The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Casati

DaveyDave wrote: »

How common is no alarm or deadlocks on a car these days? Seems a bit ridiculous when people are getting cars upwards of €30k? I didn't actually know this and wasn't told by the dealer nor did I have an option to spec one. Just got keyless entry without Safelock but no option of Safelock anywhere else on the Golf Highline.

Also is there any little features that you guys like on the Golf or were pleasantly surprised by? I can't get a hold of a manual online to read the features (and I'm not expecting delivery for another 3 months) but from what I've gathered online some features are the passenger window tilting to reverse, rear wiper going off to reverse, cruise control resuming after tapping the accelerator etc. I also hear the intermittent wipers stop when you're at a red light. Any other little features on the Golf?

Deadlocks were standard on most mid spec cars back when lads used to rob car stereo's, but it looks like this basic security measure is starting to disappear out of VAG cars, not sure why as it can't be much more expensive and is an effective security measure. Equally keyless looks like it's a big security risk, (especially on BMW's) so I might stick with the key for a while longer

Hebegeebee

JoeA3 wrote: »

Lol. Extra alarm. There's no alarm on the car at all. No deadlocks either. Only Golf that has a standard alarm is the R. So yes, I would certainly spec that. I'd consider keyless too but for some reason the configurator doesn't allow you spec both alarm + keyless. I would question VW on that, see can they work around it.

I asked VWCS about safelock, alarm & keyless and was informed via email that "To get the alarm on the GTI, WD1 needs to be ordered. However, you are right that 4F2 should be available on the GTI for keyless. It is the same price as 4I3 at €445."
I wonder if the product guide will be updated to reflect this and clear up this confusion.

hunkydory1

Also looking to order a mk7 GTI in the next few weeks.

Will the performance pack be available before vw's 172 offers finish?

What's people's opinions on favourite colour? I've had a black mk5 GTI and am reluctant to back there but think that the red detailing contrasts very well with black. Especially the red GTI badge on the boot you get with the performance pack.

kodirl

hunkydory1 wrote: »

Also looking to order a mk7 GTI in the next few weeks.

Will the performance pack be available before vw's 172 offers finish?

What's people's opinions on favourite colour? I've had a black mk5 GTI and am reluctant to back there but think that the red detailing contrasts very well with black. Especially the red GTI badge on the boot you get with the performance pack.

I have a red 3dr MK7 GTI PP and it's definitely the best colour on the GTI IMO. Beware of the red paint though as it seems more susceptible to stone chips than the metallics. If going for four door I think the grey colours suit the car better, indium grey in particular on the MK7.5 is very nice.

I've a red MK5 gti and up close its pebble dashed with stone chips

JoeA3

All of the colours stone chip tbh. It might be just a bit more apparent in the likes of red as the white primer underneath is more obvious.

If you want an easy life, white is "the" colour to go for. Some may find it hard to believe but I found it the easiest colour to keep. Oryx white would be an interesting choice if you really wanted to splash out. There's a new one called "White silver" now. I've seen it on a Highline Golf and I'm not sure about it. It's nether white and definitely not silver. More primer grey, like a pair of once crispy Y-fronts that have seen too many washes.

Of the metallics, I think carbon grey was the nicest on the MK7 but thats gone now. The new one is "Isaac blue". Haven't seen it in the metal but from pics I've seen its like a cross between carbon grey and the old graphite blue that the MK5/6 had.

Indium is very nice yeah, but just be aware that every 2nd Tiguan/Passat is the same colour.

Black is only for the very brave or those who really love detailing, as it will break your heart. Every mark shows up.

Overall, the colour palette is a bit uninspiring imo.

st332

hunkydory1 wrote: »

Also looking to order a mk7 GTI in the next few weeks.

Will the performance pack be available before vw's 172 offers finish?

What's people's opinions on favourite colour? I've had a black mk5 GTI and am reluctant to back there but think that the red detailing contrasts very well with black. Especially the red GTI badge on the boot you get with the performance pack.

The performace pack is available. The manual PP is 1800 more than the manual non-PP. The PP DSG has been avaialble for ordering for about 10 days now, but pricing hasn't been finalised - at last that was the case when I spoke to a dealer about 10 days ago. Waiting for the PP DSG myself.

JoeA3

st332 wrote: »

The performace pack is available. The manual PP is 1800 more than the manual non-PP. The PP DSG has been avaialble for ordering for about 10 days now, but pricing hasn't been finalised - at last that was the case when I spoke to a dealer about 10 days ago. Waiting for the PP DSG myself.

So like everything else, the price differential between non-PP and PP has crept up significantly. It was under 1500 between them before if I'm not mistaken.

Hebegeebee

The GTi PP is available now to order, in manual at least. Pricing is in the 23/May product guide; I've found that some dealers didn't know about this guide. Not sure on the DSG though.
I haven't ordered yet but will be shortly.

Muppet Man

As per Joe above, I have an Oryx "pearlescent" white 7 R and its actually surprisingly easy to keep clean. Against the tinted glass / smoked out indicators and bright sunlight, it looks the business. But I would say that anyway.

I've had a Mk 5 GTI in read and it was gorgeous.

Not black. Jesus no. Once ever and never again.

JoeA3

In the sunshine yesterday, the Lapiz on the R looked amazing, I must say. I'd find it very hard to choose something else if/when/ever I change it.

st332

Thinking of Dark Iron Blue myself.
Will be sticking to the stock alloys, they look less bad in the flesh than they do online, not that that's saying much.
I think the 19"s, though better looking, would be harder to live with in terms of probability of kerbing them, harshness and tyre cost (and up-front cost).

My brother had to get two 19" M-Sport alloys replaced on a 3-series due to cracking.
Perhaps if I was a better driver, I wouldn't be worried about things like kerbing and cracking :rolleyes: but I live on a narrow kerbed street with no driveway and roads that are fun to drive on often have crap surfaces.

Neilw

Insurance renewal in, €825 for an old person with Dublin address, no claims or points.
Axa want €1032
It's for women €900

Anyone recommend a broker or direct insurer?

Wynner05

I know 1.9% PCP is a great rate on a new GTI but have they ever been part of any 0% deals??

everlast75

Wynner05 wrote: »

I know 1.9% PCP is a great rate on a new GTI but have they ever been part of any 0% deals??

AFAIK, yes - usually for the second 6 month reg deals

Wynner05

everlast75 wrote: »

AFAIK, yes - usually for the second 6 month reg deals

Thanks, I know it doesn't make a world of difference but you can notice the 1.9% when comparing to the likes of the Cupra 300 on 0%

JoeA3

Neilw wrote: »

Insurance renewal in, €825 for an old person with Dublin address, no claims or points.
Axa want €1032
It's for women €900

Anyone recommend a broker or direct insurer?

It's for Women? :pac:

I've been with Chill for the last few years. I've found them unbeatable year on year in terms of the renewal cost. My last renewal was around the 600 mark.
Their customer service can be abysmal however (like any call centre type operation).

JoeA3

st332 wrote: »

Thinking of Dark Iron Blue myself.

Ah, that's the same as "Isaac blue" (it's called that in the UK).

JoeA3

Currently its 0% on the Highline only (not sure about the models below highline), and it's still 1.9% for the performance versions.

everlast75

Clarkeson's review of the new GTI if ye are interested...

https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/clarkson/clarkson-review-2017-volkswagen-golf-gti/

st332

OSI wrote: »

They were 0% throughout most of last year.

They were, but that was the tail end of the mk7.
They could move the GTI down to 0% in July, but they could move it up either - I think I'd be happy to get 1.9%, rather than risk having it go one way or the other so I'm hoping they get the pricing sorted for the PP DSG as soon as possible so I can get some surety by the end of H1.

JoeA3

st332 wrote: »

They were, but that was the tail end of the mk7.
They could move the GTI down to 0% in July, but they could move it up either - I think I'd be happy to get 1.9%, rather than risk having it go one way or the other so I'm hoping they get the pricing sorted for the PP DSG as soon as possible so I can get some surety by the end of H1.

If you have a deposit down and finance agreed with them, then they'd have to honour whatever rate you agreed upon - or move you down onto the better rate if it happened to go down to 0%. I was in a similar position 2 years ago.

st332

JoeA3 wrote: »

If you have a deposit down and finance agreed with them, then they'd have to honour whatever rate you agreed upon - or move you down onto the better rate if it happened to go down to 0%. I was in a similar position 2 years ago.

They will take the deposit (I think) and can order it, but they can't give me a price, so I'm loath to jump on it just now. If I get a price before the end of the month and agree a deal at 1.9% and I can then subsequently avail of 0% if it is brought in next month, that would be the best case scenario, but I'm surprised it's a possibility.

JoeA3

st332 wrote: »

They will take the deposit (I think) and can order it, but they can't give me a price, so I'm loath to jump on it just now. If I get a price before the end of the month and agree a deal at 1.9% and I can then subsequently avail of 0% if it is brought in next month, that would be the best case scenario, but I'm surprised it's a possibility.

The price differential from non-PP to PP is going to be very similar in the DSG as it is in the manual... there might be 1-200 in it at most.

Hebegeebee

JoeA3 - you may have ruined white silver for me with your description a few posts back, haha!
I'm sticking with it as my choice, personally I think the darker colours don't show the details of the front end all that well compared to the lighter colours.

Atlantic Dawn

everlast75 wrote: »

Clarkeson's review of the new GTI if ye are interested...

https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/clarkson/clarkson-review-2017-volkswagen-golf-gti/

It?s strange. Not that long ago, I was very much in the manuals-are-for-men camp. I saw the automatic and the double-clutch alternatives as a sign of weakness. In my mind they were a way of saying that you were a functionary, that you were willing to relinquish control to an algorithm. ?Alexander the Great would never have ordered a car with an automatic gearbox,?I would thunder at people who had.

Now, though, I reckon buying a manual is like buying a television that has no remote control. Who says: ?I like getting out of my chair to change the channel??

st332

Hebegeebee wrote: »

JoeA3 - you may have ruined white silver for me with your description a few posts back, haha!
I'm sticking with it as my choice, personally I think the darker colours don't show the details of the front end all that well compared to the lighter colours.

If you're based around Dublin, there's a white silver 5-door GTI in Frank Keane Deansgrange, if you want to see one in the flesh. It's a peculiar colour, almost looks matte from a distance - I actually got them to double check that it was white silver and not the Oryx white. The other half really liked it but I'm not so sure. It does work well with the red accents on the GTI.

Hebegeebee

Not around Dublin but have seen one in the UK along with an Indium grey.

Shan_14

Hi Lads, I have a Mk5 Gti and toying with the idea of upgrading to a new MK7.5.

Does anybody know when the Mk8 will be released as I understand the new one is just a face lift?

Cheers!

JoeA3

Nobody here knows. It's like asking when's the next iPhone coming out 2 weeks after the last one came out.

All we can go on is how its gone before. For an all new "MK8", I'd expect the vanilla versions to appear late into 2019. The performance cars have generally taken 6-12 months beyond that to appear. The MK7 was first launched in late 2012. The GTI didn't arrive until mid 2013. The R was early 2014.