New GTI

[Andy4791]

Just picked mine up tonight. Couple of quick photos:




It's felt like a really long time between ordering and it arriving, but it's certainly been worth the wait!

It's properly quick, and with a huge hit of power even high up the rev range. Brakes are razor sharp, and steering is nice and accurate. Sport mode certainly makes a difference, weighting up the steering well. Is the ride too harsh in Sport? No, end of. Manual 'box is nice and precise, and all the controls just seem even more improved from the 6R.

Also ended up with a cracking deal in the end, which gives me even more money to spend on fuel...

Looks gr8 m8. And my wait goes on lol

[Redline]

Thanks guys.

It's worth the wait, trust me!

[vc-10]

I beat myself up for not choosing silver and going for black. But as soon as I saw one in black it was all good

If the silver was a little bit darker I would be all over that, 'cause this looks awesome!


But in the sun it's a bit too light for my taste.

It's a shame the Polo doesn't get the slightly darker Tungsten Silver that's on the Up and the Golf.

[grth_bbtt]

The Silk Blue is a great colour, looks great in the flesh, especially on the GT, not too sure about it on the GTI mind.

After seeing a few more pictures of it in Pearl Black I've certainly fallen for it more, gives it a much more aggressive look I think

That looks awesome Redline! What spec did you go for in the end?


Gareth

[Shark00n]

That grey is awesome vc-10. I could have totally gone for that

The blue is also quite pleasing, would love to see one here in blue

[GTILew]

So many Red GTIs loving them! Had quite a few people taking a double glance as i've drove past, either its the bright red paint or they think its a golf and then realise it isn't. Never had that in the 6r GTI.

Really impressed on the fuel consumption with this engine too, seeing 36mpg+ on the commute each day (About 10 minutes on a Duel Carriageway) and even when out driving it with a bit of aggression it was still hovering around the 30mpg mark.

Didn't notice at first but the cabin noise is massively reduced also. I drive across a horrible bit of concrete duel carriageway everyday and its barely audible now compared to the 6r.

[Andy4791]

Loving the pics all. Question, did u let dealer prepare car, eg wash and valet it. If so what condition is paint in as heard few horror stories

[Shark00n]

Loving the pics all. Question, did u let dealer prepare car, eg wash and valet it. If so what condition is paint in as heard few horror stories

For every horror story I bet there's 1000 deliveries without an issue.

I of course let the dealer prepare my car, if something's wrong they'll be held accountable.

But I did specificaly ask for my car not to be displayed in the showroom. It's gonna be garaged and covered as soon as it arrives and while it waits for the license plates.
I don't want anyone messing around in my car other than me
My dealer told me that's not VW policy, but many brands do that. I went to a Peugeot dealership and almost all cars had a "SOLD" sign, they were still unlocked and people could get in and mess about with the interior.

[Dink]

Loving the pics all. Question, did u let dealer prepare car, eg wash and valet it. If so what condition is paint in as heard few horror stories

i've thought about this quite a bit with my cheap paint lol

and tbh i'm just going to let them and also learn how to wash my car without damaging the paint

[Shark00n]

tbh i'm just going to let them and also learn how to wash my car without damaging the paint

Just read up online, from different sources, check some detailing forums to get the right things for your budget.

The best way to get familiar with a new car is by washing it. You'll notice every little line, corner and detail. Makes you appreciate it even more


By the way, everyone's been talking about the power, the looks, sport buttons and gearboxes, what about the brakes!?
In my test-drive they felt good, even under hard braking in cobblestones the car felt secure and controlled.
What I didn't like was how mushy they were, but I wish I had more time on them, unfortunately my right foot was more in love with the right pedal

[martinp]

I've ordered a DSG, and opted not to get the 'sport button'.

But having read the description of the sport button in relation to the DSG it's got me confused, and thinking again.

From the VW web site: For DSG derivatives, the 'Sport' setting allows the car to reach maximum torque levels for a sportier drive

So are they saying a standard DSG GTI without the sport button won't use the full potential of the engine? I am ware the DSG is down on torque compared to the manual, but it sounds like you could be at further disadvantage without the sport button?

Could anyone shed some light on this?

Cheers.

[Shark00n]

I think that's just technical mambo-jambo as peak torque and horsepower figures aren't reached on the redline but instead somewhere along the middle of the rev range.

I test drove an automatic without sport button and, if I remember correctly the gearbox has a Sport setting (can't remember if it was activated by some menu on the touch screen or by turning the ESC into Sport).

But the sport pack adds new gearbox management software and makes it slightly faster and rev a little more for a little longer. It seems like a nice marriage with DSG equiped cars. Nice, soft and smooth in normal mode and high reving planted driving in sport.

[grth_bbtt]

Put my order down in the end!

Dealership looking at a 4-5 month wait, which in ways is good as allows me to save for finance and pay off and get rid of the UP!

My final spec was;

Manual 3 DR
Solid White
Sat Nav
Convenience pack
Climate Control
Sport Pack
Winter Pack
Parking Pack
Armrest

It looks and alot, but got an amazing deal from the dealer, so did get a bit tick happy on the options list.
Cant wait for it too arrive now

[Dink]

My impression of the dsg torque

Dsg no sport button =184ft/lbs

Dsg sport button= 184ft/lbs (sport off) & 236ft/lbs (sport on)

Just see it as the box isn't really designed for the engine.

[Franklinavfc888]

Put my order down in the end!

Dealership looking at a 4-5 month wait, which in ways is good as allows me to save for finance and pay off and get rid of the UP!

My final spec was;

Manual 3 DR
Solid White
Sat Nav
Convenience pack
Climate Control
Sport Pack
Winter Pack
Parking Pack
Armrest

It looks and alot, but got an amazing deal from the dealer, so did get a bit tick happy on the options list.
Cant wait for it too arrive now

Very good spec! Exactly the same as mine bar 5 door an the passenger airbag deactivation option!