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Considering a downsize to a Golf GTI? - Snow??

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    Considering a downsize to a Golf GTI? - Snow??

    Hey all,

    First post, and have been considering trading down from my dual cab 4wd (GLX-R Mitsubishi Triton, 2010 MN Diesel - Anyone interested?? hahaha). Was originally considering a Subaru Forester XT and other SUV'S, but after sitting in the GTD and taking it for a spin, considering fuel economy etc, I've all but dumped the idea of the XT (As much as it was alright, it lacked the refinement of the GTD).

    Would probably jump on a Tiguan R-Line if they sold them in Australia, but they don't! So I'm looking at a GTI (The GTD was fun to drive, haven't checked out a GTI yet - Local dealer doesn't have one)... Looking to get up the snow as much as possible, and want to make sure the car has enough room!

    Anyway, I'm going to throw a post in the pricing threads and general threads so I won't bore you all here with that...

    Anyway, cheers!
    Last edited by mh44; 02-05-2012, 07:49 PM. Reason: Asked questions - Will direct to appropriate sub forums!
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    Welcome mate.
    I see you looked at the Tiguan.
    I would have picked that (in either diesel or petrol)

    If you are going to the snow make sure you don't option wheels too big for snow chains.
    My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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      Originally posted by team_v View Post
      Welcome mate.
      I see you looked at the Tiguan.
      I would have picked that (in either diesel or petrol)

      If you are going to the snow make sure you don't option wheels too big for snow chains.


      Hey mate - Haven't dropped yet - Any chance of interior upgrade to bring it in line with the GTI etc? Something like the R-Line pack would sell me...
      Last edited by mh44; 02-05-2012, 09:47 PM.

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        Originally posted by mh44 View Post
        Hey mate - Haven't dropped yet - Any chance of interior upgrade to bring it in line with the GTI etc? Something like the R-Line pack would sell me...
        What sort of interior upgrades would you be looking for?
        The R line is exterior bodykit and wheels basically.
        My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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        • #5
          Originally posted by team_v View Post
          What sort of interior upgrades would you be looking for?
          The R line is exterior bodykit and wheels basically.
          Hey mate,

          Was looking and saw there was apparently an interior upgrade pack as well? Pedantic as it may be, sports seats and the GTI wheel mainly...

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          • #6
            Ahh okay.
            I wasn't aware of those options being included.

            You can get leather seats or cloth but they aren't really true sports seats (like the race seats in the Golf R, you would have to go aftermarket)
            I have found them fine for the limited "tracking" i have done.

            Steering wheel can be swapped with relative ease.



            The benefit is a folding/sliding rear bench seat so you can fit all your stuff in different configurations.
            Also the cost is significantly less than the GTI/GTD.
            My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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              Hey mate! Just think of all the snow-fun toys you could fit in/on one!




              Would certainly consider AWD if you're going up a few times per winter.

              Cheers! I'll look out for you in a couple of months time!
              Current: MY18 TRANSPORTER CrewVan, Indium Grey
              Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod's

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