Change to Mk7 Golf from BMW 330d?

[Exonian]

Unless I've missed something here - how will you get the loyalty bonus if you have a BMW?

With the loyalty bonus it would be a great time to buy a GTI though, I'd be tempted myself...

... oh, hang on a minute...
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It also applies if family members at the same address or with the same family name have a VW, doesn't have to be yourself. If that makes sense.
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Ahh, you have a VW in the household already. I see.

Personally speaking, in 20 months of ownership my GTI (manual) got low thirties to the gallon, for arguments sake 33mpg.
My R is struggling to get 29mpg average so when you consider a GTI is just as quick to 4000rpm which is where I spend 99.9% of my driving then the R has the fuel penalty 100% of the time for a sub 1% of the time performance advantage.
I drive defensively rather than aggressively so tend to anticipate rather then react which in theory should be better for fuel consumption but I don't seem to get better figures than anyone else on here! 
If I were in your shoes I'd get a GTD DSG and add a tuning box.

[Optimus prime]

Just remember that both the R & GTI prefer super unleaded when you do any fuel calculations.  The R certainly needs super.  Or why not buy the GTD & fit a DTUK box ? You will get GTI performance with GTD mpg......a win win 

[Exonian]

Just remember that both the R & GTI prefer super unleaded when you do any fuel calculations.  The R certainly needs super.  Or why not buy the GTD & fit a DTUK box ? You will get GTI performance with GTD mpg......a win win 

The GTI runs on 95 octane.

[Optimus prime]

Just remember that both the R & GTI prefer super unleaded when you do any fuel calculations.  The R certainly needs super.  Or why not buy the GTD & fit a DTUK box ? You will get GTI performance with GTD mpg......a win win 

The GTI runs on 95 octane.

Hmmm interesting as VW CS confirmed super for both prior to me buying my GTD, perhaps its optional in the GTI?

[jlwhitworth1]

GTD seems to be heavily favoured by a lot of people on here... Thanks for all the help, although I think I'm more confused than I initially was  !

Heart or head!!

[Optimus prime]

GTD seems to be heavily favoured by a lot of people on here... Thanks for all the help, although I think I'm more confused than I initially was  !

Heart or head!!

Yes indeed and coming from a 535d bmw I understand your predicament completely 
 

[jlwhitworth1]

GTD seems to be heavily favoured by a lot of people on here... Thanks for all the help, although I think I'm more confused than I initially was  !

Heart or head!!

Yes indeed and coming from a 535d bmw I understand your predicament completely 

Do you have any regrets?

[fredgroves]

Basically GTI or GTD is really just a way or overcome potential buyers ideology about fuel types (or drag in company car drivers).

Either way you get a very high base spec, a state of the art medium sized hatchback car design, a German badge and if you want to spend the money, some really top of the line electronic aids packages that you don't normally see on a car of this size.

If you really want to fully loon around, you even get the chance of pouring more money away on fuel and add a bag load more power and four wheel drive.

Whichever way you want to skin it, VW have a car for you.

[Optimus prime]

GTD seems to be heavily favoured by a lot of people on here... Thanks for all the help, although I think I'm more confused than I initially was  !

Heart or head!!

Yes indeed and coming from a 535d bmw I understand your predicament completely 

Do you have any regrets?

hmmm guessed that maybe the next ?  In all honesty yes I do the only reason for the change was the reduction in weekly miles hence the whole DPF regen issue, although mine was "adjusted" so it never was a problem but the thought of being spot checked by VOSA was always in the back of my mind & even more so now with the whole VW scandal!  The 535d was my second 535d after moving from the pre lci to the lci and it drove effortlessly returning a good 38 mpg regardless of how hard it was driven.  It was fully loaded with head up display etc so I was very lucky the audio upgrade alone was £3,000   I purchased it second hand & it used to belong to Terry Griffiths the pro snooker player so had every option.

It was so comfortable & quiet although not as technically advanced as it was a 2007 car.  The golf is good quite quick with a Dtuk box but not as comfy or refined.  I will be going back to a 535d next year when my annual mileage increases due to a house move or even sooner to a 335i / 535i if I can find a decent one.  I had a set of winter wheels & tyres to so winter driving was fine

Now my answer really doesn't help 

[jlwhitworth1]

GTD seems to be heavily favoured by a lot of people on here... Thanks for all the help, although I think I'm more confused than I initially was  !

Heart or head!!

Yes indeed and coming from a 535d bmw I understand your predicament completely 

This is another point then, for the same money as the Golf R, I can get a base spec 335d xdrive (broadspeed discount of £9100) - still comes with business nav, and full leather. Sorry if this isn't the place but would like to take advantage of Optimus primes opinion.

Do you have any regrets?

hmmm guessed that maybe the next ?  In all honesty yes I do the only reason for the change was the reduction in weekly miles hence the whole DPF regen issue, although mine was "adjusted" so it never was a problem but the thought of being spot checked by VOSA was always in the back of my mind & even more so now with the whole VW scandal!  The 535d was my second 535d after moving from the pre lci to the lci and it drove effortlessly returning a good 38 mpg regardless of how hard it was driven.  It was fully loaded with head up display etc so I was very lucky the audio upgrade alone was £3,000   I purchased it second hand & it used to belong to Terry Griffiths the pro snooker player so had every option.

It was so comfortable & quiet although not as technically advanced as it was a 2007 car.  The golf is good quite quick with a Dtuk box but not as comfy or refined.  I will be going back to a 535d next year when my annual mileage increases due to a house move or even sooner to a 335i / 535i if I can find a decent one.  I had a set of winter wheels & tyres to so winter driving was fine

Now my answer really doesn't help