I've got one on a 3 year lease and counting the days til i return it. There's been massive issues with the software on the mk8 range. The touch buttons are terrible and important ones you need don't even illuminate at night time. The aggressive lane departure that will pull you into parked cars and stop/start system which cuts the engine before you've even came to a halt need switched off every time you switch the ignition on. Don't even bother using the wireless charger - it will just heat your phone up like an oven and put very little power in your phone. You will also feel every single tiny stone on the road thanks to the elastic band tyres. On the positive side it looks good and gets looks and compliments everywhere. The dsg gearbox is the only option and is a delight. It also goes like the clappers and leaves a lot of cars in your rear view mirror
@@philipdaly4916 usually get about 480 mile to a tank, just depends on usage. I reckon you could get 500 out it but I don't like running that low. The average mpg is almost always 49-50mpg
@@philipdaly4916 Mixed driving I'd say it's around the 560 mark. Town driving as you'd expect does hit the mpg, but overall it's pretty economical. Depending on your driving style you may get more out of it. 👍
@@phillip8102 sounds decent, I get about 550-600 out of my mk8 150bhp Diesel, so was just wondering if I still could get similar if I get a gtd, that’s with a mixture of 30miles a day of 60mph cruising and occasional overtakes
There nice cars seen a few with the optional upgraded wheels & they look like the GTi from the front. Just brought a mk7.5 version & can’t complain at all a full tank lasts me four weeks I mainly drive in normal mode but when you change to sport it changes into a different car plus individual is even faster 😊
The only issue is if your a town driver only don’t go diesel yes it offers better economy, but your be forever have dpf issues , if your a commuter with average 30 mile commute at +50 then yes diesel away whether 150 or gtd 200hp you won’t regret the power train
@@joshjwebster9 I’m not stupid enough to get a car more than my annual salary to give the impression I’m doing better in life 😂not forgetting paying 20k in interest
I went for the Adelaide 19's optional alloys on mine. Added a Maxton design Rear spoiler lip and made all the GTD badges all around red, and put on the silver Golf R mirrors. It attracts so much attention because it looks so unique, a blend between the GTI and the Golf R, but with economy of a GTD. Best of both worlds.
Just about to upgrade to the mk8 gtd next Saturday from my 7.5 gtd...I was going to go for the GTI but after much thought, went for the gtd instead....I would moan about filling up every week with the GTI 😂
@@HtheKing I'm enjoying it thankyou...the digital dash takes some getting used too and I'm still learning new things about it...power wise at 1st I thought this is way slower than my old golf and thought WTF have I done (manual v auto)...Ive never driven a auto before so didn't realize what happened when you toed it plus I was being careful as it was new😂😂... F@#k me did it go lol... overall im very pleased I brought it...ps... not only do I now have more power the economy is fantastic...I've gone from just over 400 miles on a full tank on the old golf gtd to just over 600...@ £76 to fill...👍...
Are these gonna be worth it though with how harsh the government are being with diesels? last thing i'd want to do is drop £20k+ on a car i can't drive where i want without being punished
I've got a stage 3 focus st mk3.5 diesel from Pumaspeed, 278 bhp 580 bhp, 62 mpg on a run, 48 mpg around town, makes no difference diesel is 20p more vs any petrol, 620 miles for £95.
It’s a phase, it might take a while but diesels will “come back around” I say that in quotations because despite the govt’s efforts, they never really left. EV sales are already dipping
Have a 2006 TDI that I just adore, looking forward to getting this
I've got one on a 3 year lease and counting the days til i return it. There's been massive issues with the software on the mk8 range. The touch buttons are terrible and important ones you need don't even illuminate at night time. The aggressive lane departure that will pull you into parked cars and stop/start system which cuts the engine before you've even came to a halt need switched off every time you switch the ignition on. Don't even bother using the wireless charger - it will just heat your phone up like an oven and put very little power in your phone. You will also feel every single tiny stone on the road thanks to the elastic band tyres. On the positive side it looks good and gets looks and compliments everywhere. The dsg gearbox is the only option and is a delight. It also goes like the clappers and leaves a lot of cars in your rear view mirror
How many miles shows when you put a full tank in? Got a 150bhp mk8 diesel and get 600miles but want a gtd but don’t know the tank range…
@@philipdaly4916 usually get about 480 mile to a tank, just depends on usage. I reckon you could get 500 out it but I don't like running that low. The average mpg is almost always 49-50mpg
Manuel or nothing
I chose DCC as an option on mine, it really does sharpen the GTD up.
What’s your fuel tank range when full?
@@philipdaly4916 I'm getting around 600 miles on a tank motorway driving.
@@phillip8102 do you reckon that’s similar if you do abit of everything?
@@philipdaly4916 Mixed driving I'd say it's around the 560 mark. Town driving as you'd expect does hit the mpg, but overall it's pretty economical. Depending on your driving style you may get more out of it. 👍
@@phillip8102 sounds decent, I get about 550-600 out of my mk8 150bhp Diesel, so was just wondering if I still could get similar if I get a gtd, that’s with a mixture of 30miles a day of 60mph cruising and occasional overtakes
I have the older mk7 GTD, great car. Looks the part. The cloth seats are better, prefer the tartan
Same. Got a stage 1 yesterday. Great improvement. Would highly recommend
There nice cars seen a few with the optional upgraded wheels & they look like the GTi from the front. Just brought a mk7.5 version & can’t complain at all a full tank lasts me four weeks I mainly drive in normal mode but when you change to sport it changes into a different car plus individual is even faster 😊
Mk7.5 is better. I miss mine, now got a mk8 gtd since april 2022 getting rid of it
What car are you changing to?@@j.h-sr7em
The only issue is if your a town driver only don’t go diesel yes it offers better economy, but your be forever have dpf issues , if your a commuter with average 30 mile commute at +50 then yes diesel away whether 150 or gtd 200hp you won’t regret the power train
Just ordered one from my local vw dealership
Congrats on the finance
@@Thuds593You annoyed you can’t get approved for finance mate?
@@joshjwebster9 I’m not stupid enough to get a car more than my annual salary to give the impression I’m doing better in life 😂not forgetting paying 20k in interest
@@joshjwebster9 your mum paid for mine bro
@@Thuds593that because your mum was busy with me? Thought so
Is it as good as a beemer 3 ?
I went for the Adelaide 19's optional alloys on mine.
Added a Maxton design Rear spoiler lip and made all the GTD badges all around red, and put on the silver Golf R mirrors.
It attracts so much attention because it looks so unique, a blend between the GTI and the Golf R, but with economy of a GTD.
Best of both worlds.
Do you notice the extra power compared to the mk7.5 184 bhp one because new one is 200bhp
Love my GTD can confirm it does 165mph on Mexico roads 🤣
The one side exhaust pipes completely ruin it why not just put one each side like the GTI ffs 😢
Just about to upgrade to the mk8 gtd next Saturday from my 7.5 gtd...I was going to go for the GTI but after much thought, went for the gtd instead....I would moan about filling up every week with the GTI 😂
how you finding the mk8 gtd now if you have it? better than the 7.5?
@@HtheKing I'm enjoying it thankyou...the digital dash takes some getting used too and I'm still learning new things about it...power wise at 1st I thought this is way slower than my old golf and thought WTF have I done (manual v auto)...Ive never driven a auto before so didn't realize what happened when you toed it plus I was being careful as it was new😂😂... F@#k me did it go lol... overall im very pleased I brought it...ps... not only do I now have more power the economy is fantastic...I've gone from just over 400 miles on a full tank on the old golf gtd to just over 600...@ £76 to fill...👍...
Are these gonna be worth it though with how harsh the government are being with diesels? last thing i'd want to do is drop £20k+ on a car i can't drive where i want without being punished
I've got a stage 3 focus st mk3.5 diesel from Pumaspeed, 278 bhp 580 bhp, 62 mpg on a run, 48 mpg around town, makes no difference diesel is 20p more vs any petrol, 620 miles for £95.
@@Hellndegenerates for me it's more thr clean air zones, i live in one so will be loads to just be able to drive 😭
It’s a phase, it might take a while but diesels will “come back around” I say that in quotations because despite the govt’s efforts, they never really left. EV sales are already dipping
@@craig1996It’s EU6 so no.
Hate that fake sound. How can turn it off?
The car has fake sound actuators played through the speakers. You’ll have to take it to a garage to unplug the motors and code it out
@@killeruk9227 i bought Rline TDI DSG7 for 31k new … good buy.. just for wait 6-8 months..
The mk7.5 is better looking
MK7 is nicer
Nice car, would be better if the presenter had a personality