Just Bought a 2007 GTI!

Zuhaib · March 27th, 2007, 1:46 AM

Yes, after a crazy shopping at the dealer, i got the car i wanted a 07 GTI!! Photos first, story some other time

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Spec:
Package #2
DSG 6 Speed
18in Rims with Summer Tires
iPod Kits (Dealer Install 2m).

She is damn fun, fast and quick. Picked it up with 33 miles and right now she has 140 miles. Still have to baby her, i hope to get over 1000 miles soon.

Lurch0001 · March 27th, 2007, 1:49 AM

Sweet car - very, very nice.

How are you finding the DSG?

GraemeH · March 27th, 2007, 1:54 AM

I really like the interior of the GTI. Most cars twice the price don't look as good inside.

Narcolepsy · March 27th, 2007, 1:59 AM

SWEET! Congratulations! I love the color. and how IS that DSG?

epp_b · March 27th, 2007, 2:15 AM

Ach! Das ist ein autobox! Das ist nicht gut! I don't really care if DSG is faster than a manual, nothing is better than a manual overall.

Other than that, very nice car images/smilies/smile.gif

Cool Momo-esque wheel too.

Ianspeed · March 27th, 2007, 2:51 AM

Congrats!

I thought the US GTI's were going to get the standard suspension for 07? Your car still looks like it has the 'jacked up' USA only suspension setup. Still, one of the sweetest cars on the road today.

I'd take a 5 door GTI in that color with a 5 speed in a heartbeat. Sweet. More pics ftw!

CraigB · March 27th, 2007, 3:42 AM

Very Nice! I like the color. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

I keep trying to talk the wife into VW, but she like her Honda...

fbc · March 27th, 2007, 9:19 AM

Congrats - that's a very, very nice car you've got yourself.

watto · March 27th, 2007, 9:45 AM

I'm going to come over to San Fran, bash you up, steal your keys and then take your car for a cross America road trip. Then I'll return it and fly home.

That colour looks really smooth on it too.

andyhui01 · March 27th, 2007, 9:52 AM

congrats... very very nice car as well.. love to GTI to bits images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Adunaphel · March 27th, 2007, 9:56 AM

Great car, i must admit to a slight hint of jealousy images/smilies/smile.gif

Really love the new GTI, especially with all the retro-stuff... I still think it's a shame they left the golfball gearknob out...

Shawn · March 27th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Man, I want that car. I might get it soon, probably not though.

Is it as awesome as they say it is? They're just so common here now though, that's the only problem.

Zuhaib · March 27th, 2007, 2:32 PM

I am liking the DSG A lot. I have not gotten to play with it much because its not broken in yet so i am taking it easy, but for one thing when its in D mode it is really smooth while driving. The shifts and etc are very well timed and feels like a normal auto box, its no S Class but good. Only time its not smooth is off the line, which you feel a small shutter, which is really noticeable on hills like a manual.
The few times i have placed it in manual mode, the shifts are super fast. A lot different then the Tiptronic i had on my 03 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, this is really fast and you can feel it. I told myself my next car will be a manual for sure, but after test driving the GTI with DSG i just felt that this might be the car where i can have the best of both Auto and Manual. The DSG is pricey as its a $1k option.
Suspension wise i will have to check but two things, first the car as 18in rims with are not standard (well these where installed by VW at port, but i understand 17in are the std) and i live on a hill and my driveway is not flat. So if i take a pic of any of my cars on my driveway, it will make them look like they sit funny.
But since you brought that up, i am going to the mkV forums to find out. But right now, she is a bouncy ride compared to the S Class.

Dsemaj · March 27th, 2007, 2:53 PM

Love the colour!

...lucky bum

edkwon · March 28th, 2007, 3:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

Ach! Das ist ein autobox! Das ist nicht gut! I don't really care if DSG is faster than a manual, nothing is better than a manual overall.

Narcolepsy never asked for your opinion on the DSG images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Very nice car, if i lived in SF, i'd prob rock the DSG too, those hills are murder on clutches.

Ed

Shawn · March 28th, 2007, 3:24 AM

Yeah, seriously. The biggest turn off for me in terms of manual transmissions are the idiot fanboys who will accept nothing more, nothing less.

