Hey guys
Awesome forum!
I just ordered my Golf GTI today and can hardly wait till it is delivered in about 8 weeks (that is 1344 hours, but who's counting!?)
I ordered it with DSG, 3 doors and in magic black with the standard 17" rims.
For a long time I wanted to get the 18" since I think they look better, but in the end opted for standard because of the comfort. And I figured I can always replace them if I want anyway.
I test drove the Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI today just to be sure that wasn't something for me. Afterall it has the same engine and is basically the same car, but costs about 1/4 less than the Golf in my country. The interior simply wasn't GTI standard and I could hardly see anything out of neither front nor back.
Last week I test drove the Ford Focus ST, which was a mixed experience. It was in my opinion the Golf's biggest competitor. The engine had awesome power and the suspension actually felt tighter and overall a little sharper than the Golf's. The engine also sounded even better in my opinion especially when you lifted your foot off the gas pedal in high revs was borderline pornographic with pure racing sound :eyebulge:
However the interior was not nearly as good looking as the Golf's and because I am a tall bloke, I didn't sit nearly as well as in the Golf mainly because the seat wouldn't slide back long enough.
So in my opinion Golf GTI is the best overall car in this price range and especially with the DSG I am sure I will have plenty of fun with it :burnrubber: