Poll

Which option do you regret speccing the most?

Dynaudio
1 (5.9%)
DCC - Dynamic Chasis Control
6 (35.3%)
Performance Pack
2 (11.8%)
DSG
4 (23.5%)
Panoramic Sunroof
4 (23.5%)

Total Members Voted: 17

Author Topic: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?  (Read 8164 times)

mjh_056

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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #10 on: 19 February 2014, 14:20 »
Options for me were

5 door (having had 3 door for 5 + years) - Simple but truly life changing  :smiley:
Sat Nav - Use about 2-3 times a month and works fine and no regrets in getting

Sub note to this is that though the media system does job as described and is ok it really could do with being taken on to a far better level all around, plently of room for improvement.

Mainly listen to Radio so Dynaudio and the Pro would be wasted on me, especially as standard sound is pretty decent. I have an Iphone 3 permanently hooked up as my source of music and videos.

DCC - Just my opinion, but change is noticeable (though cannot comment on a car without any DCC) and is a revelation in just Sport and take that on even more in Comfort for what are pitted roads in my area. Coming from an S Line maybe my degree of noticing is higher than most though but a huge tick for me.

Winter Pack - Love heated seats use them all time.
DSG - Love the DSG 90% of the time as most of my driving is in conditions where an auto of this type comes into its own but as much as good to push in appropriate conditions with paddles it is an experience that would still be best in manual. Wife loves the DSG so for main car I think it is a must but when changeover second I will be getting a manual.

A standard option that could live without is the ADC cruise as used it but just annoys me though have no issue with there being a front assist sensor just for safety.

Xenon are def an option would pay for if not standard as having now had them be no going back.

There is very little to dislike about this car its quick comfortable and does everything simply well.

If it was just me I would maybe go for something a little rawer and powerful but my first remit is family and work so it has to do the miles and cater for plenty of passenger carrying days and the GTD is the perfect compromise as a car.

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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #11 on: 19 February 2014, 15:56 »
The only option I'd rethink would be DCC - if I were reordering I'd make the effort to do a comprehensive test drive with and without and see if it actually makes any useful difference.

If I was on a budget I might rethink park assist as so far of the couple of times it would actually have been useful I've not been familiar enough with the system to use it in a hurry, so I haven't actually got any benefit from it. It's pretty cheap though, so I'm not upset I specced it.

I have keyless, Dynaudio, park assist, 5 door, DCC, PP.

The only option that I sometimes wonder if I should have had is the DSG after having since ridden in a TT with it and being impressed. Lane assist would also have been interesting, but that wasn't a UK option.

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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #12 on: 19 February 2014, 17:50 »
The Dynaudio is very good much better than the Harman-Kardon setup on the g/f's 1er... I'm glad I specified it...

The advanced telephone prep, less so... it seems to develop a slightly better signal... but I was one that lost out on the MDI port as a result...
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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #13 on: 19 February 2014, 19:48 »
I'm happy with my choices.

DCC - first choice option for me.
Winter Pack- Fantastic, in the Winter.
Pearl Black - stunning when clean.
5 door - essential.
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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #14 on: 21 February 2014, 18:29 »
Wow this thread makes you think.

I was one of the first orders, prior to any road tests.

Decided not to have pp, still not convinced whether made the right choice. I think , like adc on my mark 6 I would not notice the difference.

Keyless is essential. It should be standard

I like my pana roof but it was far too dear, and you can't see it on my CSg ( great colour otherwise, there should be more exclusive colours.

Winter pack, again heated seats should be standard before cruise etc.

Sometimes regret not having four doors (fourth gti , first with 3 doors, )


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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #15 on: 21 February 2014, 22:49 »
Obviously DSG was my biggest regret from the GTI, thankfully though it's something i don't have live with, i liked the keyless in general but it's ridiculous when it comes to washing the car! Needing to get in or put the key inside so you can raise the wipers to park then having to put the key in the house so the wing mirrors don't fold in when you wash the door handles?!


Didn't bother with that on the R.
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Re: Optional Extras you wish you didn't spec?
« Reply #16 on: 22 February 2014, 18:34 »
DCC - If this fixed getting a battering like my GTD is from unavoidable potholes then I would order again.
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