Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[DoggieHowser]

I kinda hope that Skoda's gamble to go big with the Canton audio upgrade and the equivalent of Discover Pro 8" pays off and that it will send a message to VWA.

[Alex31]

Had a look at the skoda Octavia RS today. Very nice car with an amazing entertainment system.... Biggest boot space... Seeing is believing! If I end up going down the practical more affordable path the RS is a top contender...


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[zardoz]

Had a look at the skoda Octavia RS today. Very nice car with an amazing entertainment system.... Biggest boot space... Seeing is believing! If I end up going down the practical more affordable path the RS is a top contender...


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Did you take it for a test drive? Wonder if they've fixed the cabin vibration/rumble issues yet.

Keen to know what the Canton system is like with surround DVD-Audio...

[Alex31]

Going to take it for a quick spin next week... Will report back once I have


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[CT69]

Ok people, off the Skoda love-in, back to the GTI thread....
(I think it looks good too, look forward to the review Alex!.........)

[Go Cats]

I think if an entertainment system, sat nav, screen size and clarity, sound system etc is really important then the A class is a much better package than the Golf's system. I was extremely disappointed that I couldn't upgrade the GTI system in the Mk 7. I tried the sat nav in the Mk 7 when it came out and it was terrible compared to the Merc system. Let alone that VW Aust disabled the voice recognition system (although now that I've tried it in dad's new S3 Audi I'm not suprised). What a joke, having to spell out a street name rather than speak the word in a $65,000 European car. VW are better off without it. Probably a good move. The Merc system is also better than a touch screen in the Golf. The Harmon-Kardon system in the upgrade A Class package is absolutely outstanding, can't fault it.
I've had 2 GTI's and never ever thought I'd go elsewhere but I wanted a change so went for an A250 Sport. In many ways it's inferior to the GTI as an overall package, particularly the suspension compliance. The DSG transmission is also far superior to the Merc auto. I had manual GTI's but dad has always had DSG's in his VW's and been very happy.
I'm glad I went for a change but I still think the Golf is the best hot hatch in the class. I think VW are getting a bit too greedy with their incredible success over the last 10 years or so. They should be offering us the packages from overseas but maybe it's because they won't make enough profit on it or it's just too much trouble for them! The majority of A250 buyers have moved from a GTI. Mercedes know how to look after their customers and really, the A250 is simply a copy of a GTI but done by Mercedes.
I tried to contact VW for months before I bought the Merc. I wanted to see if there was any chance of being able to add packages or if/when they might be available. No replies despite being asked by my dealer to harass them. Hopeless. This had a lot to do with my decision to not get another GTI. Still think they are a magnificent package though and I do miss my GTI's but happy for a change.

[Ryan_R]

Except the A class system is a tacky stuck-on-the-dash afterthought iirc

The Audi system looks much nicer by comparison. The 1.8T Quattro could be a good GTI alternative for some

[lenojd]

Except the A class system is a tacky stuck-on-the-dash afterthought iirc

indeed. Looks absolutely horrid imo

[pologti18t]

Except the A class system is a tacky stuck-on-the-dash afterthought iirc

The Audi system looks much nicer by comparison. The 1.8T Quattro could be a good GTI alternative for some

And its optional... extra $$ for sat nav. extra $$$ for improved stereo.

[Dutch77]

And its optional... extra $$ for sat nav. extra $$$ for improved stereo.

$3k I believe, although one can argue they've at least given the option rather than remove it as VW has with dynaudio.

$1.2k for metallic paint.. ouch.

The reviews of the screen display are usually less than flattering - the way it is tacked on and sun glare in particular.

Still imitation can be the sincerest form of flattery with the new Mazda 3 following a similar route.