Thinking of buying mk6 GT

[b3nb123]

I'm looking to perhaps buy a mk6 golf, however plenty I've seen around look a bit dull, so I'm thinking of limiting my search to GT models to make sure I get a half decent spec.
What exactly does GT spec include?

Any other models that I should keep an eye out for that will be good spec?

The wife wants an auto - these are always DSG aren't they? Are they reliable? Any problems to be aware of? Expensive repairs?

Any advice welcome!

[Keithuk]

Download the brochure. http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/used/all-models

[b3nb123]

Thanks, I didn't know you could download the old brochures from VW

[Keithuk]

You can't download very old brochures as I've done on the old site which isn't available anymore.

[orange86]

I'm looking to perhaps buy a mk6 golf, however plenty I've seen around look a bit dull, so I'm thinking of limiting my search to GT models to make sure I get a half decent spec.
What exactly does GT spec include?

Any other models that I should keep an eye out for that will be good spec?

The wife wants an auto - these are always DSG aren't they? Are they reliable? Any problems to be aware of? Expensive repairs?

Any advice welcome!

I have a golf gt tdi 140 2009. its got a decent engine but not many toys inside - cruise control and electric windows lol.

im thinking of buying a 2013 mk6 gt tdi golf (150bhp) - preferrably with dsg box, it comes with dab radio, sat nav, cruise control, bluetooth, electronic brake, etc etc
or a 2013 bmw 118d auto which has a similar spec.

[Rev Ken]

If the BMW 118d auto is anything like the newer one I got as a courtesy car, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. Controls scattered everywhere and the most uninspiring driving experience - I hated it!

[AlKhawarizmi]

Currently an owner of the 2.0 TDI GT on a 61 plate. Overall a good car, good mixture of performance and economy (80+ mpg long distance). From the diesel variants GT is the best model as far as aesthetics are concerned with 17" alloys, suede/leather interior etc. and also includes sports suspension which takes tight corners are ease. The car doesn't include start-stop which is also another positive. Compared to the Match, the car lacks rear parking, Bluetooth and the RCD510 as far as I remember with an outlay of around £500-£600.

The only regret was not buying a DSG. Always been an automatic-sceptic but recently drove a friends and it is a dream to drive compared to the manual. DSG has come a long way so you should have no problems.

[b3nb123]

If the BMW 118d auto is anything like the newer one I got as a courtesy car, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. Controls scattered everywhere and the most uninspiring driving experience - I hated it!

Thanks for posting this - my wife thinks the golf is a bit dull and would rather I bought a 1 series! If I'm honest it's the dash, steering wheel and and interior that I'm not sure about with BMWs.

[b3nb123]

The only regret was not buying a DSG. Always been an automatic-sceptic but recently drove a friends and it is a dream to drive compared to the manual. DSG has come a long way so you should have no problems.

In the back of my mind I've always though a DSG would give me expensive problems on an older car. I once had an Alfa Selespeed and I've been put off any auto that wasn't a simple Auto! Perhaps I don't need to woory so much if it's VAG?