I've been strongly considering buying a GTI MkV. I had some questions regarding price/benefit and about the car in general. I would definitely be getting leather seats and the sun roof (and whatever extras are required for these). I had some questions about the other options.
Does anyone have comparison shots of the GTI with and without the OEM body kit? As far as I can tell it's pratically nothing. From what I've read, however, it looks nice and can be considerably cheaper and less of a hassle than getting an aftermarket (Since it's prepainted).
Can you get the in-dash navigation and still have the six disc CD changer? Does it not play mp3-cds? What about mp3-dvds? I really want the navigation, but if I get an inferior sound system I may reconsider.
I'm pretty much sold on the DSG being the superior shifting option. I have heard that it can give some problems when modding (e.g. chips can cause it to stick in first and over-rev). Is there any weight to that?
Considering the options I want would it be in my better interest to go for the Fahrenheit version? I know of at least one dealer with this car available. It should hold its resale value a little better.
Given the options I want (leather, nav, sunroof) what would be a fair price to negotiate at? Keep in mind that I would potentially be putting 15k-20k down in cash. Edmunds isn't really giving me a decent base to go off (It's invoice is actually higher than the MSRP from VW.com!). Is there another site I could get the same info?
Does anyone have comparison shots of the GTI with and without the OEM body kit? As far as I can tell it's pratically nothing. From what I've read, however, it looks nice and can be considerably cheaper and less of a hassle than getting an aftermarket (Since it's prepainted).
Can you get the in-dash navigation and still have the six disc CD changer? Does it not play mp3-cds? What about mp3-dvds? I really want the navigation, but if I get an inferior sound system I may reconsider.
I'm pretty much sold on the DSG being the superior shifting option. I have heard that it can give some problems when modding (e.g. chips can cause it to stick in first and over-rev). Is there any weight to that?
Considering the options I want would it be in my better interest to go for the Fahrenheit version? I know of at least one dealer with this car available. It should hold its resale value a little better.
Given the options I want (leather, nav, sunroof) what would be a fair price to negotiate at? Keep in mind that I would potentially be putting 15k-20k down in cash. Edmunds isn't really giving me a decent base to go off (It's invoice is actually higher than the MSRP from VW.com!). Is there another site I could get the same info?