Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Ralfi]

Last I checked (few weeks ago), Bi-Xenon is no longer an option on GTI. It is standard on PP, which does not come with manual. Hence, manual GTI = no bi-xenon = no red ling in headlights...

That's a shame.

So they were an option at one stage? Grr..

I desire them...

[Jimi]

You can still get them if you spec the new luxury pack that bundles leather, bi-xenons and sunroof for $5k

[Dutch77]

Thanks, Dutch. I'm after the manual GTI. What's the reason you're selling a new-ish GTI? You hardly got time to enjoy it?

Btw, just done some reading re: red line in headlights - is the only way to get them on a non-PP GTI via Bi-Xenons? I thought I read Bi-Xenons weren't available as an option for GTI? Has that changed or do you need purchase a Extras pack to get them?

Change in circumstances, certainly nothing wrong with the ride.

As others have now said, only available via the luxury pack or on the PP.

If you do country night driving they'd be worth the investment, otherwise up to you whether you get any value from them. And your personal preference on that erm red line.

[AJW]

You can still get them if you spec the new luxury pack that bundles leather, bi-xenons and sunroof for $5k

Has anyone confirmed this is the case with a GTI?

[Ralfi]

Has anyone confirmed this is the case with a GTI?

Called up a dealer today. They said the Luxury Pack is available on many Golf models, but not as yet for the GTI. It will be eventually (they weren't sure when), but not at this point in time.

[Dutch77]

Called up a dealer today. They said the Luxury Pack is available on many Golf models, but not as yet for the GTI. It will be eventually (they weren't sure when), but not at this point in time.

Bizarre. Given there is a clear demand by a significant number of consumers for red lines their approach once again is out of whack with the market.

I guess you'll need to hunt a low mileage second hander, wait until VWA pull their finger out, or fork out for a PP and a new set of wheels.

[Jimi]

VW are obviously a bit slow on the website then. They still advertise the wonders of Bi-xenons on the regular GTI. If it hasn't been available since MY14 that's a pretty long time to be misrepresenting!

Highlights < Golf < Models < Volkswagen Australia

I don't understand why you can now spec a lesser golf with better features than the GTI. The same pack was supposed to be available across the range??

[Splashalot]

Called up a dealer today. They said the Luxury Pack is available on many Golf models, but not as yet for the GTI. It will be eventually (they weren't sure when), but not at this point in time.

Ralfi, were you told the luxury pack will definitely be available on GTI? I've been holding off on a new manual GTI because I can't get xenons. I don't want DSG (hence no PP GTI), so the luxury pack would suit my requirements perfectly.

[Dutch77]

Ralfi, were you told the luxury pack will definitely be available on GTI? I've been holding off on a new manual GTI because I can't get xenons. I don't want DSG (hence no PP GTI), so the luxury pack would suit my requirements perfectly.

I don't think it was ever announced that it would be, only that the pack existed on other models - although it seems odd as Jimi said that it wouldn't eventually cross over. I've been suggesting a GTI Highline for a long time, although it would price up in the $51-52k range in manual and that just seems way too much to spend on a GTI.

I appreciate $6k is still a lot of cash for most people, and you would forgo leather/sunroof but you'd be gaining the R which just seems a lot more logical buying. Especially if xenons hold value to you cause then you'd be getting the 'real deal double U'.

(I'm obviously only talking Tassie rrps here as well)

[Ralfi]

Ralfi, were you told the luxury pack will definitely be available on GTI? I've been holding off on a new manual GTI because I can't get xenons. I don't want DSG (hence no PP GTI), so the luxury pack would suit my requirements perfectly.

He seemed pretty sure that it will be.

But this is just from one rep at one dealer. I'd call up a few dealers to see if they say the same thing.

Looks like we may be after similar spec cars. Good luck finding yours.