Stirlo Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Well you certainly have to weigh up whether you would like to wait or not, but if you ring around a few dealers you will probably find one who has ordered in the car in the spec you want it, and plan to sit it on the lot to sell. I know here in Melbourne that one dealer had 7 Golf R's coming in over the next two months that were unsold as yet, while the other dealer had about 4 or 5. The xenon lights as optioned onto a Gti would certainly be looked upon favourably at resale time, they are about a $2000 option and I know that it is something that I would definitely like to have if I was looking for a scond hand Gti. On the other hand, not sure that parking sensors or camera would be worth as much, I wouldn't be worried about it if looking at a Gti. They are a fairly small car anyway, and coming from driving a bigger ute and truck all day, I find them easy to park and manoeuvre. I also find the standard stereo system in them to be not too bad, until pushed hard. then it becomes a bit rough, distortion etc. The Polo Gti would certainly go pretty well, they are quite a bit lighter than either Golf, and have 132kw standard, with more on tap with a simple tune. I haven't driven one, so can't really say how they are compared to a Golf. As for the waiting list, I knew it was long but didn't realise it was out to 12 months already! The click of the DSG gear change is also something I am not sure about. Never having driven a Mk5, I am not sure how they felt but can say mine does click when shifting gears, just not sure if it is as defined as what you are describing.
Guest JohnA Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Yes the wait on the polo gti is crazy. I looked at one for the wife and when i was told 11 month wait, told them to stick it. For a car like that its just not worth the wait. Getting last years model will suck also. As for the dsg, it runs a different one to the golf GTI the golf uses the wet clutch 6 speed and the polo uses the dry clutch seven speed which is found in the other golf models. This could have something to do with the clicking.
DoggieHowser Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks for all your help, guys. I guess I will call around and see what the deals are. I saw an offer for the Adidas variant that has the Xenon headlights, MDI and 18" rims (not Detroit though) for about 6k premium over the regular base car, and the two ads looked like they were from the same dealership. So I asked the sales guy I was working with to check if that car was on his dealership. He said no. So I emailed the website for details of the Adidas car and it came back to the same dealer. UUrgh. Frankly I am not that keen on the Adidas stuff but at least most things are standard already.
Stirlo Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 That's true John, I thought Doggie was referring to the actual click of the padles in the cabin, not the gearbox operation itself. The 11-12 month wait is crazy, I definitely wouldn't wait that long. I am sure that wait will come down with time, and there will be cancelled orders like my R but it all depends if the car has what you want too (options wise). They are a fantastic car, and a shortage of supply probably helps to keep the resale value higher, not all bad I guess. The Adidas has different 18" wheels, the bi xenon headlights, LED tailights, different interior, different 'golf ball' style gearstick and those silly badges on the B pillar. The interior I quite like, but is not to everyone's taste and pictures certainly don't do it any justice. The headlights are nice, as are the tailights and if I had bought a Gti, it would have been the Adidas version. The badges on the b pillar remove with just hot water apparently.
DoggieHowser Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I find the paddles on the GTI quite puny Nothing like the aluminium ones on the R35. But truth be told, I much prefer using the stick on the GTI. That's something I missed on the R35. Anyway, on the Polo vs Golf MkV, what I meant was: on the Golf MkV GTI, the stick was a bit like a computer joystick. Flick up/down and the stick auto centers. With the Polo GTI, there was a tactile click (not coming from the gearbox itself but from the stick) which lets you know the gear is engaged before you release and the stick auto centers. It's pretty nifty, I thought. I don't think this has anything to do with the dry/moist clutch designs on the 2 cars though. I am shallow. I really like the LED on the Adidas. The gearbox is kinda cool too. I think MDI is standard too.
