GTI Edition 50 first press release

[TurboTrev]

Order placed - TR, PP and Area View

Congrats, very nice spec.  Any idea when it will be delivered?

[CrunchtheApple78]

I’m still baffled as to why the alcantara steering wheel isn’t a UK option. Can’t think of any logical reason why not!

[Paul70]

Thanks guys!

Delivery timeline is May but none of the orders are scheduled so quite a few unknowns.

I’ve been on the fence with what to do regarding whether to order or not, but sitting in a standard 8.5 GTI sold me - it just feels right and I never got that with the RS3. Plus even the standard 8.5 GTI drives really well, so looking forward to driving the ED50.

I have a pretty high NVH tolerance so not worried about what the PP will drive like on UK roads. Personally I would not order an ED50 without PP.

[Paul70]

I’m still baffled as to why the alcantara steering wheel isn’t a UK option. Can’t think of any logical reason why not!

Me too but there of plenty of companies that offer that service.

[Watts]

I’ve been on the fence with what to do regarding whether to order or not, but sitting in a standard 8.5 GTI sold me - it just feels right and I never got that with the RS3. Plus even the standard 8.5 GTI drives really well, so looking forward to driving the ED50.

I have a pretty high NVH tolerance so not worried about what the PP will drive like on UK roads. Personally I would not order an ED50 without PP.

That's why I got a CS, it also felt right to me too. Very annoying as I really fancied something different. As for ride quality, I'd be surprised if it doesn't exceed your expectations, mine rides beautifully, really comfortable. Probably why I've put over 5k miles on it in less than 4 months...

[Paul70]

I’ve been on the fence with what to do regarding whether to order or not, but sitting in a standard 8.5 GTI sold me - it just feels right and I never got that with the RS3. Plus even the standard 8.5 GTI drives really well, so looking forward to driving the ED50.

I have a pretty high NVH tolerance so not worried about what the PP will drive like on UK roads. Personally I would not order an ED50 without PP.

That's why I got a CS, it also felt right to me too. Very annoying as I really fancied something different. As for ride quality, I'd be surprised if it doesn't exceed your expectations, mine rides beautifully, really comfortable. Probably why I've put over 5k miles on it in less than 4 months...

Good to hear and glad you are enjoying it! Do you miss anything about thr TCR?

[Watts]

I miss not having to switch things off before every drive. The nice deep exhaust note. But, although not as noisy, the Akra has a great tone. The CS seats are better, the ride a lot less crashy and the throttle response sharper. It's a much improved car.

[king monkey]

A dealer I spoke to today said there’s a £1k deposit contribution on the GTI 50.

[king monkey]

Spoke to a dealer again this morning, deposit contribution is available but only if you currently have VW finance. No good to me then.
Also, £1k deposit which isn’t refundable. Hmmmmmm. Think I’ll pass.

[Paul70]

Spoke to a dealer again this morning, deposit contribution is available but only if you currently have VW finance. No good to me then.
Also, £1k deposit which isn’t refundable. Hmmmmmm. Think I’ll pass.

I paid £2K deposit overall but it’s a short delivery lead time. Are you trading the ED45 - you might be pleasantly surprised as many dealers will make up for the lack of contribution with a good trade in value. Did you buy the ED45 from the same dealer?