Would you buy your GTI/GTD again?

[virginVWman]

If I were to buy a car again, I would definitely go for the new Renaultsport Megane. That was my option when I bought the GTI as well, but the price put me off as the GTI was cheaper and I also got a big discount through carwow. Also the GTI comes almost fully speced as standard while on the Megane RS I had to add a lot of optionals to get it to the GTI level.

A French car puts me off full stop 

[johanr77]

Have to say I wouldn't get another GTD. Much as I like the car the thing that really hacked me off is how terrible the fuel consumption is. The only reason I got a GTD was the fuel economy being better than my mk6 which it isn't by a long shot. It's not like I even trusted VW's phenomenal mpg claims I got the car in the knowledge I should easily be able to get 50mpg without having to drive like a paranoid nun. I'm averaging 42.8mpg and no matter what I say to VW they can't find anything wrong with the car to cause poor fuel efficiency. Even though I drive fairly sensibly I just can't get the average mpg to go up much. Next car definitely won't be a GTD.

[andyk11]

I answered no but my answer has probably been influenced by the fact that I also own a 3.0 ltr v6 r line touareg which I purchased a few months ago and is a much nicer and  more comfortable place to be . The MK7 does not look anywhere near as nice as the MK6 did( imo) and is quite bland,dont get me wrong the MK7 is a good car but not a great car and despite the hype does not do anything the MK6 couldn't . 

How are you getting on with the Touareg?  Obviously quite a different beast to the Golf?  With an expanding family and dogs to accommodate I've been eye'ing these up to replace the GTD in a couple of years.

Back on topic... still love my GTD 1 year and 16k miles on.  Great everyday car.  Now more fun and comfortable with the DTUK box and a recent set of Goodyear EfficientGrips all round.  If I could get away with a car this size again I'd probably give DSG and the S&S pack a go.

[adekil]

I voted No and although I have this company lease car for another 2 years, I wouldn't choose the GTD again afterwards although I do love the look of it outside and in, the performance is a little disappointing TBH.

Thanks to this site though and fantastic insight into problems experienced, peoples knowledge and other things my next choice will be a bit smarter

[GolfTi]

Yes. Exactly the same spec, still love it to bits after 12 months and 14k.
It does everything I want it to and with style.

Just got back from a mega trip to Berlin(2k) , complete with roof box, 3 passengers and full of luggage. Everyone was quite happy with the car and it was very happy too, I think it liked the 102 octane petrol on offer out there.

The comments I got from the the Germans were quite unreal, they would sometimes just point, stare and discuss but a few times actually made a point to talk to me about it.  In Germany diesel is cheaper than petrol so there are few GTIs around. Not forgetting the 2 guys with people carriers on the eurotunnel who simply had to come over and ask many questions and just letch. Matching gloss black box with VW bars.
No issues to date part from the wipers which have been replaced with Bosch aeros, perfect.



Major test next week. A long trip with the mother in law and family....

[mjh_056]

Came from back to back A3 Quattro 3 Door but the inconvenience of 3 door finally beat me and just do not like the A3 in Sport Back guise.

The VW Golf MK7 looked great in 5 door at time and that swayed me and 10 months on still gives me satisfaction when glance towards it.

The DCC and DSG in combination with really nice cabin has made this a great car to drive and honestly love it with the performance/mileage balance.

Considering we all had nothing to compare to as early MK7 owners there has been no hindsight to feeling like should have made another choice.

However am already thinking at next car.

Plan to keep the GTD so that covers the family car with good fuel economy so that gives me licence to just have my car that has less need to be sensible and that leaves me between the S3 and the Golf R and its 55-45 in favour of the Lapiz Blue R with the DSG and DCC now so used to and the reason being is that the A3 comes up as bare specification in manual against many of the standard R features.

Think the S3 looks better in 3 door and everyone recognises the S3 badge as meaning a little more with them 4 exhausts.

The R means little to the uninitiated and only the 4 exhausts make it stand apart from GTD and GTI and there is good argument both look better overall.

However that's not overly important to me as its the initiated that you tend to think to more and the most important feeling is your own. I would be very happy with 300 BHP and 4WD (one thing do miss in the wet)

To be honest S3 in any form or Golf R is hardly lose no matter which way go so not something going to worry about and just going to keep enjoying the GTD which is a great drive and still gets many looks.

[simonpolly]

I answered no but my answer has probably been influenced by the fact that I also own a 3.0 ltr v6 r line touareg which I purchased a few months ago and is a much nicer and  more comfortable place to be . The MK7 does not look anywhere near as nice as the MK6 did( imo) and is quite bland,dont get me wrong the MK7 is a good car but not a great car and despite the hype does not do anything the MK6 couldn't . 

How are you getting on with the Touareg?  Obviously quite a different beast to the Golf?  With an expanding family and dogs to accommodate I've been eye'ing these up to replace the GTD in a couple of years.

Back on topic... still love my GTD 1 year and 16k miles on.  Great everyday car.  Now more fun and comfortable with the DTUK box and a recent set of Goodyear EfficientGrips all round.  If I could get away with a car this size again I'd probably give DSG and the S&S pack a go.

Love the Touareg so much so that my mrs now uses the golf 90% of the time,the 3.0 ltr v6 is as fast as a gtd and i am averging 35 miles to the gallon,insurance is no more than the golf is, the only down side is the road tax price £450 for the first year and over £200 there after.I would fully recommend the Touareg and you can get some pretty good deals at the moment

[dippy_x]

18,000 miles and it still puts a smile on my face everytime I get in and drive.  Maybe I'm just easily pleased but I could see myself going for a GTD again without a second thought.  Sure something could he improved eg actual mileage vs published but I seem to average over 50mpg easily in these summer months which isn't too bad.

[Misterp]

I really don't know part of me says yes as the GTD has disappointed me on mpg very much like Johanr as I wasn't expecting the quoted figures but I was expecti better figures then my mates mk6. On the other hand it's my first 'new' car and I have enjoyed it the other part would really consider switching after 2.5 years to a gti pp and let my heart rule my head. We shall see. A part of me wants an r but the front is very understated we shall see for now I'm going to enjoy the gTd

[Gorocco]

Really enjoying the car and finding it a fantastic drive. Loved the Scirocco, but prefer this. Would be interested in a R in a couple of years time. Not that impressed with the dealer, who seemed quite keen to sell me trackers and such like but strangely ignored my email regarding a buzzing noise from the dashboard. Something that will be sorted out on its first service I feel. In fact had no contact from the dealer since the first week.