The new VW GTI Mk V...........is it worth it? I built mine already and its comming to $27.5 big difference from the tC.


Any1 know what this car can bring and when it should come out?

 

Is that the one with the irritatingly stupid commercials?

 

ya but look at all the things your gettin you built a fully loaded gti...do u really need ever single opinion and plus the price is negotible sooo you can def bring it down to $25000 vw is good with that... look at all the standard feature it comes with


Convenience

Speed controlPower front windows, with driver and passenger 1-touch down/up
(operable from the driver seat only)Remote power door locks with 2 stage unlock and illuminated entryManual tilt/telescopic steering wheelDay-night rearview mirrorFront and rear cupholdersDual visor vanity mirrorsFull floor consoleCovered console storageDriver and passenger door bins

Seats and Trim

Seating capacity of 5Front sports seats6-way driver seat adjustmentManual driver lumbar support6-way passenger seat adjustmentManual passenger lumbar supportCenter front armrest60-40 folding rear bench seat
Powertrain
Recommended fuel : premium unleaded
Seats and Trim
Premium cloth seat upholsteryAluminum instrument panel insertLeather/aluminum gear shift knobLeather steering wheel
Powertrain

Emissions Type: LEV II
Seats and Trim
Sport steering wheelFloor mats
Entertainment Features
Satellite AM/FM radio6-disc CD changer in-dash mountedMP3 format readableSteering wheel mounted radio controls10 speakersIntegrated roof diversity antenna

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Xenon high intensity low beam projector beam headlightsHeadlight washerFront fog lightsVariable intermittent front windshield wipersSpeed sensitive wipersFixed interval rear windshield wiperRear window defrosterFront and rear reading lightsLight tinted windows

Powertrain

200hp 2.0L DOHC 16 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with direct gasoline injection
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
TachometerCompassOutside temperature displayTrip computerTrip odometer
Powertrain
6 speed manual transmission with overdrive

Safety and Security

4-wheel ABS brakesBrake assist4-wheel disc brakesStability controlABS and driveline traction controlDual front impact airbagsDual seat mounted side impact airbagsSide Curtain Protection(TM) overhead airbagsAirbag occupancy sensorPower remote door locks with 2 stage unlock and panic alarmSecurity system with Immobilizer III ignition disableManually adjustable front head restraints with tilt, anti-whiplash3 manually adjustable rear head restraints
Powertrain
3.94 axle ratio

Suspension/Handling

Front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocksRear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocksSport suspensionSpeed-sensing electric power-assisted rack-pinion steeringFront and rear 17" x 7" silver aluminum wheelsP225/45R17.0 W BSW Performance front and rear tires
Specs and Dimensions

Engine displacement: 2.0LEngine horsepower: 200hp @ 5,100RPMEngine torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPMPowertrain
Front-wheel drive
Specs and Dimensions
Curb weight: 1,500kg (3,308lbs)Front legroom: 1,046.5mm (41.2" )Rear legroom: 896.6mm (35.3" )Front headroom: 998.2mm (39.3" )Rear headroom: 977.9mm (38.5" )Front shoulder room: 1,389.4mm (54.7" )Rear shoulder room: 1,386.8mm (54.6" )Passenger volume: 2,667 L (94.2 cu.ft.)Exterior length: 4,211.3mm (165.8" )

Powertrain

Fuel Economy City: 23mpg
Fuel Economy Highway: 32mpg
Specs and Dimensions
Exterior body width: 1,760.2mm (69.3" )Exterior height: 1,483.4mm (58.4" )Wheelbase: 2,578.1mm (101.5" )Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')
Powertrain
Fuel Economy Highway: 32mpgFuel Tank Capacity: 14.5gal.

Limited Warranty

Bumper to bumper limited warranty:48 months/50,000miles (whichever occurs first)Major components limited warranty:60 months/60,000miles (whichever occurs first)Corrosion perforation limited warranty:144 months/ unlimited distance (whichever occurs first)

Body Exterior

Driver and passenger power remote door mirrorsTurn signal indicator in mirrorsBody-colored door mirrorsRear lip spoilerBody-colored bumpers
Powertrain
60 battery with run down protection
Body Exterior
Body-colored bodyside moldings
Powertrain
120 amp alternator
Body Exterior
Clearcoat paint
Convenience
Climatic manual air conditioning

 

i hate the front end of the car. it makes me want to throw up. the rear is sweet. and the car is sweet. lets hope their (vw's) electrical gremlins are long dead and gone.

