Just had our first MK6 Golf GTI delivered

Russ_16v · May 12, 2009

Very nice, good spec, black, 5 door, leather, DSG, multi function steering wheel, 18s etc etc

I will grab some decent pics up later when its in the workshop

Englebert · May 12, 2009

Really like them, apart from the twin exhausts at the back. The GTI should be subtle, so for me the gimmicky exhausts are a step too far. Should have left them for the R32...

Ali · May 12, 2009

Seen a couple up here. Ironically on 09 plates before 09 was out?! :S Back of them look shiteeeee! Like the front. Shame the beatuiful 3.2l is gone!

Alexander · May 12, 2009

I think they look amazing.

A bit like that W12 (?) they had on Top Gear a while back.

Ian_182 · May 12, 2009

Really liking the look of the new golfs at the moment.

Riley! · May 12, 2009

jealous

Gally · May 12, 2009

It's nice. I'm still upset about the last one.

Pay all that money and they can't even be arsed to paint the full back bumper or the side skirts....oh but lets do another edition and paint them and we'll charge more!

I fvcking shite em'

Fletcher · May 12, 2009

I quite like them, apart from the wheels.

Englebert · May 12, 2009

gally said:
It's nice. I'm still upset about the last one.

Pay all that money and they can't even be arsed to paint the full back bumper or the side skirts....oh but lets do another edition and paint them and we'll charge more!

I fvcking s**te em'

Maybe i'm on my own here but i prefer them not colour coded!

ForceIndia · May 12, 2009

Englebert said:
Maybe i'm on my own here but i prefer them not colour coded!

I'm with you, looks a bit 'fat' when colour coded. New one looks good.

Gally · May 12, 2009

Edition 30 is nice and colour coded.

jayxx83 · May 12, 2009

front end is schweet

Christopher · May 12, 2009

I like them.

As Rob said though, would've preferred them without the gimmicky exhausts.

JD · May 12, 2009

Alexander said:
I think they look amazing.

A bit like that W12 (?) they had on Top Gear a while back.

Saw a white one on the way into Manchester last night, in white just as above, think the front is great, back is weak.

Christopher · May 12, 2009

The MkVI really needs the optional 18's, too.

Bulkier front bumper and skirts make the 17's look smaller than on the MkV.

Blarno · May 12, 2009

Don't like 'em. They're fat, dull and sound rubbish. Focus ST for me, thanks.

_Tom · May 12, 2009

Blarno said:
They're fat, dull and sound rubbish.

Doesnt that describe the ST? lol

Blarno · May 12, 2009

TomSx said:
Doesnt that describe the ST? lol

5 pot vs 4 pot? No comparison. Warbly 5 pot wins every time!

172Ben · May 12, 2009

w12 now on dave

Darren S · May 12, 2009

Englebert said:
Really like them, apart from the twin exhausts at the back. The GTI should be subtle, so for me the gimmicky exhausts are a step too far. Should have left them for the R32...

Maybe (like Audi) - they are trying to blur the lines of distinction between the top-end models and the next ones down?

I mean, look at the Audi S range. From a lot of angles, they are very subtle and don't crave attention. Yet they happily just add S-Line options on pretty much everything - adding tweaks and visual touches that make the mundane Audis look a lot more special.

Personally, I don't like that. To me, the flagship models should be in a niche of their own to stand out and remain high above the remainder of the model fleet. I wouldn't want my RS4 (even at a distant glance) to look anything like an A4 TDi with several S-Line options on it.

You're paying for the privalege to have something that looks special. Why the hell should everyone else enjoy the same....... for half the cost?

D.

Christopher · May 12, 2009

Bang on.

Good example with the Audi's, too

Englebert · May 12, 2009

They don't care though, they make more money...

The powerful models cost relatively little to develop considering what they sell for. All of the manufacturers go for the 'halo' effect these days.

