BoostedVW11
Drag Racing Champion
Went to the Chicago Auto Show today, as title saids. Here are my simplified comparison views along with my womans (who doesn't know much about cars).
My views.
1. The fake carbon fiber pattern looks terrible.
2. The carbon fiber plastic not only is obviously cheap plastic but feels like it. Did the knock test on it and it wasnt very solid.
3. The steering wheel looks odd, like a bar stool cushion put over the center of the mk6 wheel.
4. The rim pattern makes the rims look smaller than they actually are.
5. The badging on the sides and rear are nice, which makes me wonder if putting side badging on the mk6 wouldnt look too bad.
6. The interior armrest has more storage, id say enough to store an orange and an iphone. (simple comparison remember)
7. The gauges look absolutely beautiful, however alittle bit too much going on. Dont know if the one i saw will have both euro speed conversion and mph like the one i sat in.
8. The rear spoiler over the hatch looks normal how it splits outward on the upper sides, while it looks nice its alittle too mazdaspeed 3 for me.
9. Seats were very similar.
10. Didnt notice much of a size difference or stance.
11. Inside the glove box there was 2 sd card slots? Never seen that before, have no idea what thats for.
12. Nav screen was large however did not like how it was angled towards the driver.
13. The upper controls near the sunglasses holder looked cheap and awkwardly placed.
14. The headlights were nowhere near as bright clear white as the mk6 and i feel they looked awfully cheap compared to our razorblade like xenons. The square lights were bland and too jettaish
15. The golf R rims were absolutely beautiful. Reminded me of an mk4 gli.
15. The golf R blue color was AMAZING. Going to be a huge head turner there
16. Sunroof on the gti looks terrible and misplaced, not flush at all when open.
Overall, the car itself had me worried at first before seeing it in person that it would be vastly different looking. In person it was extremely simlilar to the mk6 and im not disappointment with my gti what so ever. Would i buy one? Yes, however would probably want to wait for the prices to drop and for the aftermarket to build up. Also, mk6 led tails a must when competing with mk7 update.
My womans view of the car..
1. "whats with the swastika rims"
2. Ew too much plastic
3. Oh nice center storage
4. Its so similar to your car
5. I dont like the top console it looks cheap
6. The sunroof looks too big for the car
7. Whats a "tsi"?
8. Oh that blue is nice! (on the golf r)
I should also state we went out with my in laws, they didnt even know it was a different generation. So that shows just how much the general non automotive fans will perceive this car.
Let me know if you have any questions, felt like a simplified less to read review would be helpful. :thumbsup:
Sample photo of interior. That whole front dash is shiny square pattern plastic (somewhat carbon fiber but not really). Wheel looks wider and less sporty as well. You can even see from the photo just how FRICKIN SHINY that dash looks, that will definitely be a first to do mod as these are released. Matte finish front dash kit, $300 plus shipping anyone?
My views.
1. The fake carbon fiber pattern looks terrible.
2. The carbon fiber plastic not only is obviously cheap plastic but feels like it. Did the knock test on it and it wasnt very solid.
3. The steering wheel looks odd, like a bar stool cushion put over the center of the mk6 wheel.
4. The rim pattern makes the rims look smaller than they actually are.
5. The badging on the sides and rear are nice, which makes me wonder if putting side badging on the mk6 wouldnt look too bad.
6. The interior armrest has more storage, id say enough to store an orange and an iphone. (simple comparison remember)
7. The gauges look absolutely beautiful, however alittle bit too much going on. Dont know if the one i saw will have both euro speed conversion and mph like the one i sat in.
8. The rear spoiler over the hatch looks normal how it splits outward on the upper sides, while it looks nice its alittle too mazdaspeed 3 for me.
9. Seats were very similar.
10. Didnt notice much of a size difference or stance.
11. Inside the glove box there was 2 sd card slots? Never seen that before, have no idea what thats for.
12. Nav screen was large however did not like how it was angled towards the driver.
13. The upper controls near the sunglasses holder looked cheap and awkwardly placed.
14. The headlights were nowhere near as bright clear white as the mk6 and i feel they looked awfully cheap compared to our razorblade like xenons. The square lights were bland and too jettaish
15. The golf R rims were absolutely beautiful. Reminded me of an mk4 gli.
15. The golf R blue color was AMAZING. Going to be a huge head turner there
16. Sunroof on the gti looks terrible and misplaced, not flush at all when open.
Overall, the car itself had me worried at first before seeing it in person that it would be vastly different looking. In person it was extremely simlilar to the mk6 and im not disappointment with my gti what so ever. Would i buy one? Yes, however would probably want to wait for the prices to drop and for the aftermarket to build up. Also, mk6 led tails a must when competing with mk7 update.
My womans view of the car..
1. "whats with the swastika rims"
2. Ew too much plastic
3. Oh nice center storage
4. Its so similar to your car
5. I dont like the top console it looks cheap
6. The sunroof looks too big for the car
7. Whats a "tsi"?
8. Oh that blue is nice! (on the golf r)
I should also state we went out with my in laws, they didnt even know it was a different generation. So that shows just how much the general non automotive fans will perceive this car.
Let me know if you have any questions, felt like a simplified less to read review would be helpful. :thumbsup:
Sample photo of interior. That whole front dash is shiny square pattern plastic (somewhat carbon fiber but not really). Wheel looks wider and less sporty as well. You can even see from the photo just how FRICKIN SHINY that dash looks, that will definitely be a first to do mod as these are released. Matte finish front dash kit, $300 plus shipping anyone?
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