GTI Edition 40 / Clubsport Thread

**Bassik** · 18-06-2016, 07:52 PM

All very true and I got this print out from the dealer as well. But come on, no LED Ambient lighting...wtf. Whats that for 20grams for wiring and LEDs lol.

Don't mind me there are some awesome pluses but at $55k you can get a second hand R with a lot more and a constant 206kw.

Uniqueness = Clubsport
Value for Money = R

Really depends what you want it for... personally for me I like the rarity and the re-sell value but will still wait to test drive before anything else. My massive concern is the alcantara cloth as this makes my blood run cold and can't stand the touch of it, I really need suss this out. I should see if the GTi Performance model shares the same cloth.

**Vagabond** · 18-06-2016, 10:43 PM

Given the popularity of Golfs in Aus I think theres something to be said for the uniqueness :p

**Bassik** · 19-06-2016, 02:42 AM

Ambient lighting in this vid at 6:56, but there is a lot of other things that we know for sure won't be on OZ model. Why we never get folding mirrors?

https://youtu.be/Gl0An-nrDag

**xssiiv** · 19-06-2016, 08:25 AM

Wonder if Australian models will get the performance monitor as per image, I know it will be fitted on MY17 GTi and R models.

**Brian** · 19-06-2016, 11:23 AM

My massive concern is the alcantara cloth as this makes my blood run cold and can't stand the touch of it

You'll need a pair of driving gloves, then, as the steering wheel is Alcantara covered. (As you're probably fully aware)

Why we never get folding mirrors?

That's upset my day. Went back through the specs, and I suspect you are right. Along with the ambient lighting omission, that's very disappointing

**Brian** · 19-06-2016, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Vagabond

Just ordered some car care goodies in preparation for the alcantara interior. Also planning to buy some fresh wipes to keep in the glove box to wipe my hands on before touching the wheel. I don't think thats too obsessive is it?!? I want it to stay mint condition!!

1 x Dr. Beasley's Microsuede / Alcantara Cleaner
1 x Mint Horse Hair Brush

Thanks for that. Just ordered same plus
1 x Dr. Beasley's Microsuede / Alcantara Protection
Hope its good stuff

**Bassik** · 19-06-2016, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Brian

You'll need a pair of driving gloves, then, as the steering wheel is Alcantara covered. (As you're probably fully aware)

Oh I am aware just wanna get an idea of it as some cloth doesn't effect me.

Kinda sucks we have to wait until someone on here gets there's first so we get actual Aust images. Once they do then we'll get all types or reviews and images etc.

**xssiiv** · 21-06-2016, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Brian

I believe its +2k for DSG over manual + another 1850 for the roof.
MRSP then is 47K - manual +ORC, 49K - DSG +ORC, +1850 extra for roof option, +500 for the metalic charcoal. All gestimate figures of course but get the exact figures from your friendly dealer.

BTW dealer rang today to say my car is in Brisbane now at the wharves. Should get it by end of next week. Now I'm excited!!

Any more news on when you might take delivery? Any pics at the dealer? Keen to see Aus delivery cars and 40 Years on side strips.

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