[bob_chan]

They've already started appearing at US dealerships, yet no word at all on our Canadian website.

Lame.

Pics taken from vwvortex:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI002.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI004.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI005.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI016.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI018.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI020.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI021.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI024.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI022.jpg


I CAN'T WAIT!!! :haha:

[!Aznboi128]

sexy! love the taillights

[roastpuff]

I dunno why but those wheels really ruin the look for me. Otherwise = love.

BBS multi-spoke please. :(

[ilvtofu]

^ +1 First pic is ugly, rest are pretty good

[BEEB]

I'd always have the feeling that those wheels are so freaking heavy !!

[jtanner_]

BRACE FOR AWESOME

[nabs]

I love the grille. and the interior is money.

It is pretty sweet. One day i'll be able to afford one of these cars .lol.

[!Tigger]

ooo loooking good, i like those rims ....but BBS rims would look better

[J____]

the interior is money.



r u kidding me? VW's have one of the worst interiors ever. The interio design always seem 15 years behind the exterior. This one's no exception, a 90's honda civic had a better looking interior, heck my datsun from 30 years ago has a 100x more sexy interior than this.

But the rest of the car looks great!

[busdriverman]

i love it! the lights and dual exhaust is da secks

[tonyvu]

ohhhh, myyy, goooddd O_o

[Meowjin]

i dont think ive ever looked at a golf and said, "that was a good looking car"

[kumbo1]

r u kidding me? VW's have one of the worst interiors ever. The interio design always seem 15 years behind the exterior. This one's no exception, a 90's honda civic had a better looking interior, heck my datsun from 30 years ago has a 100x more sexy interior than this.

But the rest of the car looks great!

Wow, nice ignorant comment. Learn to research before you type useless posts. Idiot.

[J____]

Wow, nice ignorant comment. Learn to research before you type useless posts. Idiot.


yea your too cool for me.

[68style]

r u kidding me? VW's have one of the worst interiors ever. The interio design always seem 15 years behind the exterior. This one's no exception, a 90's honda civic had a better looking interior, heck my datsun from 30 years ago has a 100x more sexy interior than this.

But the rest of the car looks great!

I'm no VW fan, but one of the major reasons people buy VW's in the first place is because of their interior quality................. I think you're pretty lonely in your opinion. Reviewers always mention the above average fit&finish...

Maybe you're basing this on a City Golf or something?

I agree with the person above in hating these particular wheels though.......

[too_slow]

I'm in HK right now.. There's tonnes of MK6 Golf/GTi's here, as well as Sciroccos (and Passat R36 wagons!!!)... :(

I thought the MK6s were ugly (from pics), until you see one in person.. It is pure sex..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

damn i love it

engine spec?

i think V6 is 265hp

2.0T is around 220hp

[time_traveller]

Yes but will it beat a LS600h?

[ilvtofu]

r u kidding me? VW's have one of the worst interiors ever. The interio design always seem 15 years behind the exterior. This one's no exception, a 90's honda civic had a better looking interior, heck my datsun from 30 years ago has a 100x more sexy interior than this.

But the rest of the car looks great!


err...
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI018.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/621/30492810026_large.jpg
:confused::confused::confused:

Do we have ourselves a JDM fanboi??? :eek:

[shenmecar]

Yes but will it beat a LS600h?

It'll probably beat an SI. hahaha

[maxx]

looks good but same engine and tranny :(

[thumper]

looks good but same engine and tranny :(

well, sort of... the new TSI engine came out around 2009 to replace the FSI motor which dated back to 2006 (in north america).

[!Yaminashi]

Can I haz?

[twitchyzero]

i like the exterior of the mk5 better
from the rear of the mk6 it's very rounded and looks like a mini-minivan

[!Yaminashi]

Maybe its just me but the only thing I'm not liking is the double red lines on the grille.
I liked MKV how it sort of surrounded the grille?

Either way I like the new GTI's. I should've gotten one :(

[!Aznboi128]

^ I agree the surround red pinestripe looks better then dual parallel lines

[Tim Budong]

I'd always have the feeling that those wheels are so freaking heavy !!

and from a MK5 owner, yes they are heavy haha

[!Aznboi128]

^ hey will I heard running on your brake rotors will reduce weight by quite a bit :p try it

hehe

[danizer]

being the owner of a MKV...all I can say is:
VW made no little effort to make this different from MKV haha..imma get flamed but...
the interior has so little difference...the deck + steering wheel are all thats pretty much different...exterior just looks like a heavy facelift :/

and has anyone noticed...front = scirocco...rear = touareg?

not digging the front grille either...
vw gti has always been simplicity :( (i guess they gave that up with DSG but i digress) this seems a little too audi to me

[RabidRat]

wow wtf it looks like an uglier cheaper version of the Mk5??

[J____]

I'm no VW fan, but one of the major reasons people buy VW's in the first place is because of their interior quality................. I think you're pretty lonely in your opinion. Reviewers always mention the above average fit&finish...

Maybe you're basing this on a City Golf or something?

I agree with the person above in hating these particular wheels though.......

i'll have to edit my post into Golf/jetta interior rather than VW's in general, i think the cab's and passats have a decent interior. But tt just seems very dated and have such a boring design compared to the exterior and rest of the car, especially the dash/trim design. . Im sure its quality craftsmanship but for me, the look of it is a downside to an otherwise great looking car.

[J____]

err...
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI018.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/621/30492810026_large.jpg
:confused::confused::confused:

Do we have ourselves a JDM fanboi??? :eek:

ok i wasnt being that extreme. HAHA i knew someone was goin to post this here's perhaps a better example:


2009 gti:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/turbo-paul/2010%20GTI/2010GTI018.jpg

vs

2009 civic:
http://www.auto-broker-magic.com/images/2009-civic-interior.jpg

2009 genesis:
http://media.nextautos.com/images/GenCoupe_Interior_640.jpg

2009 mazda 3:
http://www.trentloomis.com/image.axd?picture=2009%2F4%2F2010_MAZDA3_frnt+inte rior_.jpg

hell, even an american car has a nicer looking interior
2009 mustang:
http://mustangspeed.com/2010_ford_mustang_interior.jpg

im sure the build quality can possibly be better than some of those others, but can you honestly say the gti's interior doesnt look a bit dated compared to the other 4?

regardless, a tdi golf is still in consideration as one of my next cars to get.

[d1]

being the owner of a MKV...all I can say is:
VW made no little effort to make this different from MKV haha..imma get flamed but...
the interior has so little difference...the deck + steering wheel are all thats pretty much different...exterior just looks like a heavy facelift :/

and has anyone noticed...front = scirocco...rear = touareg?

not digging the front grille either...
vw gti has always been simplicity :( (i guess they gave that up with DSG but i digress) this seems a little too audi to me

Considering the MKV was such a vast improvment from the MKIV, you can't really expect that much more from the 6. The mkv had gotten great reviews evreywhere - why mess with something that works?

[d1]

ok i wasnt being that extreme. HAHA i knew someone was goin to post this here's perhaps a better example:

I would say the gti has the best interior out of the bunch.

[danizer]

Considering the MKV was such a vast improvment from the MKIV, you can't really expect that much more from the 6. The mkv had gotten great reviews evreywhere - why mess with something that works?

:haha: have you seen the video of the creative designer of VW when he commented on why they used same platform/engine/transmisson for the mkvi? it was hella funny but not on youtube anymore but he pretty much says..

"we think its pretty good...why do we need a new one?"
i laughed my balls off...creative designer for such a big company makes such a comment lol

[impactY]

interior looks dated for sure

[J____]

I would say the gti has the best interior out of the bunch.

im a german car fan over japanese any day but i still disagree with you on this one haha.

[maxx]

ive been in all the cars you listed above, driven them and the VW blows all the other out of the water in every possible aspect

[bob_chan]

I'm still waiting for them to show up at dealers before i can decide whether to pull the trigger or not....:(

[!Yaminashi]

Of all those interior pics, I like the mazda 3 the most.
Whoda thunk..

[J____]

ive been in all the cars you listed above, driven them and the VW blows all the other out of the water in every possible aspect

except rwd in the genesis case, and long term maintenance cost in the civics case :D

[ienhz]

I might be alone on my opinion but I like the MKV look a lot more.

