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  1. 13-05-2013, 12:00 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by pologti18t View Post
    Guy seems to think the GTD has been canned for this market for now

    Not long now..
    That is the word from my local VW dealer as well.
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  2. 13-05-2013, 02:25 PM #2
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    If so, that leaves those wanting a TDI with a manual gearbox in the lurch. No Passat/Alltrack/Golf/Superb with a manual box. Only option is an outdated Octavia. I reckon that pretty poor form.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brenno View Post
    If so, that leaves those wanting a TDI with a manual gearbox in the lurch. No Passat/Alltrack/Golf/Superb with a manual box. Only option is an outdated Octavia. I reckon that pretty poor form.
    Just had the phone call. No GTD is coming to Australia.

    Bye bye VW. My next car will not be one of yours. My money is going to BMW.
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  4. 13-05-2013, 06:21 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ideo View Post
    Just had the phone call. No GTD is coming to Australia.
    Big disappointment! Thought I could have my cake and eat it as well, sporty performance+fuel efficient= elevated SAF. How am I going to convince her that the GTI is worth the extra cost and fuel bill

    Must think of a way...
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  5. 13-05-2013, 07:08 PM #5
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    Just wait till you drive the GTI and hear the rorty engine note, sweet turbo spool whine and DSG burp- something you never get in the GTD!
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    Quote Originally Posted by VUU View Post
    Big disappointment! Thought I could have my cake and eat it as well, sporty performance+fuel efficient= elevated SAF. How am I going to convince her that the GTI is worth the extra cost and fuel bill

    Must think of a way...
    There was only $1,200 difference in list price on mk6, and you'd need to do a fair bit of driving to care for the extra economy provided by the diesel.. why not consider the mk6 anyway and save a few extra dollars to tune it up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch77 View Post
    There was only $1,200 difference in list price on mk6, and you'd need to do a fair bit of driving to care for the extra economy provided by the diesel.. why not consider the mk6 anyway and save a few extra dollars to tune it up?
    Wise suggestion, I'll have to give it some thought, however the lure of a shiny new mk7 may be too great...even if it is a TSI
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    The GTD is not dead here just yet. I repeat, we might still get it! VW is undertaking some market research here at the moment. Anyone for a petition?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ideo View Post
    My money is going to BMW.
    What model exactly? a 118d? Same performance as a Golf 110 TDI.
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  10. 15-05-2013, 11:59 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by pologti18t View Post
    What model exactly? a 118d? Same performance as a Golf 110 TDI.
    F30 320d most likely. At least their auto transmissions are reliable so I'm not restricted to manuals.
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