How long do you plan to keep your GTI?

[JellyB]

5 years plus for me.

I tend to run cars into the ground, had current car 6 years and it was 2 years old when I got it.

And besides, I need to plenty of timr to save and ponder over the midlife crisis car

[monkeyhanger]

Probably 3 years for my GTD, maybe 4 if nothing on the market tempts me in the meantime. If I can get the missus driving in something practical (she wants an Audi A1 when i'm made redundant and she either has to bus it to work or learn to drive - I currently drop her off on the way to my work and our hours are compatible to share a lift) then I culd be tempted by a next gen (MQB platform) Audi TT MK3 or VW Scirocco MK4 if they come out looking at least as good as current gen and the Scirocco is as well equipped as the GTD.

Did well off my first Scirocco but that was partially due to the used price being artificially buoyed by buying it when VAT was 15% and selling when VAT was 20% (so used prices actually went up). Bought a £23k Scirocco 140TDI GT for £20,500 and p/xed it 2 years later for the 170TDI GT for £17k. The 170TDI didn't hold up quite as well, but still impressive to hold 67% of what I paid for it on 27 months old.

[Hawaii-Five-O]

4 years... unless it turns out to be a dud

Got the 4 yr warranty this time so all should be cool.

[Darlo]

Well my average for keeping a car is a year! I am seriously hoping the gti will tick all my boxes and i can keep it 3 to 4 years. Its quickish, looks great and is practical. I planned to keep my JCW for 5 years.... it lasted 18 months!

[Buggaluggs]

Probably 3 years for me if all goes well between now and then, kept my last car, Civic Type R GT for 4 years but timing could be right for Golf R after 3 years this time.

[Ginagee]

If I love it, it's a keeper for 4 years. If not, 2 years (my average). I can't see myself not loving it though!

[Gnasher]

6-7 years normally.

Got my astra as an ex demo in September 2006 and sold it a few weeks ago in preperation for the golf coming, so that's been 7 years and a bit.

[Sootchucker]

Well, my MK5 Golf I kept for just over 5 years, and when I got the Scirocco, I swore I'd keep it as long, but in the end only kept it for just under 3 years (although I did love it).

So for the GTD (and I really love this), I'll say 5 years, but most likely will be 3  , but then our Mortgage is due to be paid off in the next year, so who know.....

[CraigW]

Well, my MK5 Golf I kept for just over 5 years, and when I got the Scirocco, I swore I'd keep it as long, but in the end only kept it for just under 3 years (although I did love it).

So for the GTD (and I really love this), I'll say 5 years, but most likely will be 3  , but then our Mortgage is due to be paid off in the next year, so who know.....

You lucky git!  . Only the 19 years or so for me 

[matchboy]

3 years, then like Craig I'll consider the new TT, the 235i/135i but also the R or a maybe a 4 series.