New car one week in...

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:44

So my two year old Golf MK6 GT TDI encountered problem after problem (2 air con units, sat nav, clutch and fly wheel two weeks in and finally a dodgy gear box bearing) and had to go plus I didn't really do the miles it deserved with living in central London.

I have always wanted a GTI since I've been able to drive and here she is:

Sorry about the iPhone pics

daz · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:51

Interesting choice of seat cloth!

wingman · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:52

daz said:
Interesting choice of seat cloth!

Standard unless you pay an extortionate amount for leather I thought?

Hyburnate · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:54

Personally not a fan of the alloys but very nice otherwise

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:55

wingman said:
Standard unless you pay an extortionate amount for leather I thought?

Correct, the upgrade is around £1700

ci_newman · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:02

Those seats MING.

dacads · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:04

nice rims m8

SDK^ · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:04

The seat design have been standard on all decent GTI's since the beginning.

Jokester · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:04

Wth? Minging tartan effect cloth seats are standard??!

peterattheboro · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:06

I like the seats.

Classic GTI.

celliott · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:08

Is that metallic black or carbon grey?

Let us know how you get on with the front assist / sensor in the front. I almost bought one of these but ultimately the front assist system put me off as it cant be permanently disabled. Too much tech!

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:15

The seats are standard and I love the design, they are classic MK1 GTI design!

The Front Assist and ACC are fantastic, when using ACC, the car can come to a complete stop at motorway speeds if the traffic stops or slows and if you have the DSG like me, it resumes the drive back up to your set speed. You can control the distance.

I have only ever had the front assist alert me once in 1200 miles, it will completely stop you if it detects an accident is likely.

I don't like the start and stop as I like to let my turbos cool down after a run.

The dash at night is again stunning, a real quality feel from VW.

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:16

Sorry, it's Carbon Grey. Again, it sometimes looks black.

djjuk · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:16

Lovely car - Seats are fine, had them in my Mk5 GTi and they just work.

Enjoy :cool:

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:20

djjuk said:
Lovely car - Seats are fine, had them in my Mk5 GTi and they just work.

Enjoy

Thanks buddy, it's a dream car for me and I'm in love.

The MK7 GTI is a stunning car and the 2.0T engine is fantastic.

I also love the external lights https://www.dropbox.com/s/758ojfcz1jfh1dq/2014-04-08 18.37.51.jpg

miniyazz · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:17

Wheels look ridiculous, what size are they?

Not a fan of the seats either but I guess they're nostalgic; anyway, congrats on your shiny new car

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:30

miniyazz said:
Wheels look ridiculous, what size are they?

Not a fan of the seats either but I guess they're nostalgic; anyway, congrats on your shiny new car

Why thank you sir, they are the standard GTI 18's and I think they look brilliant, one of the best features of the car.

Hyburnate · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:37

Chris344 said:
Why thank you sir, they are the standard GTI 18's and I think they look brilliant, one of the best features of the car.

Tis your car, make it look how you want.

Chris344 · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:42

It's completely standard, I have not done anything to it

Hyburnate · 22 Apr 2014 at 21:01

Chris344 said:
It's completely standard, I have not done anything to it

You're missing my point. People may dislike the wheels (me included) but it's your car and if you like them then that's how it is :confused: