The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

MidMan25

DaveyDave wrote: »

I see the estate model is now being dropped. Shame as the Golf R estate is a thing of beauty.

If I needed boot space the Golf estate probably would have been the first car on my list.

+1

Wailin

I don't understand how someone can look at a golf estate and call it a thing of beauty. No, just no.

MidMan25

Wailin wrote: »

I don't understand how someone can look at a golf estate and call it a thing of beauty. No, just no.

Not the standard one for me. But the R is nice.

I do have a thing for fast estates though

Supergurrier

Toyotafanboi

Benzino wrote: »

A bit random, Ive been told a VW dealer can lock your keys in the car for cases where you need to collect it after opening hours. Just curious how they do this, anybody know?

Open the boot, press lock on the key fob, put the key fob in the boot and close it behind you and as if by magic the keys are locked in

Benzino

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Open the boot, press lock on the key fob, put the key fob in the boot and close it behind you and as if by magic the keys are locked in

The wonders of technology! That's good to know, will have to get the garage to do that when I collect the car this week, save me rushing after work before they close.

dastardly00

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Open the boot, press lock on the key fob, put the key fob in the boot and close it behind you and as if by magic the keys are locked in

Benzino wrote: »

The wonders of technology! That's good to know, will have to get the garage to do that when I collect the car this week, save me rushing after work before they close.

I can confirm that it works. I happened to do it (accidentally!) when I was in Germany a few months ago with a rental car...
My phone was locked in the car also. Disaster!

Muppet Man

Golf R420 spotted around the ring again... sparking rumours...

https://uk.motor1.com/news/265476/vw-golf-r420-test-video/

That would be a hoot...

Mickiemcfist

Muppet Man wrote: »

Golf R420 spotted around the ring again... sparking rumours...

https://uk.motor1.com/news/265476/vw-golf-r420-test-video/

That would be a hoot...

Yea I'm sick of those slow 300bhp ones! Imagine how much VW Ireland would charge for the 420!

Muppet Man

Cheap as chips on PCP aka worry about it some other time. :rolleyes::p

vintagevrs

I'd guess that car is a private owner with an engine swap. What's the indicator that it's a test car?

nim1bdeh38l2cw

vintagevrs wrote: »

I'd guess that car is a private owner with an engine swap. What's the indicator that it's a test car?

The reg.

Neilw

Apparently that's an old video with the sound changed.

drunkmonkey

What's your thoughts on this 2018 GTI...haven't had a GTi since the MK4 which I loved at the time, long long time ago. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-2-0tsi-230hp/19442208

Concerned about depreciation with a new model coming out and also that it doesn't have a performance pack or isn't a club sport or an R, would probably hold onto for 3yrs.

Is it good value at that price or a little rich?

MarkN

drunkmonkey wrote: »

What's your thoughts on this 2018 GTI...haven't had a GTi since the MK4 which I loved at the time, long long time ago. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-2-0tsi-230hp/19442208

Concerned about depreciation with a new model coming out and also that it doesn't have a performance pack or isn't a club sport or an R, would probably hold onto for 3yrs.

Is it good value at that price or a little rich?

Give or take 6k off the price new? Manual thing, cloth, standard wheels etc so are there many options to make it even a 40k GTI originally?

drunkmonkey

MarkN wrote: »

Give or take 6k off the price new? Manual thing, cloth, standard wheels etc so are there many options to make it even a 40k GTI originally?

Don't mind the manual thing would prefer it, not sure how much you'd get off a new one 5%? Would make it overpriced.
Thinking of options as had a good look at a standard fiesta yesterday and for what I need out a second car it's got the room but Ford aren't bringing the ST3 5dr to Ireland. Even if you want a 3d your looking at February delivery ordering now.
Kinda thinking I want the newest reg as possible but still fun, the ford fitted the bill a 191 for 30k with excellent reviews. GTi is next, not going to stump up for a S3 and hesitant to buy a new GTI

vintagevrs

Ford will bring in a 5 door st if you put a deposit on it.

drunkmonkey

vintagevrs wrote: »

Ford will bring in a 5 door st if you put a deposit on it.

The sales guy told me it can't be ordered they've no option.

vintagevrs

It's not on his system but they can order it. I have a quote for one.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

vintagevrs wrote: »

Ford will bring in a 5 door st if you put a deposit on it.

I concur. You need a better dealer drunkmonkey

I'm also in 4 minds, between a new ST3, a '17/18 GTi, a '17 R or a '16 S3

drunkmonkey

vintagevrs wrote: »

It's not on his system but they can order it. I have a quote for one.

Well go on how much you looking.....he also told me the performance pack is standard on the Irish ones (lsd etc)

nim1bdeh38l2cw

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Well go on how much you looking.....he also told me the performance pack is standard on the Irish ones (lsd etc)

I don't believe it is.

drunkmonkey

Aliana Low Stepmother wrote: »

I don't believe it is.

Yea I see it on the option list for €950, so the RRP is probably around €32k for the ST3 with the performance pack and 5dr.
Interest to hear what vintagevrs was quoted.

vintagevrs

The perf pack isnt standard. Quote from a few months ago is below.



Ford Fiesta ST2,

Car: €29,120
Magnetic Grey Metallic : €600
Performance Pack: €950
Back Parking Sensors: €200
18" Alloys: €500

Total: €31,370
Discount: € 2,570

Sub Total: €28,800

bazz26

You will get a Leon Cupra for similar money:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2019335&r=s.php%3Fm%3D78%26o%3D673%26r%3D2018%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

drunkmonkey

I'll play around with the spec and see what I come up with, so looks like €1000 extra for the 5dr.
Are you still considering it or did you opt for a golf. 10k is a bit gap between the two.

vintagevrs

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I'll play around with the spec and see what I come up with, so looks like €1000 extra for the 5dr.
Are you still considering it or did you opt for a golf. 10k is a bit gap between the two.

I was considering a fiesta a while back as I have been driving older cars for a while. The warranty and reviews appealed to me, but I guessed the novelty would wear off soon enough, especially with my normal commute which is 100km on national roads. I went with a 3 series a couple months ago. The 5 door option is 600 quid by the way.

MarkN

I’d want a manual GTI myself, just was more wondering how much they had taken off it.

I had a little fun with a Fiesta ST 200 in the Nissan Leaf the other day, the Leaf sat alongside no problem but those Fiestas sure look like a bit of craic.

drunkmonkey

The GTi in standard spec is pretty good, I'd add high beam assist besides that it's fine. Spotted a fake 181 R this evening, could tell by the highline exhaust, would sway me to the GTi as it's not going to be mistaken for a standard golf surprised they allow it as an option on non R's.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

drunkmonkey wrote: »

The GTi in standard spec is pretty good, I'd add high beam assist besides that it's fine. Spotted a fake 181 R this evening, could tell by the highline exhaust, would sway me to the GTi as it's not going to be mistaken for a standard golf surprised they allow it as an option on non R's.

An R-line ??