yup your wife is correct, for that GTI price better go get a merc or bmw. But if you are the non common one that want to join the Nazi's legacy, try VW.

Ok how to choose between GTI and TSI? simple. if you are someone who loves to go fast and smoke other drivers get the GTI.
If you are someone that loves to take it simple and occasionally smoke people. Get the TSI/

wow, i'm surprised there's someone buying the gti driving less than 110  up to you bro

hey...dont flay me buddy...that info wasn't mine.

they said so here...> Do you really need the GTi

btw, how is the fd2r not livable? i do know actual people who has it & does use it as everyday car. my point is, will it make common sense if other common people were have one and do the same? unless everyone else also has extra $$$ and doesn't mind the extra maintenance that comes with it. and of course, the power difference between fd2 & fd2r is obvious...so it is still acceptable if someone just wants it just for the pure extra power & speed.

but tsi itself on the other hand is already fast enough, feels good enough, & as yan pointed out, fuel saving somemore...& it's more sensible for everyday drive. (since futobuta said he isn't going to speed anyway)

so if 50k is justifiable for superficial differences, well, i dunno..i just state my opinion. the 50k are superficial, leather/electric seats, steering, etc. he doesn't have to agree.

EDIT : well, if futobuta is not a common person like my friend who drives the fd2r then i got nothing to say la,

sure pal...not trying to "jaga tepi kain", so hope you dont find offence. just that the reasons you gave are indeed superficial (leather seats can be changed, leather wrapped steerings too). unless you are those those who drives a) 120 is cruising speed b) 120~140 is overtaking c) 160 is absolute best; then getting the GTi is definately the way to go. infact thats what my buddy who got the type R said, he simply wants to drive fast wherever he could.

in that sense, getting the premium model justifies its price tag because they are built for it. (speed, safety & all). safety factor and designs are something no aftermarket can ever replace, hence, the premium price paid for the fastest and absolute highest spec model.

but since you already said you are willing to go for it for the reasons stated, well it's yours to begin with, so enjoy your ride,

again, no offence.

Have booked a Carbon Grey GTI over the weekend:)

Fingers crossed - if all goes well I should have my ride in approx 2 weeks

Where did you book your GTI? I heard that stock is low at the moment.

I nearly booked the golf yesterday, but heard from the grapevine that the polo gti is around the corner(next year first quarter). I prefer the look of the polo.

heard from salesman, Passat CC and golf stock is running really low. color selection is even worst. looks like the ad volkwagen made is really proven works lolz. btw, i have seen so many promotion on newspaper 1.38% interest, free blackberry, all is only aplicable to volkwagen beetle, i was like wtf. all models only have promotion like 1% rebate. anyone can confirm?

Dang, so sad, after buying the car only did the dealers offer free stuff. I wonder if I can push for my dealer to give me some free stuff

Try push for some VW merchandise

weird that you opted old Z4 instead of these cars, these cars are more practical, if i'm considering a golf, a roadster will never be in my mind
yours is mk6 GTI right? congrats bro
you got the polo instead of inspira? 

u r right. once my sis got her new honda jazz, went for tint. as results of their poor removal of door panels, they actually broke the locking mechanism in one of the door. 

now i've got a new accord just few weeks old, really careful in choosing right tint shop. now still untinted 

friend,

it really depends..  i also book my polo 1 weeks before the advertisment come out with Free ipad. so i call the SE and give her a good time of XXXX until i get my ipad.. eventually, i got the deal, but forgo the 2 free services.

cheers:

I did my Golf tint with 3M ,AFAIK they didn't open the door panel , heat resistant is very good compare with my previous car with ecotint. Just leave out small part near rear-view mirror for smart tag.

my car is tinted with 3M. when doing it, they also didnt need to open my door panel. i think u can check out youtube, there should be video showing how it's done