Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[ctan]

Can't make up my mind now if I should just get a fully optioned STD GTI with a ECU tune.
The PP comes with Front E-Diff and Alcantra seats. Not sure is the E-Diff is that noticeable in day to day driving. On race tracks I am sure it matters.
Also noticed there are no options for audio upgrade. the DynaAudio on my TSI Comfortline sounds heaps better than the GTI 7 I test drove today. Dealer recommends third party upgrade.

[ctan]

UK Configurator allows for a GTI with PP Pack on 18 inch wheels and a Sunroof. Also has Dyna Audio option.

[Diesel_vert]

The "original" Performance Pack, as seen in the German and UK market (and possibly most of Europe), only includes the bigger (heavier) 17" brakes, a limited-slip differential and an extra 7 kW of power - so you can still option the sunroof.

Volkswagen Australia have for some reason decided to include 19" wheels (and other frippery) with the PP - which again, cancels out the sunroof option.

[couchmotorist]

Is that without metallic and tints ?

No tints or metallic paint.

[magellan]

Who makes these decisions?????

Imbeciles at VWA?

I'm particularly annoyed about the Dynaudio option being dropped. I seriously do not understand why VWA do not allow you to special order whatever combination of options you want.

[Flipper]

Flip does that include gst or without?

I'm looking at 52500 drive away inc gst for bi xenons leather and driver assist.. I have not gone back yet to negotiate further however I want to know what would be realistic?

Yeah that's drive away mate, so about $800 like for like less than yours

[Alex31]

Imbeciles at VWA?

I'm particularly annoyed about the Dynaudio option being dropped. I seriously do not understand why VWA do not allow you to special order whatever combination of options you want.

I agree. All the nice options I wanted and was more than willing to pay I was denied.

Total toss pots if you ask me...

Hoping the golf R will have a intelligent option list.

[ctan]

I agree. All the nice options I wanted and was more than willing to pay I was denied.

Total toss pots if you ask me...

Hoping the golf R will have a intelligent option list.

Have also realised that the GTI comes with Discover Media NOT Discover Pro which is not even offered here as an option. What a bunch of marketing idiots. No wonder the GTI 7 sales hasn't really taken off.

[Arnold]

what do people think is the approx standard price for the driveaway component ( dealer deivery + rego ) ? 3k ish?

Is this a test?

But, no, it's a lot more than $3k.

Dealer delivery is usally $2,500 alone. Even $2,995 on GTIs in the past (gouge).

But ORCs are simply the difference between the manufacturer's list price (eg, $41,490) and the drive away price, eg $46,278 for manual in NSW.

Looks like about $4,788. Ouch!

So $1244.70 for stamp duty (@ 3%)
Rego and CTP and plates or whatever $1043.30
And about $2500 for DD.

[captainkarisma]

Is this a test?

But, no, it's a lot more than $3k.

Dealer delivery is usally $2,500 alone. Even $2,995 on GTIs in the past (gouge).

But ORCs are simply the difference between the manufacturer's list price (eg, $41,490) and the drive away price, eg $46,278 for manual in NSW.

Looks like about $4,788. Ouch!

So $1244.70 for stamp duty (@ 3%)
Rego and CTP and plates or whatever $1043.30
And about $2500 for DD.

Thanks mate
Was just curious as I had gotten vastly different orc from a couple of dealers
Just wanted to see users own experience with them