[Zyzz]

I'm in HK right now.. There's tonnes of MK6 Golf/GTi's here, as well as Sciroccos (and Passat R36 wagons!!!)... :(

I thought the MK6s were ugly (from pics), until you see one in person.. It is pure sex..

yes

MK6 looks much better in person, it makes MK5 looks outdated

[Lude S]

yes

MK6 looks much better in person, it makes MK5 looks outdated

i got lucky and sold my mkv a month ago.:thumbsup:

[nack]

i love this car. thank you http://www.funnyforumpics.com/forums/This-Thread-Delivers/1/thread-delivers.jpg

[yvrnycracer]

cars are sitting on the docks in atlantic canada... and will start to show up at dealerships in the coming weeks...

and it didn't "win world car of the year" just because... the interior of these cars are solid and really can't be matched by many other brands... the feel of all the finishings are very solid comared to the plasicky cheap feeling of say a honda...

TSI is a solid motor as well... fixed MOST of the problems with the FSI... and even better... the OEM fuel pump can handle a stage 3 setup!

[Marco911]

interior looks dated for sure

Do you also think a Rolex looks dated compared to a Casio?

[danizer]

I might be alone on my opinion but I like the MKV look a lot more.

youre not alone ^^V

[Great68]

They should have more power. Stock.

[kumbo1]

Not the case, just exterior styling. You can make your mk5 golf front end look like a mk6 with rad support headlights rebar, fenders and hood.

[Ferra]

new model looks more like a major facelift than from a new generation...
interior definitely looks VERY dated for 2010 car too...

I like the MKV better...

[maxx]

except rwd in the genesis case, and long term maintenance cost in the civics case :D

oo0o0.. we were talking about interiors.


and since you mentioned it, id have the GTI over the genesis. that engine is prossibly the best forced induction engine ever, winning engine of the year and world engine awards.

the engine in the hyuindai ive never heard of.

and GTI is as if not more reliable than Civic due to the GTi being manufactures in Germany rather than the mk4 which was made in mexico.

[ilvtofu]

oo0o0.. we were talking about interiors.


and since you mentioned it, id have the GTI over the genesis. that engine is prossibly the best forced induction engine ever, winning engine of the year and world engine awards.

the engine in the hyuindai ive never heard of.

and GTI is as if not more reliable than Civic due to the GTi being manufactures in Germany rather than the mk4 which was made in mexico.

+1 just drove my friend's fahrenheit GTi yesterday, damn that throttle response is great, so was the fuel economy, under 11L/100km without any effort :thumbsup: in my opinion

Now if only it sounded better :rolleyes:

[roastpuff]

oo0o0.. we were talking about interiors.


and since you mentioned it, id have the GTI over the genesis. that engine is prossibly the best forced induction engine ever, winning engine of the year and world engine awards.

the engine in the hyuindai ive never heard of.

and GTI is as if not more reliable than Civic due to the GTi being manufactures in Germany rather than the mk4 which was made in mexico.

Genesis has same engine as Lancer Ralliart. 2.0L I4 Turbo.

[eurochevy]

i like how they changed the front headlights to sorta fit like the sorroco or w/e the hell its called for thoughs who don't know its the new VW in europe that looks insane and apparently has a good engine to it..oh and i think the seats look fugly

[thumper]

Now if only it sounded better :rolleyes:

yeah direction injection makes mine sound like it has open lifters or sth :o

[bob_chan]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

http://www.vancouversun.com/cars/Golf+coming+Canada/2016413/story.html

[Z3guy]

The various VW and JDM interior pics cannot showcase the quality of materials & overall fit and finish.....VW is way ahead of JDM cars.....JDM cars have nice modern designs, but lack the quality aura of VW interiors.....they seemed to be put together in a more solid and stout fashion

[thumper]

The various VW and JDM interior pics cannot showcase the quality of materials & overall fit and finish.....VW is way ahead of JDM cars.....JDM cars have nice modern designs, but lack the quality aura of VW interiors.....they seemed to be put together in a more solid and stout fashion

unfortunately for vw, i wish i could say that they are rattle-free as well (far from it from personal experience) :o

[!Yaminashi]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

http://www.vancouversun.com/cars/Golf+coming+Canada/2016413/story.html

All wheel drive, 265hp, 8.4L/100km?!
YES PLEASE

[haulin oats]

we should have "official" pricing tomorrow from VW for the MK6 golfs.

[skyxx]

If the R is indeed coming to Canada. I will be saving more money starting today. :P

[you!]

looks hot

[JSALES]

sexy, i hope the R does come to canada

[Great68]

ive been in all the cars you listed above, driven them and the VW blows all the other out of the water in every possible aspect

False.

[!Aznboi128]

If the R comes to canada I'll sell all that I can just to buy it

[skyxx]

If the R comes to canada I'll sell all that I can just to buy it

So you wouldn't have money to buy gas. NICE. :lol

[roastpuff]

So you wouldn't have money to buy gas. NICE. :lol

And have to live in it. :thumbsup:

[KingCrimson]

I just dont like the seat patterns, reminds me of my sleeping bag.

[TRD Rs200]

omg that thing is a sick vw

[CT10]

Got this from RFD:



From VWVortex, for anyone thats interested Still nothing on the VW site though. Can't wait to take it out for a spin, or two

3D Golf Trendline 2.5 - $20 175
3D Golf Sportline 2.5 - $23 900

5D Golf Trendline 2.5 - $21 175
5D Golf Comfortline 2.5 - $22 575
5D Golf Comfortline TDI - $24 975
5D Golf Highline 2.5 - $26 475
5D Golf Highline TDI - $28 775

3D Golf GTI - $28 675
5D Golf GTI - $29 675

Golf Wagon Trendline 2.5 - $22 675
Golf Wagon Comfortline 2.5 - $24 075
Golf Wagon Comfortline TDI - $26 875
Golf Wagon Highline TDI - $30 475



Also, the rates:

Finance rates for all Golf VI models:
12-36 months 2.9%
37-48 months 3.9%
49-66 months 4.9%
67-72 months 6.9%
73-84 months 7.9%

Lease Money factors for all Golf VI models:
12-36 months 0.00163
37-48 months 0.00204



http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=792992

[ilvtofu]

Ouch almost 29k for a highline TDI golf :(
GTI is still priced very well though

[TripleXXX]

woot, i'm getting this car!

[bob_chan]

Does anyone here have VW dealership connections? When are the MkVI GTIs arriving at dealerships in Vancouver.... and more importantly.. ARE WE GETTING THE GOLF R??!?!?!?

[orgasm_donor]

Seats.
Are.
Gay.

[danizer]

All wheel drive, 265hp, 8.4L/100km?!
YES PLEASE

i got 6.5L/100km driving home the other night ^^
still think GTI wins :)

[skyxx]

I get 10-11L/100km on my Mk4 :lol. sigh

[!Aznboi128]

So you wouldn't have money to buy gas. NICE. :lol

And have to live in it. :thumbsup:

it's worth it lol

[CP.AR]

i love this car. thank you http://www.funnyforumpics.com/forums/This-Thread-Delivers/1/thread-delivers.jpg

THIS ONE BETTER DELIVERY
http://images.starcraftmazter.net/4chan/for_forums/thread_delivers.jpg

[thumper]

Does anyone here have VW dealership connections? When are the MkVI GTIs arriving at dealerships in Vancouver.... and more importantly.. ARE WE GETTING THE GOLF R??!?!?!?

go talk to haulin oats. he works for vw. he already posted a few posts above ^.

[thumper]

i got 6.5L/100km driving home the other night ^^
still think GTI wins :)


wow that's good... the best i've ever been able to manage was 8.6-8.9L/100km city :o

[sky52]

great.....more recall and engine job......

[ilvtofu]

great.....more recall and engine job......

why's that?

[c3m]

Still nothing on the VW site though.

they put it under the Golf Family section on the vw.ca site

here's the link
http://www.vw.ca/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_ca_bc/models/golf_family.html

pricing pdf can be found there as well

[skyxx]

I should totally Rock the wagon then lower it, add skirts etc etc. Should look as mean as the Avants.

[thumper]

thanks for the link c3m! :thumbsup:

http://www.vw.ca/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/en_ca/models/golf_vi.Par.0014.Image.jpg/golf_vi_par_0014_image.jpg

at first glance i see these as not having been available in the mk5 gti:

illuminated glove box
this wasn't even an option when i bought mine :cry:

Technology Package - Satellite navigation system (DVD based), 6.5 inch touch screen with SD card input, 30 Gigabyte hard drive (10GB map data, 20GB music data), SIRIUS® satellite radio integrated, and Dynaudio 300-watt digital sound upgrade with 8 speakers
Auxiliary input jack
this is the new rns-510 navi, but the 300w upgrade is not familiar to me... was it available before?

8-way manually adjustable height and reach top sport front seats, with power adjustable lumbar support, and lockable head restraints
i have neither reach top or power lumbar on my cloth seats :(

anyone with an mk5 gti help me with the following do we have any of what is listed below? i know we have some sort of limited slip (done by braking however) but...
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic Transverse Differential Lock (XDS)


and i don't see launch control for the DSG transmission... or did they get rid of that after my 07?

they didn't bring back the headlight washers either... not that they ever worked properly.

and they've done away with the side mouldings. i know it looks better, but looking at the damage to the side moldings i have on mine, i can't see this being a good thing.

[Meowjin]

assuming that the golf-r requires 91 you are probably paying the same amount for fuel as somoene who gets 12-13L (just a guestimate)

[maxx]

haha the golf wagon looks exactly like the current jetta, at rear at the least and the proportion look similar.. im guess the new jetta wagon will get bigger

[MINImaniac]

Love the Golf steering wheel. The new Golf R has awesome looking taillights

[maxx]

brrrring the scirocco here, id so buy one

[too_slow]

Tech pkg was available in the US on the MK5 (interesting enough, they lost the dual
zone climatronic for MY08+)

[too_slow]

I'm still choked that the GTi is only offered in 4 colours.. :( (where's my god damn blue!!!)

[BMW135i]

nice interior. i like it

[skyxx]

I'm still choked that the GTi is only offered in 4 colours.. :( (where's my god damn blue!!!)

There's a lot of missing options and paint options on the NA versions compared to the Europeans cause apparently no one's gonna pay a premium for a GTI. I want all those premiums!!!

[kumbo1]

haha the golf wagon looks exactly like the current jetta, at rear at the least and the proportion look similar.. im guess the new jetta wagon will get bigger

It is the same, just a different front end. That how it is in Germany. Platform sharing.

[thumper]

There's a lot of missing options and paint options on the NA versions compared to the Europeans cause apparently no one's gonna pay a premium for a GTI. I want all those premiums!!!

i'll never know what the driver-adjustable suspension will be like... and the sport seats will never come here because they have no side airbags :(

[thumper]

Tech pkg was available in the US on the MK5 (interesting enough, they lost the dual
zone climatronic for MY08+)

i don't miss it. i remember sitting in someone's 08 with the climatronic and it was like being in a small hurricane... i'll stick with my manual one thanks.

[danizer]

thanks for the link c3m! :thumbsup:

http://www.vw.ca/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/en_ca/models/golf_vi.Par.0014.Image.jpg/golf_vi_par_0014_image.jpg

at first glance i see these as not having been available in the mk5 gti:


this wasn't even an option when i bought mine :cry:


this is the new rns-510 navi, but the 300w upgrade is not familiar to me... was it available before?


i have neither reach top or power lumbar on my cloth seats :(

anyone with an mk5 gti help me with the following do we have any of what is listed below? i know we have some sort of limited slip (done by braking however) but...


and i don't see launch control for the DSG transmission... or did they get rid of that after my 07?

they didn't bring back the headlight washers either... not that they ever worked properly.

and they've done away with the side mouldings. i know it looks better, but looking at the damage to the side moldings i have on mine, i can't see this being a good thing.

i own a '09 mkv...
i dont see how useful a illuminated glove box is seeing as our glove boxes are about the size of a CD...LOL

there wasnt a sound system update...nav version and normal one came with same stereo.

haha the mkvi doesnt have power seat things either? thats funny...we got power lumbar

i think the engine breaking assist thing is when you break (in DSG only) when it down shifts the car will have a slight jerk? iono maybe its that...or the thing where the car will break itself in an uphill incline?

all mkv GTI DSG comes with launch control...you just know how to engage it.
put your car in S or DSG...turn off ESP...engage brakes fully (push it all the way) and rev your car...it will stop at 3000 and then let go of the brakes...theoretically your tires shouldnt skid

[danizer]

oh yea...and its not fair...they pay same amount i did...but they get body colored bumpers :( i had to get mine painted lol

[thumper]

oh yea...and its not fair...they pay same amount i did...but they get body colored bumpers :( i had to get mine painted lol

since my car is already black i don't really feel the need to paint mine :p

[thumper]

i own a '09 mkv...
i dont see how useful a illuminated glove box is seeing as our glove boxes are about the size of a CD...LOL

there wasnt a sound system update...nav version and normal one came with same stereo.

haha the mkvi doesnt have power seat things either? thats funny...we got power lumbar

i think the engine breaking assist thing is when you break (in DSG only) when it down shifts the car will have a slight jerk? iono maybe its that...or the thing where the car will break itself in an uphill incline?

all mkv GTI DSG comes with launch control...you just know how to engage it.
put your car in S or DSG...turn off ESP...engage brakes fully (push it all the way) and rev your car...it will stop at 3000 and then let go of the brakes...theoretically your tires shouldnt skid

mine did not come with a 300w upgrade :confused:

i have no leather so mine lumbar is manual :(

i'm not sure about the braking assist... if that is downshifting like you are saying, then any automatic trans would be the same?

someone offsite told me that the launch control was removed after 2008... i can't confirm. my 07 has instructions on how to use it in the owner's manual... does your 09 have it?

[danizer]

mine did not come with a 300w upgrade :confused:

i have no leather so mine lumbar is manual :(

i'm not sure about the braking assist... if that is downshifting like you are saying, then any automatic trans would be the same?

someone offsite told me that the launch control was removed after 2008... i can't confirm. my 07 has instructions on how to use it in the owner's manual... does your 09 have it?

i dont think the 300w upgrade was available for mkv haha...time to buy better deck ^^...not sure about the braking assist but seems like it...i have a DSG...haha mines black too!!! do u have 3 or 5 door? any mods?

mine definately has launch control...tried it a few times...unbelievable accel...got to almost 80 in one block!!! im pretty sure its only available on the "automatic" ones...DSG i mean

[Lude S]

i dont think the 300w upgrade was available for mkv haha...time to buy better deck ^^...not sure about the braking assist but seems like it...i have a DSG...haha mines black too!!! do u have 3 or 5 door? any mods?

mine definately has launch control...tried it a few times...unbelievable accel...got to almost 80 in one block!!! im pretty sure its only available on the "automatic" ones...DSG i mean

if it takes u one block to get up to 80kmh, there is something wrong with your car.....check under the hood and make sure u have a turbo.;)

ofourse launch control is only on DSG, how are u gonna use launch control on a manual?

[thumper]

i dont think the 300w upgrade was available for mkv haha...time to buy better deck ^^...not sure about the braking assist but seems like it...i have a DSG...haha mines black too!!! do u have 3 or 5 door? any mods?

mine definately has launch control...tried it a few times...unbelievable accel...got to almost 80 in one block!!! im pretty sure its only available on the "automatic" ones...DSG i mean


maybe this 300w setup is the "premium" upgrade i see others writing about on the vw boards... apparently it costs a lot and it's absolute crap. better off going with aftermarket, unless they've changed it.

i have rns-510 navi unit with the HDD so i'm good in that department... i just need to work on the rest when i have $$$ again.

i have a 3dr. mods? um... well it's not stock. search around here you'll see it (covered in blue tape) :thumbsup:

all these acronyms confuse the hell out of me... i'm going to have to start carrying a cheat sheet or something in my wallet soon :o

[AzNightmare]

wow.... those seats are nasty...
The interior is fine as it is. But those picnic seats have to go...
I hope it's just some funky package.

[thumper]

anyone interested in taking a peek at a 2010 gti clarkdale has one in white.

interior looks nicer than my mk5.... wheels however look like cheap crap with the black highlights (mine are grey). at least they got rid of the off road look (lowered ride height)...

[skyxx]

^ Sweet!, Will do!

[too_slow]

The 300W upgrade is the Dynaudio system, and have been available on the GTI/Jetta/EOS/Tiguan since its debut in the US. Us canadians got shafted, and did not see this being available until 2010 when the Tech package was added (Satnav + Dynaudio).

I'm in town today, so I'll definately stop by to test drive the GTI. I've only driven the MK6Tdi and was super impressed with how quiet it was inside! The diesel engine sounded like a slow reving 1.8T, and the torque was pretty insane.
As always, us Canadians get shafted in that you can't get the AFS HID headlights, or the Satnav (RNS510) +dynaudio here.. :S

[thumper]

i forgot to mention the price... i was a little choked. it has the new non-navi touchscreen HU, cloth seats, 6spd, and the fugly 18" huffs, and it was pushing almost $34k MSRP :cry:

[ilvtofu]

Saw it last week, finally realized it's got dual side exhaust! now it doesn't look identical to the 2.5 anymore! :thumbsup: their's had cloth seatsand 6 spd though so I don't know why it was so expensive.

[Lude S]

i forgot to mention the price... i was a little choked. it has the new non-navi touchscreen HU, cloth seats, 6spd, and the fugly 18" huffs, and it was pushing almost $34k MSRP :cry:

why would u be choke? they only rasied the price of the mkvi gti a few hundred compared to the mkv gti.

[hotong]

for some reason i hate those rims

[mickz]

Don't know why people are complaining about the seats. The interlagos interior is a signature of the GTI, much like the Huf rims or the red trim around the front grill. A proper GTI should have the interlagos seats and not leather, just like how a Ferrari should be red and not blue.

[Lude S]

Don't know why people are complaining about the seats. The interlagos interior is a signature of the GTI, much like the Huf rims or the red trim around the front grill. A proper GTI should have the interlagos seats and not leather, just like how a Ferrari should be red and not blue.

ppl are complaining because the shape of the interlago seats is different than the leather which offers a lot more support from the side boosters. In europe and asia, the shape and design of the cloth seats is the exact same as the leather.

[thumper]

As always, us Canadians get shafted in that you can't get the AFS HID headlights, or the Satnav (RNS510) +dynaudio here.. :S

on a side note... they really went cheap on the headlights. my mk5 headlights have all the fancy bezels and internal detailing, but the mk6... not much of anything :confused:

[unit]

with the exception of the mazda, i wouldnt agree that those cars have nicer interiors.
if you take a good look at a genesis or mustangs interior, you'll quickly notice the use of cheap plastics. you wont find that on a european car!

[thumper]

with the exception of the mazda, i wouldnt agree that those cars have nicer interiors.
if you take a good look at a genesis or mustangs interior, you'll quickly notice the use of cheap plastics. you wont find that on a european car!

i've been in the new mustang so i can agree with you on that point... they really cleaned up the design, but why so much hard plastic? :(

[ilvtofu]

I like the new mustang's interior, as for the camaro, not so much...
Genesis interior looks like it'd scratch easy

[roastpuff]

As always, us Canadians get shafted in that you can't get the AFS HID headlights, or the Satnav (RNS510) +dynaudio here.. :S

I just came back from Clarkdale, and the Mk6 DOES have the option for getting the Technology package which is Dynaudio + Navi. The AFS HID system comes stock on all 2010's I believe, according to the website and the brochure. Will confirm once I have the car actually in my possession. Launch control is still there... salesperson told me to activate it on Cambie and King Ed after the light turned green and I did... :haha:

I fell in love with the car once I sat in it. The interior quality is just incredible... light-years ahead of any Japanese/Korean/American car of comparable price! Cross-shopped with the Lancer Ralliart, and definitely no comparison there. The Ralliart is sportier but the GTI is more livable day to day.

Bought the black 2010 Mk6 5-door at Clarkdale on the spot, has the Luxury Package inside which was pretty much all I wanted. Nice, supportive leather seats that smell sooo good. The new touchscreen head unit is SICK.

Monday... I can't wait for Monday!

[skyxx]

^ Ballin!....

[flagella]

not feeling it. Hate those wheels seriously...

[danizer]

saw one today...black...was mkvi version of my car....had an old chinese bag driving it...lol...stared at him and he glanced at me...the moment our eyes met he made an awkward jerk to avoid looking at me ROFL

[nack]

I just came back from Clarkdale, and the Mk6 DOES have the option for getting the Technology package which is Dynaudio + Navi. The AFS HID system comes stock on all 2010's I believe, according to the website and the brochure. Will confirm once I have the car actually in my possession. Launch control is still there... salesperson told me to activate it on Cambie and King Ed after the light turned green and I did... :haha:

I fell in love with the car once I sat in it. The interior quality is just incredible... light-years ahead of any Japanese/Korean/American car of comparable price! Cross-shopped with the Lancer Ralliart, and definitely no comparison there. The Ralliart is sportier but the GTI is more livable day to day.

Bought the black 2010 Mk6 5-door at Clarkdale on the spot, has the Luxury Package inside which was pretty much all I wanted. Nice, supportive leather seats that smell sooo good. The new touchscreen head unit is SICK.

Monday... I can't wait for Monday!

IM NOT JEALOUSSSSSS

[thumper]

I just came back from Clarkdale, and the Mk6 DOES have the option for getting the Technology package which is Dynaudio + Navi. The AFS HID system comes stock on all 2010's I believe, according to the website and the brochure. Will confirm once I have the car actually in my possession. Launch control is still there... salesperson told me to activate it on Cambie and King Ed after the light turned green and I did... :haha:

I fell in love with the car once I sat in it. The interior quality is just incredible... light-years ahead of any Japanese/Korean/American car of comparable price! Cross-shopped with the Lancer Ralliart, and definitely no comparison there. The Ralliart is sportier but the GTI is more livable day to day.

Bought the black 2010 Mk6 5-door at Clarkdale on the spot, has the Luxury Package inside which was pretty much all I wanted. Nice, supportive leather seats that smell sooo good. The new touchscreen head unit is SICK.

Monday... I can't wait for Monday!

is this the one parked near the parts dept? with the 17" mini-huffs?

[roastpuff]

Yes. Mine now!

Only had something like 90kms on the odo when I test drove it... added 20kms to that. :D

Your wording has me suspicious. 0_o;; Is there anything I should watch out for?

[iamaudi]

With a little work the new GTI looks really nice.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8239/2010gti.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/2010gti.jpg/)

[thumper]

Yes. Mine now!

Only had something like 90kms on the odo when I test drove it... added 20kms to that. :D

Your wording has me suspicious. 0_o;; Is there anything I should watch out for?

nonononono.... i sat in it while it was in the showroom 2 weeks ago when i was waiting for someone in the parts dept... leather seats = :thumbsup:, and i may have drooled a bit over that awsome new steering wheel... sorry :p

i'm sure your mk6 will be great... they did away with a lot of the crap i have to deal with on my mk5 so happy days for you.

and remember only to deal with kendall in the parts dept. for all your parts/aftermarket needs, and andrew for service, no one else!

[roastpuff]

nonononono.... i sat in it while it was in the showroom 2 weeks ago when i was waiting for someone in the parts dept... leather seats = :thumbsup:, and i may have drooled a bit over that awsome new steering wheel... sorry :p

i'm sure your mk6 will be great... they did away with a lot of the crap i have to deal with on my mk5 so happy days for you.

and remember only to deal with kendall in the parts dept. for all your parts/aftermarket needs, and andrew for service, no one else!

It's ok, I forgive you. I'd have drooled on the wheel too if I wasn't too busy loving the drive instead! :haha:

I'll remember about Kenall and Andrew. Thanks! :thumbsup:

[boostfever]

With a little work the new GTI looks really nice.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8239/2010gti.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/2010gti.jpg/)

like putting steelies on it?

seriously, what are those wheels? i cant tell.

[iamaudi]

Not Steelies
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/430/4036215024e93c78a0ff.jpg (http://img260.imageshack.us/i/4036215024e93c78a0ff.jpg/)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1285/40333240504fe97d926d.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/40333240504fe97d926d.jpg/)

[boostfever]

i was just kidding buddy. those wheels are awesome. 18"s?


we used to have a black S4 with those wheels at work, but 19"s and gunmetal color. looked menacing.

