Can I get some clarification.... when looking on internet I came across quick blurb about 2008 GTI....???? Is this fact??? The MKV has not been out that long. Thanks everyone.
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Even if it were true, it says that it will be the same engine with the same specs. The only thing that would change is the body, which will look uninspired and lame.
I don't think that they will do a remodel so soon, when their current model is winning awards left and right. I think at the time that was written, they didn't expect the GTI/Rabbit to do so well.
2008 seems about right for a refresh, keep in mind the MkV has been roaming European streets since '03. North America probably wouldn't get the new model until model year '09.
Even if it were true, it says that it will be the same engine with the same specs. The only thing that would change is the body, which will look uninspired and lame.
I don't think that they will do a remodel so soon, when their current model is winning awards left and right. I think at the time that was written, they didn't expect the GTI/Rabbit to do so well.
Car Magazine stated that VW is actually bringing the MK6 GTI to US shores 2 years early due to the high cost in manufacturing the MK5 GTI. For example if the MK4 GTI took 10 hours manufacture, the MKV is taking like 25 (these numbers are not confirmed). The car will be essentially the sameengine wise, but fit and finish will be much less refined.
the 08 gti is not a fav of mine.... the front end looks like a dodge sebring.... the scirroco i think is tits... > but i love my mkv and wont give it up...... ;D
I think I am the first on this board to order the 2008 - not an honour I wanted. I was told they "weren't going to change anything" so we went for it. I am nervous about them dumbing the car down, based on what I have read about production time / cost of manuf. etc. I know they already dropped the head lamp washers in the 2007, so what is next? Let me know if you hear anything.
Not sure, but I thought I also heard they will be changing the steering wheel buttons. I know--'big freaking deal'--but I do rather like the current set up. My wife ended up with a Jetta without the steering wheel controls, and I just don't feel right in that thing.
Not sure, but I thought I also heard they will be changing the steering wheel buttons. I know--'big freaking deal'--but I do rather like the current set up. My wife ended up with a Jetta without the steering wheel controls, and I just don't feel right in that thing.
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