM'd you a question!

[The Doc]

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.

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

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!

They are an insane car for the money the old M1 "light" ;-)

[Hawaii-Five-O]

Ya' know, even if I managed 20% off, I still doubt I'd have been tempted to swap, but I can completely see the appeal.  Definitely looking forward to the pictures though Bear, purely just to see the happy ending to this particular chapter!   Only condition though, every one must incorporate that stuffed bear you have shown in previous ones!

LOL... Ok deal. the bear will be there.

You're right BMW is not for everyone.  And I still love the GTI.  I'm pleased I got a deal that works for me and was good to meet Mark too!  What did you think of the black one mate?  I'm not sure who the 3rd guy was, I thought the sales chap said he was another Golf order but not sure if it was someone from the forum.

The spec is fairly long , here goes:
F20 (5dr) M135i in Estoril Blue
8speed Auto
Pro Nav
Harman Kardon
Visibility Pack (adaptive Xenons and High beam assist)
Cruise
Front and Rear parking sensors
Comfort Access (this is BMW's Keyless)
Folding/dipping/dimming Mirrors
Seat Heating
Extended Storage
Driving Assist (kinda a combination of distance control/breaking and lane assist)
Speed Limit display

Basically what I didn't get was:
Electric seats
Sunroof
Adaptive suspension
Park assist
Rear Camera
Tinted windows

The damage came to £31.6k

BMW service pack is a little more pricy than the GTI and you can't get extended warranty so I guess you have to factor that in too.

Lovely spec Bill. I really hope you feel happy about your choice. Y'know I went for a walk this afternoon (with my new little man) and what drove past me - a white 3 door M135i - looked the f*ckin nuts it really did.

How does the insurance compare to the GTI? A lot worse or not?

[Bill_the_Bear]

£360 instead of £250, no biggy.  The one that matters is tyre costs.  I have a feeling I read that its £250 a corner!  Ouch.