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Are they still making GTI's
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vj123
Autocross Newbie
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- The Detroit
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- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
VW is suppose to build current gen GTI for USA until next year before MK8 launch.
This is the latest news about Mexico plant which i found using a google search - https://www.carscoops.com/2020/05/key-mexican-state-with-vw-and-audi-plants-not-ready-to-re-open/
This is the latest news about Mexico plant which i found using a google search - https://www.carscoops.com/2020/05/key-mexican-state-with-vw-and-audi-plants-not-ready-to-re-open/
vj123
Autocross Newbie
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- The Detroit
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- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
I was planning to pull trigger on a MK7.5 towards the end of this platform (MY21) after i sold my 2016. But i pulled the trigger last year as 2019s had People's warranty and got a great deal on the limited Rabbit trim.
People are getting great deals on brand new 2019 leftovers and might be worth looking if People's warranty is a good thing in your eyes.
People are getting great deals on brand new 2019 leftovers and might be worth looking if People's warranty is a good thing in your eyes.
Yeah, i hope they do that. Im hoping for some crazy colors like burnt orange or I liked that cornflower blue, even green. I kinda thought they'd release it soon if that was the plan.
RennWerks
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- Hither n Yon
I think you're correct; there will be 2021 Mk7.5s. And, I agree -- it will be cool if VoA comes up with a special edition, particularly if production of the U.S. Mk8 GTIs and Rs is further delayed. Thanks for bringing up the possibility. I'll hold out for that.
If they do make a special edition that would be perfect timing for me because I will have paid off enough of my 2018 to sell it and use the extra cash for a nice down payment. I still can't decide if I like the MK8, I was especially disappointed after seeing the cost cutting video that has been circulating showing how cheap the new digital dash looks.
Looks like VW received approval to reopen the Puebla plant:
VW Gets The Green Light To Reopen In Puebla
Volkswagen Reopens Puebla Plant In Mexico
Count me in for a 2021 MK-7, especially if a special North American edition is offered like some of y'all have suggested. Some neat colors, Pretoria wheels and a 6-Speed would cinch it for me.
VW Gets The Green Light To Reopen In Puebla
Volkswagen Reopens Puebla Plant In Mexico
Count me in for a 2021 MK-7, especially if a special North American edition is offered like some of y'all have suggested. Some neat colors, Pretoria wheels and a 6-Speed would cinch it for me.
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sprinks
Drag Racing Champion
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- United States
"neat colors, pretoria, 6sp" - That's the Rabbit GTI. Go buy that and i wouldn't hold breath for a special edition 2021, especially if there's no word of it.
Strange Mud
Autocross Champion
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- Small Town CT
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cost of special editions is not much. All they are is a trim level (Sport/Rabbit) Although the idea of a Rabbit edition is cool they aren't much different than any GTI. I still THINK they'll hold value somewhat better I wouldn't bet retirement on it. I did like the content level on both the Sport and Rabbit but when I bought mine Sport was the option. For ME content level was perfect (lights/decent stereo/LSD/nice rims). I assume they'll make new ones and some special edition would not be a surprise.
vj123
Autocross Newbie
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- The Detroit
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- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
Its easy to create special / limited trims like Rabbit or Sport on paper with existing parts from VAG catalog. But it involves a lot of effort and resources based on my experience working in OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. I highly doubt if VWoA is going to invest that effort on a last MY vehicle which doesnt sell well (our market prefers jacked up UVs).
Its highly unlikely that NA is going to see any final edition for MY21. I would be happy if VWoA proves me wrong.
Here is a link to the ideal MK7 final edition thread which i created a while ago - https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/your-ideal-final-edition-mk7-gti.361521/
Its highly unlikely that NA is going to see any final edition for MY21. I would be happy if VWoA proves me wrong.
Here is a link to the ideal MK7 final edition thread which i created a while ago - https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/your-ideal-final-edition-mk7-gti.361521/
walker
Go Kart Newbie
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- Rochester, NY
My wife just bought a 2020 GTI yesterday. We were going to wait until the fall, but the 0% financing convinced us to do it now. That and what the dealer said about inventory. For us, it has to be VW, must be manual transmission and has to be a hatchback or wagon. That severely limits the amount of available cars. For example there were 7 cars in all of new york state and none at the factory that met those conditions. With covid-19 reducing inventory and the factories struggling to catch up, he said they would be focusing first on Tiguan's and Jetta's because they sell 300 of them for every 1 golf/gti. He was doubtful inventory will be any better in the fall. Add the fact that they aren't going to sell MK8 golfs in the US, only GTI's and R's, which will be made in Germany and it just doesn't seem like the 2021 Golf or GTI will be much of a priority at all for the Mexico plant.
Supposedly, there are making a 2021 GTI for the US, but how many?
Supposedly, there are making a 2021 GTI for the US, but how many?
I kinda want a sunroof too, and I'm thinking the Rabbit didn't have one. Though I know that VW sunroofs can bring trouble. My wife's Golf Wolfsburg has one and it's fun. We use it all the time. Hers has been great, no leaks, no squeaks.
Hmm, I didn't know that the European GTI gets port and direct injection until I read your link. Wish we got that in North America.