Guest JohnA Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 you can get replacement paddle shifters for the golf so then they are bigger. I have gotten use to the small ones but want to replace them anyways as i like the look of the bigger ones. As for the gear lever, the one in the gti vi doesnt click either, but i dont use it much at all so not concerned in the way it operates
Rockford Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Hey I saw one of these on Rookwood Cmtry-Homebush Bay Drive, recognised the tail lights, looks nice, blue one as well. Was going to try and rev him up a bit but couldn't get over to that lane :-) The rear lights stand out in a sea of cars very unique.
DoggieHowser Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I think the Adidas variant, the upcoming Edition 35 will also have the same tail lights. But that 4Motion handling, none of them would
kdoot Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 My GTD is nearly here. Just on to sorting out license plates and I have to choose between two sizes: 520x112mm and 372x100mm. Which is best for a new Golf?
Stirlo Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 kdoot said: My GTD is nearly here. Just on to sorting out license plates and I have to choose between two sizes: 520x112mm and 372x100mm. Which is best for a new Golf? I have one of each on my R. The 520mm plate fills the black mounting on the front of them perfectly. As for the back I went with the smaller plate but either would be fine. I went with the small one as the dealer had already mounted a small plate at the rear and the hole mathced up with the smaller euro plate On another note, first real road trip tomorrow. Driving up to Brisbane for the weekend, should be great and allow me to see what the R is like out on the open highway.
kdoot Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks Stirlo. If either is fine, I'm going for the smaller ones.
Guest Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Morning Yesturday put the car in for its 45K service ,came back with a clean bill of health .A friend has a MK 6 GTi as well with alot less K's and he noticed how tight the car still feels with 45K's on the clock . CHeers
Gee Emm Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Mal, anything that is still tight @ 45 has got to be worth keeping, I reckon!
Guest Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 mr-happy-pants said: Mal, anything that is still tight @ 45 has got to be worth keeping, I reckon! Try and stay on topic . CHeers
Guest JohnA Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Well after 19 months of ownership i am thinking of selling my GTI I am really missing the AWD of my last WRX. It is a very good overall car, just a couple of things that annoy me about it so its back to RWD or AWD. Before anyone says it, no i wont consider the R as its not full time AWD
DoggieHowser Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Why is full time AWD so important? My R35 spends most of its time in RWD mode (at least the MFD says so) and only switches to AWD when there's need for it. And it has prodigious grip.
Stirlo Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 JohnA said: Well after 19 months of ownership i am thinking of selling my GTII am really missing the AWD of my last WRX. It is a very good overall car, just a couple of things that annoy me about it so its back to RWD or AWD. Before anyone says it, no i wont consider the R as its not full time AWD I know you said you weren't interested, but don't discount the R without driving it first, you may be surprised. PM me if you want to take mine for a blast.
Guest JohnA Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 DoggieHowser said: Why is full time AWD so important?My R35 spends most of its time in RWD mode (at least the MFD says so) and only switches to AWD when there's need for it. And it has prodigious grip. I dont mind RWD, in actual fact i drove a 135i and absolutely loved it. AWD for outright grip though is something i just appreciate, having owned 2 WRX's and driven an STI. Stirlo said: I know you said you weren't interested, but don't discount the R without driving it first, you may be surprised. PM me if you want to take mine for a blast. i did drive one mate, and to be honest, it was better then the GTI but still didnt do it for me. Anyways, its a personal and for me, i am going back to what i love
Guest JohnA Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Stirlo said: No Evo love? no mate, love the car, just cant sit in it for more then 10 minutes without throwing up. The WRX's interior is hopeless, the EVO is worse again not set in stone i will get another WRX or STI going to also try some RWD like the 135i and maybe the 370z
Drizt Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Hi John, Out of interest have you driven a Z4 coupe (hard top) ?
Guest JohnA Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Drizt said: Hi John,Out of interest have you driven a Z4 coupe (hard top) ? no mate, have not. I actually do like the look of them though
Stirlo Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Can understand the dislike for the evo interior, it is ****. The 135i, bloody nice, and apart from fuel pumps, are pretty cheap to make go really hard. Look muscular enough too. The 370z manual has a nice blip on downchange, but wasn't really for me.
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