Gtd

[REGS12]

Carbon Steel GTD coming in 4 weeks. Have a 2.0 TDI Pacific which we are selling. Have not driven the 125 motor so hoping it is up to it because it was quite a lot of cash. Nervous about the towbar that's going on it---engine has more power than many tractors so no worries there, just hope the rear half of the car doesn't come off. Can't wait!

[Idle]

I would hope the GTD is better built than that, but I've seen trailers stretch cars (and they were not FWD, either.)

[Transporter]

VW bodies are very strong, they use continuous laser welding for the safety cell from I think 2002 in every model. I wouldn't worry that it could stretch or deform by towing, as long as you stay with in the safety limits for your tow bar.

[Greg Roles]

I've towed some big trailers with my GT TDI, no problems apart from FWD in certain situations. I'd suggest not using it for a massive boat on a wet ramp for instance! It's only a small car afterall!

The 125 is a bigger leap from the 103 than is obvious, won't feel THAT different in gear, but has a lot of technological advances. I think that's the colour of choice in the MK6, will be a nice ride!

[REGS12]

Saw a towbar fitted to a Comfortline the other day and became so stressed out over its ugliness that I cancelled the towbar on the GTD.
Apparently, we are not able to have the Euro one here because of ADR'S. Seems strange to me that we don't think that the Germans can design a safe towbar. The Euro one needs no cutting and becomes invisible when removed. Sad really.

[Greg Roles]

You don't like the one with the removable tongue? I don't even notice mine with the tongue removed - and it IS a tractor afterall : )

[REGS12]

You could undo the two 5/8 bolts and take the tongue off, then see the horrible slot with a big hunk of railway line peeking out! Anyway, I'm gunna get an old ute with a towbar. Wont cost much more than the towbar either!

[Greg Roles]

Mate mine is one of these from NZ, one quick release pin and it's off. Sure there's a bit left, but hardly a major thing. The price from VW is INSANE though....

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/12/EOA1D20Initial20trials2008050482-1.jpg

[WEDEL.1]

I have one of these on the TDI Edition. I didn't really care what it looked like, just how it performs. Yes, high price, but no matter what you do, you're still going to pay around the same price. We paid $1400 for ours, but it works as intended.

At least REGS12, your car LOOKS good, but unfortunately you can't tow with it. I'm not sure what you expect a tow bar to look like.

[bluey]

Saw a towbar fitted to a Comfortline the other day and became so stressed out over its ugliness that I cancelled the towbar on the GTD.
Apparently, we are not able to have the Euro one here because of ADR'S. Seems strange to me that we don't think that the Germans can design a safe towbar. The Euro one needs no cutting and becomes invisible when removed. Sad really.

Yes very sad. I was inquiring about the removable Polo towbar. VW parts person said they can get any part from around the world - just need a part number. Not sure how much they slug us for imports. No doubt the euro electrical plugs won't meet ADRs. Beyond that, I'm sure the German towbar is safe and probably better in the instance of shin injuries.

[William_Foster]

I have just started looking at options for towbars to put on my 6R Polo order [Which is hopefully arriving in a few weeks time].

The quote I got from VW was $1,600; which sounded crazy to me, so I have been searching for other options. But I am hearing that the canbus systems means that even alternatives are going to be expensive.

I am not sure what system they use on the Polos, whether it is the Euro style as discussed above; but that is what I was after.

If anyone comes up with anything for a Polo let me know!

[REGS12]

Maybe an alternative would be to peruse the web in UK and buy just the bar, and have the wiring done by the dealer. When I looked for the Golf there were plenty of alternatives. It's hard though so good luck

[REGS12]

Picked up GTD yesterday. It was a miserable wet day, making the 110km drive home through the hills slightly nerve racking.
New car is doing thing just like I thought it would. 125 CR engine is a pearler. Doesn't rip your pants off when you plant it like the 2.0 pd, just pulls strongly, far more refined,sort of like the silent asassin Ticking along in the street it is very respectable, unlike the 103 kw Comfortline, which did sound a little like a Land rover Defender. I need a 14 yr old kid to help me with the radio, the bluetooth and all the stuff on the info screen. I'm getting there, but now have a headache. The CSG GTD looks very classy and I cant help having a little look back when I walk away from it. Don't really know about the handling yet cos I haven't been "alone". So far----very pleased.

