Hello,
I am in the market for a new car and drove a 2010 GTI this evening... 2-door, 6-speed, 17-inch wheels, Tornado Red. I have some subjective comparisons to the 2009 for which I would appreciate your comment...
#1 - The 2010 seems quieter and more refined than the 2009. Engine noise seems somewhat muted and less visceral.
#2 - Around town at low speed the steering seems lighter, with less feedback from the road.
#3 - What happened to the side molding? The doors scream "ding me!" Anyone have experience with side molding installed by the dealer?
#4 - The touch screen radio is nice and sounds decent with my iPhone 3G S. Anyone get the radio to take calls AND play audio via Bluetooth? Is this possible? Is the Dynaudio option worth the extra $476?
Overall, the 2010 seems less visceral and raw compared to the 2009. The body work is sweet but the car appeals less to my senses than the 09. Does anyone think a clean crop of 09s will come back as trades for 10s?
Comments please.
Regards,
MMD from CT
I am in the market for a new car and drove a 2010 GTI this evening... 2-door, 6-speed, 17-inch wheels, Tornado Red. I have some subjective comparisons to the 2009 for which I would appreciate your comment...
#1 - The 2010 seems quieter and more refined than the 2009. Engine noise seems somewhat muted and less visceral.
#2 - Around town at low speed the steering seems lighter, with less feedback from the road.
#3 - What happened to the side molding? The doors scream "ding me!" Anyone have experience with side molding installed by the dealer?
#4 - The touch screen radio is nice and sounds decent with my iPhone 3G S. Anyone get the radio to take calls AND play audio via Bluetooth? Is this possible? Is the Dynaudio option worth the extra $476?
Overall, the 2010 seems less visceral and raw compared to the 2009. The body work is sweet but the car appeals less to my senses than the 09. Does anyone think a clean crop of 09s will come back as trades for 10s?
Comments please.
Regards,
MMD from CT