GTD or GTI

[James75]

Hand on heart - GTI is the one to have and to be truthful the running cost advantage of the GTD is probably not as great as VW would have you believe.

But that doesn't make the GTD a poor relation, it has a different a distinct driving experience compared to the GTI (GTI more agile and eager - GTD very torquey), I also prefer the lack of red detailing, particularly on my white car.

For me, it was initial cost, I'd want the PP GTI - so that's more money on the asking price and as a private buyer, that mattered.  i had a budget and I wanted a few toys, so decision was made.

I don't discount the idea of moving to a GTI in a few years time.

James

[monkeyhanger]

Hand on heart - GTI is the one to have and to be truthful the running cost advantage of the GTD is probably not as great as VW would have you believe.

It was, it isn't now, due to falling GFVs on both cars since 2013, but steeper falls on the GTD, and the difference being negated by the GTI's current deposit contribution, the only real saving now for the GTD is in the fuel.

[James75]

Hand on heart - GTI is the one to have and to be truthful the running cost advantage of the GTD is probably not as great as VW would have you believe.

It was, it isn't now, due to falling GFVs on both cars since 2013, but steeper falls on the GTD, and the difference being negated by the GTI's current deposit contribution, the only real saving now for the GTD is in the fuel.

And I doubt that's as great as people think or as i said, VW claim!

Still completely happy with my GTD though - I mean, for me, I probably won't get the chance to own a new car outright again, so the experience is one I am enjoying and grateful for


James

[battleshipgray]

I'm really pleased that what I thought was a question that would have probably received a fairly curt "look it up" answer on any other forum has prompted such a lively and stimulating debate. It was asked with a degree of naivety as I've had experience of neither before, but was genuinely intended, and all the replies have been very very helpful.

Thanks all.

Now just waiting for those blooming texts from VW 

[caprigreen]

Glad we all agree that the GTI PP ( In white , 3 door, cash Purchase ) is the way to go 

[Restlessnative]

I think both are excellent cars.I ordered my GTD last week.Dealer reckons del at end of Sept but maybe a wee bit sooner.Don't know how accurate this will be.He seemed pretty positive.
I find it's wierd my part-ex has been 'underwritten' for it's value.This is fixed no matter how many more miles i do,or how long it takes for my Golf to show up.

[CraigW]

Glad we all agree that the GTI PP ( In white , 3 door, cash Purchase ) is the way to go 

^^^
This 

[TwoSheds]

I think both are excellent cars.I ordered my GTD last week.Dealer reckons del at end of Sept but maybe a wee bit sooner.Don't know how accurate this will be.He seemed pretty positive.
I find it's wierd my part-ex has been 'underwritten' for it's value.This is fixed no matter how many more miles i do,or how long it takes for my Golf to show up.

Congrats on your purchase..

Its how it is on the day for the dealer, what used stock to shift,, throughflow , new sales targets etc.etc.

I was unable to get an underwritten value at one dealer and then at the next dealer ( part of the same group ) was given an agreed underwritten value no mileage limitation & max discount on the new car order.

As much as I would want to be loyal to a good dealer I have had to go elsewhere a few times when you are talking these sums of money.

[isleaiw]

Glad we all agree that the GTI PP ( In white , 3 door, cash Purchase ) is the way to go 

nah, has to be red to hide the lipstick....

[Exonian]

I'm really pleased that what I thought was a question that would have probably received a fairly curt "look it up" answer on any other forum has prompted such a lively and stimulating debate. It was asked with a degree of naivety as I've had experience of neither before, but was genuinely intended, and all the replies have been very very helpful.

Thanks all.

Now just waiting for those blooming texts from VW 

That's how it is here and now you're sucked in you're doomed!

Congrats! (champagne popping smiley)

Glad we all agree that the GTI PP ( In white , 3 door, cash Purchase ) is the way to go 

^^^
This 

Yes, that ^^^^^^




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