08-07-2018, 06:27 PM | #141 |
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08-10-2018, 01:55 PM | #142 |
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happy GTI hunting. They’re fun cars and getting the right one will be fun.
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08-10-2018, 06:15 PM | #143 |
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If it hasn't been mentioned already, definitely hold out for the Performance Package (or whatever it's called in other years). The +10hp doesn't matter (especially to APR'd folks like us) but the R brakes and the LSD. The LSD is noticeable, on corner exit helps holds the line under power rather have the usual FWD run out.
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08-10-2018, 09:20 PM | #145 |
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Having test driven the GTI a bit last year, the LSD is a necessity. The HP is also more noticeable than you'd expect.
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08-10-2018, 09:24 PM | #146 | |
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Edit: odd that the overview of trims does not mention the lsd and there is no compare option Edit2: and a sunroof is standard with the se trim. Lsd requires sunroof Last edited by Jeff_DML; 08-10-2018 at 09:38 PM. |
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08-10-2018, 09:48 PM | #147 |
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The 2017 "Sport" has the LSD, the 10 extra HP, no sunroof and cloth seats. I haven't looked at the 2018 package configurations, but I would be shocked if you had to get a sunroof to get the LSD.
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Edit: you can still get cloth though Edit2: Quote:
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08-11-2018, 06:31 AM | #149 |
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What’s wrong with a sunroof
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08-11-2018, 08:24 AM | #150 |
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