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Offline pat1967

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options....options!!!!
« on: 23 July 2007, 14:16 »
Finally in a position to buy my GTi.......can I make my mind up on spec.........not a chance!!....

down to red or black,

gonna have 18" wheels, computer, center console.......but the big one is leather or dsg....can't stretch to both....got to be one or other!!......help me guys...driven both.....both great!
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Offline 08micsta

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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #1 on: 23 July 2007, 14:20 »
DSG= YES!!! (Better resale value and extra power and flappy paddles :evil:)

Leather is good but heard about some issues with poor quality though...

Go for black if you have lots of free time to clean the car everyday, go for red if you want the more traditional look.
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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #2 on: 23 July 2007, 14:21 »
Since I got my ed 30 I would have to say DSG is brilliant!!
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Offline 2007GTI

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« Reply #3 on: 23 July 2007, 14:22 »
DSG all the way, you'll love it!  i have both and would give up leather for DSG any day of the week!  :nerd:
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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #4 on: 23 July 2007, 16:04 »
same here, have both, if gun was at my head the leather could be sacrificed, DSG stays, would be lost without it. dont hesitate, just order it soon as!  :wink:
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Offline maxamus

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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #5 on: 23 July 2007, 16:17 »
leather makes the car look elegant and smooth but the gti is an untamed animal. Stick with the cloth - looks more sportier
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Offline PabloGTI

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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #6 on: 23 July 2007, 16:44 »
Gotta go with the majority, DSG rules.

Besides, the cloth on the GTI mk5 is retro mk1 cool.
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Offline NORTHERNER

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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #7 on: 23 July 2007, 16:48 »
I have leather... I would change it for DSG without a second thought.

Make sure you get Xenon's!
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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #8 on: 23 July 2007, 21:13 »
Had both and currently have DSG :wink:
I wouldn't have leather again in the golf. Too slippy and sweaty in summer, too cold and clammy in winter....even with the heated seat function.

DSG is a must.......repeat after me.....leather bad.....DSG good :laugh:
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Offline NORTHERNER

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Re: options....options!!!!
« Reply #9 on: 23 July 2007, 21:32 »
I wouldn't go so far as to say leather is bad.  IMHO, a car costing near enough £20k should have leather (or half leather/alcantara) as standard.  The cloth GTi seats are OK, but nowt special - the material is a little on the harsh side... feels cheep... the leather does lift the interior somewhat.  Best compromise as far as I am concerned is the Edition 30 interior... simply superb.

Quote from: Hurdy on 23 July 2007, 21:13
Had both and currently have DSG :wink:
I wouldn't have leather again in the golf. Too slippy and sweaty in summer, too cold and clammy in winter....even with the heated seat function.

DSG is a must.......repeat after me.....leather bad.....DSG good :laugh:
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New engine fitted when car was at 27k... last one went "noisey".
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