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

[team_v]

Looks ace.
The red looks slightly dull but it could be the bright light in the photos.

The wheels look tiny on the Mk6.
Can see why they made them into 18's as an option.

[Gav23]

Nope. LCT applies regardless when you hit $57,180 (before rego, stamp duty etc.). You'll get your 50% deduction come tax time in July next year. On top of that, you've pretty much reached the limit with how far the investment allowance goes (up to LCT threshold). So you should be able to claim the maximum deduction of $28,590 plus normal deductions as well. Enjoy your GTI.

So with Uncle Kev's 50% deduction, you still pay full price for the vehicle up front and have to wait until July next year to make the claim?

[nicandlance]

Nice car!
I have just ordered one in the candy white/manual/118tsi with sports pack...
Can't wait to get it now - due mid-late Jan.

[elisiX]

Hi All,

I've just got home from ordering a new 2010 VW GTI I am pleased to say.

In the past I've owned quite a few cars but some of the more sports oriented were the 2004 Monaro and a 2006 Audi TT Quattro. Currently we're driving a 2008 Mazda 3 SP23 as we'd bought a second property at the time and downsized. Looking for a new car this time was really difficult. Do I buy another big ass sports coupe or a pocket rocket. Now the SP23 is certainly no rocket, but its an incredible little package for the money and has suited us fine till now.

We drove the Nissan 370Z back to back with the GTI today (I know 2 very different vehicles) and the GTI was the standout for me by far. While the 370Z had the outright brutal force, it felt way too floaty on the road in general conditions compared to the GTI. Now I know the steering stiffens up at speed in the 370Z, but I just didnt feel as confident on the road as I did with the GTI. The GTI will be tuned (APR most likely as was my TT) so it is currently and will certainly be no slouch. The GTI overall just felt more stable on the road.

Anyway, ill update the prices thread for all the others out there but here is my spec.

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2010 Build - 5 Door
DSG Transmission
Leather Interior
Metallic Paint
18" Detriot Wheels
Bi-Xenon Headlamps
Electric Sunroof
Satellite Navigation
MDI

Premium Plates
Full Tank
175k/6YR Warranty

$57k Driveaway.

Question. They wanted to sell me the cable for the MDI but when I looked at the attachment from the unit (which you plug into), it looked like a standard USD connection. Now I use an iPhone and already have an iPhone connection to USB connection cable. Is this what they would essentially be selling me or will I still need to pick one up?

Thanks All. Now the wait until March 2010!

[niulf]

Congratulations! As I known, the MDI only comes with a USB cable, ipod cable is sold separately. $80? I remember that's what my dealer told me. Did they tell you the car will come in March? I ordered mine one month ago and was told one week ago the car will be here in the middle of April.

[elisiX]

I was told end of March or worst case, first week of April. This works fine for me as I plan on throwing a further $5k down and only financing the $50k.

With the cable, they had a cable there but not the one that they sell. It's the cable that goes form the unit to the cable they sell (which connects to your device). That system cable was a VW connection (for the unit) to USB. Now my iPhone cable is USD to iPhone connection so I dont see why I would need another special cable. They were throwing around a figure of $90 for this cable but i've read of others getting it for $70 on here.

[arbour]

I am pretty sure you need the ipod mdi cable for it to work. I just use a sd card to me the songs sound better off the sd than from the ipod it is quite a noticeable improvement.

[Nath]

Yeah I fell into that trap got the MDI and thought the standard USB will do, damn thing doesnt work, so now I've got the iPod MDI cable on order... pain in the arse.

[niulf]

Yes. I agree with you. I don't understand if the USB is standard why they also make special ipod cable and sell it for $$. Maybe the standard USB don't charge ipods? Who knows.

[elisiX]

Sounds like a rort to me.