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ElectricEye

ElectricEye

Autocross Newbie
Location
Central NJ
I went from a MK6 to a MK7.
The things that got me back are the same things that drew me in the first time.
Really nice all around performance in a package that's fuel efficient, has room enough for four, has tremendous cargo capacity, and front wheel drive when the roads get sloppy - all in a package that's of higher quality than the price would suggest.
I'll tell you that I went into the MK6 with some hesitation over VW's reputation for problems, but I had zero problems with my MK6 and so far zero problems with my MK7 which will be in my possession for four years come this January.
If I did have a slew of problems, I most likely would not have been a repeat customer.
 
vbrad26

vbrad26

Autocross Champion
Location
St. Petersburg FL
Car(s)
'15 CSG GTI 2DR M/T
Even though I never had one in my younger years a had a few buddies that had a few MK2's, 3's, 4's, 5's over the years and I loved them and so I finally bought my first brand new car...a MK6.
I would probably still have the 6 if it wasn't totaled
But when it was I did not even shop for another car. I went straight to the dealer and bought a MK7 that was exactly the same spec as my MK6.
I plan to keep the MK7 for at least another few years and then I will probably buy whatever MK# they are on at that point.
They are fun and practical all while having nicer finishes than some of the competition. It's a great combination.
 
Gray_Panther

Gray_Panther

Drag Racing Champion
Location
NY
Car(s)
GTi
I had a MKIV prior. In no particular order:
Looks
Practicality
Fuel efficient
Manual
Great interior
Reliable
Fun
 
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tknj99

Ready to race!
Location
Central VA
Same here.. MK6 APR tuned stage 1 with RSB and VWR springs to MK7 JB4, RSB.. as stated by others its a very hard package to beat, you simply cant get the same performance and utility for 25k new. Also, i didnt want to be that 40-something yo guy reliving his 20's in a muscle car or corvette-esque car.
 
The Fed

The Fed

Old Guys Rule
Location
Florida
tknj99 said:
Same here.. MK6 APR tuned stage 1 with RSB and VWR springs to MK7 JB4, RSB.. as stated by others its a very hard package to beat, you simply cant get the same performance and utility for 25k new. Also, i didnt want to be that 40-something yo guy reliving his 20's in a muscle car or corvette-esque car.
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Many geezers who were enthusiasts buy a 'Vette. Too damn hard to get in and out of, which is why you see so many with low miles in Florida. I see a of old guys with Challengers now.
 
vj123

vj123

Autocross Newbie
Location
The Detroit
Car(s)
19 & 16 GTI - sold
Fun factor, interior, hatch, DSG gearbox, aftermarket upgrades, practical (not in any particular order).

Very few vehicles offer better fun to price ratio than a GTI. I have owned several VAG vehicles in the past and i would rate GTI right at the top. I sold my GTI this year and looking forward to add another MK7.5 (not even going to consider any other vehicle) to my garage in a year or two.
 
Chad13762

Chad13762

Go Kart Champion
Location
Henderson NV
Mk5 Rabbit => Mk6 GTI => Mk7 GTI => Mk7 R

All the same reasons that everyone else lists. I do shop other cars, but just keep coming back to this platform. It just checks off so many important boxes.
 
The Fed

The Fed

Old Guys Rule
Location
Florida
Still, no other carmaker makes a comparable car for the price. The closest I've seen is the CLA45 AMG for another $25K.
 
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