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#1498 of 1593 Update by upstatedoc Apr 18, 2008 (9:15 am)
Have a few more miles on the GTI now that the nice weather is here to stay, just turned 1k yesterday. And to mark the occasion i got a flat tire.   Ran over something as there was a 2-3 mm hole just on the border between the tread and side wall on the inside of the tire   Local garage plugged it and said it probably won't cause any problems.   I asked him " It's not going to blow out at 100 mph is it"?   He said " No, but if this was a state police vehicle (he services the local chapter) he would have to replace it". So it's safe enough for me but not for my neighborhood officer?
#1499 of 1593 09 Changes by rv65 Apr 23, 2008 (10:23 pm)
Not too many changes. Aux in is standard. Options are unchanged except for the navigation system. The current navigation system is being dropped in favor of an all new Touch Screen system. The New navigation system has a 30 GB hard drive which stores music and navigation. 10 GB for navigation and 20 GB for music. The maps are preloaded on to the Hard drive. Firmware upgradeable. Maps can be updated through DVD's. The new navigation system is bluetooth capable. The navigation system is called the RNS-510 and is out in Europe already. Also the navigation system will come with a CD changer or MDI. It supports real time Sirius Traffic in the US version.   MDI is a new Media Interface that does aux in, USB, or iPod. It uses a special harness so it can show song titles over the can bus. Even shows song data in the MFI. US models only get the USB cable but for iPod you will need the iPod specific cable. I'm sure European web sites will sell it like Kufatec.   A PZEV version will be available in PZEV states.   The new RNS-510 is retrofittable for those 2006-2008 owners. Requires a sirius extension cord so you can plug in your factory antenna. You can ditch the factory sirius tuner. Antenna adaptors are needed. Also a retrofit kit will be avaliable as an accessory. Requires VAG-Com, VAS, or VCDS programming for those with an amplifier sound system.   Warranty has changed. Now it's 3 year/36k warranty with free 10, 20k, and 30k service intervals. Powertrain is unchanged. Thats the only bad news.   All in all it's mostly unchanged from what I can get in the uncomplete leaked dealer guide. Replies to this message: gogogodzilla (May 03, 2008 12:20 am) rv65 (May 03, 2008 11:45 am) rv65 (May 10, 2008 8:51 pm)
#1500 of 1593 Re: 09 Changes [rv65] by gogogodzilla May 03, 2008 (12:20 am)
Replying to: rv65 (Apr 23, 2008 10:23 pm) I thought the warranty was changed only for new car purchases. That anyone who had previously bought a VW prior to the announcement was still covered under the old 4-year warranty (but had to pay for regular servicing). Replies to this message: rv65 (May 03, 2008 11:45 am)
#1501 of 1593 Re: 09 Changes [gogogodzilla] by rv65 May 03, 2008 (11:45 am)
Replying to: gogogodzilla (May 03, 2008 12:20 am) Thats probably what I meant. All 09 VW's get the new warranty. I think warranty switching is illegal.
#1502 of 1593 09 iPod adaptor by rv65 May 03, 2008 (11:53 am)
Navigation models get the MDI which has full iPod integration.   4F0 051 510 E   This is the part number for the iPod cable. With this cable you get full integration when using the MDI. The cable costs around 67 USD. Anybody getting the factory navigation and have a halfway decent iPod with a dock connector should get this. No iPod shuffle compatibility though. This only applies to 09 models with the RNS-510 or retrofitted ones.   The RNS-510 can be installed on 06-08 models. 09 models without navigation can have it installed as well.
#1503 of 1593 Bluetooth by rv65 May 08, 2008 (10:57 pm)
Bluetooth is coming for 09. It should be avaliable within 6 months. It will integrate with the multi function steering wheel and the MFI computer. It also has RNS-510 integration as well. Will also be avaliable as a retrofit option for 06-08 owners.
#1504 of 1593 Re: 09 Changes [rv65] by rv65 May 10, 2008 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: rv65 (Apr 23, 2008 10:23 pm) I guess the 09 GTI will use the revised 2.0L TSI engine. The TSI engine is actually a revised version of the current engine.
#1505 of 1593 2.0 TSI engine by rv65 May 12, 2008 (3:08 pm)
The new TSI engine is not the twincharged engine used in Europe. It's actually a revised 2.0T engine. Same specs but slightly different. The TSI engine has no timing belt which means it uses a chain. It's also PZEV compliant in PZEV states. Will be interesting to see how the 09 VW's pan out with that new warranty.
#1506 of 1593 Thunderbunny Body Kit by rv65 May 29, 2008 (10:45 pm)
See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com   Check this new body kit coming out for 09. Comes with the front end, exhaust tips, sport sidestill extensions, and rear bumper. Might be too ugly for some. Should be retrofittable for those who have 06-08 models. Even 09's without could have it.
#1507 of 1593 Re: GTI 2008 price? [ghetdo1] by sidds1601 Jul 14, 2008 (11:57 am)
Replying to: ghetdo1 (Apr 09, 2008 7:30 pm) hi ghetdo,   Can u pls tell me how much u bought ue GTi for? U said u got it below invoice!!!! WOW! if you can tell me the exact options and everything tht would be great as I am trying to buy a 2008 GTI. Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jul 14, 2008 9:28 pm) kyfdx (Jul 15, 2008 12:56 pm) sidds1601 (Jul 16, 2008 5:45 am) blueguydotcom (Jul 16, 2008 9:00 pm) ghetdo1 (Sep 18, 2008 3:15 pm) shipo (Sep 18, 2008 3:40 pm) gogogodzilla (Sep 19, 2008 8:04 pm) shipo (Sep 19, 2008 9:43 pm)

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