Recently bought a MkVI, why didn't you wait for MkVII?

[DeanStevenson]

If you recently purchased a MkVI, why didn't you wait for a MkVII?

Just curious.

[54blunts]

because my corrado was giving me problems and i couldnt wait that long to pick up a new DD

also i hate buying first year models as they tend to have more issues/ quirks and usually have more tsib's for things that are fixed on the following years

[BryanxSOSF]

Dealership near me only had 1 GTI brand new 2012 with only 50 miles on it and my car was ****ting the bed fast, had already been looking and waiting about 4 months to make my move, not only that we running a good 0% 66 months didn't wanna pass it up and miss out

[t_b]

FWIW - nothing official has been announced, but U.S. market MKVIIs will likely be Hecho en Mexico.

I like the "W" VIN on my '12 TDI.

[BryanxSOSF]

FWIW - nothing official has been announced, but U.S. market MKVIIs will likely be Hecho en Mexico.

I like the "W" VIN on my '12 TDI.

Agreed

[VeeDee]

Just purchased a '13 GTI last week. Considered waiting for a MKVII, GTI, but elected to get a '13 for the following reason:

1. MKVI series, 2013 GTI end of build cycle, most bugs probably worked out....hopefully.

2. From certain angles, MKVII body looks better in a 2014 A3 version than as a GTI.

3. Last but not least. Got tired of my 2012 WRX sedan. Kept thinking about all the happy miles I had in my previous Dubs, so I came back earlier rather than later. Absolutely no regrets!

[greasyginzo]

because i like the mk6 better and it will be a few years before we get the mk7

[BryanxSOSF]

Last I read mkvII won't be state side til spring?

[02mkfour]

I personally think the mk7 looks like an SUV from the side/back

[DNel928]

also i hate buying first year models as they tend to have more issues/ quirks and usually have more tsib's for things that are fixed on the following years

This ^^ New motor, new platform, and plenty of problems I'm sure. Plus I didn't want to drive a Honda for 2 more years.

[RCKEV]

1. Because I never buy new

2. The GTD won't be here for another yr

[sault13]

I've always been 1 Gen behind. Picked up a 4 when the 5's released, jumped in a 6 just as the 7's are announced... maybe when the 8's come along i will be on the same page as everyone else.

[Slilock]

The MKVI is at the end of its life style and I don't buy first year VW model changes.

[shankys_14]

I'm thinking of trading mine in.

[shankys_14]

I personally think the mk7 looks like an SUV from the side/back

[wasim12]

I'm thinking of trading mine in.

Don't you talk like that, snap out of it

That's tough to support. In person the MKX is much larger than a Golf. Maybe if you have only one eye and you're standing a mile away there's a resemblance.

[JSWhaler]

Reason 1. Needed a car right then.
2. Don't like first runs of new cars due to lots of small issues which usually get corrected in second or third year of production.

[pigsbladder]

I think the 6 looks better. Plus getting one used saved me almost $8000

[spongebob_squarepants]

The Mk7 looks great so far, but I need a car sooner than a year from now as my Ford is falling apart.

I'm between a GTI and VR6 Passat for a new DD, but it will be very soon.

[jbrown]

I was tired of my '07 Passat, warranty was up, needed service, brakes, and tires and it was almost paid off. But the real deal maker was 0% interest for 66 months and a great price on the car.

I knew the MKVII was coming, would be lighter and more powerful, but 1st year models are never perfect. Plus there may be a GTD available here in a couple years and I'd really like to see how that pans out.

[aampsmb]

The MKVI is at the end of its life style and I don't buy first year VW model changes.

Smart move.

[ilimit]

Just purchased a '13 GTI last week. Considered waiting for a MKVII, GTI, but elected to get a '13 for the following reason:

1. MKVI series, 2013 GTI end of build cycle, most bugs probably worked out....hopefully.

2. From certain angles, MKVII body looks better in a 2014 A3 version than as a GTI.

3. Last but not least. Got tired of my 2012 WRX sedan. Kept thinking about all the happy miles I had in my previous Dubs, so I came back earlier rather than later. Absolutely no regrets!

What else made you decide to come back besides the mileage? Did you miss the power/AWD? Welcome back!

[Betty Swallox]

thing is there is always something coming out in a couple of years. at some point you just need to go out and buy something, otherwise you'll still be running in your 1960's beetle held together by velcro and superglue because you just keep on waiting...

[PatrickGTIVI]

Didn't want a first year product on a new and as yet unproven platform.

[feels_road]

Last I read mkvII won't be state side til spring?

More like fall next year from what Jamie and magazines are saying - although I still think there is a chance we will be seeing at least some engine options earlier than that. Sales in Europe are stagnating, and VW could use the almost 50,000 Golfs they are selling here in a year.

[VeeDee]

What else made you decide to come back besides the mileage? Did you miss the power/AWD? Welcome back!

I missed the fun-to-drive, confidence inspiring handling of my 2004 R32. Traded the R in on a 2006 S4 that I still have. The S4 is sweet, and maybe a bit too refined, after getting out of a 2004 R32. Anyhow, wife fell in love with the S4 and claimed it for herself I then went through a bunch of cars trying to find a worthy replacement for the R. While the GTI does not have the VR6 exhaust note or haldex system, in many ways it reminds me of my old R32. That's good enough for me.

[jni3]

reasons:
1. got too good of a deal on a 2012 as the 2013's were rolling out
2. dealerships don't budge as much on a new year as much as the last years model
3. newer generation needs time to work out kinks
4. newer generation gets a better upgrades after kinks are worked out usually within a couple years after coming out
5. allows time to find out problems owners are having with their mkvii, when they start buying them.

i'm sure there's more, but those are what i came up with off the top.

[Outie5000]

Because they're ugly.

[bluidgti]

MKVI looks way better than MKVII. Taillights on the MKVII are weird.

[Orangebingo]

reasons:
1. got too good of a deal on a 2012 as the 2013's were rolling out
2. dealerships don't budge as much on a new year as much as the last years model
3. newer generation needs time to work out kinks
4. newer generation gets a better upgrades after kinks are worked out usually within a couple years after coming out
5. allows time to find out problems owners are having with their mkvii, when they start buying them.

i'm sure there's more, but those are what i came up with off the top.

Oddly enough I got a better deal on my 2013 than most places were offering on the 2012s (it pays to shop around). But I fully agree with points 3, 4 and 5. If the mkvii is a great car I will buy one during the last model year and wait to see how the mkviii looks. I am too old to care about having the first one on my block.

[Aonarch]

The MKVII will be about 13 more months.

Time frame for me.

[Ryyyyyy]

Couldn't wait to get a new car situation here as well.

Drove my last car to the office (70+ miles from home).

Went on lunch break and the motor finally went to ****. Sounded terminal and it looked like it
underneath the oil pan. The car was a 2006 Scion tC that was treated like complete garbage
from my sister. Was a hand me down. Decided to wait til the tC died and then I'd buy a car.

Asked my boss around 3PM to drop me off at a good auto square area. Was determined to go home
with a new car and not have the hassle of towing the POS Scion 70 something miles home.
Quick Google search, found one that had some manufacturers I already had interest in near the
office. Test drove a Hyundai Gen coupe, Audi A3, multiple cars. Ended up walking to the next dealer
which was Volkswagen. Tested the GTI. Sold. Brought home the car

[Graham]

I bought mine in the spring because my MkIII needed more TLC than I had time to give it, since I have two proper project cars as well. I fixed a few more things after buying the GTI, and sold it to a college student VW fan a few weeks ago.

I regret nothing! I've put 5500 miles on it since purchase, and have had to do zero maintenance of any kind. Recently had to do an unexpected 1k mile trip for a family emergency, and it's nice to be able to just hop in the car and go.

I'm pushing 40, professional job, etc., I've done my time, so I wanted a nice car. I'd been waiting for the 'next' one for the past 10 years and putting it off as my Mk3 continued its loyal service. Hopefully the MkVI will give me the same. Then I'll get a MkIX.

[DeanStevenson]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm stil trying to figure out whether to wait for a MkVII or get some instant satisfaction from a MkVI. Some great points here around buying the first year of a new model versus getting one that's settled in a bit.

[ohsnapzombies]

Why buy an MKVII and not wait for the MKVIII? It's like cell phones, computers, and other items that cycle. If you keep waiting, you'll be waiting forever.