Mk7 Golf GTD

[Dutch77]

Big disappointment! Thought I could have my cake and eat it as well, sporty performance+fuel efficient= elevated SAF. How am I going to convince her that the GTI is worth the extra cost and fuel bill

Must think of a way...

There was only $1,200 difference in list price on mk6, and you'd need to do a fair bit of driving to care for the extra economy provided by the diesel.. why not consider the mk6 anyway and save a few extra dollars to tune it up?

[VUU]

There was only $1,200 difference in list price on mk6, and you'd need to do a fair bit of driving to care for the extra economy provided by the diesel.. why not consider the mk6 anyway and save a few extra dollars to tune it up?

Wise suggestion, I'll have to give it some thought, however the lure of a shiny new mk7 may be too great...even if it is a TSI

[Golf7]

The GTD is not dead here just yet. I repeat, we might still get it! VW is undertaking some market research here at the moment. Anyone for a petition?

[Ideo]

The GTD is not dead here just yet. I repeat, we might still get it! VW is undertaking some market research here at the moment. Anyone for a petition?

Not according to the bulletin put out to dealers advising them that no GTDs were to be imported.

It is a bit unusual for a dealer to refuse a deposit on a car, unless it won't ever be delivered.

[Golf7]

Not according to the bulletin put out to dealers advising them that no GTDs were to be imported.

It is a bit unusual for a dealer to refuse a deposit on a car, unless it won't ever be delivered.

Completely agree, it's not looking good, VW Australia does have 2 though in the country... Saw them along with the GTIs, all LHD though...

[VUU]

I too can confirm that a Perth dealer confirmed today that the GTD will not be imported in the foreseeable future and that they received this notification from VW Australia last week. Bad news indeed for diesel fans. I am now weighing up my options, 110 TDI, GTI (jump ship to PULP), other euro tweaked diesels and Dutch 77's suggestion...

Next thing we will hear from VW Aus is that there is no PP for the GTI...no, wait..

[spikeyboy22]

The GTD is not dead here just yet. I repeat, we might still get it! VW is undertaking some market research here at the moment. Anyone for a petition?

This how the story will go...

When there is a two year wait on gti we will get p/p pack... Then when that has a list we will get gtd that is what happened last time

[Golf7]

This how the story will go...

When there is a two year wait on gti we will get p/p pack... Then when that has a list we will get gtd that is what happened last time

+1 They're always sneaky. How on earth can they NOT get the PP??? What difference? They have them in the UK!!! They can't be serious. If this costs the Golf Wheels COTY.............

[Dutch77]

This how the story will go...

When there is a two year wait on gti we will get p/p pack... Then when that has a list we will get gtd that is what happened last time

Will be interesting to see what the waits are like this time around, no doubt anything with special options will be a six month plus gig, but unless VW Aus deliberately stifle supply (wouldn't put it past them) I reckon it will be easier to source a mk7 GTI. Less need to upgrade, a lot more viable choice..

The GTD landing here in mk6 guise seemed to coincide with a bump in fuel prices and a renewed focus on fuel economy of new cars. While that still exists it doesn't seem so important now - but the next time people start to panic over $2/litre fuel prices and there's another big push on diesel economy..

[pologti18t]

My money is going to BMW.

What model exactly? a 118d? Same performance as a Golf 110 TDI.

[Ideo]

What model exactly? a 118d? Same performance as a Golf 110 TDI.

F30 320d most likely. At least their auto transmissions are reliable so I'm not restricted to manuals.

[Golf7]

F30 320d most likely. At least their auto transmissions are reliable so I'm not restricted to manuals.

That engine is horrible! And the 3 series is such a disappointment! Ride and handling are average by any standard at best, and downright shocking by what one would expect of BMW...

[Ideo]

That engine is horrible! And the 3 series is such a disappointment! Ride and handling are average by any standard at best, and downright shocking by what one would expect of BMW...

No it's not. It's a great engine. Far superior to the current GTD engine. Msport pack is a must for handling, but stock vs stock the F20 and F30 are far superior to drive than the the Golf or Passat.

You are sounding far too much like a fanboy rather than an objective individual.

[Frankenstrat]

If so, that leaves those wanting a TDI with a manual gearbox in the lurch. No Passat/Alltrack/Golf/Superb with a manual box. Only option is an outdated Octavia. I reckon that pretty poor form.

This is precisely my own way of thinking. My currrent drive is a 2010 Golf 103TDI M/T and I think it is an excellent car. The fact that I can no longer buy a Golf TDI or indeed a diesel Audi A3 with manual transmission really pees me off. I am simply not willing to be forced into driving a car with DSG, that's my choice.

Currently the Opel Astra diesel is available with M/T. And a manual park brake.
Astra Specs

[Golf7]

No it's not. It's a great engine. Far superior to the current GTD engine. Msport pack is a must for handling, but stock vs stock the F20 and F30 are far superior to drive than the the Golf or Passat.

You are sounding far too much like a fanboy rather than an objective individual.

The GTD was not great in my opinion as well... Why on earth would you not get the 320i? Its way smoother... Doesn't loose much in the way of efficiency.