Golf GTI: the good, the bad, the weird...and appreciation thread

**MurphyTheElf** · 08-09-2010, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by flappa

Gotta admit , if the R had been available at the time , I may have just gone that way myself. Next time.

Same here, especially for the price I paid - I could have had a pretty well optioned R. But I don't regret a thing. I've been enjoying my beastie for almost a full year now while most R aficionados are still waiting for theirs. Although come the end of the year there will be a whole group of new people happy to rub their all-pawed big-turbo'd R in my face.

**Beaker** · 08-09-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by MurphyTheElf

Same here, especially for the price I paid - I could have had a pretty well optioned R. But I don't regret a thing. I've been enjoying my beastie for almost a full year now while most R aficionados are still waiting for theirs. Although come the end of the year there will be a whole group of new people happy to rub their all-pawed big-turbo'd R in my face.

Thats ok, just challange them to the next motorkhana in your area - nothing quite as funny as the look of frustration on an AWD drivers face while trying to keep up with "slower" RWDs turning on the throttle and FWDs pulling handbrake turns around the flags.

Its all about picking your fights. LOL

**Converted** · 26-09-2010, 03:58 PM

GTI - 10 days old.

The Good
- Noticed that the fuel indicator on the dash has a little arrow to tell you which side the fuel cap is on

The Bad
- Already touched in other threads.

The Weird
- Washed my car for the first time this morning, wanted to get under the hood to check for leaves. Can't open bonnet, I think it is stuck! Pulled the bonnet lever close to 90 degrees (around 70-80) up. Did it as manual suggested. Anyone having had this issue? Can't find any posts re this.

**Ryan_R** · 26-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Usually you pull the black lever near the accelerator pedal until, and then you slide your hand under the bonnet near the middle and there's another little handle in there to pull. I'm assuming you've already tried this though.

**Converted** · 26-09-2010, 05:40 PM

Yup tried that, having pulled the lever there's not 'thud' reaction and the bonnet doesn't 'pop' up that 1 inch to let me slide my fingers thru. The bonnet is still flush.

**Ryan_R** · 26-09-2010, 05:42 PM

I guess the cable that links the lever to the release mechanism isn't on properly. I'd get the dealer to have a look at it (assuming they can open the bonnet to fix the problem)

**mfl** · 26-09-2010, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Dubya

and add a tilt adjustment to the driver's seat.

yes please, without having to option the leather interior and then the optional adjusting drivers seat base.

still struggling for a comfortable seating position.

**rs73** · 26-09-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Converted

GTI - 10 days old.

The Weird
- Washed my car for the first time this morning, wanted to get under the hood to check for leaves. Can't open bonnet, I think it is stuck! Pulled the bonnet lever close to 90 degrees (around 70-80) up. Did it as manual suggested. Anyone having had this issue? Can't find any posts re this.

Bonnet may not open if the wipers are in service position (upright) - consult your manual what is this service position basically Key ACC, press down on wiper once and the wiper will go up.

or the vice versa,
Wiper won't operate if bonnet is not closed properly. Same with rear wipers won't operate if hatch is not closed properly.

That was according the dealer during new owner introduction night