[richk84]

Anybody been in one or driven one?

[misterS3]

Had a quick shot of the MK7 (whichever was new 2 years ago). Really liked it but the RRP was ridiculous.

I'd always compare it with the equivalent family models and at the time i thought it was the best combo of premium performance and economy. It was very stiff IIRC. But depending on what you're used it wasn't off-putting.

[richk84]

Originally Posted by misterS3

Had a quick shot of the MK7 (whichever was new 2 years ago). Really liked it but the RRP was ridiculous.

I'd always compare it with the equivalent family models and at the time i thought it was the best combo of premium performance and economy. It was very stiff IIRC. But depending on what you're used it wasn't off-putting.

I would be changing it from my e92 LCI 320d.

[richk84]

Lookswise I think there is no comparison, much prefer my e92. Its just the opportunity has come to swap, i think im just temped as its something newer.

[dy63]

the mk6 or mk7?

[richk84]

Originally Posted by cupraraj

the mk6 or mk7?

Would be a brand new one, so mk7 im guessing?

[dy63]

yup. they are actually nice. i drove mk6 one alot in dsg the 170 and there wicked to drive. i like the mk7 interior alot aswell now so dont think it will be much different from the 6

[richk84]

I think the latest ones are 184bhp, so same as my 320d.

[dy63]

Originally Posted by richk84

I think the latest ones are 184bhp, so same as my 320d.

it will feel quicker than your 320d !

them 170 2.0 tdi engines surprise quite a few people.

even the 140 engines used to keep up with me when i had the 177 320d days

[misterS3]

I had a 335d E91 back in 2008, so i don't know much about the car you have now. But the golf i'd imagine will feel very different to drive with the heavy engine and FWD with all that torque. I think if it's a Mk7 you really should get yourself a good hour or 2 behind the wheel on some nice road you like to drive. I'd happily have had one in my household if things had gone that way because it would have suited my needs to a tee.

[takumichinoku]

My cousin has one and I agree they feel really nippy! ..look quite stealthy on the outside too.

However and there's a BUT..

Abit like its older brother the R which I sat in one the other day. The interior is just horrendous!..so plasticky and cheap feeling..couldn't jump from the 3 series tbh..even if they put a V8 in it.

[DavS1]

My friend has a Mk6 GTD with DSG. I really do like Golf's especially the GTI's and R32 however I wasn't really impressed with the GTD....It went OK but didn't really feel that quick imo, sounded a bit odd as well was a bit of a funny grunt off the engine, maybe just me! interiors are good, but not as good as a bmw...another friend recently opted for a passat over a bmw (and he works for bmw) and is regretting it big time.
Overall, good cars, handle really well, stop well....good MPG but It wont blow your socks off. Always scope for a remap however....

[richk84]

I think Im going to stick with my e92, Ive put a few performance parts on it and I still look back when its in the car park. Just cant see me doing that with the Golf if im honest.

[JesseJames]

I had a 320d pre lci,now i have a mk5 golf gt tdi 170,the golf is alot quicker and fun to drive,but miss the bmw comfort

[The0pportunist]

I must say the new GTI/GTD have the best tail light design i have seen.

[tomwh85]

To much torque IMHO the gtd needs a lsd