[iamaudi]

I know you were giving me a hard time, no problem I never liked the "steelie" look

The GTI belongs to Futrell Autowerks in Portland, I love the look.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7149/futrellautowerks.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/futrellautowerks.jpg/)

[Ikkaku]

^ that looks so freakin nice

[thumper]

It's ok, I forgive you. I'd have drooled on the wheel too if I wasn't too busy loving the drive instead! :haha:

I'll remember about Kenall and Andrew. Thanks! :thumbsup:

it's kenDall... spell her name wrong and she'll mark up your purchases 100% :haha:

[too_slow]

With a little work the new GTI looks really nice.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8239/2010gti.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/2010gti.jpg/)

OZ Ultraleggaras FTW..

For those on a budget that want the same look, you can try and look for a set of B7 A4 Titanium wheels.. They're uber rare though :(

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

thats a really clean shop

[Tetsugen]

Any news of the golf-R coming to North America yet ?

[roastpuff]

Late 2010 I hear, as 2011 model?

[Tetsugen]

Late 2010 I hear, as 2011 model?

Source ?

[too_slow]

^Ppl on the whoretex says it "might" be revealed at the upcoming LA autoshow.. As of now, the closest thing to a Golf R that you can find in North America is the TT-S (awd + EA113 2.0T with a K04 turbo)

[too_slow]

I just came back from Clarkdale, and the Mk6 DOES have the option for getting the Technology package which is Dynaudio + Navi. The AFS HID system comes stock on all 2010's I believe, according to the website and the brochure. Will confirm once I have the car actually in my possession. Launch control is still there... salesperson told me to activate it on Cambie and King Ed after the light turned green and I did... :haha:

I fell in love with the car once I sat in it. The interior quality is just incredible... light-years ahead of any Japanese/Korean/American car of comparable price! Cross-shopped with the Lancer Ralliart, and definitely no comparison there. The Ralliart is sportier but the GTI is more livable day to day.

Bought the black 2010 Mk6 5-door at Clarkdale on the spot, has the Luxury Package inside which was pretty much all I wanted. Nice, supportive leather seats that smell sooo good. The new touchscreen head unit is SICK.

Monday... I can't wait for Monday!


I knew that.. There was a short blurb on how the Canadians got shafted on the high-tech options that did not come with the MK5. We finally get them on the MK6, but you're forced to buy them in big packages. (i.e. Nav and Dynaudio is combined)

I'm sitting on the fence with ordering a MK6, since I wanted to confirm the following:
-a "Blue" (finally, the last 'blue' was the jazz blue/indigo blue on the MK4) will be offered next year on the GTIs; and
-the Golf R will come to US/Canada (If it comes to the US, I will place a deposit at a US stealership)

If both doesn't show up by May of next year, I'll just plunge in on a base audi A5 6spd with the S-Line package.. :(

[roastpuff]

I knew that.. There was a short blurb on how the Canadians got shafted on the high-tech options that did not come with the MK5. We finally get them on the MK6, but you're forced to buy them in big packages. (i.e. Nav and Dynaudio is combined)

I'm sitting on the fence with ordering a MK6, since I wanted to confirm the following:
-a "Blue" (finally, the last 'blue' was the jazz blue/indigo blue on the MK4) will be offered next year on the GTIs; and
-the Golf R will come to US/Canada (If it comes to the US, I will place a deposit at a US stealership)

If both doesn't show up by May of next year, I'll just plunge in on a base audi A5 6spd with the S-Line package.. :(

Trust me, it's not as bad as the Mitsubishi Ralliart. One package ($5300 for Nav, leather Recaro, sunroof, bluetooth, handsfree key, thicker glass and upgraded stereo) or nothing. Which was annoying.

Canadian GTI's get the AFS HID standard, along with Climatronic dual-zone climate control. US models get shafted on those, which makes some people unhappy. :haha: The standard stereo is already pretty good, the Dynaudio doesn't add any more speakers but amp and head unit changes.

Good luck on the blue and the GTI-R... would love to see those in person! The A5 is also an awesome car.

[skyxx]

^ I wonder If you're allowed to ask VW to paint your car in colours that are offered in the EU.

[Tetsugen]

Other than APR, who else stage tunes Golfs ?

[Death2Theft]

Those wheels + vancouver potholes= lotta cracked wheels.

[bimmer91]

does it have a turbo?

[BEEB]

If Honda re-make the EP3 civic and destroke a RDX engine (destroke it to 2.0L with turbo), it may be in the same segment with the GTi and competes well with it.

[JSALES]

I know you were giving me a hard time, no problem I never liked the "steelie" look

The GTI belongs to Futrell Autowerks in Portland, I love the look.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7149/futrellautowerks.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/futrellautowerks.jpg/)

that's so sexy!

[roastpuff]

If Honda re-make the EP3 civic and destroke a RDX engine (destroke it to 2.0L with turbo), it may be in the same segment with the GTi and competes well with it.

Hell, put the current RDX engine in the Civic Si, fer crying out loud. That poor car needs more power.

[Kamui712]

I know you were giving me a hard time, no problem I never liked the "steelie" look

The GTI belongs to Futrell Autowerks in Portland, I love the look.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7149/futrellautowerks.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/futrellautowerks.jpg/)

looks like a civic hb
http://3img.automotive.com/p/00EB9187455E910788FBC3F339B3F22F4FE31E8AD8DEEBE7C6 C2AB78FA4B951B2832CC6DB87D887302CCF0251587E9736CF4 D0331FEE329E2EABC291D41700064ABE4BDE427053B071D01C 53A5F34368F2210A3E54C358475327A8BB5B9F64A946F23FDF A4A091C2BAC52B208CF405D2139530F6160D6C01E33D6F6187 0FE2C68BC727B055DD9CD79F78BA+w335+h251+cr1+re0+ar0/image.jpg

for all the ppl complaining about the vw interior... wtb subaru's interior... it's so bland.

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2009/05/medium_3548028949_fc19ef5a02_o.jpg

that's 2009

this is the previous generation:
http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0512_wrx_evo_10z%2B2006_subaru_impreza_wrx_sti %2Bfront_interior_view.jpg

[roastpuff]

Just picked the Mk6 up! I can't drive tonight... must finish paper. Good thing I don't have windows looking over the car, and that it's black. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to stop looking.

[Tetsugen]

Congrats on your new purchase dude. Did you get 3 door or 5 ?

[roastpuff]

5. I drive too many people too often to have only 3 doors. Plus I like 5 door better!

[too_slow]

^Congrats on the purchase!! Post pics..

[roastpuff]

It's dark right now! Will do on Friday, when I have some free time. :)

[skyxx]

^Congrats on the purchase!! Post pics..

Your pants are on your knees aren't they. Or at least they are going to be. :lol

[elkayem]

Just picked the Mk6 up! I can't drive tonight... must finish paper. Good thing I don't have windows looking over the car, and that it's black. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to stop looking.
Congrats and lol @ your message.

[twitchyzero]

Hell, put the current RDX engine in the Civic Si, fer crying out loud. That poor car needs more power.

200hp is enough for a 2L N/A FWD car, no?

[Tim Budong]

roastpuff snags a great car
i guess hahahah
but congratz on you sir!

[thumper]

200hp is enough for a 2L N/A FWD car, no?

depends... how much torque is there with that engine?

[kayceeee]

Saw one black one parked at metro this morning when I went to work..pretty good looking in person IMO
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[too_slow]

^Pics dont do the new GTI any justice. The tailights (especially) look funky in pics, but actually suits the 'new edge' look of the MK^6 very well when you see it in person..

I'm jealous :(

[thumper]

i was staring at one last night and not appreciating the fact that they've taken off the side mouldings. i agree the look is cleaner without them, but with all the damage inflicted by other parking lot morons on the mouldings on my mk5 i can't help but imagine what mk6 owners are going to be in for :o

[too_slow]

^My 20AE did not have a single door ding on my car for the 2 yrs I've owned it.. :D

You just have to park strategically (even if it means you have to park at the farthest available corner stall), and you don't park at any Richmond establishments in general.. LOL

[!Yaminashi]

^My 20AE did not have a single door ding on my car for the 2 yrs I've owned it.. :D

You just have to park strategically (even if it means you have to park at the farthest available corner stall), and you don't park at any Richmond establishments in general.. LOL

However eventually some dick will park right beside you, even with 5000 other parking spots that are closer to the store/mall/restaurant.

I've tried my best to park strategically with my car, but I've still got a couple small dings, however pretty sure one is from someone at work lol

The second one (smallest) was from someone driving a red s13 at the revscene spring meet last year:flamemad::flamemad:

[roastpuff]

I promised you guys some pictures... and here they are! Just follow the link to my Flickr page, too lazy to post all (6) of them. This was done in 10 minutes outside my house, haha.

