Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Tuan]

More space in the tiguan with baby seats fitted IIRC.

If you need to fit a passenger in the back middle with 2 baby seats (when the time comes), the Tiguan is a better.

I have the R estate (not a hatch) and the boot is bigger (deeper) than the Tiguan. I would't take a Tiguan over our Golf R.

[TheTig]

Hi All,

Haggling on a GTI now, 2 options are


- ex VW executive driven MY18 GTI fully loaded
- a new MY19.5 or MY20 GTI fully loaded

Really keen on the MY19 onwards models due to all the extra kit, 7sp DSG, 180kw/370nm, upgraded brakes, new diff. But also have a budget to stick to.

What sort of drive away deals have people been able to get on a new GTI recently?

[westenderbender]

Hi All,

Haggling on a GTI now, 2 options are


- ex VW executive driven MY18 GTI fully loaded
- a new MY19.5 or MY20 GTI fully loaded

Really keen on the MY19 onwards models due to all the extra kit, 7sp DSG, 180kw/370nm, upgraded brakes, new diff. But also have a budget to stick to.

What sort of drive away deals have people been able to get on a new GTI recently?

I got a 2019 build with lux pack in May for $48k. You could probably do better now, there’s fully loaded demos going for less than that now. At the time, fully loaded MY18s were going for $45k so it was a no brainer.

[applegen]

Hi everyone, going in to the dealer tomorrow to negotiate prices on 2 of their demos.

Which optional pack would you go for if you can only choose one?

Luxury package (sunroof, leather seats)
or
Sound and vision (rims, dyna audio and larger screen)

Can’t decide between the 2! Love the tartan seats but love the sunroof too!

[spellbound]

Sound and vision , when i checked out the mk7 sunroof over the mk6 which i had ,i said no way that screen shade still lets in lots of sun , it was a 26 c day and it was hot , dont miss it .
Only time i used it was in winter or at night any way , too burning in summer to have it open .

[bor1203]

Personally I prefer the look of the sunroof from the outside, and I wanted the electric seats which is why I went with the lux pack.

Maybe it depends on how important the Dynaudio is to you. If you can test both options out at the same dealer you should get a good idea.

When I was looking a couple of months ago for a demo there seemed to be plenty around that had both option packs for not much more cash, maybe something to consider?


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[westenderbender]

Hi everyone, going in to the dealer tomorrow to negotiate prices on 2 of their demos.

Which optional pack would you go for if you can only choose one?

Luxury package (sunroof, leather seats)
or
Sound and vision (rims, dyna audio and larger screen)

Can’t decide between the 2! Love the tartan seats but love the sunroof too!

100% Luxury pack. The sunroof is incredible, it really opens up the car nicely. I use it almost every day. Sunroof open + heated seats (lux pack) in winter mornings = phenomenal.

Electric drivers seat is fantastic too. And the leather seats are stunning. Plus, without sound/vision pack, you get to keep more buttons and the all-important volume knob.

[westenderbender]

When I was looking a couple of months ago for a demo there seemed to be plenty around that had both option packs for not much more cash, maybe something to consider?

Such a good point. Just get both! Most demos have both options or neither. Wish I was buying now, such good prices!

[applegen]

Thank you for all your comments, can't wait to see them in person tomorrow and see which one becomes a deal breaker!

Do all the GTIs have electronic automatic folding side mirrors?

[westenderbender]

do all the GTIs have electronic automatic folding side mirrors?

Yep!

Where are you located? How much are they asking for each of the demos? Any details on kilometres?