Ottobon · March 28th, 2007, 5:07 AM

id love to hear more about the driving impressions of that car,

ill admit i get a little jealous every time i see one of those on the road, which is rather unusual for a German car! The A3 is freaking great to behold as well, pity the S3 is a dog, and that we can only get AWD with the heavy ass 3.2 in america

freakshow · March 28th, 2007, 5:19 AM

I got the 2006, same color and options. Amazing Car. You Euro guys have to take not of the obscene wheel space between tire and fender. Due to some inane DOT regulation, the headlights on the euro spec GTI are or were too high.
I had to drop mine. A great car!
We have an '05 A4 w/ the sport package, and the DSG vs A4 auto is just amazing. The DGS is by far a superior system. The VW is also much more fun to drive, except in the snow, where the A4 is flat out fantastic.

@ Shawn:
It is so beyond what they say it is. Sooo beyond. Puts the A4 to shame...

You will have years of fun in CA. driving that car around.
Congrats!
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Ianspeed · March 28th, 2007, 9:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuhaib

I am liking the DSG A lot...

Suspension wise i will have to check but two things, first the car as 18in rims with are not standard (well these where installed by VW at port, but i understand 17in are the std) and i live on a hill and my driveway is not flat. So if i take a pic of any of my cars on my driveway, it will make them look like they sit funny.
But since you brought that up, i am going to the mkV forums to find out. But right now, she is a bouncy ride compared to the S Class.

Glad you like it. I think the 18" are standard in the UK? Good point on the driveway angle. I'd be really interested in the views of the forums on whats going on with the US suspension.

Nice nice nice all the same.

jrl1018 · April 2nd, 2007, 2:20 AM

nice car...i really like the new GTI, ecpecially in that color or white or orange

March 27th, 2007, 1:46 AM	#1
Zuhaib Joined: Dec 11th, 2003 Last Online: 12:03 AM Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 777 Car: 07 VW GTI, 06 S500, 05 HD Softail Rep Power: 40	Just Bought a 2007 GTI! Yes, after a crazy shopping at the dealer, i got the car i wanted a 07 GTI!! Photos first, story some other time Spec: Package #2 DSG 6 Speed 18in Rims with Summer Tires iPod Kits (Dealer Install 2m). She is damn fun, fast and quick. Picked it up with 33 miles and right now she has 140 miles. Still have to baby her, i hope to get over 1000 miles soon. __________________ I am Pakistani And No! I do not own a 7/11! And my NAME is not Apu! "MPG describes riding like biology describes Sex" -- Harley Davidson Ad Zuhaib's Blog

March 27th, 2007, 1:54 AM	#3
GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 4:43 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,068 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	I really like the interior of the GTI. Most cars twice the price don't look as good inside. __________________

March 27th, 2007, 1:59 AM	#4
Narcolepsy Joined: Sep 17th, 2006 Last Online: September 7th, 2009 Location: Philadelphia, USA Posts: 558 Rep Power: 13	SWEET! Congratulations! I love the color. and how IS that DSG? __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT 94 Mercedes-Benz C280 (Retired.....by a tree)

March 27th, 2007, 2:15 AM	#5
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,426 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Ach! Das ist ein autobox! Das ist nicht gut! I don't really care if DSG is faster than a manual, nothing is better than a manual overall. Other than that, very nice car Cool Momo-esque wheel too.

March 27th, 2007, 2:51 AM	#6
Ianspeed Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: 2:48 AM Location: California, USA Posts: 710 Car: 2008 Mazda Rx-8 Sport Rep Power: 19	Congrats! I thought the US GTI's were going to get the standard suspension for 07? Your car still looks like it has the 'jacked up' USA only suspension setup. Still, one of the sweetest cars on the road today. I'd take a 5 door GTI in that color with a 5 speed in a heartbeat. Sweet. More pics ftw! __________________

March 27th, 2007, 1:49 AM	#2
Lurch0001 Joined: Aug 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 519 Rep Power: 22	Sweet car - very, very nice. How are you finding the DSG?

March 27th, 2007, 3:42 AM	#7
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Very Nice! I like the color. I keep trying to talk the wife into VW, but she like her Honda... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

March 27th, 2007, 9:19 AM	#8
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Congrats - that's a very, very nice car you've got yourself. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

March 27th, 2007, 9:45 AM	#9
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	I'm going to come over to San Fran, bash you up, steal your keys and then take your car for a cross America road trip. Then I'll return it and fly home. That colour looks really smooth on it too.

