Been having a blast so far, no issues (downsized to 17'' for the winter). Doesn't have the clearance of a SUV of course but have had no issues during this storm.
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- admiralackbar
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- mcg
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Didn't know the loyalty rate was -1.5% now?! It always used to be only a 0.5% reduction as far as I remembered.
- darkcloud8282
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Where are you located? Which dealership?
- Invalid12
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Is the 1.5% loyalty rate reduction only on for a limited time?
- hybrid09
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- MrPsv1
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taken from the website... but are you getting the loyalty rate even though you don't have a previous VW?Valid identification and proof of valid ownership/lease of current Volkswagen that has been active for a minimum of 90 days and in good standing is required. Volkswagen vehicles currently being financed/leased with Volkswagen Finance are not eligible for the rate reduction. Offer is transferable to Primary/Co-Primary buyer and/or another family member in the same household. Offer is non-exchangeable for cash. Offer expires January 2, 2018 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit your Volkswagen dealer for details.
- tocsms
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Because it doesn't have the clearance of an SUV/Crossover remember to scrape the snow from the wheel well before it builds up and freezes solid.admiralackbar wrote: ↑Dec 13th, 2017 4:25 pmBeen having a blast so far, no issues (downsized to 17'' for the winter). Doesn't have the clearance of a SUV of course but have had no issues during this storm.
- malecoke
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WTF?!?!Volkswagen vehicles currently being financed/leased with Volkswagen Finance are not eligible for the rate reduction
- flying triangle
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I think you need to be a previous owner, maybe even have bought a VW in the last few years. I bought a 2014 jetta tsi comforline and it seems like they really want me to trade it in or get another vw. This gti is really enticing but the timing is a bit tricky for me right now.
- aleks
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- MrPsv1
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thought as much, just making sureflying triangle wrote: ↑Dec 14th, 2017 12:00 pmI think you need to be a previous owner, maybe even have bought a VW in the last few years. I bought a 2014 jetta tsi comforline and it seems like they really want me to trade it in or get another vw. This gti is really enticing but the timing is a bit tricky for me right now.
- kkkat
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I guess it depends on how much stock they have. When I test drove one, dealer had 6 on the lot. He was quite willing to deal but I couldn't get over the delay on the gas pedal. I was at an intersection waiting to make a left turn. It felt like it took 2 second to respond after I pressed on the gas pedal. Quite scary. It's a DSG and not sure if I did anything wrong. The salesman had no clue whether it's normal.
- darkcloud8282
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Yes that is normal because the DSG does not have a torque converter so it needs to engage from a stop.kkkat wrote: ↑Dec 14th, 2017 1:31 pmI guess it depends on how much stock they have. When I test drove one, dealer had 6 on the lot. He was quite willing to deal but I couldn't get over the delay on the gas pedal. I was at an intersection waiting to make a left turn. It felt like it took 2 second to respond after I pressed on the gas pedal. Quite scary. It's a DSG and not sure if I did anything wrong. The salesman had no clue whether it's normal.
Are you in the East coast? Haven't seen any dealership with so much stock in Vancouver
- kkkat
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This was back in the summer in Calgary.darkcloud8282 wrote: ↑Dec 14th, 2017 1:54 pmYes that is normal because the DSG does not have a torque converter so it needs to engage from a stop.
Are you in the East coast? Haven't seen any dealership with so much stock in Vancouver
So there's no way to fix the lag in the DSG? I've always liked the golf series. It was a big turn off.
- hybrid09
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Shifting mode can be changed but in general if you're coming from a traditional automatic, it takes some time getting used to DSG.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... and-Tricks