Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Longy]

Just ordered an Audi S3 from Brisbane West dealer. Catchya later.

Nice one mickbrown, do you mind letting me know your drive away price? Can you drop me a pm if you don't want to let the world know.

At this stage I'm leaning towards an S3, but in a sedan rather than Sportsback.

Thanks.

[andrew7]

Nice one mickbrown, do you mind letting me know your drive away price? Can you drop me a pm if you don't want to let the world know.

At this stage I'm leaning towards an S3, but in a sedan rather than Sportsback.

Thanks.

^ ditto, am looking to do same, would appreciate pricing Mick

[readerr0r]

At this stage I'm leaning towards an S3, but in a sedan rather than Sportsback.

Thanks.

Theres a high chance the sedan will be quite a bit more ala the CLA vs A-class. I believe its that way in the UK

[mickbrown]

Can't be bothered PMing and you guys don't know me so you can't gossip about spending too much money.

As I would have with GTi, I paid sticker price because it's a new model and isn't released until December.

Audi S3 S-Tronic Misano Red
Roof Rails
Metallic Paint

$68,228.56

Repayments really aren't that much more than what the GTi will be. Build date of week 51, 2013 and delivery expected Feb 2014.

What annoyed me the most about VW was the fact that Audi's car is released in December, but it's been available to order since July. All pricing and specifications have been known for quite some time.

The GTi launches October. Nobody knows the price and you can't order one other than to pay a deposit on a MkVI GTi and hope they can configure your car...not that it matters because the good GTi isn't released until the beginning of next year, if at all.

[WhiteJames]

If you're looking at the std GTI ... why not a GTD with better fuel economy & plusher ride quality:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_irbzli_LCA

WJ

[kifsteve]

if people are complaining about the lack of info about the GTI in Australia than the GTD has no chance of even being under consideration

[Longy]

If you're looking at the std GTI ... why not a GTD with better fuel economy & plusher ride quality:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_irbzli_LCA

WJ

Yes, I would have bought that if they (VW Aust) would make up their mind and say one way or the other if it will be coming to our shores.

[pologti18t]

The GTi launches October. Nobody knows the price and you can't order one other than to pay a deposit on a MkVI GTi and hope they can configure your car...not that it matters because the good GTi isn't released until the beginning of next year, if at all.

Lots of manufacturers wait until the last minute on pricing. The Golf GTI has become just another standard stocked item (20%+ of Golf sales) for VW. They will shipped them here in the thousands with most buyers taking whats in stock

The S3 will sell in such small numbers that it will essentially will be built to order.

[Ryan_R]

I didn't there was much to choose from with just the one $5000 optional package (besides choosing the colour)

[Mutley251]

Got my VIN today. Car is well and truly in Melbourne and has cleared compliance. Looking like it will make the first of the deliveries. Getting a little excited.

[kifsteve]

VIN before pricing?

[Mutley251]

VIN before pricing?

Yup. Contract signed using current pricing with an agreement it will be amended when price is released. I have an exit if the price rise is higher than $1500.

[Ryan_R]

Some photos of the GTI back from March
New VW Golf GTi - a set on Flickr

And also the S3
New Audi S3 Sportback - a set on Flickr

And A45
New Mercedes AMG A45 - a set on Flickr

[Chanquetas]

Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

I'm probably in the minority, but I think it's time they lost the tartan.

[MikeB]

Got my VIN today. Car is well and truly in Melbourne and has cleared compliance. Looking like it will make the first of the deliveries. Getting a little excited.

I have a deposit down, and earlier this week had the discussion on which set of options I wanted. They know the cars they have been allocated (specific colors, options etc) and there were 5 still left at the dealer I am working with in melbourne. Other messages were that pricing start oct, their internal staff training on or around the 9th oct (?), and car availability 2nd half of Oct; before 1st Nov.

This line up with anyone else?