Sorry for the dirtiness, stupid frost melted, turned into water and left marks all over the car. :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/4154061872_449190edfa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/4154061872/)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/sets/72157622797657009/

[bcedhk]

nice pics. gd job with the license plate hiding too bad i can still tell what it is ahahahha

[roastpuff]

nice pics. gd job with the license plate hiding too bad i can still tell what it is ahahahha

Haha I didn't want to fire up the photo editor as it takes too long, just used Picnik on Flickr and that was the easiest thing to grab to hide the plate... :haha:

[!Yaminashi]

<-Jealous

[skyxx]

My Grille looks better than YOURS! HA!...hahah JK Awesome car. I was about to go do a test drive on the new Mk6s today but my buddy was busy.

[twitchyzero]

i dont know man..i still like the mk5's front end a lot better. rear is too minivan-esque

[too_slow]

^Trust me, go look at one in person.. I used to think a MK5 R32 was the best looking 'GTI' ever, until I saw the MK6

You should get the ABT grille, but please please please don't get the rest of the kit..

http://mydrives.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/golf-gti-abt-1.jpg

[Onassis]

Or the red trim interior...

But anyways, prefect color, door and wheel combo:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4126740444_314e150550.jpg

[yvrnycracer]

Or the red trim interior...

But anyways, prefect color, door and wheel combo:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4126740444_314e150550.jpg


CH's look good on almost anything... i miss those wheels...

[d3vil]

I'm in HK right now.. There's tonnes of MK6 Golf/GTi's here, as well as Sciroccos (and Passat R36 wagons!!!)... :(

I thought the MK6s were ugly (from pics), until you see one in person.. It is pure sex..


ya
there are TONNNSSSS!!
Scirocco R and new R32 is coming out too

[.Renn.Sport]

ya
there are TONNNSSSS!!
Scirocco R and new R32 is coming out too

soon there will be a shit load of MK6 in china too!
you got an idea on how much a MK6 Golf R is in hk?
i'm hoping its below 450k

[thumper]

ya
there are TONNNSSSS!!
Scirocco R and new R32 is coming out too

....? there is no scirocco R in north america and the R32 was replaced by the gti-r (r20).

[too_slow]

The official name is Golf R, and he's in HK :P (I think)

I think $450K HKD is 135i territory (surprised to see quite a few in HK as well)

[.Renn.Sport]

the chinese build MK6 GTI will be priced at 200-240k RMB... which is quite a bit cheaper then the HK model. same spec and equipment as the euro model.

http://i2.sinaimg.cn/qc/2009/1123/2009112391458.jpg
http://i0.sinaimg.cn/qc/2009/1123/2009112320519.jpg

the GTI is 310k in HK, I won't be surprise if it have a 150k premium over it for the Golf R

[thumper]

The official name is Golf R, and he's in HK :P (I think)

I think $450K HKD is 135i territory (surprised to see quite a few in HK as well)

my bad :o

[too_slow]

200-240k$RMB is still $30k+ CDN..

I'm glad we get the German goodness @ bargain prices :D Now if only the North American VW operations can remove the notion that VW buyers here can only see in 16 colours (i.e. offer more colours on the GTI)

[skyxx]

^ We get that cause we get stripped off a lot of features/options/paint. :( Everything has a price. sigh

[!Yaminashi]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4126740444_314e150550.jpg
That is NICE

[Onassis]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/07/germanys-wimmer-rs-unveils-stonking-386-hp-volkswagen-gti/

386 horsepower GTi... I wonder how the handling is.

[RabidRat]

does the mk6 get an LSD yet? any performance differences at all?

[roastpuff]

does the mk6 get an LSD yet? any performance differences at all?
We get an eLSD... same as BMW, computer uses brakes to mimic LSD.

Performance difference... nope. :haha:

[!Yaminashi]

Saw a white one that was heading into port moody today, and I've gotta say they look NICE. I'd go as far to say they look better than the mk5, but thats just my opinion.

[skyxx]

^ They do. not just you. :)

[gnat.]

^^ agreed!
I was wondering... Why is it that people seem to purchase gti's from clarkdale more so than other vw dealerships? This is probably a stupid question but I'm not familiar with vw's. Any input would be awesome!
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[roastpuff]

^^ agreed!
I was wondering... Why is it that people seem to purchase gti's from clarkdale more so than other vw dealerships? This is probably a stupid question but I'm not familiar with vw's. Any input would be awesome!
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Clarkdale = awesome customer service. Probably more knowledgeable than other dealerships too, haha. Plus, who doesn't love salespeople who tell you how to activate Launch Control and even tell you to do it on Cambie and King Ed stoplight.

Plus, they are official APR dealer (for go-fast goodies) and accomodating to modders. If you go to GolfMkV forum, you will find that all the local GTI owners go to Clarkdale for service/parts due to Kendall and Andrew, who are awesome people.

[!Aznboi128]

so... after 5 pages who wants a mk6? I know i do

[cctw]

i think matte black would look better...but how much would it be to get the whole car done?

[XtC-604]

WHY ARE VDUBS SO UGLY. DAMMIT USE AUDI STYLE FOR ONCE PLEASE.

[gnat.]

^ if you don't like vw's why even come into this thread? fail much?

Clarkdale = awesome customer service. Probably more knowledgeable than other dealerships too, haha. Plus, who doesn't love salespeople who tell you how to activate Launch Control and even tell you to do it on Cambie and King Ed stoplight.

Plus, they are official APR dealer (for go-fast goodies) and accomodating to modders. If you go to GolfMkV forum, you will find that all the local GTI owners go to Clarkdale for service/parts due to Kendall and Andrew, who are awesome people.

ahahaha serious? they actually let you test out the launch?! wow...amazing. i guess i'll take a look at clarkdale in april when i'll probably get a new mk6! haha i test drove it the other day and instantly fell in love!

so... after 5 pages who wants a mk6? I know i do

hahaha! +1!!!!

i think matte black would look better...but how much would it be to get the whole car done?

i really like it in white too, but that's just me...but like what everyone else says...we need more colours!!!!

[cctw]

^actually matte white would look nice too...i'm just anal about paint chips ahhaha

[roastpuff]

ahahaha serious? they actually let you test out the launch?! wow...amazing. i guess i'll take a look at clarkdale in april when i'll probably get a new mk6! haha i test drove it the other day and instantly fell in love!


So I was test-driving the car with my dad and the salesperson inside right, and we're stopped at King Ed and Cambie stoplight headed north. I'm 3 cars behind the line... and the guy says:

"You know GTI has Launch Control right?"

I reply yes, I do know that.

And then he tells me to activate it. Shift into manual, ESP off, foot on brake, full gas. I did... waited for the cars ahead to have a significant gap and I launched it for 20 ft before I shut it down. :haha:

[gnat.]

^^ I think everyone hates paint chips. Do they have any protective films or whatever!? Besides matte paint...?

^ haha wow! So you tested the dsg, I'm assuming...or not? Did you get it? I test drove the manual! It was surprisingly smooth...many people say it's not as great but I thought it was pretty awesome! And the interior just looked amazing!!!
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[thumper]

i think matte black would look better...but how much would it be to get the whole car done?

i was quoted $4-5k for my mk5 :(

[roastpuff]

^^ I think everyone hates paint chips. Do they have any protective films or whatever!? Besides matte paint...?

^ haha wow! So you tested the dsg, I'm assuming...or not? Did you get it? I test drove the manual! It was surprisingly smooth...many people say it's not as great but I thought it was pretty awesome! And the interior just looked amazing!!!
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I want to look into clear-bra films, but $$. :(

Yes, tested the DSG - only DSG have launch control. Very smooth, very well riding car. The interior is probably my favorite part. Very well laid out, great ergonomics and so beautiful!

Bought it that very day/night, picked it up 2 days after. :haha: See my pics this page and last page!

[gnat.]

hahaha so nice. how much do the films cost?!?

rofl so quick. i think i would have to pre-order mine.
ugh want it now! i don't think i'd be able to deal without a standard transmission! :haha:

[!Yaminashi]

so... after 5 pages who wants a mk6? I know i do

I know I do..
MKVI sounds very promising

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

:Dwoot my 9999 posts

[shenmecar]

Does the fog lights turn on when you turn a corner? They seem to be angled to the sides.

