colgtiturb
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Hi All,
Newbie here so please be gentle....
Considering buying a GTD, originally thinking second hand but after looking into it more closely & with taking the dealer finance there's a good argument for buying new. I've never had a new car before so am being very cautious before committing, hopefully some of you more experienced people can help with a few questions...
1) The spec I'm considering is carbon grey, dynaudio, sport & sound pack, panoramic roof. I've also considered the upgraded sat nav but to be honest I can't warrant the extra £700 cost. What are people's thoughts on this spec?
2) My experience of the local VW Dealers has been pretty poor so far with the exception of one who has been very patient with me. The deal (which apparently is at its best now...) is £27455, with a £2k deposit contribution if the finance taken. I missed out on an extra £500 loyalty contribution as I didn't commit yesterday & the deal has now ended. Drive the deal price is £26616. Does this sound like a good enough discount or should I be looking elsewhere?
3) I've currently got a 2002 Mk4 Golf GTI Turbo, which I've had for 11 years - it's been a fantastic car but I feel like I need a change. The performance is pretty good as it's been remapped, how would the performance of the GTD compare with my mapped Golf?
4) I travel about 12k miles per annum, probably 90% on motorway or steady A roads so am hoping to achieve above 55mpg. I know some people have been disappointed with fuel economy. I'm also surprised that some people are suggesting that a diesel is not worth getting unless your driving 20k mikes per annum, what's the general thoughts on here? Should I be thinking of getting a petrol GTI?
Sorry for the long post but would really appreciate people's advice. I'm indecisive at the best of times so all advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Col
Newbie here so please be gentle....
Considering buying a GTD, originally thinking second hand but after looking into it more closely & with taking the dealer finance there's a good argument for buying new. I've never had a new car before so am being very cautious before committing, hopefully some of you more experienced people can help with a few questions...
1) The spec I'm considering is carbon grey, dynaudio, sport & sound pack, panoramic roof. I've also considered the upgraded sat nav but to be honest I can't warrant the extra £700 cost. What are people's thoughts on this spec?
2) My experience of the local VW Dealers has been pretty poor so far with the exception of one who has been very patient with me. The deal (which apparently is at its best now...) is £27455, with a £2k deposit contribution if the finance taken. I missed out on an extra £500 loyalty contribution as I didn't commit yesterday & the deal has now ended. Drive the deal price is £26616. Does this sound like a good enough discount or should I be looking elsewhere?
3) I've currently got a 2002 Mk4 Golf GTI Turbo, which I've had for 11 years - it's been a fantastic car but I feel like I need a change. The performance is pretty good as it's been remapped, how would the performance of the GTD compare with my mapped Golf?
4) I travel about 12k miles per annum, probably 90% on motorway or steady A roads so am hoping to achieve above 55mpg. I know some people have been disappointed with fuel economy. I'm also surprised that some people are suggesting that a diesel is not worth getting unless your driving 20k mikes per annum, what's the general thoughts on here? Should I be thinking of getting a petrol GTI?
Sorry for the long post but would really appreciate people's advice. I'm indecisive at the best of times so all advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Col