Phow erformance Package

mcparker · Oct 6, 2017

Hi all:

I'm shopping for a Mark 7 GTI, and I'm trying to determine what year the performance pack became standard on the sport, se, autobahn, etc. The problem is, when I'm looking on autotrader or CarMax, I'm having trouble determining whether or not the vehicle has the performance package.

Can someone give me the breakdown of how to tell if a car is equipped, and what options were available each year?

Thanks,

Matt

heiney9 · Oct 6, 2017

2017's except the "S" (base model) will have the PP as standard. As far as other years, it was offered as an option but I can't say what cars it was standard on; if it was at all.

One way to tell is to use a VIN finder tool or the other way which is pretty reliable is the PP cars will have Red GTi emblems in the grill and the hatch and will also have GTI in silver letters on the front brake calipers. The brakes rotors are larger and the rear rotors are also vented, so that gives you some visual cues.

Of course someone can buy all the parts I mentioned above and put them on a non-P/P car, but I doubt you'll see that especially if buying from a dealer.

mcparker · Oct 6, 2017

many thanks! Ideas on where to look used?

BigMac629 · Oct 6, 2017

If it has red brake calipers with “GTI” on them and has Red “GTI” badges on the front and back, it has the PP.

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vincevtr · Oct 6, 2017

just look at the brakes, if they say GTI on them they are PP

mcparker · Oct 9, 2017

Thanks guys. Decided to go with a new Mark7 S with no PP cause I got a really good deal, and I figured as a commuter I shouldn't need the extra power and the diff.

The Fed · Oct 9, 2017

mcparker said:
Thanks guys. Decided to go with a new Mark7 S with no PP cause I got a really good deal, and I figured as a commuter I shouldn't need the extra power and the diff.

Yep, no sense in buying more effective brakes.

-Dutch- · Oct 9, 2017

The Fed said:
Yep, no sense in buying more effective brakes.

As a commuter if you can engage ABS in dry conditions and don't plan on upgrading tires then that's all you need.

vj123 · Oct 9, 2017

S trim does not have day time running lights. Check out the difference between S and Sport, it might be worth the premium if you are planning to keep it for a long time. And Sport does have some better looking wheels.

mcparker · Oct 10, 2017

The Fed said:
Yep, no sense in buying more effective brakes.

Compared to the Jeep Wrangler and two GM pickups I've owned, I'm sure the brakes are fine.

sprinks · Oct 10, 2017

vj123 said:
S trim does not have day time running lights. Check out the difference between S and Sport, it might be worth the premium if you are planning to keep it for a long time. And Sport does have some better looking wheels.

S have daytime running lights, as shown below. It's actually a dual filament bulb, wherein it's usually on as DRL, and then when beam flashed/highs activated, full output on other filament.

Floader · Oct 10, 2017

mcparker said:
Compared to the Jeep Wrangler and two GM pickups I've owned, I'm sure the brakes are fine.

compared to a wrangler you will feel like you stepped into a F1 car. My TJ on 35's has got to be the worst thing I have ever driven for brakes..... but then its a Jeep thing.

Trancebolt · Oct 10, 2017

yeah the brakes and the bi-xenon active curve assist headlamps on the sport are awesome. I personally think the foglights on the se/autobahn are hideous. I like the deleted foglites

Juggar · Oct 10, 2017

Trancebolt said:
yeah the brakes and the bi-xenon active curve assist headlamps on the sport are awesome. I personally think the foglights on the se/autobahn are hideous. I like the deleted foglites

The foglights are great for corners, when turning. Had them on my jettas as well. You take them for granted until they are gone, glad I got them in my 2017 SE.

Without the corner illuminating fog lamps in my explorer, I nearly hit the garbage in my tight driveway can since I was so used to having illumination there.

You dont realize how good something is until you dont have it, same case with the adaptive bi-xenons. Its easy to say something is stupid until you experience it.

Juggar · Oct 10, 2017

vj123 said:
And Sport does have some better looking wheels.

Subjective, I will instruct the jury to forget this statement

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