Test Drove the GTI

[Lima]

According to the manual (and it worked for me) the top of the headrest needs to be level with the top of your head...

Yep, that sounds more like it (and makes more sense, too!).

[aeon]

Yup I tried it both with the top of the headrest in line with the top of my head, as well as in line with my eyes (which is pretty much how it is in the lowest position anyways)... glad the headrest issues have gone away, though now I have to ponder about the "comfort" of the seats in general. When I was adjusting it heaps today, I kinda wished it had electric adjustments, though I'm not willing to pay for those. :p

[Corey_R]

To me it's like the BMW 'Comfort seats' vs 'Sports seats'. The comfort seats are basic in design and probably fit most people quite easily in their 'neutral' position. The sports seats have adjustments all over the place (the regular stuff the GTI has, plus bolster inflation, base length and base tilt). If you take the time though, the sports seats are more comfortable than the comfort seats... plus they'll hold you when you're doing 80km around a corner which is sign posted for 40km
The VW GTI Sports seats, although not quite as flexible as the BMW ones, are much the same. A bit fiddly, but once you've got it right, they're great. Everyone is built differently, so I know results will be different. But spend more time with it if you need, I'm sure you'll find some way which will work!

[MovieDude]

That picture really shows the cloth seats off well. This is the first time that I can say I would be happy with cloth seats over leather.

[Frankenstrat]

That picture really shows the cloth seats off well.

Well, yes, but they've put the steering wheel on the passenger's side! What were they thinking???

[Prodigy]

Took a 5 door DSG for a quick spin yesterday
I absolutely loved the interior, a huge jump up from my wrx.
I was pretty impressed with the performance, the dsg is great and overal felt like it would give my wrx a run for it's money in a straight line. I didn't have an opportunity to really test the cornering abilities though.
Dealer said the R will be here in May so will hang on until that arrives before i make any decisions.

[MovieDude]

I think the MkI GTI interior would give your WRX a good run too! You have to admit that you bought the WRX for its performance and handling and had to put up with its spartan 80s interior.

[anarchycamp]

Dealer said the R will be here in May so will hang on until that arrives before i make any decisions.

Considering the UK are getting them in February I reckon May would be unlikely..more like mid to late 2010 going on past trends.

I wouldn't wait on the R either if your keen, order soon or you might be disappointed about not getting one until mid 2011!!!!!

[Prodigy]

I think the MkI GTI interior would give your WRX a good run too! You have to admit that you bought the WRX for its performance and handling and had to put up with its spartan 80s interior.

Haha very true..

Considering the UK are getting them in February I reckon May would be unlikely..more like mid to late 2010 going on past trends.

I wouldn't wait on the R either if your keen, order soon or you might be disappointed about not getting one until mid 2011!!!!!

I've had 2 dealers now quote me May/June for the R so hopefully they are pretty close. I'm not too keen on ordering something that i haven't driven yet let alone been able to get any idea of price, but i do see your point.

[EndlessMKI]

That picture really shows the cloth seats off well. This is the first time that I can say I would be happy with cloth seats over leather.

all I can say is what were they thinking when they agreed on the MKV Perelli seats.

tread pattern!! : )

[MovieDude]

all I can say is what were they thinking when they agreed on the MKV Perelli seats.

tread pattern!! : )

I never understood the reasoning behind the Pirelli seat pattern either. It was a turn off for me.

[Corey_R]

I never understood the reasoning behind the Pirelli seat pattern either. It was a turn off for me.

Well, I can understand the reasoning... afterall, it is the PIRELLI Golf. But I agree, the seat pattern, plus the fact that there were less options, were also a turn off for me

[ENERG1]

Hi everyone!

Took a mk6 gti for a test drive yesterday at VW KEDRON yes a new show room

under way there just off Gympie rd. Much closer to home as i live in Stafford

so i stopped in for a look at the new model and compare it to my mk5.Visually

i don't think it's as aggressive looking as the mk5 especially the front grille and

the side skirts which look crap.In the rear the the twin tail pipes look to small

and make the car seem like its been over done.Especially when the power

output is the same well maybe a few extra kw's. At this time i had a

salesman there and he gave me the keys and said don't come back for a half an hour didn't even come with,never experienced that before.Inside didn't like the dark trim as opposed to the silver trim in the mk5 the mfd wasn't as readible being black and not red, the dials are red and not blue and the front of the steering wheel had to many switches which made it look overdone and to busy.One thing i did like was the new touch screen for the stereo.The sound of the exhaust was a little more throatier in the mk6 which was good.The handling is alot better in the mk6 alot more flatter going around the corners hardly any body roll which i liked.I think visually I don't think it's as good as the mk5 but to drive and the way it handles it's better than the mk5.I told him i was interested in the GOLF R and he told me MARCH which made my day as well as driving the new MK6 GTI.

I got great service at VW KEDRON AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM to anyone wanting to purchase a VW.

These are just my OPINIONS!!

Cheers, LUKE.

[mos]

Hi everyone!

Took a mk6 gti for a test drive yesterday at VW KEDRON yes a new show room

Drove past the dealership last Saturday but didn't get a chance to drop in and have a test drive.

Luke did they actually have many GTIs there?

[lawsy82]

Hi everyone!

Took a mk6 gti for a test drive yesterday at VW KEDRON yes a new show room

under way there just off Gympie rd. Much closer to home as i live in Stafford

so i stopped in for a look at the new model and compare it to my mk5.Visually

i don't think it's as aggressive looking as the mk5 especially the front grille and

the side skirts which look crap.In the rear the the twin tail pipes look to small

and make the car seem like its been over done.Especially when the power

output is the same well maybe a few extra kw's. At this time i had a

salesman there and he gave me the keys and said don't come back for a half an hour didn't even come with,never experienced that before.Inside didn't like the dark trim as opposed to the silver trim in the mk5 the mfd wasn't as readible being black and not red, the dials are red and not blue and the front of the steering wheel had to many switches which made it look overdone and to busy.One thing i did like was the new touch screen for the stereo.The sound of the exhaust was a little more throatier in the mk6 which was good.The handling is alot better in the mk6 alot more flatter going around the corners hardly any body roll which i liked.I think visually I don't think it's as good as the mk5 but to drive and the way it handles it's better than the mk5.I told him i was interested in the GOLF R and he told me MARCH which made my day as well as driving the new MK6 GTI.

I got great service at VW KEDRON AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM to anyone wanting to purchase a VW.

These are just my OPINIONS!!

Cheers, LUKE.

Mate, what was the salesman name??