Dog Dad Wagon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Go Birds
- Car(s)
- 16 Touareg TDI
I went looking for a mk7.5 -- I really wanted the LSD, plaid seats, and the 6MT. I've wanted one since I was a kid. Well in November things came together, and with a $4500 down payment, I drove from central PA to Ohio to buy a 2019 GTI S in White Silver, $23858 OTD with no trade in, and 2.54% financing. For only being a year old and ~13k on the clock, I felt it was the right time. About a month in (now) and I have zero regrets -- I know a lot of folks prefer the DSG due to faster shifts and better ability to hold power, but I honestly don't feel the car needs any more power, and the handling is simply sublime.
I did shortly after purchase install the 034Motorsport Insuction kit (TIP, accordion hose replacement, and high flow filter) and the CTS turbo muffler delete, and I have a new set of headlights from BEC on the way in Golf R flavor, and have covered the red exterior accents with red vinyl. Bought from Bob Boyd CDJR, the process was easy enough to do remotely with minimal haggling. I looked at a couple other options including Vroom (online-only dealer) and one in MD, but the Maryland dealer wanted to add another ~$3700 in fees, putting their 2018 far out of my budget, and the Vroom option didn't sit well with me, since I wouldn't get to inspect the car ahead of time. Thankfully though I was able to use competitor's pricing to get the sales guy to come down on price, and I'm extraordinarily happy with my purchase.
happy for you man! I always like to hear people say they think stock GTI power is sufficient. It really is. I almost lost my license on a stock power GTI. That’s one of many reasons I’m in an Alltrack now lol, I appreciate slow cars bc I can’t trust myself with fast ones...