GTI Edition 40 / Clubsport Thread

[Cruiser]

I don't agree, I've never been to the track.

It's all about the red seat-belt highlights for me.

Yep I'm with you Vagabond, this will be my first GTI, I'm coming out of a BT-50 (now the family weekend truckster) I've been looking at cars for the past 12 trying to decide on what to buy next and I've looked at everything from SSV Commodores, S3's, M235i's, WRX's Hyundai Velosters and everything else in between, originally wanted the Ford RS when it came out but couldn't wait that long and hated the interior. In the end the 40yrs ticked more boxes than any other car FOR ME and when I test drove it I knew I had found the car I wanted.


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[sparkyboy69]

Also...I will be putting new rims and tyres on my clubsport when it arrives.

I was wondering if there are people that are interested in buying "almost new" Pirelli P-zero tyres off the stock rims? 225 35 19?

I am thinking of selling the "new-ish" stock tyres and putting the stock rims into storage? Any thoughts or ideas?

What do you want for the tyres?


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[jdw]

Yep I'm with you Vagabond, this will be my first GTI, I'm coming out of a BT-50 (now the family weekend truckster) I've been looking at cars for the past 12 trying to decide on what to buy next and I've looked at everything from SSV Commodores, S3's, M235i's, WRX's Hyundai Velosters and everything else in between, originally wanted the Ford RS when it came out but couldn't wait that long and hated the interior. In the end the 40yrs ticked more boxes than any other car FOR ME and when I test drove it I knew I had found the car I wanted.


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you considered a Veloster ?...that is left field..

[sparkyboy69]

I bought my Red, Manual MY17 40th for $50,700 Very happy with the price.

That is a great price. I paid $48300 for MY16 PP
Back in October


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[Vinty]

What do you want for the tyres?


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Pm'ed

[Cruiser]

you considered a Veloster ?...that is left field..

Key words here are "looked at" never drove it but for the money it's not a bad package.


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[dempsey]

Don't forget your pp comes with 3k of DSG. I also purchased a pp this year and was drooling over the 40th , but to be honest I went and looked one over last week and left feeling quite happy with the pp I have. I am 44 and will not be taking my car for track days and quite like the discreet look of the pp. I actually like the pp seats better and let's face it if you want the extra kws it's only a tune away. I reckon the diff is the most important addition and
you have that as well

[Bassik]

I just took another one for a test drive today with me and the missus. Honestly it's a great car but she hated me driving it because at low revs and comfort, it's just another GTi but when you hit the petal it does go and that's when she told me to pull over...lol

I was going to get one originally but for now I'm keeping my MK6 and saving for the Tiguan... A PP with a tune would be very close and has a lot more options to choose from to cater to your budget, that is if you don't care to much about the L-ED and aero.

[VRJ]

Well I have a PP with an APR 1 and DSG tune. No track days here but that car is an absolute weapon. I've also added the 8" infotainment Discovery system and folding mirrors from Dean at VW Central. On top of that my PP does not squeak or rattle. I couldn't be happier.

The type of VW we own and accessorise is a very individual choice. As an example, I love the Park Assist whereas others don't care for it and you cannot get it with an ED or R. The main thing is as long as you are happy with your choice.

[tokyovigilante]

Just signed for my ED40, white with roof for $55K driveway. In stock at dealer so picking up next week. Couldn't really get much wiggle room on price, they said they were having no problems selling so couldn't discount, but of course they would.

Was initially looking at a Polo GTI but great reviews and looking at the Golf in person pushed me over the edge. Exciting times!