Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I think cheap isn't the operative word. It's value. The GTI isn't particularly good value compared to some of its competitors, even if it is cheaper. Worse when you factor in depreciation when you add options.

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Above was most of the point behind my rant... And that VW holds back options... 3 door being one that really annoys me.

I have two Mk6 Golfs (R and 118) so I am not a tyre kicker... nor am I saying the 'product' isn't good.

I just don't think VW understand their customers... And after all that has happened you'd reckon they would change thier ways.

Other options in my opinion... BMW 135, Merc A250... Audi S3... and even the quick Ford Focus etc.

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Originally Posted by GregoInc

Above was most of the point behind my rant... And that VW holds back options... 3 door being one that really annoys me.

I have two Mk6 Golfs (R and 118) so I am not a tyre kicker... nor am I saying the 'product' isn't good.

I just don't think VW understand their customers... And after all that has happened you'd reckon they would change thier ways.

Other options in my opinion... BMW 135, Merc A250... Audi S3... and even the quick Ford Focus etc.

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Bottom line is this, VWA has a new modus operandi in relation to marketing and product management. If you want a GTI with PP in Manual as a 3 door, go speak to the dealers. VWA wants you to decide for them...

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Originally Posted by GregoInc

Other options in my opinion... BMW 135, Merc A250... Audi S3... and even the quick Ford Focus etc.

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None available in a 3door.

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Originally Posted by Golf7

Bottom line is this, VWA has a new modus operandi in relation to marketing and product management. If you want a GTI with PP in Manual as a 3 door, go speak to the dealers. VWA wants you to decide for them...

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Well I have been tlaking to the dealer wanting a perforance pack, with sun roof and leather, deleting the 19 inch and putting on 18 inch ..

But they will not do it even thou it is getting built .... What the VW what the....

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Originally Posted by pologti18t

None available in a 3door.

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Neither is a Golf... So... ;)

This is getting silly now - dealer just called me back to say he can't do the test-drive tomorrow as although the cars are in they are not allowed to give drives until the 12th. Any similar experiences?

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Originally Posted by newconvert

This is getting silly now - dealer just called me back to say he can't do the test-drive tomorrow as although the cars are in they are not allowed to give drives until the 12th. Any similar experiences?

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Nope I am booked for a drive Sat morning .. .

Has anyone been able to get Corp plus pricing yet?

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Originally Posted by spikeyboy22

Well I have been tlaking to the dealer wanting a perforance pack, with sun roof and leather, deleting the 19 inch and putting on 18 inch ..

But they will not do it even thou it is getting built .... What the VW what the....

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That's not a new stance from VW, though.

Has anyone been able to get Corp plus pricing yet?[/QUOTE]

Great question.

I am looking at a manual 5 door as it comes to replace my MK6 gti and expect to pay around list that is 41490 with corp plus discount. I don't want mine for another 8 months by which point all the launch hype will have subsided.