New here... Thinking bout a switch to a GTi

[SoVeReIgN]

I like the car, but i could see myself upgrading it for more power - kind of goes against what I was goin on about reducing running costs etc etc (hence why im thinking about selling the Sti)....
Dont want to do anything until i actually test drive a GT TDI - but i already think that its gonna be hard after coming out of a GTi.

mmmmmm

Chipping it and even a few other light mods give you a very decent power increase while increasing your fuel economy (Obviously not when thrashing it though) (Chip = 200kw, + intake/exhaust = 220+kw)

However when you start to get some real power through it you'll find the limitations of it being FWD (Especially after driving an STI around)

[Nardi330]

it seems to me that everything interior wise is the same between the two?

the seats are only different on the head rests. The pedals look different.

whats exactly changed in the suspension dept ?

the roof lining is black in the GTI and grey on the GT. also the shape of seat is different, not just headrest.

not 100% sure the suspension diff, i guess spring and damper rates.

[Lima]

I must admit, I'd find going to FWD after AWD a tough ask.

[Mischa]

it will be hard. i thought about GT when i ordered GTI but in the end the 5k different is worth it.

you get more power, better seats/interior (eg s/wheel, gear knob, metal bits), alarm with motion sensor, side skirts, better suspension etc.

i'm sorry but whats this about everyone saying the gti is 5k extra. ITS NOT!!

the gti is exactly 1000$ more than the gt. the gt tdi starts at 37500 and the gti 3dr starts at 38500. thats one thousand dollaros.

[Golf Houso]

I'm sorry but whats this about everyone saying the gti is 5k extra. ITS NOT!!

the gti is exactly 1000$ more than the gt. the gt tdi starts at 37500 and the gti 3dr starts at 38500. thats one thousand dollars.

Hmnn can VW really justify that? I mean, a 3dr gti in manual is a hard thing to pass up I must say!!! Good point mischa!

[XHonda]

Yes try them all out and buy what you like. After being addicted to vtec it was hard to change (took vtec years ago as the extra 1k insurance premium years ago was too much and never regretted), but test drove gti and R32 last year and took the R32. Great car but not as hard edged as your current ride. gti and R32 both great, but are different imho, try and buy what you enjoy, you wont regret either one.

[waxdass]

to avoid the confusion - heres the price list i got today from my local VW dealer.

Note Drive away Price

[sikbora]

Nice car you got there mate, I've seen it around my area many times. One of the nices STi's in Perth.

White GTi with DSG would be my pick as well. Good luck and I hope you'll get a VW so we'll have one more person from Perth to join the future cruises.

Daniel

[Nardi330]

i'm sorry but whats this about everyone saying the gti is 5k extra. ITS NOT!!

the gti is exactly 1000$ more than the gt. the gt tdi starts at 37500 and the gti 3dr starts at 38500. thats one thousand dollaros.

i was referring to a GTI 5dr DSG with GT sport 1.4 TSI DSG. RRP.$42,290 vs $37,290.

if you compare the cheapest GT and GTI, the diff is 38,490 vs 34,990.

[kaikor]

Bloody Hell !!! compare to Sydney drive away price, QLD are at least between $500-$1K cheaper !!! Here's what I got:

GTI 3Dr Man $43448
GTI 3Dr DSG $45823
GTI 5Dr Man $44948
GTI 5Dr DSG $47323
R32 3Dr Man $60973
R32 3Dr DSG $63388
R32 5Dr Man $62548
R32 5Dr DSG $64963

[pra32]

Not cheaper at Austral VW in Brisbane. I was quoted over $66k on the road for a 5dr R32 DSG with Bluetooth! Bluetooth is supposedly less that $1,000. And was told that there would be no discount because they are a special order!

[TDI Dude]

Not cheaper at Austral VW in Brisbane. I was quoted over $66k on the road for a 5dr R32 DSG with Bluetooth! Bluetooth is supposedly less that $1,000. And was told that there would be no discount because they are a special order!

Me thinks I got lucky as I got VW Bluetooth for $500. No mention of special order Sh*te

[Nardi330]

Not cheaper at Austral VW in Brisbane. I was quoted over $66k on the road for a 5dr R32 DSG with Bluetooth! Bluetooth is supposedly less that $1,000. And was told that there would be no discount because they are a special order!

typical sales BS....

[pra32]

Not the story I got at Hwy VW. Locked in lower stamp duty rate and they gave me discount!

Up here in QLD were have people who have no idea about roundabouts and cannot merge and a stamp duty rise as of Jan 1.

[Nardi330]

Not the story I got at Hwy VW. Locked in lower stamp duty rate and they gave me discount!

Well when i did the deal with Hwy VW, i didn't care about the 1% rise of duty.

it was a matter of the whether i was happy with the final figure.