« Reply #22 on: 27 May 2018, 14:55 »
I wouldn't want to own one of the first next generation GTi, VW often have a few teething issues with their cars, I would be happy to let a few brave soles buy theirs first to see how they get on. Maybe buy one after a couple of years when VW have sorted any possible niggles???
@clubsport, totally agree with you on this. I’d have no desire to be an early adopter of a new model and effectively be an unpaid product tester for VW!
Aside from any potential teething issues, waiting a couple of years should (hopefully) mean that if there are lengthy wait times for the first customers, these will have reduced to something more acceptable two years after launch. And it’s likely you’ll be able to get a better deal two years into a car’s lifecycle than you will if you order one of the first.
A bit of a mixed bag whether to be an early adopter or not.
I didn't have any problems with a very early mk6 and an early mk7.
Specs have been improved after the first 12 months or so on the mk6 and mk7.
The mk5 and mk4 however had downgraded spec after a year or two!
It's nice to have one of the first ones of a new model especially if you've had the previous generation for several years and bored of it, but the waiting times are a pain in the derriere and there's always the risk of teething problems or spec improvements early in the model cycle.
Swings and roundabouts but better to wait a while on balance.
If you can believe what they write:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2019-volkswagen-golf-mk8-first-pictures-mule-show-new-cabin-tech
That actually says 3 door will remain...
Also says MK8 GTI will be a mild hybrid with a 48V system.
I am fairly sure all of the Mk8 range will have hybrid tech or varying degrees. Its just the way everyone is going.
It was pretty much confirmed by VW insiders during a marketing customer focus exercise recently that the performance models at least will have hybrid technology.
It'll force the costs up but gets around ever spiralling power outputs and the need for ultra clean emissions.
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