[jazd]

Picked up GTD yesterday. It was a miserable wet day, making the 110km drive home through the hills slightly nerve racking.
New car is doing thing just like I thought it would. 125 CR engine is a pearler. Doesn't rip your pants off when you plant it like the 2.0 pd, just pulls strongly, far more refined,sort of like the silent asassin Ticking along in the street it is very respectable, unlike the 103 kw Comfortline, which did sound a little like a Land rover Defender. I need a 14 yr old kid to help me with the radio, the bluetooth and all the stuff on the info screen. I'm getting there, but now have a headache. The CSG GTD looks very classy and I cant help having a little look back when I walk away from it. Don't really know about the handling yet cos I haven't been "alone". So far----very pleased.

Congrats on your new ride, I must say I love the look of the GTD.

Is the GTD engine common rail? I thought it was exactly the same drivetrain as the Mk5 GT Sport TDI which AFAIK isnt common rail.

[Greg Roles]

Yep GTD and MK6 diesels all common rail now, even the polo I believe. Has to be so to meet Euro 6 emissions. MK V was PD mechanical, hence the noise. Just be sure to use good quality fuel, common rail is far more sensitive to contaminants than PD.

[Greg Roles]

For the record I had a flash Merc give me a tap in the rear going up the levels in the Bris Airport carpark. Was a queue of us going up, guy in front of me stopped, but I guess Mr CEO was a bit close. Hopped out, hole in front bumper of flash merc, bent pin retaining wire on my rear towbar mount. If I had of had the actual tongue and ball in, I reckon I could have gotten his radiator.

I told him not to worry about it and hoped his day got better. That's a plus one for the VW towbar!

[Buller_Scott]

For the record I had a flash Merc give me a tap in the rear going up the levels in the Bris Airport carpark. Was a queue of us going up, guy in front of me stopped, but I guess Mr CEO was a bit close. Hopped out, hole in front bumper of flash merc, bent pin retaining wire on my rear towbar mount. If I had of had the actual tongue and ball in, I reckon I could have gotten his radiator.

I told him not to worry about it and hoped his day got better. That's a plus one for the VW towbar!

lol. i had that happen to me driving a discovery. the guy who crashed into me was obviously pissed off his face, and he started berating me because "towbars are friggin' dangerous, man".

i think that might have had more to do with the fact that he was using a loaner car whilst his own car was at the panel shop (according to him), though.

[REGS12]

GTD now has a nasty mark on front left wheel. I found out that the spokes on my beaut wheels stick out further than the tyres, just asking to be wrecked by a low bluestone curb. Oh well, my wife was pleased it wasn't her!

[Greg Roles]

There are places that can repair those marks mate, and they do an amazing job. Worth looking into??

[kaanage]

If you can get to MElbourne, try Matt Coleman, Wheel Solutions (Off Church St) Richmond 0412 553455
Matt and his brother Andy do a lot of work for Porsche dealers etc so they know their stuff and and are really great guys.


Ticking along in the street it is very respectable, unlike the 103 kw Comfortline, which did sound a little like a Land rover Defender.

Are you referring to the MkV or MkVI 103 kW Comfortline, here? I'd be surprised if there was much difference in refinement between the 2.0L common rail engines

[REGS12]

kaanage,My last VW was a MkV Pacific. The Mk V1 103 kw is quiet and more refined the same as the 125. Don't get me wrong though, I think the Mk 5 2.0 tdi is a great motor, economy and powerwise, just that the CR motors are softer, with the same performance.

[kaanage]

Ah! That makes sense. Our friend's MkV Pacific TDi, though a better car in some ways than our MkVI TDi Comfortline, has a much more 'diesel' feel to it (rattly idle, big lumpy low down torque, runs out of puff if you try to rev it). My 9N3 Polo TDi has the same feel (well, it revs out HEAPS better on the current map).

I thought you might have compared the MkVI TDi Comfortline to the GTD before buying (since your original post said you had a Pacific).