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Offline Exonian

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How many here have swapped out?
« on: 03 May 2015, 13:45 »
The mk7 has been around for a while now and the GTI/D order books open for over two years (yet to me it doesn't feel that long unlike the six months wait for the car which felt like forever) and there seems to have been quite a few gone from one model of mk7 to another fairly recently.
Obviously there have been quite a few jump to R's in the last 12 months, but lately I'm seeing a few GTD owners change to GTI's and maybe there have been one or two go the other direction. And then there's Jimble who keeps swapping in both directions!!!  :grin:

So who has gone from one model of mk7 to another and why?

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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #1 on: 03 May 2015, 14:19 »
I'm sure i'll keep this one for a little while... :lipsrsealed:
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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2015, 14:38 »
I went from GTD to GTI, I only do around 8-9k per year and missed the performance of the petrol, no regrets so far. The next dilemma for me would be the R400, I drove an R and GTI and chose the GTI purely down to styling. Over here in NI all you see are GTD's although there are quite a few R's around also. The GTI seems a bit more exclusive.
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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2015, 15:08 »
Where are you based Damo66?


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Offline Exonian

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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2015, 15:15 »
I'm sure i'll keep this one for a little while... :lipsrsealed:
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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2015, 15:19 »
I went from a gti to a R, mainly for the traction the r gives you,the gti is a awesome car,but after having a major warranty claim which was cause by excessive wheel hopping made me lose Faith in the car,but still think the gti is better looking & maybe has better Steering feel.
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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2015, 16:15 »
With no mention of the unmentionables.....

I'm about to make the change from GTD to R (it's on its way). I was just a little bored with the GTD. Testament to how good the MQB platform is, the car doesn't feel fast as it is so composed, and the mpg is disappointing compared to previous TDIs unless you're on a 50+ mile run (EU6 emission changes - it takes forever to warm up and keep the NOx down). I won't mention traction as I think that is down to the unmentionables, but it's another reason I went for the R.
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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2015, 16:18 »
I have my GTD for sale, but would buy a GTI next or even another GTD with more options, I just like to change my car even if it's for a similar car in a different colour lol :smiley:
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Offline J400uk

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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2015, 16:18 »
I went from a Mk5 GTI to a Mk6 2.0 TDI last year and I'd like to step to a Mk7 GTD next! I'd love another GTI or an R but just not realistic at the moment on my annual mileage.

But in answer to the OP I haven't yet had a chance to move between Mk7 models!
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Offline remlapeel

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Re: How many here have swapped out?
« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2015, 16:20 »
I have swapped from the GTi to the R. (Being delivered friday)

I have had multiple warranty problems with my GTI and had two things that bothered me about it

Traction was a serious annoyance in the wet and I had an itch that wasn't scratched with the GTI.
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