Opinions on your GTI optional extras/accessories

[Ralfi]

Which dealer was this?

I don't know if it's because it's harder to get a deal on cars now, but that doesn't sound like such a great deal.

Keep in mind that was their starting price quoted over the phone. Had no interest in negotiating, just wanted an idea of what they were selling it for.

[Giallorosso]

Can I ask what the people who got both leather & sunroof paid for their GTI?

Just got off the phone with my local VW dealership - enquiring about a test drive - & they mentioned they have a demo GTI in Black magic with leather & sunroof with 500km & said they'd sell it for $31,000 drive away.

I want to at least test drive the thing, but that money's over my budget anyway, so I won't be getting it.

I paid $28,950 with leather, but no sunroof.

[Y2008]

Also, Y2008, why don't you tell everyone what you told me about the heated seats and how they "move" you.

I cant believe you remembered that I actually contemplated mentioning that and then thought i better keep it to myself. But since you brought it up I'll make the announcement. My girlfriend always leaves the seat heating on if she drives in the morning and i never check when i get it. And after a bit i feel like i need to s**t. I never turn the bloody heating on personally but i just love the leather.

[Ralfi]

I cant believe you remembered that I actually contemplated mentioning that and then thought i better keep it to myself. But since you brought it up I'll make the announcement. My girlfriend always leaves the seat heating on if she drives in the morning and i never check when i get it. And after a bit i feel like i need to s**t. I never turn the bloody heating on personally but i just love the leather.

This is bad news for Kelloggs & their all-bran challenge... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwX8MzOKOzI



Here's a list of options i'm considering...

• Mudflaps, front & rear
• Bicycle rack (Is there only a roof bike rack, or can you get a rear-mount type? Is the roof type easy to remove/install?)
• Rubber floor mats, front & rear (are people happy enough with the stock carpet ones? Are they showing wear?)
• CD changer, 6 disc
• Luggage net
• Luggage compartment protection, moulded foam, moulded rubber? (unsure, need to see)
• Sunblind for rear mirror? (unsure, need to see)
• Metallic pearl paint

Edit...
Went for test drive today....this is the car for me. I've mark above in red the extras that I don't think are worth including.

Now, with those extras, I was initially quoted $31,000...

But they said I could get it for $27,500 drive away, if I got it that day, but also didn't dismiss that price for when i'm actually looking to purchase in a months time.

[JK8]

[blutopless2]

got ours with sunroof, window tint & 17" RLine wheels.

as others have stated.. sunroof is great. adds that extra bit of airflow through the car without the windows open.