Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[elephino]

Also of note is an email I got from VWA today, stating that there will be no manual option in the GTD or GTI. DSG only!

BTW, this is my first post, just joined the forum. Looks like a great place.

Cheers,
Jake (of Newcastle)

The VWA spec on page 44 would disagree with this.

[Mutley251]

The information I have received is the initial cars will either be standard or come with leather and roof. Happy to say I have a Carbon Steel secured and contract signed.

[newconvert]

If you don't mind me asking, what happens then with price? Given there seems to be about a $5k range in speculated prices, do you have options to reconsider when it is confirmed?

[Chanquetas]

The VWA spec on page 44 would disagree with this.

Cool. Is there a link to that document? I've only seen the one with the currently available models listed (TSI, TDI).

[AdamD]

Cool. Is there a link to that document? I've only seen the one with the currently available models listed (TSI, TDI).

See here: Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Chanquetas]

See here: Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

Ah, thanks.

[tonymy01]

Why the hell pay $450 for metallic paint? Get a flat colour like white or red and save the $$$. When coming to sell, it makes no difference. The red and white were the most popular colours in the Mk6 so looks like most have woken up to this fact

Why do some people just think of resale? I buy the car for my enjoyment primarily, and keep it long enough where resale means diddly.

[Mutley251]

If you don't mind me asking, what happens then with price? Given there seems to be about a $5k range in speculated prices, do you have options to reconsider when it is confirmed?

The contract has been drawn up using current GTI pricing with a subject to change clause. The dealer believes the realistic price change will be $1500 and nothing like the higher prices some others have mentioned. The wording lets me not proceed if the price rise isn't acceptable. That said I have dealt with this dealer many times and I have 110% confidence in the outcome.

[Jimi]

I don't know what to do now. Any ideas when in 2014 the performance pack will show up?

[AdamD]

I don't know what to do now. Any ideas when in 2014 the performance pack will show up?

No-one yet has any information on that. The pack hasn't even been confirmed for Australia, so worst-case it could be never (especially if it's deemed too close to the R to be offered in our small market).