Mk7 vs mk 7.5 - Thoughts please

[Splashalot]

Does the MY16 GTI come standard with Dynamic Chassis Control? If so, that would be enough to swing it for me (GTI original misses out on DCC). Your needs may differ, but for me DCC is the best thing since sliced bread. You get two cars in one - ultra comfy family cruiser AND sporty hot hatch.

[BenT]

+1 for the original. I think the 3-door shape looks better. Red or GTFO


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

[tw586]

the 5dr I tested was a my18 demo with the wet clutch 7 speed, thought 1 gear was too short and 7th to high and the roll down 2-1 shift a bit harsh when stopping at the lights. it would slur into 7th at 70k on light throttle and develop a little drive line drone. these characteristics are not present in the DQ250. that said sports mode is a little too sporty for me and I seem to be in 3rd most of the time in back streets. tend to leave in in normal of if I want to play Im in manual mode.

[westenderbender]

Don't forget the 16 comes with the 6 speed dq250 and the 18 comes with the excellent dq381 7 speed having had both i would never buy the 6 speed if i could have the 7 speed its far superior in every way lots will tell you its no great difference
I disagree vehemently
Also you will have the upgraded R brakes on the 18 as well don't discount that either
You will have more torque and less weight with the 3 door as well
If it's not your main car and the back seat will rarely be used go the 3 door

The GTI Original has the 6 speed DQ250. All 7.5 GTIs also have the DQ250, until the just-released MY19 model, which upgraded to the 7 speed DQ381. The limited run 2017 Performance Edition 1 also had the DQ381, as it had the 180kw/370nm version of the engine that’s now standard on MY19.

Has anyone driven both on the GTI and have any thoughts? I have an MY16 and test drove the new MY19 with the 7 speed and it felt a bit doughy and lacking the punch of the 6 speed.

[Dutch77]

The GTI Original has the 6 speed DQ250. All 7.5 GTIs also have the DQ250, until the just-released MY19 model, which upgraded to the 7 speed DQ381.

If you exclude the 2017 PE1.

[westenderbender]

If you exclude the 2017 PE1.

Of course! Forgot about that one

[Dutch77]

As most have except the dreamers on carsales..

[westenderbender]

As most have except the dreamers on carsales..

They’ve had abysmal resale!

[Dutch77]

They’ve had abysmal resale!

There are some poor souls still seeking over $40k used for one.

For the right price they're not bad, especially for a buyer who was keen on a 3 door but wanted some of the trinkets cut out of the original. Whether or not the 7 speed box is one of those is open to debate.

(then again as someone who has been potentially shopping a used ED40, the entire second hand market is flooded with dreamers wanting well into the $40s for a 2 year old car - they were under $50 new lol. The only car with a sensible price happens to be a written off special)

[westenderbender]

There are some poor souls still seeking over $40k used for one.

For the right price they're not bad, especially for a buyer who was keen on a 3 door but wanted some of the trinkets cut out of the original. Whether or not the 7 speed box is one of those is open to debate.

(then again as someone who has been potentially shopping a used ED40, the entire second hand market is flooded with dreamers wanting well into the $40s for a 2 year old car - they were under $50 new lol. The only car with a sensible price happens to be a written off special)

Provided they don’t want keyless entry and push button start, the 7.5 Performance Edition 1 skipped that little trinket lol

The 40 Years Editions (presuming that’s what you meant by ED40) are a bit steep. You been keeping an eye on if they’re selling?