[roastpuff]

hahaha so nice. how much do the films cost?!?

rofl so quick. i think i would have to pre-order mine.
ugh want it now! i don't think i'd be able to deal without a standard transmission! :haha:

I picked up the black one they had... it had been sitting in the showroom as a show car before they moved it out. Apparently I was the first customer to drive it, because they moved it out the day before I came, haha.

Didn't want the 18's or navigation because it adds to the cost, and I'd probably swap the wheels anyways, so what's the point?

They have a white, manual 2-door with navigation/Dynaudio but no leather MkVI GTI at Clarkdale right now. $33k plus freight/PDI and tax. It has the 18" Huffs as well.

Go buy it! :thumbsup: Go see Terry at Clarkdale, hehe.

Oh, I also met Kendall the other day. She's pretty knowledgeable/awesome! :thumbsup:

Does the fog lights turn on when you turn a corner? They seem to be angled to the sides.

The fog lights don't turn on when you corner, but the LIGHTS (HID) themselves do! 15 degrees max to each side, depending on steering wheel angle and speed. It's awesome when you're taking twisties...

[too_slow]

^You can use the fog lights as cornering lights. You will need a VAGcom to activate it. I read on the VWVortex site that you can order a 2010 Mk6 GTI in shark blue. I went to the Kelowna VW dealership earlier and they said it's not possible. :(

I really really want a blue GTI :(

[shenmecar]

The fog lights don't turn on when you corner, but the LIGHTS (HID) themselves do! 15 degrees max to each side, depending on steering wheel angle and speed. It's awesome when you're taking twisties...

Oooo thats cool. It seems weird that the fog lights are to the side like that then.

[gnat.]

I picked up the black one they had... it had been sitting in the showroom as a show car before they moved it out. Apparently I was the first customer to drive it, because they moved it out the day before I came, haha.

Didn't want the 18's or navigation because it adds to the cost, and I'd probably swap the wheels anyways, so what's the point?

They have a white, manual 2-door with navigation/Dynaudio but no leather MkVI GTI at Clarkdale right now. $33k plus freight/PDI and tax. It has the 18" Huffs as well.

Go buy it! :thumbsup: Go see Terry at Clarkdale, hehe.

Oh, I also met Kendall the other day. She's pretty knowledgeable/awesome! :thumbsup:



The fog lights don't turn on when you corner, but the LIGHTS (HID) themselves do! 15 degrees max to each side, depending on steering wheel angle and speed. It's awesome when you're taking twisties...

haha i don't have the cash right now. waiting till april ish? won't be too long until i join in on the GTi's hahaha.
besides. i want a four door! so sick of 2 door's now.
sounds good though, i think when i buy i will definitely buy from clarkdale!
have you tested the fog's on the road yet? are they helpful enough? considering, like everyone else says, they're off to the side. haha!

[roastpuff]

Oooo thats cool. It seems weird that the fog lights are to the side like that then.

haha i don't have the cash right now. waiting till april ish? won't be too long until i join in on the GTi's hahaha.
besides. i want a four door! so sick of 2 door's now.
sounds good though, i think when i buy i will definitely buy from clarkdale!
have you tested the fog's on the road yet? are they helpful enough? considering, like everyone else says, they're off to the side. haha!

The foglights are somewhat helpful in filling the gap off to the sides and directly behind of the main headlight coverage area - which is their actual design (and purpose of foglights, IMO). In day to day driving though, I find that the low-beam and high-beam HIDs are VERY good in terms of coverage/brightness, and I don't really need the foglights for extra illumination.

When we get fog I will give you more information on how well they work in that, haha.

That, or when I hit up the old Sea to Sky or Sumas Mountain Road after exams. :haha:

too_slow, thanks for the info. When I meet a VAG-com I will be sure to activate that function.

[skyxx]

^ Maybe i should go buy that VAG-COM software online. It comes with the OBD adapter and the CD.

[Ikkaku]

damnnn arrrgh I wanttttt =.="

[RabidRat]

damnnn arrrgh I wanttttt =.="

Ben. It is time.

[thumper]

The foglights are somewhat helpful in filling the gap off to the sides and directly behind of the main headlight coverage area - which is their actual design (and purpose of foglights, IMO). In day to day driving though, I find that the low-beam and high-beam HIDs are VERY good in terms of coverage/brightness, and I don't really need the foglights for extra illumination.

When we get fog I will give you more information on how well they work in that, haha.

That, or when I hit up the old Sea to Sky or Sumas Mountain Road after exams. :haha:

too_slow, thanks for the info. When I meet a VAG-com I will be sure to activate that function.

does the mk6 still use the low beams/hid as DRLs? i got tired of running my hids during the day on my mk5 and had it vag-com'd out so i just use my fogs as DRLs instead.

the original fogs on my mk5 were crap. it's too bad the mk6 dosen't sound like it's any better. i ended up getting oem glass projectors instead with an hid conversion from LudeS and now they actually do something for a change :thumbsup:

[too_slow]

I'm this close from ordering a 5Dr TR 6spd GTi. I like the plaid seats, so I'll probably only add the moonroof as an option. Like Roastpuff, the Denvers are sufficient (I'll replace the tires with snowS) and probably get a set of those HRE reps (VMRs) later on. I want the Dynaudio, but don't want the NAV.

Hmm...

[Onassis]

The GTi will always be around, you might as well wait for the Golf-R.

I'm doing the same thing... If the ultimate hot hatch doesn't come around, I'll be ready to either buy a new 3 door GTi or used RS4.

[RabidRat]

does the mk6 still use the low beams/hid as DRLs? i got tired of running my hids during the day on my mk5 and had it vag-com'd out so i just use my fogs as DRLs instead.

the original fogs on my mk6 were crap. it's too bad the mk6 dosen't sound like it's any better. i ended up getting oem glass projectors instead with an hid conversion from LudeS and now they actually do something for a change :thumbsup:

sorry if you've already stated it in this thread but am i reading this right? you used to own a mk5 GTI and you've traded it in for a mk6 GTI??

[skyxx]

^ Typo...

[roastpuff]

does the mk6 still use the low beams/hid as DRLs? i got tired of running my hids during the day on my mk5 and had it vag-com'd out so i just use my fogs as DRLs instead.

the original fogs on my mk6 were crap. it's too bad the mk6 dosen't sound like it's any better. i ended up getting oem glass projectors instead with an hid conversion from LudeS and now they actually do something for a change :thumbsup:

Yes, HID DRL, and I don't think you can VAG-COM the fogs into DRL, if I recall what I read on MkV correctly.

I don't think I can really get projectors to replace the foglights due to their unique shape/location, though they work very well for side and front-lighting when turned on.

[!Aznboi128]

I know I do..
MKVI sounds very promising
we should go together

buy 1 get one free? :p

[gnat.]

we should go together

buy 1 get one free? :p

dammit...i gotta wait till april..!!! ): <!

[thumper]

^ Typo...

yes. typo. fixed. sorry:p

and yes to what was said ^ ... cannot make fog lights automatically come on as DRL. i just turn them on manually (using a euro switch as well).

[Onassis]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4144869617_5d4dd48c64_b.jpg

Another awesome wheel combo

[RabidRat]

i'm learning to like the new grille, but i'm having trouble with the tail lights. has anyone tried smoking the white strips yet, or redding them out so it's more a one-piece look?

[Bigbird36]

Does the fog lights turn on when you turn a corner? They seem to be angled to the sides.

Yes they do. YOu must use the menu to set it up, but they do act as cornering lites around corners when they are not being used as fogs.


I have ordered a MKVI, in Carbon Steel with DSG 3 Door, I cannot wait til it arrives.

The LED Tails have been announced optional on all Golf Models in Europe (ala 2010 R32). I am hoping I can retrofit those tails onto my own MKVI sometime next year. They look great!

[!Aznboi128]

aight... I'm going to wait for 2012... maybe something better coming then if not I'l get a 2010 for cheap :)

[Onassis]

MKVII will be here by then.

[!Aznboi128]

MKVII will be here by then.
PERFECT!

then the mkVI will be cheap

[weitaro]

...wish they would bring TDI 4motion to here..

[gnat.]

PERFECT!

then the mkVI will be cheap

what if we all end up wanting the mkVII?

