Mk7 Golf GTD

[stormshark]

GTD was priced too close to GTI -$5k difference at least required in terms of performance,and to pull the non diesel converts.

[pologti18t]

GTD was priced too close to GTI -$5k difference at least required in terms of performance,and to pull the non diesel converts.

Diesels are usually priced MORE than the equivalent petrol.

[Njay]

re: Mk7 Golf GTD

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...

Have you driven a BMW before? They have 50/50 weight balance, better steering feedback, rwd and the 2.0d goes all right

BMW hands down over golf


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[Golf7]

Have you driven a BMW before? They have 50/50 weight balance, better steering feedback, rwd and the 2.0d goes all right

BMW hands down over golf


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Take a drive in the latest 3 series and you won't even know where to start if it doesn't have the adaptive suspension. The rear end constantly bottoms out over large bumps and undulations, on the dynamometer the engine was bouncing on its mounts at 1.3khz. The car is a real disappointment, Mercedes C class still leads the pack with the new IS set to please those that were disappointed with the new 3 series. The old one however, was a drivers dream...

[cktsi]

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.

I have the F30 328i. Make sure you test the 320d on the freeway and coarse chip road before making the switch.

The sound insulation is not exactly refined. I am disappointed in this one aspect of the car as to me it indicates build quality.

FWIW I chose the 328i over the 320d because i couldnt get over BMW's diesel noise.

It is disappointing the GTD isnt coming to Oz if the rumour is true. It would be one heck of a car with less weight and more power.

[VUU]

Well after doing the numbers and test driving a highline TDI and TSI one after the other, I've ordered a 103TSI as my preferred city car. In the absence of a more premium diesel model (GTD), I could not ignore the responsiveness and economy of the TSI, at least for what I need (want ).

[Dutch77]

Well after doing the numbers and test driving a highline TDI and TSI one after the other, I've ordered a 103TSI as my preferred city car. In the absence of a more premium diesel model (GTD), I could not ignore the responsiveness and economy of the TSI, at least for what I need (want ).

Congratulations.. the TSI will be well suited as a city car anyway.

Wait time? Pics once delivered..

[Ideo]

I have the F30 328i. Make sure you test the 320d on the freeway and coarse chip road before making the switch.

The sound insulation is not exactly refined. I am disappointed in this one aspect of the car as to me it indicates build quality.

FWIW I chose the 328i over the 320d because i couldnt get over BMW's diesel noise.

It is disappointing the GTD isnt coming to Oz if the rumour is true. It would be one heck of a car with less weight and more power.

I'm doing 50,000km a year so the money is actually worth it for the diesel. 85% of that is on the freeway, so it makes sense for me. If I wasn't I wouldn't bother with a diesel. It's unfortunately becoming a business rather than emotional decision. Hence my choice between getting a mile muncher or catching the train during the week and having something like a Saab 9000 to waft around in for work and a secondhand Boxster S for weekend.

I was impressed with the 320D but that had the M power pack so better suspension etc.

I'm coming from a Golf R so not the last word in noise suppression to be honest.

They only had the 328i in normal suspension, and I'd only get it with the M suspension pack anyway, so might find out with other dealers. There is more fuel usage but it is a very fuel efficient engine for what it is.

[cktsi]

I'm doing 50,000km a year so the money is actually worth it for the diesel. 85% of that is on the freeway, so it makes sense for me. If I wasn't I wouldn't bother with a diesel. It's unfortunately becoming a business rather than emotional decision. Hence my choice between getting a mile muncher or catching the train during the week and having something like a Saab 9000 to waft around in for work and a secondhand Boxster S for weekend.

I was impressed with the 320D but that had the M power pack so better suspension etc.

I'm coming from a Golf R so not the last word in noise suppression to be honest.

They only had the 328i in normal suspension, and I'd only get it with the M suspension pack anyway, so might find out with other dealers. There is more fuel usage but it is a very fuel efficient engine for what it is.

Off topic but fwiw it is true the adaptive is mandatory. I haven't driven a passive sports suspension but the adaptive on my car feels so much better tied down on the big undulations and hits on suburban and freeway.

I felt the R was quiet on the racetrack at eastern creek even at high speeds.

I wanted to test the TDI highline but the dealer was closing for the day. i expect that to be quieter than the BMW F30. If you are doing mostly freeway wouldn't you want a quieter car at freeway cruising speeds like the golf?

[Ideo]

Depends on tyres. My Golf is much quieter on the Eagle F1 asym 2s that I have now than the Bridgestones it came with. It was loud as hell on them.

I wouldn't touch the TDI highline as VW are unable to build a reliable automatic transmission and think Australians are too stupid to work out how to use 3 pedals. Other wise I'd get one as a motorway mile muncher.

[VUU]

Congratulations.. the TSI will be well suited as a city car anyway.

Wait time? Pics once delivered..

Thanks. I am pleased to have finally made a decision
Wait time up to 1 month. I ordered the DAP and it appears VW Aust imported very few DAP-equipped cars in the 'first batch'. My car is sitting with customs atm...

Pictures will definitely come ASAP.

[stormshark]

Diesels are usually priced MORE than the equivalent petrol.

Yes, aware of that but i feel the GTD's taget market was to close to the GTI's but the car itself (performance wise etc) was well short and should've been priced accordingly, if that makes sense.

[REGS12]

Yes, aware of that but i feel the GTD's taget market was to close to the GTI's but the car itself (performance wise etc) was well short and should've been priced accordingly, if that makes sense.

All I can say is that I hope that VW do release Mk 7 GTD here because after owning and being amazed by my Mk 6 GTD I was looking forward to updating .
I disagree with people claiming poor or lacklustre performance from the GTD. I've done 46,000 kms with ours and find it to be as quick point to point as anything I've owned as well as giving remarkable fuel economy. I'll wager that when I go to sell it on carsales, that I will have little trouble obtaining a premium price.

[GTD Dubber]

I agree with REGS12. After owning a manual 103TDI for 3 years and then buying a GTD, I couldn't be happier. I am not trying to convert anyone just saying that after owning petrol cars all my life (a 59 YO), I'm extremely happy with my GTD. I was always sceptical of diesel cars but am a true convert now. I just think, it's horses for courses and never close off your mind to alternatives. It will be a real shame if they don't bring the Mk 7 GTD here, IMHO.

[cktsi]

I wouldn't touch the TDI highline as VW are unable to build a reliable automatic transmission .

Toucheé. True.

If i cannot fully resolve all the road noise issues, and there are many on the F30, the real alternative as Golf 7 said is the C class.

I will likely sell mine and go to a C250CDI if i cant get the issues resolved.

I really appreciate VAG car sound insulation and design. Pity abt the inconsistent service culture and poor product reliability... Or else the GTD would be a cracker of a car to own.

Then again we seem to have lots of happy mk6 GTD owners here... But not with the hassle i got on my mk5 and mk6 golfs.