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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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  • #1892
    AutoMan79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭AutoMan79


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Yeah it'll likely be something like that - new lights and the digital dash in the Highline upwards.

    Also, they said that the price will not change but digital dash will be super expensive probably.


  • #1893
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    And maybe the R will have the upgraded engine and gearbox in that .

    That is what im hoping.


  • #1894
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    AutoMan79 wrote: »
    Also, they said that the price will not change but digital dash will be super expensive probably.

    It's standard in the Tiguan and Passat Highline. I'd expect they'd do likewise with the Golf.


  • #1895
    everlast75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,044 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    on a side note, what do ye use to clean the dials/speedo etc?

    I'm very cautious as I had a type r and it marked so easy :(

    Elect a clown... Expect a circus



  • #1896
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Yeah same here. Maybe a dab of glass cleaner if there's any stubborn marks!


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  • #1897
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Mine actually had hairline scratches from the factory. Annoying, and by the time I noticed it no point going to the dealer.


  • #1898
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    You might be able to get a detailer to sort that if it was bothering you. I've seen binnacles removed and polished relatively easily.


  • #1899
    G00L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭G00L


    What sort of insurance are people paying on their R? I am close to signing the deal to get mine but just covering off on a few additional things. Running costs and insurance etc are the final thing i am looking at.

    Tax of 570 is obviously not cheap but you dont get an R to save money. How have people found the running costs and insurance premiums? I have been quoted an increment of 120 until my next renewal date which is fine (annual equiv approx 240). However, thats no indication of future annual premium. Plus insurance markets are so volatile at the moment


  • #1900
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    G00L wrote: »
    What sort of insurance are people paying on their R? I am close to signing the deal to get mine but just covering off on a few additional things. Running costs and insurance etc are the final thing i am looking at.

    Tax of 570 is obviously not cheap but you dont get an R to save money. How have people found the running costs and insurance premiums? I have been quoted an increment of 120 until my next renewal date which is fine (annual equiv approx 240). However, thats no indication of future annual premium. Plus insurance markets are so volatile at the moment

    I wound up having an argument with my existing insurer the morning I was due to collect the car. They wanted about 300 off me to change over the car (from a GTI). Long story short, I ended up cancelling that policy and took out a new one that worked out a bit cheaper than the one I was on. I think the premium was about 550 and it's due for renewal again next month... I'm fearful it could be bad!

    Main running cost is fuel... I average 27-29mpg.


  • #1901
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    €570 with RSA.

    Clean licence and no points ;)


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  • #1902
    G00L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭G00L


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    G00L wrote: »
    What sort of insurance are people paying on their R? I am close to signing the deal to get mine but just covering off on a few additional things. Running costs and insurance etc are the final thing i am looking at.

    Tax of 570 is obviously not cheap but you dont get an R to save money. How have people found the running costs and insurance premiums? I have been quoted an increment of 120 until my next renewal date which is fine (annual equiv approx 240). However, thats no indication of future annual premium. Plus insurance markets are so volatile at the moment

    I wound up having an argument with my existing insurer the morning I was due to collect the car. They wanted about 300 off me to change over the car (from a GTI). Long story short, I ended up cancelling that policy and took out a new one that worked out a bit cheaper than the one I was on. I think the premium was about 550 and it's due for renewal again next month... I'm fearful it could be bad!

    Main running cost is fuel... I average 27-29mpg.

    The insurance market is so volatile at the moment. Been ringing a few today to try and gauge a cost.


  • #1903
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    GustavoFring wrote: »
    You might be able to get a detailer to sort that if it was bothering you. I've seen binnacles removed and polished relatively easily.

    Yeah I think I could probably have a good go myself, but it is only in direct sunlight so not a huge deal.

    Gave it a good valet today, few things stick out. I'm doing a lot of driving at present so no point in going to town on it but still...

    The paintwork already has lots of swirls. Will get a machine polish when my driving settles down in 3 months or so. Presently doing 500-750km a week so hard to keep clean. It came with a good few from the factory, as they all seem to do.

    Flies are a disaster. Rotten little feckers that are harder to sort than tar!

    The diamond cut Nogaro alloys are a disaster to keep looking well. The OEM finish is tarnishing already, and I have cleaned and sealed them regularly. Interestingly the one I got re-diamond cut by Collins engineering is holding up ok. Had to fill in some stone chips on the black part but not looking bad. Indistinguishable from the 3 factory finished ones.

    MPG is interesting. 53 mpg or so if you set cruise to 110kph. Set it to 130kph on motorway yesterday and it dropped to 45mpg. So far with a mix of town to motorway driving 70/30 I am averaging 42mpg.

