Should I get a Mk7 GTI?

[dmac1969]

Hi all , I have been offered a PCP on a new Mk7 GTI (3 door , pure white , cloth seats , no other options) thats only 50 quid PCM more than I am paying on Hire Purchase for my Mk5 GTI (58 plate CW 3 door , leather , 18s , 25K miles). Has anyone done the swap? Just wondering if it as much of a no brainer as I think it is , or should I stick with the Mk5? I would love one with the PP and leather on but I just cant afford it so it will be  a bobby basic spec. Opinions please?

[Eddie-NL]

prices of cars are going up, and most people buy on PCP

Guess if you look at the monthly payment for driving a nice car then it is fine, although the car won't be yours unless you find the large balloon payment at the end

[garrardrj]

Keep what you got

[dmac1969]

prices of cars are going up, and most people buy on PCP

Guess if you look at the monthly payment for driving a nice car then it is fine, although the car won't be yours unless you find the large balloon payment at the end

I never keep my cars for the full term of the finance anyway , usually change them every 2 years , but Ive never used a PCP , just boggo Hire Purchase.

[Bernhard30]

Pondering the same sort of dilemma myself at the moment.

After modding my Ed30 lots this year...now really tempted on a new Mk7R order. Bugger.

But really don't wanna sell my Eddy...as the old Queen song goes.."I Want it All."

We'll see eh...

[doylebros]

Hi all , I have been offered a PCP on a new Mk7 GTI (3 door , pure white , cloth seats , no other options) thats only 50 quid PCM more than I am paying on Hire Purchase for my Mk5 GTI (58 plate CW 3 door , leather , 18s , 25K miles). Has anyone done the swap? Just wondering if it as much of a no brainer as I think it is , or should I stick with the Mk5? I would love one with the PP and leather on but I just cant afford it so it will be  a bobby basic spec. Opinions please?

If you don't want any unexpected bills and enjoy driving a nice vehicle, then seems to ticket all the boxes.

However, if you stick with what you've got and the old girl has been looked after, just think what that spare cash could do for you in the way of treats - live a little!

[dmac1969]

Aye the spare cash is only 50 quid a month , thats the thing , 12 quid a week and I'm in a brand new GTI. I've never had a brand new VW of any persuasion , let alone a GTI.

[Eddie-NL]

when you look at like that, it makes sense.

same thing on the skoda forum, loads of people buying the new Vrs on PCP with 0%

[micaerin]

For only £50 difference PM i would definatley do it, as you say your used to paying a monthly fee for your car, and you plan to change it every 2 years. why not!

[Scottymon]

If it's anymore than £250 a month, then I'd seriously consider the M135i, ok it's a bit of a piggy but then the Mk7 Golf is no looker - and the Beema is way, way, way quicker.

[doylebros]

Aye the spare cash is only 50 quid a month , thats the thing , 12 quid a week and I'm in a brand new GTI. I've never had a brand new VW of any persuasion , let alone a GTI.

Like I said seems to tick all the boxes but life has a funny way of sending you unexpected bills!

It's only fifty but not just one fifty - it's always easy to talk yourself into something you want sleep on it!

Fuel is never coming back down in price so those gas guzzlers are a real luxury!

[Greeners]

If you can afford it get one! They are such a step up from the MK5!

[Gide76]

Yes


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[Markyed30]

What's the deposit /payments like a pm or link would be good out of curiosity

[swgti]

I must admit I've been looking at a PCP for a while but not took the plunge yet, severely tempted though as all the cars bar one that I've had on Finance have been changed well before they were paid for, so similar system i suppose.

The fact your Mk5 is on a PCP makes it a no brainer for me, go for it, thats unless you were planning on paying the end payment and making the car yours, which obviously may be a bit more on a mk7.