moleyv wrote: » Thanks for that. Looking at the configurator, sticking the 19" Adelaide rims on, increases the co2 to 172, and therefore into the 31% VRT bracket, which is unfortunate (assuming it is accurate). I couldn't live with the standard rims.
hooch-85 wrote: » It does happen Joe. The 19" wheels on the RS3 brings it from the €750 to €1200 tax bracket and consequently into a higher VRT band.
JoeA3 wrote: » There’s another 19” wheel option in the product guide that’s nicer again imo. Cant remember the details off hand but it’s in the product guide which they have up online now. I agree the standard wheels are desperate. You should try clarifying with a dealer re the VRT band, I’d be surprised if that’s the case tbh. The configurator is always full of errors.
moleyv wrote: » Saw those. I do prefer the Adelaide ones. Likely the same result with the VRT due to the size. I could live with 18”, if there were some alternatives. Maybe VW will introduce some more options down the line. Aftermarket are a bit 90s IMO. But as you say, will have to ask the dealer if they know.
dar83 wrote: » There's a big difference between cheap aftermarket and proper aftermarket.
moleyv wrote: » I’m not sure that would bring it down a bracket of VRT compared to the standard 18”. It seems the upgrade to 19” just seems to tip it over into the next bracket. I’ll see if I can get anything from the dealer. I’d need a certain answer on a potential additional 5% VRT before committing to anything.
JoeA3 wrote: » Yeah, the cost to upgrade the wheels is sore enough (€900+) but if it bumps up the VRT on the whole car and pushes you up into the higher annual motor tax band, then it's a hard one to justify.
hooch-85 wrote: » If that's the case why not just buy the car with the 18" wheels and order the 19s directly from VW afterwards.
JoeA3 wrote: » If you wanted to buy the factory 19's after the event, VW would want the guts of 4k off you. Then you need 4 tyres. Its an expensive upgrade! Anyway, I'd be curious to see if this is really all the case.
Notch000 wrote: » I have a 05 DSG GTI I bough 4 years ago for 3k, it look good, goes great and has caused very little headache, except the beige leather interior that makes me a little sick at time to think about. Anyways I would love to upgrade a few years but cannot get my head round the monumental hike in prices to go up a few years into a Mk6 or mk7. not looking for any advise just had a bit of a brain fart
Mickiemcfist wrote: » I've the same, 06 5 door, cream heated electric leather seats, reversing sensors, Sunroof, climate control, 160km on the clock and it's cost me under 1k in repairs and servicing in the 6 years I've owned it. The cost to change to a Mk7 just isn't worth it as they've held their value so well. Although it's pretty refreshing to be enjoying the car, but also not worrying about it if it's parked in a carpark or gets dirty etc.
Wailin wrote: » Just cannot take to those led fog lights whatsoever, too much bling and they cheapen the car imo.
PaulRyan97 wrote: » I calculate it'll be an extra €2211 in VRT and an extra €180 a year in road tax. The car stock is literally straddling the band, anything would push it over. I checked and adding the panoramic sunroof and the leather seats also pushed you up to 171g.
captainchaos wrote: » I'm thinking of going for a new GTI next but the stock alloys look really appalling (the GTI wheels have always looked bad but the Mk8 are the worst ever)and would have upgraded to the 19" but not interested if it triggers an additional VRT charge! I would be happy to take the GTD wheels .........wonder will Volkswagen make that an no cost option?
SaintsYB wrote: » When was the last set of nice standard GTI alloys? Surely they aren't completely braindead and know they look awful?