[haulin oats]

I have 3 GTis in stock and ready to go any time!

Carbon Steel Metallic 3 door, Jacky cloth, sunroof, 18s, DSG, and Tech.
Carbon Steel metallic 5 door, leather, sunroof, 18s, DSG
Candy White 3 door, Jacky Cloth, Sunroof, 18s, Manual Shift!

Steve

[too_slow]

Yes they do. YOu must use the menu to set it up, but they do act as cornering lites around corners when they are not being used as fogs.


I have ordered a MKVI, in Carbon Steel with DSG 3 Door, I cannot wait til it arrives.

The LED Tails have been announced optional on all Golf Models in Europe (ala 2010 R32). I am hoping I can retrofit those tails onto my own MKVI sometime next year. They look great!

They sell it on OEMplus already.. I think the ppl on the whoretex are trying to figure out how to activate it with the VAGcom though..

[too_slow]

I have 3 GTis in stock and ready to go any time!

Carbon Steel Metallic 3 door, Jacky cloth, sunroof, 18s, DSG, and Tech.
Carbon Steel metallic 5 door, leather, sunroof, 18s, DSG
Candy White 3 door, Jacky Cloth, Sunroof, 18s, Manual Shift!

Steve

Any TR 5doors coming to your dealership soon? A bit flexible with the options, but it must be a manual and has a moonroof..

[twitchyzero]

mkvi = new kid on the block :thumbsup:

[too_slow]

So it appears that you can order a 2010 GTI in 'Shadow Blue' in the US starting November, 2009. I went to the Kelowna VW dealership asking if it can be done, and without looking into the system, they flat out said no. !@#@*(%

I know there's a few VW guys lurking on here from Westminster/Clarkdale. Can you chime in as to whether you can order one?

I am ready to pull the trigger ASAP, and I'm more than happy to wait for 3-6mths if that's how long it'll take to get here.

Here's a pic of a MK5 in Shadow Blue
http://www.tyresmoke.net/attachments/754662-golfy.JPG

[haulin oats]

I am the lurker from Westminster. Currently you can not order a blue GTI.

And I currently have no red GTIs coming either! We hardly ever sell red cars, so we tend to not order them.

[c3m]

Golf R (Concept) is at Montreal Auto Show

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8098/2010montrealpw1311084.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/2010montrealpw1311084.jpg/)

here's the press
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Volkswagen-Unveils-Top-Golf-in-Montreal-1102066.htm

and here's more pics
http://www.canadiandriver.com/galleries/2010autoshows/index.php?level=album&id=85

[too_slow]

OMG, VW is such a tease..

It's interesting how VW is showcasing the R @ a Canadian show, and did not bring it with them to the Detroit NAIAS

[too_slow]

Golf R or a Jetta GLi Coupe.. hmm, this will be tough (assuming both arrives in North America)

[c3m]

OMG, VW is such a tease..

It's interesting how VW is showcasing the R @ a Canadian show, and did not bring it with them to the Detroit NAIAS

I heard they are bringing it to New York auto show. VW didn't want the New Compact Coupe concept to overshadow the Golf R.

[too_slow]

^Right, totally forgot about the NYC show..

[roastpuff]

Thought I'd add some more recent pictures... these were taken before the New Year. Those on GolfMk6.com probably saw these already.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4161593196_77e832fcb8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/4161593196/" title=IMG_0399 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4160833595_6f7870e0e9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/4160833595/" title=IMG_0386 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4161593112_8885b80ce1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/4161593112/" title=IMG_0398 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4160835045_a03a738762.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dionditan/4160835045/" title=IMG_0397 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr)

[JSALES]

seeing the commercials make me want one so bad

[!Aznboi128]

I'm not going to jump on this....

I love the new concept coupe too much

[gnat.]

love your photos roastpuff! so hawt!:thumbsup:

[thumper]

this was russ swift doing his thing at the UK mk6 launch awhile back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjDJwEfhmJohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ODuyx510c

[thumper]

they have the best tv commercials in europe... imagine if they tried to show something like this here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GytkdVh-Nps

every ralph nader wannabe would be screaming bloody murder...

{and if you know german:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfrPR0k5R8Q

[thumper]

rs member/vw sales guy haulin oats told me about this:

http://motoring-news.com/vw/volkswagen-unveils-%E2%80%9Ctop-golf%E2%80%9D-in-montreal/

basically, vw canada brought a 2011 golf-r to the montreal auto show to "gauge interest" to see if there is a market for the car in canada.... pilgrimage anyone?

[roastpuff]

Changed the oil today... was so easy! Just my first time changing the oil, too, which is why I kinda made a mess afterwards. :haha:

So, I changed the oil in my GTI yesterday because I'm planning to go to a dyno day on Saturday, and then autocrossing the car next weekend. The factory fill was the oil still inside, and I wanted that out along with what particles it may have collected during the 2500km since delivery.

Here's a how-to using the instructions from here (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1495613&postcount=2):

1. Put car up on ramps and open hood:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4292676864_9bb2f562ec_b.jpg

2. Get your supplies out - oil, drain pan, funnel, filter, gloves, 19mm wrench, shop towels etc.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4291935511_a4d8420fa2.jpg

My oil of choice - Motul X-Cess 8100 5W40.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4291935683_44813cf4a8.jpg

3. Go underneath car and undo the drain plug. Make sure the drain pan is already down there before you undo it, haha.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4292677012_b2d70a368c.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4291935631_6427513d7a.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4291935725_913998887b.jpg

4. Allow oil to drain out, and undo the oil filter up top. I removed the engine cover to make life easier.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4291935455_592b45f618.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4291935595_cc7d1a69c2.jpg

Here's when I ran into problems - I couldn't find the proper size filter wrench. It was either too loose or too small. So, I ended up not changing the filter for now - I will change the filter at 8000kms, along with the engine oil.

Since the factory interval is 15000kms anyways, I think I should be fine... hopefully. :iono:

5. Replace oil filter, after lubing up the seal with some engine oil. Just dip a finger in there and do it.

6. Replace drain plug - you can use a new one or the same one, I did the 2nd option.

Make sure you have the drain plug on tight before filling up the car with oil.

7. Add oil - surely you don't need pictures for this one... When you're nearly at 4.5 quarts, slow down. Put the oil cap back on, and start up the car. Let it run for a minute or two, then check the oil level using the dipstick. Add if necessary.

I ended up using almost 5 quarts of Motul, and the dipstick showed nicely full all the way to the top of the dotted part.

8. All done! Clean up your car, tools, work area and back it off the ramp.

It's quite simple... just make sure you have the right oil filter wrench. :mad0259:

[Kalize]

Is anyone getting any money off MSRP from the dealership?
if so how much?
and which options did you get??
thanks

[too_slow]

WOW you're changing your oil already??? On the whoretex forums, they say you're supposed to run the oil that came with your car for a good 10,000miles before you change it. The reason for this is that the oil that came with your car came with special addictives to help your engine break in properly...


Kalize: The dealership here in Kelowna has a DBP 3dr GTI 6spd with Leather+Tech.. They said if I finance it, the best they can do is offer a $500 discount..

[roastpuff]

Is anyone getting any money off MSRP from the dealership?
if so how much?
and which options did you get??
thanks

Got $1500 off at Clarkdale with Car Cost Canada - well worth the sign up price.

Options were DSG, Leather Package (leather, sunroof). Got Monster Mats thrown in.

WOW you're changing your oil already??? On the whoretex forums, they say you're supposed to run the oil that came with your car for a good 10,000miles before you change it. The reason for this is that the oil that came with your car came with special addictives to help your engine break in properly...


Let's put it this way - would you rather have metal shavings running around the inside of your car for 10,000 miles (16,000 kms!) and trust this mythical additive to keep the engine safe or change the oil sooner? When I got the oil out, it looked very black and dirty. I haven't heard anything beyond conjecture that we have to keep the factory oil in for 10,000km to have the engine break in properly.

The reason I wanted to get the oil change done is because I plan to go to the Racing Greed Dyno Day on Saturday and then the UBC Sport Car Club Autocross "Slush #4" session next Sunday. I don't want to be having metal particles in the engine when I'm going to be running hard and fast for prolonged periods.

I also talked to Andrew, the service advisor at Clarkdale, and he said between 2500km and 3000km is fine for an oil change. The odometer read 2525km, which should pretty much be broken in by now.