Golf GTI Mk 7.5 vs Golf GTI Mk 7 PP

[darkcloud154]

Hi All

Getting a little confused on which one to pull the trigger on. I've put a deposit on a std 7.5 GTI. Looking to see it on Sat. But now im thinking it might make more sense to buy a MK 7 GTI PP for the diff. I have read the one in the PP is a locking LSD whilst a normal one is on the GTI controlled mechanically. Will this make a big diff if driven hard on the roads? Im not planning on taking the car on track. The cost diff for a low mileage PP is within a few K vs a newer GTI 7.5

Would love some opinions on the pros and cons of each and whether the locking diff in the pp is worth it over the electronic one in the mk 7.

Thanks

[darkcloud154]

It has 230 hp as STD. But it doesn't have the same diff as the pp mk7. You have to buy the latest performance pack mk7.5 to get that. I just don't want buyers remorse over the diff if it really makes a difference Vs the normal XDS system

Edited by darkcloud154 on Wednesday 22 November 06:20

[darkcloud154]

Lotobear said:

Had a VRS with XDS then my current one which has the plate diff and 230 engine (in other words the previous gen Golf GTI PP driveline).

The plate diff is a little more noticable but can't say it makes a huge difference

Very interesting!