About to order GTi Clubsport

[scanesare]

Cheers for the pics, looks great.  Those seats look fantastic.

Saw your comments about the interior, genuinely does it have a special feel to it that lifts it above the Gti / R ?

My dealer emailed me last night and have their first car coming in October.  He said it isn't sold so they might run it as a demo so might well get a chance to drive one before thinking if it is worth ordering.  Price point still puts me off a bit but it depends how "special" it feels at the end of the day..

It honestly is at a different level from either a GTI or an R, or an S3, or a M135i or basically anything else in that price range and above. Wait till you get your hands on the steering wheel, it's a shock... Especially with the buckets, the whole cabin emits a sensation of sitting in a true sports special that I personally have not come across in any other "reasonably priced sports car". Pics can't do it enough justice. It feels very special and unique and that's something you appreciate every time you just sit in the car or drive stuck in traffic. You don't have to push it (which again offers a whole different type of pleasure) to feel good with it. You can merely sit in and enjoy all the special bits that come with it.

I think it's great that you have a chance to see it/drive it yourself as when I saw the car in the flesh and picked it up, every area (driving/interior/overall feel) surpassed any expectations I had prior ordering.

[Jan DR]

Cheers for the pics, looks great.  Those seats look fantastic.

Saw your comments about the interior, genuinely does it have a special feel to it that lifts it above the Gti / R ?

My dealer emailed me last night and have their first car coming in October.  He said it isn't sold so they might run it as a demo so might well get a chance to drive one before thinking if it is worth ordering.  Price point still puts me off a bit but it depends how "special" it feels at the end of the day..

It honestly is at a different level from either a GTI or an R, or an S3, or a M135i or basically anything else in that price range and above. Wait till you get your hands on the steering wheel, it's a shock... Especially with the buckets, the whole cabin emits a sensation of sitting in a true sports special that I personally have not come across in any other "reasonably priced sports car". Pics can't do it enough justice. It feels very special and unique and that's something you appreciate every time you just sit in the car or drive stuck in traffic. You don't have to push it (which again offers a whole different type of pleasure) to feel good with it. You can merely sit in and enjoy all the special bits that come with it.

I think it's great that you have a chance to see it/drive it yourself as when I saw the car in the flesh and picked it up, every area (driving/interior/overall feel) surpassed any expectations I had prior ordering.

So you have the bucket seats? Do you have the issue of the seats making that noise as discussed on some other forums?

[savage16v]

Well still not ordered......

Got a good price from a VW dealer, and spoke with them on the phone, all sounded good, price confirmed.
Later in the day i emailed the guy and (this is Wednesday) and i am still waiting to hear back.

In the meantime my local dealer is trying to see if they can match the price.....

[HA54SYM`]

Sorry, if been answered before but did they give you an idea on delivery schedule, as I thought they was all getting made for UK from now until about November.

Dave

[scanesare]

So you have the bucket seats? Do you have the issue of the seats making that noise as discussed on some other forums?

No, no noises at all so far.

[kitbag1984]

Scanesare. Those pictures look great. I think it's the same as the one I have ordered. Csg 5 door with black roof?

I have seen other reviews where they have talked about the special feeling red the interior. I really think this is one car which sets itself apart from the rest. And we the buckets I think even in years to come this will be a highly desirable car.

[scanesare]

Scanesare. Those pictures look great. I think it's the same as the one I have ordered. Csg 5 door with black roof?

I have seen other reviews where they have talked about the special feeling red the interior. I really think this is one car which sets itself apart from the rest. And we the buckets I think even in years to come this will be a highly desirable car.

Almost same, no black roof on mine. The interior really has a very special and very unique feeling that I think will remain the a highlight for a long time.

[kitbag1984]

Great pictures.  Think the seats are well worth the price. Are they comfortable on long journeys?

[monkeyhanger]

Not sure about the suede steering wheel - how long will that look new? The seats do look great though.

[Brenbo]

Not sure about the suede steering wheel - how long will that look new? The seats do look great though.

Was just thinking the same about the steering wheel.  It looks great in the photos.  But after time I suspect you will get dark patches where the skin and oils from your hands have rubbed off on the wheel. Better take up using driving gloves if you have the alcantara wheel to keep it looking new.