Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[pologti18t]

I agree... to a point. I figure if you are having the car built to order why cant you have whatever option you like? I don't see the logic behind VWA not letting you have one with the lot I mean who really cares?

Why? Isn't it obvious? If you then cancel the sale they are stuck with a car that no one else in Australia may want.

[Marcotto]

Why? Isn't it obvious? If you then cancel the sale they are stuck with a car that no one else in Australia may want.

But everyone wants a golf GTI no matter the spec

[spikeyboy22]

I guess that if you want 18s then there may be someone who has them but wants 19s. Straight swap, everyone wins.

Only problem I want a sunroof too but you can not have them with 19 inches

[doh71]

Only problem I want a sunroof too but you can not have them with 19 inches

Saw the sunroof today when I took one for a drive. Looks good but not something I care about. I will be getting a manual with no options and should be driving it within a month.

[robbie]

Official pricing and detailed information for the Mk7 GTI, included in this link is the Australian press release and specifications list for those that are interested in checking it out.

Link: http://www.ausmotive.com/?p=23079

Australian pricing!

Model
Golf GTI 6 Speed Manual – $41,490
Golf GTI 6 Speed DSG – $43,990

Options
Metallic / Pearl Effect paint – $500
Panoramic electric glass sunroof – $1,850
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime driving lights – $2,150
Vienna leather appointed upholstery – $3,150
Driver assistance package – $1,300

Performance Pack GTI (DSG only) – $47,990 (from Q2 2014)

Conditions: Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.

[irossiter]

Buying a car with no options is clearly the best financial choice, not only at purchase time but also at trade in time as I'm finding out! I think I had every option except sat nav, dynaudio and I'm now I'm being offered $20,000 for trade in at Merc dealer. I've done 59,000kms and is excellent condition. When I traded the Mk 5 GTI for the current car VW gave me 25,000 and it had 67,000kms on it and only options were sunroof and leather. Redbook does say that the trade in price for 45-75,000kms, 2010 GTI is 19,000 to 22,000.
Has all of the, generally unjustified, negative press affected VW depreciation rates?
I'm going to VW today to see what sort of deal they'd offer me on a new one. At the end of the day the change over figure is the bottom line.

[Marcotto]

Buying a car with no options is clearly the best financial choice, not only at purchase time but also at trade in time as I'm finding out! I think I had every option except sat nav, dynaudio and I'm now I'm being offered $20,000 for trade in at Merc dealer. I've done 59,000kms and is excellent condition. When I traded the Mk 5 GTI for the current car VW gave me 25,000 and it had 67,000kms on it and only options were sunroof and leather. Redbook does say that the trade in price for 45-75,000kms, 2010 GTI is 19,000 to 22,000.
Has all of the, generally unjustified, negative press affected VW depreciation rates?
I'm going to VW today to see what sort of deal they'd offer me on a new one. At the end of the day the change over figure is the bottom line.

Used car market in general has taken a huge hit over the last 12 months. The number of cars for sale just on carsales has increased by 40000 cars in the last year and VW's cock up over the last 6 months hasn't helped a lot either. thought of doing private sale?

[Flighter]

2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review |Â*CarAdvice

I agree with the review, namely that 18" wheels, satellite navigation and adaptive dampers should have been options. For me, that stuff is unncessary and merely serves to drive up the cost of ownership, which lessens the likelihood of me purchasing. All I really want is a no-frills 3 door for banging around the suburbs on my daily commute, although I'd settle for 5 doors seeing there is currently no other option.

Hope you are reading this VW - sub $40k pricing would be easily achievable if you deleted that stuff, which makes it more attractive to buyers.....

[Diesel_vert]

I agree with the review, namely that 18" wheels, satellite navigation and adaptive dampers should have been options. For me, that stuff is unncessary and merely serves to drive up the cost of ownership, which lessens the likelihood of me purchasing. All I really want is a no-frills 3 door for banging around the suburbs on my daily commute, although I'd settle for 5 doors seeing there is currently no other option.

Hope you are reading this VW - sub $40k pricing would be easily achievable if you deleted that stuff, which makes it more attractive to buyers.....

I think the current proposition is very attractive to the average motorist, who would prefer their cars to come with as much toys and gadgets as they can. For instance, look at how the Performance Pack is packaged for the Australian market (PP + fancy lights, bigger wheels & tyres, different seats & self-shifting gearbox) compared to the European or UK market (just PP).

I think VGA have cornered their intended consumer base well.

[Alex31]

Well considering that all RHD golfs come from the same place WHY can we not get the same options as Britain??