A Bunch Of Merged "My New Car / Order" Threads

[windyzz]

Re these two options below, you can get it done yourself and save lots of $$. Dealers margins are very high.

Plenty of forums threads on point (many of opinion that paint protection is complete waste).

Paint protect
Legal darkest tinting

Paint protect + darkest legal tinting is quite ripped off I know. But i feel like having it straight away, as I'm busy with work everyday. And the deal wasnt too bad, both of paint protect + tinting = 900 including labour.

The answer is neither. The switch has three settings, Sport, Normal and Comfort. So if you don't get ACC, then you just have 'normal'.

Thats is ashamed because many reviewer said, the steering is lifeless until the 'Sport' setting is engage.

Anyway thanks guys, will update you as soon as the dealer confirmed me with the pricing and release date.
Cheers.

[philthy]

Thats is ashamed because many reviewer said, the steering is lifeless until the 'Sport' setting is engage.

Cheers.

I believe the ACC button changes the firmness of the dampers and the assistance given to the steering. You'll probably find that the car without ACC has firm dampers and less assisted steering as standard (eg 'sport' setting ). The ACC button is for when you want to go soft (eg cruising on a bumpy road).

Cheers,

-Phil

[chylld]

Hi guys,
I went down to chatswood dealer this morning and pre-ordered an MK6 GTI.
Here is the spec:
5 Door Candy White
DSG trans
18inch Monza alloy
ACC(adaptive chassis control)
Paint protect
Legal darkest tinting

The pricing is not yet finalize, but it should arrived in Aus at around october or september.

I wonder what happen if we do not include the ACC to the optional package, will the GTI have standard setting of Sport or Comfort?

P.S i so cant wait

hehe I was at the chatswood dealer early april and almost did the same thing by then i was told there had already been quite a few pre-orders.

[carcareproducts]

Paint protect + darkest legal tinting is quite ripped off I know. But i feel like having it straight away, as I'm busy with work everyday. And the deal wasnt too bad, both of paint protect + tinting = 900 including labour.

Like the guys have said - save your money, seriously!

We can offer you a 'Paint Protection' solution for $100 that will keep it looking better for longer and I organised a BMW X5 with darkest legal for $350 with warranty - not hard to find.

Dealers make a fortune with these options and the Paint Protection in particular is not worth it - you just have to read the 5 pages of Terms & Conditions to realise that...

Cheers,
Mike

[windyzz]

Like the guys have said - save your money, seriously!

We can offer you a 'Paint Protection' solution for $100 that will keep it looking better for longer and I organised a BMW X5 with darkest legal for $350 with warranty - not hard to find.

Dealers make a fortune with these options and the Paint Protection in particular is not worth it - you just have to read the 5 pages of Terms & Conditions to realise that...

Cheers,
Mike

Yeah.. you're right. I might think of considering this. I will let you know
Cheers
Thanks

[Lima]

I'm yet to meet someone who got paint "protection" and hasn't regretted it or concluded it was a waste of money.

For the dollars they ask you could probably get a couple of professional details done every year and come out in front.



Keep us updated on delivery news though. Personally, I'd be a bit concerned that nothing official about the new GTI has been said by VW Aus yet, and I hope they have learned from the delivery delay debacles suffered by early Mk5 GTI buyers.

[chylld]

I'm yet to meet someone who got paint "protection" and hasn't regretted it or concluded it was a waste of money.

For the dollars they ask you could probably get a couple of professional details done every year and come out in front.

On this topic, I paid quite a lot for paint protection when I bought my 2006 Honda Civic Sport. Seemed like a good idea at the time, however it wore off in about 2 months. ABSOLUTE waste of money.

[Mass]

I must agree with the others here. Tint and paint protection from a dealer is a complete rip-off.
I got it once with one of my black cars (the sales lady was a stunner )
And after a few months it was starting to mark and dull. Took it back and they referred me to the terms and conditions (you know the ones that are 600 pages long and we never read), kept on pushing for a resolution and soon after the company went under.
Having said that, a client of mine works in after market services at a major dealership here in Melbourne, and she has told me that you should never get paint protection on a black car and that her product works and she’s never had any issues with it.

[windyzz]

I'm yet to meet someone who got paint "protection" and hasn't regretted it or concluded it was a waste of money.

For the dollars they ask you could probably get a couple of professional details done every year and come out in front.



Keep us updated on delivery news though. Personally, I'd be a bit concerned that nothing official about the new GTI has been said by VW Aus yet, and I hope they have learned from the delivery delay debacles suffered by early Mk5 GTI buyers.

Yeah, Haven't heard any official confirmation yet. But the GTI should be in USA by 1st September 09, and hopefully should be in Aus too since we have the mk6 (standard golf/non-gti) first.

*Hopefully, Finger crossed*

[windyzz]

Guys Did you noticed That the MK6 GTI is quicker then MK5 (EVEN Mazda MPS) around Germany track and Spain by avaragely 1-2 seconds.

Here is the link "http://www.fastestlaps.com/car_Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_VI.html"

And "http://www.fastestlaps.com/car4902a6f89e66a.html"

Very Amazing Car indeed.
Enjoy,
Cheers.