The long wait begins......

[vw spur]

Finally got round to ordering a Golf GTD, a dealer has managed to change an order he had in place to the spec I want so hopefully I'll have it for the beginning of April, it's due at the dealers on the 4th so it gives me time to sell my current car privately as the trade in offers were quite low IMO.

Anyway, I've ordered a.........

Golf GTD 5 door DSG
Carbon Grey
Tech Pack
Sport & Sound Pack
90% Tint Rear Glass
Rear View Camera
High Beam Assist
2 Year Service Pack
4th Year Extended Warranty

I can't wait, roll on April 

[Sootchucker]

Great car and great spec, but why out of interest, did you go for rear view camera and not the "parking Pack" which includes the camera and park assist for a lower price ?

[vw spur]

Great car and great spec, but why out of interest, did you go for rear view camera and not the "parking Pack" which includes the camera and park assist for a lower price ?

I did consider getting the parking pack, but I'd never use the park assist so decided against it...........but now you've got me thinking maybe I should have got it for when the Mrs is out in the car 🤔🤔

[kalimon]

The rear view camera is cheaper than the parking pack by £85 I believe.
I ordered it and never bothered with park assist.

[p3asa]

The rear view camera is cheaper than the parking pack by £85 I believe.
I ordered it and never bothered with park assist.

But you are getting 2 options for an extra £85 which is hardly going to break the bank 

I've got it and must admit I've only used it 3 or 4 times mostly to show folk in the car how it works. However every time I use it I keep thinking its a really handy feature to use but keep forgetting.
It can also get you out of tight parking spaces as well as in.

[kalimon]

You're correct, £85 is small change but why spend it on an option I'd never use apart from to show to passengers occasionally.

[Mk7-GTD]

You're correct, £85 is small change but why spend it on an option I'd never use apart from to show to passengers occasionally.

I have it in my CC and I have only tried it twice so all I got for my £160(I think that was how much it was) was a button by the gearstick. I can park quicker than it can and in a tighter spot. Neighbor has it on his CC and it has caused him to damage his alloys a few times because it can't see curbs very well.

[Bungleaio]

Congratulations it will be a great car.

I got the parking pack mostly just so there wasn't a blank button on the dash but I've found I use it pretty much every time I Park now.

The camera is brilliant though especially at night with the 90% tinted windows.

[TwoSheds]

Agree good spec.

Rear camera is a useful safety aid I find but only use the Park Assist occasionally to get out of really tight blocked in situations.

Using it to park takes too long and causes frustration to other drivers while it goes through its sequences.

[vw spur]

Thanks everybody, I think I might call the dealer and see if I can change the rear view camera to the parking pack.


Does anybody know how VW feel about an outside company coming into prep a car prior to hand over?? Basically a friend of mine has a detailing business and I've had a chat with him about prepping my car, I'd rather he done it than the dealer. He'd need access to water and electricity. I know I should have discussed it while I was there but it completely slipped my mind.