You could argue manufacturers like Subaru are missing a trick. You see more hot Imprezas than the rest of the Subaru range put together! They'd sell far more 1.6 Imprezas if externally they were the same as an STI.

Agreed though, shame for people who actually buy something like an RS4.

Blarno · May 12, 2009

Although, if your eyes actually work properly, it's easy to spot a real RS4. The wide arches are the main giveaway.

Then there's the noise!

Tom@JMS · May 12, 2009

Correct me If I am wrong but the new incarnation of the GTI I supposed to be pretty pokey (unlike the previous 2 variants :rasp

, not far off RS clio pace IIRC?

Gally · May 12, 2009

Englebert said:
They don't care though, they make more money...

The powerful models cost relatively little to develop considering what they sell for. All of the manufacturers go for the 'halo' effect these days.

You could argue manufacturers like Subaru are missing a trick. You see more hot Imprezas than the rest of the Subaru range put together! They'd sell far more 1.6 Imprezas if externally they were the same as an STI.

Agreed though, shame for people who actually buy something like an RS4.

The exact reason in simple terms ford decide not to colour code door moulding on lower models, obv they would sell more 1.4's if it looked better externally but they don't care.

jesus · May 12, 2009

We need pics

Quite liking these atm, can't help but feel they've just facelifted the previous one and mashed it into a Scirocco t hough.

ForceIndia · May 12, 2009

tompoms said:
Correct me If I am wrong but the new incarnation of the GTI I supposed to be pretty pokey (unlike the previous 2 variants :rasp, not far off RS clio pace IIRC?

Mk5 GTi is slightly quicker than a 1*2 in a straight line.

Russ_16v · May 12, 2009

Got it in the w/shop now, looks nice, not a fan of the exhaust either, iv taken a load of pics so il put them up when i get home tonight, 6pm for anyone who's interested

Tom@JMS · May 12, 2009

warren4 said:
Mk5 GTi is slightly quicker than a 1*2 in a straight line.

que the infamous 'twisties' quote

Russ_16v · May 12, 2009

actually after driving a fair few different ones, doing the infamous bridge test, iv found the gti is no faster, but thats for another thread!

Funnily enough the engine looks like a 1.4 tsi lol

ForceIndia · May 12, 2009

tompoms said:
que the infamous 'twisties' quote

On the evidence of a few nights ago, not much in it. Lacks a bit of agility in slower corners and quick direction changes, but just as quick through faster corners. Obviously better mid-range punch.

Tom@JMS · May 12, 2009

I drove a MK4 GTI at the weekend - one of these puppies:

It felt so slow, laboured and unresponsive compared to the clio, really was a dull drive. Lets hope the new one proves to be better than its predecessors!

Russ_16v · May 12, 2009

the mk 5/6 GTi's are in a different league to the mk4s!

Poopensharten · May 12, 2009

I got arse straddled from a White Ed 30 about 3 weeks ago, my launch was tremendous aswell. Kept with it until 5-60 but after that he must have thought my handbrake was still applied lol

Phill1978 · May 12, 2009

new one is meant to sound good also there just a great car but pricey

Russ_16v · May 12, 2009

Danny_172 said:
I got arse straddled from a White Ed 30 about 3 weeks ago, my launch was tremendous aswell. Kept with it until 5-60 but after that he must have thought my handbrake was still applied lol

lol not suprised mate, bearing in mind the modest power increase, the Ed30's are alot nippier, in fact circa 18 mph faster at the bidge test

cat171 · May 12, 2009

I've seen a couple of non -GTI mk6's around, to me it's lazy styiling on the face lift. I had to do a double take the first time I saw one.

Oh and I know it's OT - I still don't like Scirocco's.

_Tom · May 12, 2009

I think theyre lovely. As are the mk5's. Remap and your away.

As for the Mk4, they are lardy and nothing on the newer ones. However, my mates with just a remap and filter is quicker than both a 182 and ctr. Tried and tested loads of times.