GTI Ordered

[bttt]

After much initial deliberation, I've just put in an order for a New Polo GTI 5 door manual in black.

Given pricing and info has not been released, my offer is subject to being happy with the driveaway price, the car being a 5 door black manual, etc, but at least I'll be in line for something from the first batch (dealer is saying October/November)

If I find I'm not happy with the price or specs, I'll be changing my order over to a 77TSI manual (also a great car)

Bring on the GTI announcement in October!

PS, maybe we can get this thread made as a sticky for future GTI orders and delivery info?

[seangti]

umm, you've referred to it being manual?? The polo's are going to be DSG only at least initially.

[peedman]

yeh i read that it was only 7 speed dsg for the new pogo. none of the press reports in aus mention anything about manual unfortunately...

[bttt]

True guys, however the dealer seems to think manual will be an option straight off the bat (that being true I don't know).

If DSG is the only option, and the price comes in at what I'm willing to pay, I'll get it.

If the manual is announced, I'm in line for that.

[Corey_R]

I'm not sure where your dealer is getting the information, but Volkswagen has told the overseas press for the launch of the Polo GTI that the manual is not a possibility as it won't fit in the chassis in combination with that engine.....

[bttt]

Thanks for the info guys.

I was hoping for a manual, but DSG is also very very good.

The way I see it is that if manual is announced, I'm in line for one. If not, I'm still in line for a DSG
And if when everything is announced, I don't like the price or options, I'll change over to a 77TSI.

These are great cars either way and can't wait to be driving one!

[Jun]

I'm not sure where your dealer is getting the information, but Volkswagen has told the overseas press for the launch of the Polo GTI that the manual is not a possibility as it won't fit in the chassis in combination with that engine.....

So the DSG box is smaller than a manual box.
Hard to believe.