March 27th, 2007, 9:52 AM	#10
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: August 28th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 8,528 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	congrats... very very nice car as well.. love to GTI to bits __________________

March 27th, 2007, 9:56 AM	#11
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 1:00 AM Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 4,632 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 153	Great car, i must admit to a slight hint of jealousy Really love the new GTI, especially with all the retro-stuff... I still think it's a shame they left the golfball gearknob out...

March 27th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#12
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	Man, I want that car. I might get it soon, probably not though. Is it as awesome as they say it is? They're just so common here now though, that's the only problem.

March 27th, 2007, 2:32 PM	#13
Zuhaib Joined: Dec 11th, 2003 Last Online: 12:03 AM Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 777 Car: 07 VW GTI, 06 S500, 05 HD Softail Rep Power: 40	I am liking the DSG A lot. I have not gotten to play with it much because its not broken in yet so i am taking it easy, but for one thing when its in D mode it is really smooth while driving. The shifts and etc are very well timed and feels like a normal auto box, its no S Class but good. Only time its not smooth is off the line, which you feel a small shutter, which is really noticeable on hills like a manual. The few times i have placed it in manual mode, the shifts are super fast. A lot different then the Tiptronic i had on my 03 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, this is really fast and you can feel it. I told myself my next car will be a manual for sure, but after test driving the GTI with DSG i just felt that this might be the car where i can have the best of both Auto and Manual. The DSG is pricey as its a $1k option. Suspension wise i will have to check but two things, first the car as 18in rims with are not standard (well these where installed by VW at port, but i understand 17in are the std) and i live on a hill and my driveway is not flat. So if i take a pic of any of my cars on my driveway, it will make them look like they sit funny. But since you brought that up, i am going to the mkV forums to find out. But right now, she is a bouncy ride compared to the S Class. __________________ I am Pakistani And No! I do not own a 7/11! And my NAME is not Apu! "MPG describes riding like biology describes Sex" -- Harley Davidson Ad Zuhaib's Blog

March 27th, 2007, 2:53 PM	#14
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:18 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,672 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	Love the colour! ...lucky bum __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

March 28th, 2007, 3:24 AM	#16
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	Yeah, seriously. The biggest turn off for me in terms of manual transmissions are the idiot fanboys who will accept nothing more, nothing less.

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March 28th, 2007, 5:07 AM	#17
Ottobon Banned Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: May 27th, 2009 Location: Detriot Metro Area Posts: 3,313 Car: 2 Rust buckets and a confused 1999 American. Rep Power: 0	id love to hear more about the driving impressions of that car, ill admit i get a little jealous every time i see one of those on the road, which is rather unusual for a German car! The A3 is freaking great to behold as well, pity the S3 is a dog, and that we can only get AWD with the heavy ass 3.2 in america

March 28th, 2007, 5:19 AM	#18
freakshow Joined: Feb 28th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: America Posts: 32 Car: 2k7 A6 3.2 Rep Power: 0	Well Done! I got the 2006, same color and options. Amazing Car. You Euro guys have to take not of the obscene wheel space between tire and fender. Due to some inane DOT regulation, the headlights on the euro spec GTI are or were too high. I had to drop mine. A great car! We have an '05 A4 w/ the sport package, and the DSG vs A4 auto is just amazing. The DGS is by far a superior system. The VW is also much more fun to drive, except in the snow, where the A4 is flat out fantastic. @ Shawn: It is so beyond what they say it is. Sooo beyond. Puts the A4 to shame... You will have years of fun in CA. driving that car around. Congrats! __________________ Marriage is like a tense, unfunny version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn't last 22 minutes. It lasts forever. Knocked Up 2007 Last edited by freakshow; March 28th, 2007 at 5:22 AM.

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jrl1018 Joined: Jan 2nd, 2007 Last Online: September 11th, 2009 Location: Ambler, PA, USA Posts: 140 Car: 1994 Acura Integra LS Sedan Rep Power: 0	nice car...i really like the new GTI, ecpecially in that color or white or orange

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