A friend at the lake has a 2003 GTI, I believe it's pretty much the same ski, except he as a 717 with 85hp. I have ridden it, rides nice but a little slow out of the hole, the 25 extra HP should remedy that. The ski, while not real exciting is very stable and easy to ride. It's a good ski, easy to maintain, not so sure I like the fuel injection, but he has had no trouble with his.
Lou