Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

**pologti18t** · 30-10-2013, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by irossiter

It's useless quoting numbers at me about how many seconds to 100 blah blah blah. If I'd wanted pure acceleration I'd be buying a WRX or some such rubbish wouldn't I. Not a GTI or an A250. I really don't care about **** sizes.

I was just responding to your assertion that the A250 took the Golf GTI ideal to a whole new level. I don't believe that is true.

As for GTI pricing... It seems to be similar in the UK market to here. The 5 door GTI DSG is about 10% cheaper than an A250 (Engineer by AMG)

As far as I can see voice control only comes on the A250 if you option the Becker Maps or the HK stereo upgrade.
Voice control is optional on Golfs in UK

**A12DO** · 31-10-2013, 10:15 AM

I am one of those who also jump to Mercedes from VW due to reliability issues and have to say Mercedes have won me over in so many things related to service and ownership cost.

But having said that there is "X" factor that is missing from my old GTI.. esp the sweet transmission that is lacking from mercedes (yes its a big deal!) I still comeback to this forum and really admire the new GTI

Apart of sales, service, options etc.. I think the new GTI still is the king of hot hatch! Maybe i will return for mk 8

Gratz to the lucky owner!

**samps** · 31-10-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Arnold

Witness the GTI and the R. The GTI is as much fun to drive and almost as quick while being much more efficient, especially around town.

I would've agreed with you until the Mk7 R specs were announced. The new E888 engine with nearly 300HP and gen 5 Haldex sending 100% power to the rear will be a massive step up from the GTI, and the previous R for that matter.

**Cantgiveyouthat** · 31-10-2013, 10:35 PM

Double post

**vk6tnc** · 31-10-2013, 11:51 PM

What would I rather own ? A cheap Mercedes or an expensive VW......

I chose a Red GTI with the lot, minus the leather. March delivery 2014

**captainkarisma** · 01-11-2013, 07:03 AM

Does anyone know how often vw have drive away deals ( ie pay no on road costs) and do have these deals usually included gtis in the past?

**Arnold** · 01-11-2013, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by captainkarisma

Does anyone know how often vw have drive away deals ( ie pay no on road costs) and do have these deals usually included gtis in the past?

Hello Captain.

Answers.

Yes - usually every 6 months;

Yes - but not until supply and demand are more or less in equilibrium.

**captainkarisma** · 01-11-2013, 07:19 AM

Thanks mate

Worth keeping an eye out for

I'm biding my time for the best deal

I've also just learnt my company is on vws corporate list so I am exploring that avenue as well