The ~only~ reason I'd say you shouldn't get an S model is whether you care for a quality stereo system or not. Sound is extremely important to me, and was the sole reason I got an SE over an S model, even though I REALLY wanted the cloth seats.
Would you say the performance package is worth the extra cost?
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This is accurate im glad I grabbed an SE with LP but do wish I waited got a PP to come up. I won't lie I got a heck of a deal on mine though.I'd say the PP is definitely worth the extra money whether you plan to track or not. If you plan on modding at all, you're going to starting off with a much more capable car from the get go. Think about it, you get the bigger brakes, slight power bump and the differential for what $2.5k? people spend nearly half that price simply having wavetracs and quaifes installed aftermarket.
Not saying it's an absolute necessity however but not shopping around for the LP and PP are my 2 biggest regrets about buying the GTI I did.
Would you say the performance package is worth the extra cost?
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Do yourself a favor and rent a GTI with the DSG for at least 2 days. While it is nice, it can be off-putting for people who have only driven a manual.Thanks for all the responses! Ill be going to a vw dealership again to test drive the GTI, but I think I'm pretty set on it. It'll be a good balance between sport/confort and it'll be pretty cool to see his and hers (golf 1.8T & GTI) in the drive way.. Hopefully buying 2 cars will hand me a better deal.
Ill most likely get the DSG tranny (I know I know, its not a manual lol) BUT after driving and owning Manual trans for about 8 years, a DSG sounds nice for daily driving in LA county traffic. I have mixed feelings about it so ill be driving both manual and dsg at the dealership. DSG+stage 1 tune sounds like a perfect combo with what I'm looking for in a Daily Driver.
as far as reliability goes... Its a bit of a concern, But my 370z had so many problems that at some point I was really hoping someone would just steal the POS (thank goodness for warranty) So vw can't be that bad *knock on wood. lol.
Ok so let's say, SE package, performance package, lighting package, and DSG. What's a ballpark price range?.. 32k?
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Ok so let's say, SE package, performance package, lighting package, and DSG. What's a ballpark price range?.. 32k?
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I just wrapped up a 100 round trip commute and got 33mpg. During that commute I went from 72-100 and got up to 85 on an on ramp (I just got over 1000 miles so now it's fun time) but @russiankid is right. Perfect balance between everyday practicality and complete blast to drive
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Those mpg will go down when you put appropriate tires on lol Just putting on my Cooper Zeon RS3-A's (budget UHP All-Seasons, aka imitation performance tires) dropped me 3-4mpg highway. Doesn't make a difference around town though. I'd bet a set of ~real~ performance tires (Indy 500, Michelin PSS, etc) will give you a good 5-6mpg highway hit.
I used to get 36mpg going 80mph on my stock all seasons. Now I get 30. Now, I generally go 70mph, and get 34/35 (back then I would've gotten 38,39)