Hi everyone!!!

[carven]

I am a new member of here. 6 more weeks to go for my new GT (2008 spec, DSG, leather and tinted). But in my mind, I am still thinking of getting the GTI instead. The steering wheel and gearknob is great on the GTI. But is it true that the GTI has a stiffer suspension? If so, I will stick on to the GT, because it's for everyday driving.
Cheers!!!

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA carven

[gpk_gti]

welcome carven,

im sure the difference in suspension is slight,you are not comparing a truck to a car!! haha,the ride will be relatively the same, why dont you go for a test drive???

[carven]

I only had a test drive on the GT, I should have tried the GTI as well. But I guess the waiting period would be much longer on GTI, right?

[ozgriff]

Only one way to find out, ask.

The GTI suspension is reasonably stiff. There also isn't a great deal of bodyroll. It all depends on your tastes and what set-up you are coming from previously as to what is acceptable.

I don't mind it at all for daily driving, though on one highway that was 'rippled' the suspension seemed to get in harmony and bounced the hell out of me and my passengers which is the only negative I have about the GTIs ride.

[ebayhtl]

Haven't driven the GT myself but most reviews seem to say the GT suspension is a bit softer than the GTI.

The waiting time will depend on the specs you order - when I went to a dealer a few weeks ago I could pick one up within 2-4 weeks if I ordered something that was already on the boat (and not ordered), otherwise it was a four month wait if nothing like it has been shipped. Just depends on what you want.

Good luck!

[carven]

I will soon be part of this VW family. Since I need a car urgently within a week, I went to my dealer yesterday and see what they have in stock. No GTs (with the extras I want) but I changed my mind to a higher spec. GTI!!! Great car, and I will pick it up the coming Wednesday. These are the specs of my new car:

GTI 5drs
Metallic Silver
Leather Trim
Sunroof
DSG

Just can't wait for it!

By the way, anyone here knows how much would it cost to paint the rear low part bumper? I had a quote sometime ago, $150 per piece...

[carven]

So excited!! I am going to pick up my new GTI within a hour...

[Lukev85]

Hey mate,

Welcome to the forum. You gotta post some pics up when you get ur new ride.

[GoLfMan]

lucky bugger now im definately jealous
welcome mate!

[carven]

Hey mate,

Welcome to the forum. You gotta post some pics up when you get ur new ride.

sure i will... nice weather today here Brisbane..

[Lukev85]

Nice driving weather huh, sydney is abit mixed atm, one minute is sunny and the next its raining.

What are the specs of your new ride?

[rodrocco]

Welcome,
I've not driven the GT but they are flying out of the dealerships in WA. Somehow I think the GTi would be my 1st choice. You'll love it.

[VW Convert]

I will soon be part of this VW family. Since I need a car urgently within a week, I went to my dealer yesterday and see what they have in stock. No GTs (with the extras I want) but I changed my mind to a higher spec. GTI!!! Great car, and I will pick it up the coming Wednesday. These are the specs of my new car:

GTI 5drs
Metallic Silver
Leather Trim
Sunroof
DSG

Just can't wait for it!

Hi Carven,

Great choice, spec is similar to my Jetta. I can guarantee you will love the car, a really sweet drive. I've had mine for a few days short of 12 months, my wife has never driven it and she often has to prise me out of the drivers seat.

Cheers

George

[carven]

GREAT GREAT CAR!!! The time the dealer picked me up at my workplace, he told me he is going to give me a big surprise... Just after I signed all the paper work, he told me he has done the Paint Protection stuff (called Fifth Element or Fifth Generation, or something like that) on my car for free (worth $2000 which includes window tinting)... it comes with a package with a bottle of wet shampoo, dry shampoo, glass cleaner and leather treatment...

Best dealer I ever see here in Brisbane, very friendly and nice... (I brought mine from Highway Auto Group)

One more thing to mention, the tinted windows are great!!!