Possible move to the GTI club

[Sniffer77]

Thanks will try get a test this weekend in the dsg👍🏽

[Burger81]

I'd disagree with the dsg comment but I am biased with having a manual.
Manual shift is really good in this car, and the dimpled nob is a pleasure to hold

[greencode]

I, too, went from a FN2 Type R. I loved that car but now have a MK7 R. The only reason I chose the R over the GTI was purely because I got a great deal on a new one earlier this year. I did try a DSG and whilst it's a fantastic gearbox it just didn't feel as engaging as a Manual.

You won't regret getting the GTI though. I always thought my Type R was quick and nimble but was amazed - and still am - with the Golf.

Have fun with the search.

[Sniffer77]

I, too, went from a FN2 Type R. I loved that car but now have a MK7 R. The only reason I chose the R over the GTI was purely because I got a great deal on a new one earlier this year. I did try a DSG and whilst it's a fantastic gearbox it just didn't feel as engaging as a Manual.

You won't regret getting the GTI though. I always thought my Type R was quick and nimble but was amazed - and still am - with the Golf.

Have fun with the search.

Nice to see a former fn2 owner still happy with the vw. Number of people on the fn2 forum saying for me to keep my type r.
The golf r is awesome to be fair , on my budget I'd have to gol older which I don't want to do . Love the sound of the golf r even just cruising past at low speeds 

[greencode]

I, too, went from a FN2 Type R. I loved that car but now have a MK7 R. The only reason I chose the R over the GTI was purely because I got a great deal on a new one earlier this year. I did try a DSG and whilst it's a fantastic gearbox it just didn't feel as engaging as a Manual.

You won't regret getting the GTI though. I always thought my Type R was quick and nimble but was amazed - and still am - with the Golf.

Have fun with the search.

Nice to see a former fn2 owner still happy with the vw. Number of people on the fn2 forum saying for me to keep my type r.
The golf r is awesome to be fair , on my budget I'd have to gol older which I don't want to do . Love the sound of the golf r even just cruising past at low speeds

I'd owned my Type R for 6 years or so and would only change it if I found a car that was just as much fun. I've had a 1.6 and 1.9 205 GTI previously plus a few other hot hatches and so still like that feel of the hatch and that, thankfully, continues with the Golf. Yep, I do love the sound of the R - that alone puts a smile on my face.

Go and have a test drive of a few Golfs and I'm sure you'll love it.

[Brenbo]

I have had 4x Civic Type-R's and the first time I drove my GTI PP I knew it was the best thing I had ever done in regards to cars I have owned.  I absolutely loved my Type-R's but found the GTI even better.  I now own a Golf R and this is the best car I have ever driven.  Although I still have a soft spot for Type-R's I can promise you will not regret moving over to a performance golf. 
 

[Sniffer77]

Well tried to get test today and was basically fobbed off saying there sale day was for new cars so there a bit busy . Big dissapointing but never mind.
Out of interest would you guys say performance pack is essential ? And has anyone bought the solid black version ?
Reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out if I can sneak a new one from drive the deal etc , as 66 plates seem too expensive like 2k difference

[hog_hedge]

Well tried to get test today and was basically fobbed off saying there sale day was for new cars so there a bit busy . Big dissapointing but never mind.
Out of interest would you guys say performance pack is essential ? And has anyone bought the solid black version ?
Reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out if I can sneak a new one from drive the deal etc , as 66 plates seem too expensive like 2k difference

I have never driven a PP car but I wouldn't say that it was essential. I would say that it is a great bargain for what you actually get and if you are going for DSG it's more attractive because of the 7 speed DSG that is added.

If you spend most of your time in straight lines on the motorway then IMO you'd be better off getting a vanilla GTI and spending the cash on a decent remap and a few nights away with the Mrs. But if your budget comfortably allows it then go for it as you will have the best factory order GTI you can buy right now.

[Watts]

Well tried to get test today and was basically fobbed off saying there sale day was for new cars so there a bit busy . Big dissapointing but never mind.
Out of interest would you guys say performance pack is essential ? And has anyone bought the solid black version ?
Reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out if I can sneak a new one from drive the deal etc , as 66 plates seem too expensive like 2k difference

Mine is a PP and I doubt I've ever had the benefit of it but these cars are more about want than need so I wouldn't worry about it just get the best deal you can for the spec you want. And enjoy

[SRGTD]

And has anyone bought the solid black version ?

The solid black version (the 'free' / no extra cost paint colour) isn't actually black. Black Rubin is is a mauve/ purple colour and IMO is certainly a Marmite colour, and probably not a popular colour either. YouTube video of a Black Rubin Golf GTI below;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MgQepAd42rw