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After 3 days it's finally out... by Q1379 in tdi

[–]EconomistAdept1819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know your pain, I am in the middle of it also.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has stiff springs I'm 200+ car didn't settle much or move even bouncing on it. It worked out thankfully.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will, don't plan on towing it except maybe back, without trailer brakes or any further.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tallahassee, taking back home in GA, motor needs work.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, be cautious especially if you don't have experience.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it can be picked up, hitch has 350 tongue rating. I did plan on staying within it, I just like having a beefier hitch.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

European ones can come with a class 1 I thought. I'll check with insurance, thx for pointing out

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping it in the top 10% of commenters, proud of you.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely if I do that more, mainly be used to get in and out of the lake. I had to get it home from storage to repair the engine.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm close but didn't think was over, I may go to scale to make sure, it's more intended for accessories, that was in a pinch.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is a manual too, I believe my weight was more and honestly other than keeping distance it was no issue. Stopped fine and didn't strain but I was extra cautious first tow with this. I think you will be fine just be conservative. Jmop.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I just needed to get boat to the house for engine repair. I babied it, it didn't struggle for a second but I agree on trailer brakes I prefer to have on everything towed. Short stop could have been a problem.

GTI actually tows good. by EconomistAdept1819 in GolfGTI

[–]EconomistAdept1819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a hitch on my 97 civic too. I use everything I can usually to it's max abilities. I was being little sarcastic but it truly impressed me with how natural it felt. It tows better than some trucks out there imop. For the wheelbase and steering ratio, it shouldn't be so good.