    The stock sound system is very impressive. By far the best I've had. Great bass kick and loud.

    Overall after 6 months I'm pretty satisfied. Although as is the way I am already browsing calzone again. Thinking a 4 series Gran coupe next. The question is if the 2.0 is powerful enough, I'm getting very used to the 184bhp at this stage.


  • #1904
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    The diamond cut wheels are a pain in the arse. Be careful of what cleaners you use (avoid anything acidic) as that'll definitely accelerate the deterioration! If they've started corroding already and it isn't due to kerbing / abuse, I'd show them to the dealer. I know of lads who've had them replaced under warranty.


  • #1905
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Ya I only use acid free cleaner. Usually don't use any at all. I'll give them a proper look over before I go for the first service.


  • #1906
    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    Is this one of you lot?

    I thought you had free servicing thrown in for a few years, but obviously not.


  • #1907
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »
    Is this one of you lot?

    I thought you had free servicing thrown in for a few years, but obviously not.

    I know of him but I don't think he posts here.


  • #1908
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    I can't view the video.


  • #1909
    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    ^^^ He has a few videos including a review of his car.


  • #1910
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Yeah this is actually quite good, well put together....



  • #1911
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    OSI wrote: »
    Was only looking at the clock approaching 5k and thinking of doing an oil change myself. Considered myself mad, but at least I know there are others just as dedicated :pac:

    I'm going to do one soon, 7k on mine. 50 euro would cover it.


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  • #1912
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    Neilw wrote: »
    I'm going to do one soon, 7k on mine. 50 euro would cover it.

    Given what it is, would you not spend the extra 50 quid or so and get it done by vw?


  • #1913
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    Given what it is, would you not spend the extra 50 quid or so and get it done by vw?

    Yeah I could do alright, it's always nice to see extra work with a cars history.
    I would have thought an oil change would be a fair bit more than €100 from VW?


  • #1914
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Neilw wrote: »
    Yeah I could do alright, it's always nice to see extra work with a cars history.
    I would have thought an oil change would be a fair bit more than €100 from VW?

    I'd say more like €150.


  • #1915
    Fireball14013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Fireball14013


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    Given what it is, would you not spend the extra 50 quid or so and get it done by vw?

    Why would you spend more money to get an inferior job done though?


  • #1916
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    My main problem with main dealers is handing my car over to them,i've heard to many stories from customers (members here) and a friend who worked in a main dealer once.

    I was in ordering some parts lately and the parts guy in Audi was putting the big sell on for getting an oil change done there, you could get free AA membership for a year and (possible) goodwill from Audi in the case of any future big jobs, i still went with a trusted Indie.


  • #1917
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    tossy wrote: »
    My main problem with main dealers is handing my car over to them,i've heard to many stories from customers (members here) and a friend who worked in a main dealer once.

    I was in ordering some parts lately and the parts guy in Audi was putting the big sell on for getting an oil change done there, you could get free AA membership for a year and (possible) goodwill from Audi in the case of any future big jobs, i still went with a trusted Indie.

    For a new car under warranty you really do need to bring it to the main dealers. If you've ever got issues during the warranty period and you haven't been getting it serviced with them you'll be asking for hassle and aggravation.

    Having said that, I'm not fond of handing the keys over to them either...


  • #1918
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    For a new car under warranty you really do need to bring it to the main dealers. If you've ever got issues during the warranty period and you haven't been getting it serviced with them you'll be asking for hassle and aggravation.

    Having said that, I'm not fond of handing the keys over to them either...

    Once genuine parts are used they can't say anything.


  • #1919
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    tossy wrote: »
    Once genuine parts are used they can't say anything.

    Technically yes, but if they know the car and they are familiar with you dropping it into them for services as a regular customer you'll just have a far easier life all round in my experience. I've had warranty issues resolved with zero fuss in the past whereas I know of lads who've had hassle... it depends on the dealers too I guess.


  • #1920
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    For a new car under warranty you really do need to bring it to the main dealers. If you've ever got issues during the warranty period and you haven't been getting it serviced with them you'll be asking for hassle and aggravation.

    Having said that, I'm not fond of handing the keys over to them either...

    I wanted to get the Audi serviced elsewhere but they said the warranty would be void even going to Newmarket Motors who are VW dealers. This was Audi Cork but amazingly there was no problem getting it done in VW Fermoy which is the same company..

    The first time they washed it with a brush leaving marks everywhere and then the last service i found a huge handprint of oil on the front pillar...


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  • #1921
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,392 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Think I saw that handprint on a facebook page. I was thinking if it was an S-Line you would'nt have seen it!:pac:


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