I might be doing a thing...

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout) 10/21/2018 at 11:27 • Filed to: None

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Just made an offer on this...a 2017 VW GTI S with 6300 on the clock. I don’t yet NEED a car but let’s see what their response is;  I put my terms in the email and told them I want a signed bill of sale if we agree. No issues putting money in house to hold it till I can get there to sign papers. 

Maxima Speed > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 11:40

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I’m getting the feeling that WV golf is the new Miata of Oppo.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Maxima Speed 10/21/2018 at 11:42

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In all fairness I’d buy a Miata if RF’s weren’t over 30k

Tapas > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 11:53

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Sweet :)

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Maxima Speed 10/21/2018 at 12:17

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I’d say it’s the new FiST/FoST

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/21/2018 at 12:20

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Some of us saw the light. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 12:21

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If this doesn’t work out, try to find one with the lighting and performance package, you won’t regret it. 

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/21/2018 at 12:23

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Is the performance pakc hard to find? A quick cargurus search brough up zero within 75 miles of me, seems hard to believe

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/21/2018 at 12:34

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having sat in both but driven neither, I’d much rather have the GTi. It feels so much nicer and far more premium, the basic economy roots are painfully obvious in the Ford STs

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/21/2018 at 12:35

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I stand corrected, i found 3 in my area. Best deal looks to be a 2015 SE w/performance pack

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 12:38

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I would imagine most dealers selling them used don’t bother to check if it has the performance pack or not.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/21/2018 at 12:41

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Is it more than just the LSD and a power bump?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 12:59

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Golf R brakes, LSD, and slight power bump. The LSD is 100% worth it, even if you don’t track or autocross it. 

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/21/2018 at 13:08

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Any visual clues outside of window stickers? Echoing Turbocharged squirrels comments, im sure a lot of non vw dealers dont check these things

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 13:11

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Red GTI badge on the side, much larger brakes. Let me try to find a comparison pic. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 13:15

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The PP brakes have GTI on them.

P5guy now GTIguy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/21/2018 at 14:12

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I second this. also all 2017 sports, SEs and Autobahs have performance package and lighting package standard.

TechJunky > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 14:17

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Just an FYI, if you want android auto/Apple carplay, you’ll need a 2016+ model. 2015 has a smaller screen head unit and doesn’t include the smartphone integratio n like that. Otherwise, features are pretty much identical I believe, but it's worth mentioning in case that's a feature you want. 

TrickJos > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 14:33

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Yesss! I hope it works out for you.  I bought mine on Wednesday and I’m in love! It’s a 2017 with a six speed and 16,000 miles.

I don’t have the performance pack or the lighting pack. The standard lights are pretty good. I have HID lights on my Camaro and those are much better, but the GTI’s lights aren’t bad.

I haven’t driven one with the performance pack. So I can’t really say if that is worth it or not. There is a bit of an issue with traction when you floor it, but I’m blaming cool temperatures and not the best tires. I think an upgraded set of tires once these are worn out will resolve the problem.

I’ve been looking for every excuse to drive somewhere since Wednesday. Could not be happier.

Joe6pack > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 14:58

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Great car. You won't regret it. The base S is very well equipped as is and I doubt it gives up much to the PP.

Forrest > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 14:58

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I like my MK7 Golf Manual  a lot. I was going to get a GTI, but I drive on some rough roads, so I prefer the softer suspension of a normal Golf. It’s a really fun car.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 17:08

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So I guess you’re not going for a sports sedan then...

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 10/21/2018 at 17:12

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The GTI is a solid 3-6k cheapee than a Q50S in my area, really sucks but I’d like to not be broke

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 18:21

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what happened to saving the integras

OmerCarrothers333 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 18:27

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I love my MK6. You won’t be disappointed.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 10/21/2018 at 19:23

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A crazy spike in type r prices :(

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 20:02

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At those prices they need saving from being in private collection now.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/21/2018 at 23:25

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Welcome to the GTI club.

I’ve been quite happy with mine over the last ~3 years.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/22/2018 at 09:58

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Not sure if you’re going to be modding your GTI at all, but I did a few things that made a subtle, but big difference in how the car drives.

There is a tiny restrictor in the clutch, called the clutch fluid delay valve. It’s supposed to make it easy to shift in traffic by delaying clutch fluid movement, but all it does is make shifting feel mushy. I had a shop remove it and shifting is much more crisp and direct.

I also bought the APR turbo muffler delete and a Go Fast Bits OEM+ boost cut-off valve. These help to keep boost pressure steady and make the boost cut-off stronger when you’re shifting under boost load. The turbo muffler delete also makes the turbo louder, so you can actually hear those glorious choo-choo noises when driving with the windows down.

Everyone talks about getting a tune; but I think the GTI is fast enough as is. What I still want is more lively turn-in and handling. So I am saving for either an upgraded rear sway bar, slightly better springs, or possibly both. I also desperately want a better steering wheel. Really, VW? No perforated leather? Lame.