Really, Im pretty sure that only the VR6 comes with a 6 speed. The 1.8T engine comes with the wobby feeling 5. I read about the changes that VW was making to the GTI/Golf for 2003. The 3 spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, Leather wrapped shift knob, and the leather wrapped parking brake handle all come standard for 2003, I dont remember anythig about the shifters though.