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Offline MDR

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Optional extras?
« on: 03 February 2015, 22:18 »
Hi there, sorry if this is covered in previous posts...

I'm test driving the GTI this week and I'm almost certain to take the plunge but was wondering about which parts of the options list truly are indispensable.

I was considering a manual car with the performance pack, DCC, winter pack and full sat nav, but I would be interested to hear of any opinions on that lot or the bits im missing. The heated windscreen is tempting but it's annoying that you have to pay for an upgraded phone system as a consequence.

Thanks in advance.

Offline Juicetin

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2015, 22:27 »
I'm in the same boat.  Just ordered,  April delivery... Went for 3 door,  manual,  pp ,  winter pack,  dcc.  That's it, didnt fancy other popular add-ons like keyless,  rear camera and thought the sat nav was just too expensive. 
Question is... What colour will you go for... toughie!!

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2015, 22:32 »
I'm edging towards white. It seems like a common choice but I like the idea of the classic gti colours. Black is too much hard work for me..

Offline CraigW

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2015, 22:37 »
Personal opinion is that Keyless is brilliant and just adds that touch of class. Plus you get a nice shiny start/stop button which is very  :cool:

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2015, 22:46 »
Is there no start button without keyless then? That would be a shame.

I've had keyless on my last few cars (Nissan, BMW, ford) but the negative press makes me wonder if it's worth it.

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #5 on: 03 February 2015, 22:47 »
I bought my 3dr Pure White GTi 6 Speed Manual with the following options :-

Performance Pack
19" Santiago Alloy Wheels
DCC
Winter Pack
High Beam Assist
Dynaudio Sound System
Climate Windscreen
Advanced Phone Prep
Park Assist
Keyless Start/Go
Reversing Camera
GAP
AutoGlym LifeShine
Service Pack
4 Year Warranty

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Offline JB GTI

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #6 on: 03 February 2015, 22:51 »
First of all, Welcome  :smiley:
No options are going to make you any real extra money when you come to sell. Just choose what works for you. Personally I only ordered the rear view camera this time because I thought it may make reversing down my drive a bit easier but have found it to be a really useful piece of kit (and Cheap too  :whistle:o) and was one of the easiest choices to spec again. For me Dynaudio is a must. I have had it on my last three cars and can't see me unticking that option anytime soon. I am not a massive fan of leather and the Kings ransom VW ask for it made leaving that off very easy. I had DCC on a Scirocco and was really hovering over that but in the end didn't and to be honest I have not missed it at all.
Just go with your instinct/finances you are buying the car for you. No one else !!
Now Gone: 3dr GTI Carbon Grey Performance Pack Dynaudio
Discover Nav Park Assist Rear Camera
Picked Up: 15th March 2014


Now Gone 3dr Golf R Lapiz Blue, DSG, Dynaudio, 19" Pretoria's, Discover Nav, Keyless, Rear View Camera
Picked Up: 1st March 2015

Now Gone Too: Mk7.5 Golf GTi Performance 5dr Indium Grey DSG Dynaudio 19” Brescia Alloys Vienna Leather Keyless Entry/Start Panoramic Roof 90% Tints Park Assist Rear View Camera Voice Activation Dynamic Lane Assist/DLA

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #7 on: 03 February 2015, 22:51 »
I'm pretty new to all this GTI stuff but having just purchased a pre reg car my thoughts are as follows. Ultimately though it's down to you and colours, spec etc will always divide opinion.

ACC - Not tried it but is meant to be very good (as is the normal ride quality). Probably depends on what kind of ride quality you're coming from.

PP - I've purchased a car without it and it felt plenty quick enough (and I'm coming from a Cayman). Most seem to say it's worth it if you're going to really push the car to its limits.

Winter Pack - Essential for me as heated seats are a must. A bit overpriced if you go for leather as heated seats are included.

Leather - Divides opinion but I really like it.

Nav - if you're going to use it every day then go for it. Lots of people like it because it does look good but is expensive if you're not going to be a regular user.

Reverse camera - Quite cheap and looks cool!

Keyless entry - Some love it. Others don't. If you've had it previosuly you may well want to spec it again. However, you don't tend to miss what you've never had!

Pan Sunroof - Is not really panoramic from the inside but looks great on certain colours - like white.

Dynaudio - Like your tunes loud? Worth considering. Stock system is also very good.

High beam assist - Finsishes things off nicely if you like your tech.

Larger alloys - Look good and go well with ACC. Many like them even on stock suspension.

Climate Screen - Very handy but linked to Advanced Telephone Prep.

Advanced Telephone Prep - need the best call quality at all times and use your phone a lot while in the car? This option might be for you. Sacrifices some multimedia options.

No doubt I've missed things out but hope the above helps.

GB.

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #8 on: 03 February 2015, 22:56 »
Is there no start button without keyless then? That would be a shame.

I've had keyless on my last few cars (Nissan, BMW, ford) but the negative press makes me wonder if it's worth it.

Yes there is no start/stop button without keyless.

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Re: Optional extras?
« Reply #9 on: 03 February 2015, 23:52 »
Hi MDR, this is a dangerous game to play on here... reading reviews on this forum bumped up my options list significantly :D My thoughts:

DCC - Love it, use it everyday (well it's always active, but I mean switching!) I alternate between comfort for more sedate drives, and sport when I am giving it a few beans (and there is any kind of corner or roundabout.) I think it's very effective and would most likely chose again.

Pan roof - Was great in the summer months and I like having the sky above me (glass closed) in winter. It's pretty cool for the starry skies I get around here. Could live without it but would definitely miss it.

Standard Nav - I like the convenience (just jumping in the car and going) but it's not the best nav I've ever used. Rerouting can be suspect, especially in London, and has occasionally suggested 'Non-HGV lanes' when there is a perfectly good A road in 100 yds! I would probably think about using a phone and a nice holder next time, unless the options are better and more reasonably priced.

Winter Pack - No brainer for me, the heated seats are awesome in this weather and were even handy for both my wife and I in different times during the summer due to back pains!

Dynaudio - Box ticked for life as I'm a bit of a sound snob and the stereo upgrade is the first thing I look for on any car! Can go louder than I possibly want whilst maintaining clarity and a warm solid bass.

Keyless - Really really like the convenience of keyless and would chose again. Accessing stuff in the boot of a locked car is a breeze too.

Sport & Sound - This one is only relevant to the GTD, but love it and would chose again.

Anything I regret not getting?

I would really like the intelligent headlights, that maintain high beam whilst shading oncoming cars. I don't think we can get this in the UK though(?), in which case I can't really regret it :)

Edit - forgot the reverse camera, useful for the money and handy for bay parks.
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