Thought on the GTI

[kalimon]

Well after nearly 4 weeks and 400 miles of ownership, the car is beginning to loosen up and since I got rid of the Soundaktor it's also sounding very nice.
I love the interior and although overall quality isn't quite up to Audi standards, it is far better to look at in my opinion.
I love all the tech, especially the rear camera and parking sensors and my wife is very envious of the heated seats
Performance wise it's incredible with superb acceleration and the grip from the dreaded Bridgestones isn't as bad as I expected although I don't drive like a tit so probably haven't stressed them as such.
I've probably cleaned it more than I've driven it to be honest but that's part of the fun of owning such a great looking car
I'm sure other owners past and present have enjoyed it as much as I am.

[Mrparkuk]

Well after nearly 4 weeks and 400 miles of ownership, the car is beginning to loosen up and since I got rid of the Soundaktor it's also sounding very nice.
I love the interior and although overall quality isn't quite up to Audi standards, it is far better to look at in my opinion.
I love all the tech, especially the rear camera and parking sensors and my wife is very envious of the heated seats
Performance wise it's incredible with superb acceleration and the grip from the dreaded Bridgestones isn't as bad as I expected although I don't drive like a tit so probably haven't stressed them as such.
I've probably cleaned it more than I've driven it to be honest but that's part of the fun of owning such a great looking car
I'm sure other owners past and present have enjoyed it as much as I am.

Nice write up. Agree with your thoughts re: bridgestones. As a 95% non tit driver, they are fine. When pushing they are a bit poor but I feel my talent would fail before they did.
Not owned an Audi so can't comment but I do love the fit, finish and look of the GTI. I turned the soudaktor thing down in the menu pretty much from day one. Have't seen the need to put it back on yet. Had the window down today and gave it full beans and it sound just fine without the electrickery.

Good choice of colour by the way

[Watts]

Glad you are enjoying it! My old Audi was leagues ahead in terms of build quality and the old 1993 100 Avant I had was even better. And for such a big old car it was very economical but, the GTI is a lot of fun and as you say, pretty quick so I can forgive the odd loose bit and rattle. The interior is really nice with the tartan and the dash layout is much better than the A3 (imo).

Hope it continues to impress you and you have a lot of fun with it

[PompeyFC1972]

Well after nearly 4 weeks and 400 miles of ownership, the car is beginning to loosen up and since I got rid of the Soundaktor it's also sounding very nice.
I love the interior and although overall quality isn't quite up to Audi standards, it is far better to look at in my opinion.
I love all the tech, especially the rear camera and parking sensors and my wife is very envious of the heated seats
Performance wise it's incredible with superb acceleration and the grip from the dreaded Bridgestones isn't as bad as I expected although I don't drive like a tit so probably haven't stressed them as such.
I've probably cleaned it more than I've driven it to be honest but that's part of the fun of owning such a great looking car
I'm sure other owners past and present have enjoyed it as much as I am.

They really are a special car, such a nice place to be at night, everything is so crisp and clear. Only thing I haven't really gelled with is the Car Net which seems to require more inputs on the screen rather than the wheel mounted controls which I prefer for music and phone. I've only done 6-700 miles so maybe too early to be judging! My Santiago's came with Pirelli P Zero's which seem fine.

[kalimon]

Yes I probably should have ordered the Santiago's but being a tight arse, I was put of by the added cost of 19'' tyres.
I was also concerned about ride quality and didn't want to spend even more on adaptive suspension. Like I said, a tight arse

[PompeyFC1972]

I'm the same, for £1500 I will change gear myself thank you! The reason I went for the Santiago's was that my wife bought a VW Up a couple of years back and they had a Carbon Grey with Santiago's in the showroom and it looked stunning so had to go for it!

[Exonian]

Good to see the review Kali-mon!
The GTI interior at night is just great, and the Carbon grey paintwork works so well with the red accents on the outside. The mk7 GTI is such an under appreciated car which is a shame. I loved mine.

[Watts]

Definitely worth considering the red led upgrade and the red edged floor mats, very happy with mine and gives the interior a warmer feel over the standard items.

[CARMAD KEV]

Wow i just love this car too bits.

Fantastic looking car. Superb interior and at night it's awesome. Nice leds etc.

Dont have any problems with the Bridgestones. So far.

400 miles on our's now so when i was out on my own earlier gave it a right good rip from second gear up to a ton and maybe a little more! When you get to 5000rpm it comes alive and sounds awesome then it's red line change gear then red line change gear. It's all so fast and efficient and awesome. I like the word awesome.

Took my 71 yr old dad out in it and drove normally for a few miles with him asking is it as quick as your 520d M Sport? I said i think so as i entered the dual carriageway gave it the beans in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and he nearly shat himself clutching door handles and anything he could! He wants one now!   

It's a very impressive car with loads of great kit and looks awesome.

Washed it again today then clayed it and washed it again. Maybe some wax tomorrow.

Cant stop looking at it and tinkering with it. Red GTI badges on the front & back now.

[Exonian]

Definitely worth considering the red led upgrade and the red edged floor mats, very happy with mine and gives the interior a warmer feel over the standard items.

Love the brothel lighting!
Love the teddy even more!! 


@ CARMAD KEV: your dad sounds like my kinda guy!
"Jesus that scared the sh!t outta me: I need one!"