MKVI GTI ECU Upgrade...Which is Best?

[HereGoes]

Having said that, you're spending $40k+ on a car which many would argue already gives you more power than you need! You could've saved $20k and bought a Hyundai
An additional $2k is nothing when looked at the overall purchase of the car - it's probably only 3.6% to 5% of the cost of the car (depending on the options you got). Compare this to the fact that it increases power by 22% and torque by 44% - it's awesome value!

BUT... although I doubt the quality of a holiday which only costs $2k, I'd be tempted to take elisiX's advice if that $2k meant the difference between being able to take a holiday or not...

I agree, it is a small amount to pay considering the power and the value of the car, but am i really going to get to use it to its full potential to justify paying that much for it... We will see... and if/when i do APR is at the top of the list.

And the holiday is definitely happening regardless, 5 week in South America (If it has not be natural disastrous away to nothing!) in august, $2k got me the flights

[Corey_R]

I agree, it is a small amount to pay considering the power and the value of the car, but am i really going to get to use it to its full potential to justify paying that much for it...

I think you will. It's not a situation where the additional 34 kw is only available beyond the revs of the stock 155kw etc - the additional power and torque is there ALL through the rev range. So it's always there. So you can use it all the time.... driving along in 6th gear at 60kph and need accelerate up to 80kph to overtake another car but can't be bothered changing gears - it's just so much easier with the ECU as you've got 44% more torque. I think it's really the torque which makes all the difference.

Anyway - as Guy has offered, go up and check it out when you're back from holidays. As you're last post says, I'm pretty sure the only regret you'll have when you finally take the jump, is that it took you so long to take the jump