 

it's out...go to a vw dealer and drive one....wow (for the 27k i'm partial to the A3 wagon....same motor).

 

I'll start by saying that I love the new GTI. But if it's really coming out to $27K or so there are plenty of better options out there. If you can't get it down below $25K out the door, I'd be looking into a 350Z, WRX/9-2X Aero, base Evo, Legacy GT, Civic Si, RX-8, Mustang GT, etc.

All of those cars could be had for around the same price or less, and all of them are about as fast or faster than the GTI. They are all very nice cars inside (except maybe the Evo and Mustang), and they are all good platforms for modding.

350Z- Base models are said to be the fastest in a straight line, though they don't come with a whole lot in the way of goodies. Still to keep the price realistic here, we can't go for much more. Very quick car, good handling, great grand tourer. Said to still have issues chewing up tires.

WRX/9-2x Aero- AWD, turbo, and available loaded under $25K from most dealerships. Good handling, very quick, and responds extremely well to mods. The transmission in the only relatively weak point. It is not troublesome at all for normal spirited driving, but it wasn't designed to be launched on. 4,000rpm clutch dumps are a no-no. The 9-2x Aero is a rebadged WRX sold through Saab dealerships. Saab is owned by GM, and thus I understand you can get one even cheaper than a WRX. I actually heard of them going for under $20K in 2005, don't know if it's true or not.

Evo RS- This is a stretch since Evo's are MSRPing at 29K now. I don't know if dealers cut good prices on these cars or not. But again, the base model is said to be the fastest in a straight line. The tuning potential for this car is virtually unlimited. The interior isn't that great and reliability issues mostly related to driver abuse. Relatively easy to push 400hp, and with a good aftermarket suspension, nigh unbeatable in the corners. The bang for buck car to have.

Legacy GT- Sleeper car of the year. They won't see this car coming. WRX-like performance in a nice cushy family sedan. Road and Track posted a quarter mile time of 13.7 stock. Responds really well to mods. Can probably be had from a dealer for $25K-$27K.

Civic Si- What hasn't already been said about this car. It's FWD like the GTI, and has similar performance. The GTI has just barely eeked by the Si in comparisons, but I'd rather pay like $20K-22K for an Si than $27K for a GTI. Responds ridiculously well to mods for an NA car. Other K20 engine platforms have been known to reach upwards of 250hp with bolt-on NA modifications.

RX-8- Universally dogged for reliability and gas/oil consumption. This car is not as fast as many of the other listed here, but it sure feels like it. Properly maintained, this car will last forever, despite the naysayers arguments to the contrary. The real advantages are in the design. It seats four comfortably, is often insured as a sedan instead of a sports car, has easily the nicest interior of any car listed here, and has absurdly good handling. Does not respond well to power mods. With a good suspension setup, nothing that doesn't say Evo, Lotus, Porsche, S2000/NSX, or RX-7 on the back stands a chance of beating it on a twisty course.

Mustang GT- Yeah, it's played out. But if straightline acceleration is your thing, short of an Evo, it won't get much better than this.

 

I think they are clever.

http://www.vwfeatures.com

 

a3 wagon should weigh more just from my checking out both cars in person . so the same motor doesnt take you as far as quickly.

 

might as well take a base 17K tC and supercharge it to reach the 200HP the GTI has?

 

uhh $27,000 for a fully loaded gti with top level very comfortable Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Navigation system, 6 speed DSG Paddle Shift Tranny , Climitroic daul-zone automatic climate control, Power moonroof, Lamborghini Steering Wheel with Audio Control, HiDs with Washer which is Standard and I can keep goin...Your basically gettin a fully loaded Audi A3 whihc is 5 grand more....u can drop the price from 27k to 25k easy..it is totally neg...u wont get this kinda of stuff on any of those cars above at 25k....2.0T will have a lot of potential trust me..... just Test drive one yourself the dealer will probualy let u take it out on your own it is an extremly fun car to drive and pulls throu all gears......And it gets 24mpg city and 32mpg or over on highway driving....u wont b gettin that on a 350Z, Mustang GT V8, WRX<--insurance kills you in that car.. the gti has more than 200hp its got 230 at the crank its underated..if u chip($500) this car its a completly different car..will b faster than wrx on a roll..on a launch wrx will probualy take it cuase of AWD.. but on a roll thee gti pulls thro all rpms... 6th gear there is no need to downshift it still pulls

 

no cars are underrated. all cars have to use new sae standards.....