Help deciding please

[REXman]

As I have no Idea which we to go. I flipped a coin and still cant get anywhere.

OK,

3DR or 5DR?

Carbon Steel or Black??

Originally I had decided 3DR with Carbon Steel.. But after walking past the show room today, I found out it can be changed for about 2 more days.

Black I reckon is sexy as. I saw the CS at the dealer today outside.. definitely looked hawt as the sun was going down into night time (after my final test drive).

Ive signed up, the only thing I would do is add the $1500 If I want the 5DR..

Any ideas?

[REXman]

Got till Friday to finalise and Im a little unsure..

[Maverick]

As I have no Idea which we to go. I flipped a coin and still cant get anywhere.

OK,

3DR or 5DR?

Your choice, do you want 3 or 5 doors? Do you carry people in the back? Do you carry anything? Kids? Practicality or looks?

Carbon Steel or Black??

Male or Female? It's a personal choice and there's no shortage of photos to compare (for both).

Any ideas?

Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one.

[REXman]

I guess I was really set on the CS with 3DR.. but from the photos I have seen with aftermarket rims.. The carbon steel doesnt look nearly as good as the white and black cars I have seen around.
In particular, I think it was the VMR rims? They look amazing on this black GTI I saw, but apparently its photoshopped!!!

I guess I dont need to carry anything.. but as a 28 y.o, maybe kids in 3 years.. but who knows.. Im more concerned with what looks better at the moment. And in some angles the 5DR actually looks better, does more justice to the proportions. I just like the 3DR side on.

Hmmm.. White looks amazing.. my favourite GTi's I have seen to date... No questions.. (or 3 If I can get it working)

Obviously some photos are stock.

That white car with the multispoke 19's, rear quarter shot.. my favourite

[REXman]

does not look too bad either.. hey, good pics either way.

[Corey_R]

Firstly, some of those photos are not real, they're photoshopped (not just post processing)

Next up, maybe the people taking the Carbon Steel pictures are just lacking in photography and lighting skills (and the photoshop post processing skills). Everyone says that CS looks much better in real life.

But lastly... as Maverick said.... what does it matter what anyone here thinks? I mean, if you did car, you wouldn't be buying one in the first place, as a Golf is a girls car right?!

I would tell you that 5 doors are a waste of money. No one NEEDS more than 3 doors.
Next I would tell you. White, Grey (CS) and Black are not colours, so get it in Red - the only colour available.
But then - what does it matter what I think when you are purchasing your car ?

[Maverick]

I guess I was really set on the CS with 3DR.. but from the photos I have seen with aftermarket rims.. The carbon steel doesnt look nearly as good as the white and black cars I have seen around.
In particular, I think it was the VMR rims? They look amazing on this black GTI I saw, but apparently its photoshopped!!!

I guess I dont need to carry anything.. but as a 28 y.o, maybe kids in 3 years.. but who knows.. Im more concerned with what looks better at the moment. And in some angles the 5DR actually looks better, does more justice to the proportions. I just like the 3DR side on.

Hmmm.. White looks amazing.. my favourite GTi's I have seen to date... No questions.. (or 3 If I can get it working)

Obviously some photos are stock.

That white car with the multispoke 19's, rear quarter shot.. my favourite

I'd say a Candy White 5 Door is as close to a pure GTI as you can get but then I'm biased having one myself.

Black is a PITA to look after, Carbon Steel could be a lot easier, Candy White is easy as well although it does show dirt up more at times. Black is hottest in the sun, white is the coolest.

With the 3 door every time you let people in and out of the back they'll kick the crap out of your trim and you'll have to adjust the drivers seat. You have to reach back for the seatbelt whereas it's right next to you on the 5 door. In a side impact the 5 door has better protection for the driver. And the list goes on, really comes down to personal preference but after having owned a 3 door in the past I wouldn't do it again as they're a PITA when you want to use the rear seats.

[Tux]

It's very hard to be objective with this and only you can decide. After living with a 3 door car for five years I am definitely looking forward to a 5 door for the practicality. IMHO I think a 5 door would be easier to sell. As far as colour goes I only ever considered tornado red because I love red cars and bikes. To me white is for delivery vans. Black cars do look good in the show room but after 20 minutes on the road they look dirty. They also show up the imperfections and scratches more than any other car. You could buy silver or grey and be super boring. So as I said, only you can decide for youself because my opinion doesn't really matter...just ask my missus.

[ConR]

my opinion doesn't really matter...just ask my missus.

LOL...ain't that the truth!

[Corey_R]

and you'll have to adjust the drivers seat.

No need to do that in a Golf Mav. Unlike all the crappy Japanese 3dr cars, the Golf seats go straight back to their original position

[elisiX]

I had just about the same items to consider.

Ended up with 5DR for practicality (and I actually think it looks better) and the CSG.

I tossed back and forth with Black but in the end I liked the fact that CSG is unique, and has an incredible look to it under light.

The pictures above of CSG are NOT accurate let me tell you. This below is accurate.

[elisiX]

One more for good measure.

And without any flash.

Most pictures make the car look greenish.. but its not at all IRL.

[G-rig]

Comes down to how much functionality you want. Both look good. As mentioned a lot of those photos are PS'd including the black one with VMR wheels.

Most of the cars look great but agree CW is amazing (I'm also bias). Out of the two colours though I'd probably get CS as everyone knows black is a PITA to look after and you may get disheartened when it's dirty one day after washing it, not to mention hot to sit in if it's been in the sun. CS would be a bit better i assume on both of those points, and is a fairly unique colour. Grey and carbon Steel can look quite average when dirty too though and the first pic of the CS above looks like it's been enhanced a bit..

I would tell you that 5 doors are a waste of money. No one NEEDS more than 3 doors.
Next I would tell you. White, Grey (CS) and Black are not colours, so get it in Red - the only colour available.
But then - what does it matter what I think when you are purchasing your car ?

Some people only need one door if they are the only one driving .

EDIT: recommend both of those colours, don't get CW .

[flappa]

Carbon Steel is crap and you should buy a White one , or Red one , or Black one . . . just NOT a CS one.

[Zaul]

Yep, it pretty much comes down to what you need and what you prefer.

In some ways I think the 3dr look better, but I bought a 5 door for the practicality. I have a small child and my parents sometimes visit from interstate too and I didn't want them having to climb into the back past the front the seats with a 3 door.

So only you can choose, it doesn't matter what we think we all have different needs, wants and views.