Bought My New DD - VW GTI!!

[Red Bread]

A'holes at BMW seem determined to keep my car seat needs at bay. Mini's suck, the M240i/M2 is too impractical with a kid, and we own an F30 and it's boring as hell and way too big. This would address my needs perfectly (with three pedals) but I've got to move to get one.

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[RobC2]

Originally Posted by F80Dreamer

GREAT stable, congrats

Thanks!

Originally Posted by fbsm

Thats just racist

The German cars are in the garage and the Mexican car is left out on the lawn?

Not intentional!

[RobC2]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

A'holes at BMW seem determined to keep my car seat needs at bay. Mini's suck, the M240i/M2 is too impractical with a kid, and we own an F30 and it's boring as hell and way too big. This would address my needs perfectly (with three pedals) but I've got to move to get one.

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I love those. I would be all over one if we could get them here.

[FriskyDingo]

Originally Posted by fbsm

If you're considering spending 40k on a VW (pure insanity IMHO) then suddenly for 44-45k you're in a whole different class with plenty of other options

The R is a nice car, dont get me wrong but IMHO its still a 32-34k car at MOST.....

Please do tell.....what amazing car are you getting for 45K?? A stripper 330i???

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

All golfs are now built in Mexico right? Including the R?

I believe they use to be made in germany for the higher end golfs but not anymore.

One thing i can't stand on my brothers GTi is his taillights. They just look cheap compared to the euro version.

Fun little car but def. has trouble putting the power down unless you get some serious tires.

Alan

Originally Posted by 48Laws

It's all about perception I guess. Many think Subaru is an Australian brand. Mexico or not...people will tout its German lineage.

Originally Posted by fbsm

The R is made in Germany

All of the GTI's are now sourced and assembled pretty much entirely in Mexico

Ofcourse we will tout it's german lineage. Lol!! It's german. Doesn;t matter where the assembly line is.

Are BMW's built in South Africa ... African?

FWIW, I had both the '13 MK6 (Germany) and now the '17 MK7 (Mexico), and if I were to trust my own subjectivity I would say the "Mexico build" quality, finish and lack of squeaks/rattles seems to be superior if anything. But then again that may be the independent rear suspension and leather tainting my judgement.

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by 48Laws

$36k is low. Mid to high forties is more typical. When I bought my GTI 10 months ago, the dealer had an R listed for $51k. It sold.

That's incredible. You are right. Some dealerships have them listed for mid-high $40's. Which is insane!!!

But there is also no shortage of $36k brand new R's. I realize the inventory now is much more favorable, as I recall when they first came out you would be lucky to have your choice of color. Dealerships had one or two cars "in transit" usually, and were holding them pretty close to the chest. Kind of like M2's now, I guess.


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[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by RobC2

Family photo

Yeah buddy!!!!

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by fbsm

Thats just racist

The German cars are in the garage and the Mexican car is left out on the lawn?

You're a sick man!

[NickBoz]

Nice! Congrats!

A friend of mine has a mk7 and I finally convinced him to do some exhaust work, so i took him to my local guy and had him take of his resonator and 2 cats, and it sounds great. Not too loud but sound is definitely there, and on upshifts it makes a nice pop.

For me Id rather do fabrication than paying couple thousand dollars for an exhaust, and have pretty identical sound.

[muddtt]

Just picked up my GTI Autobahn to replace my 135i a couple days ago. Really impressed with this little guy. The adjustable DCC shocks are a really nice feature.

[RobC2]

Originally Posted by muddtt

Just picked up my GTI Autobahn to replace my 135i a couple days ago. Really impressed with this little guy. The adjustable DCC shocks are a really nice feature.

I was always wondering about the DCC suspension. My GTI does not have it, but it seems like a good bang for the buck. I believe the rear sway bar is beefier on DCC cars as well, which is a plus.

[muddtt]

Originally Posted by RobC2

I was always wondering about the DCC suspension. My GTI does not have it, but it seems like a good bang for the buck. I believe the rear sway bar is beefier on DCC cars as well, which is a plus.

And the other bonus of the PP pack is the front diff that lets you put power down better.

The DCC is really nice tho. I was carrying my rims to America's tire and they were bouncing around quite a bit and knocking into each other. I just switched the DCC from sport to comfort and no more bouncing. It really works and is quite impressive.

[RobC2]

Originally Posted by muddtt

And the other bonus of the PP pack is the front diff that lets you put power down better.

The DCC is really nice tho. I was carrying my rims to America's tire and they were bouncing around quite a bit and knocking into each other. I just switched the DCC from sport to comfort and no more bouncing. It really works and is quite impressive.

I do have the performance pack (brakes, power bump, and LSD diff) on my Autobahn and lighting as well. Not sure how the options are bundled now, but DCC was separate when I bought and a pretty rare option. Wheels and good rubber make a huge difference on this car as well. Seems like you already have that covered.

[fbsm]

Originally Posted by muddtt

Just picked up my GTI Autobahn to replace my 135i a couple days ago. Really impressed with this little guy. The adjustable DCC shocks are a really nice feature.

Nice wheel upgrade

I'm considering the same car in a year or so and the stock wheels look like they belong in a food processor instead of on a car

[muddtt]

Originally Posted by RobC2

I do have the performance pack (brakes, power bump, and LSD diff) on my Autobahn and lighting as well. Not sure how the options are bundled now, but DCC was separate when I bought and a pretty rare option. Wheels and good rubber make a huge difference on this car as well. Seems like you already have that covered.

Looks like you're right. The DCC is a forced package only on the Autobahn.

[Beartato]

Those wheels look sharp and really match the car.