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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

carsfan

Any body with either of these able to advise on what the real world economy is of these?
There is not much between them in purchase price.
The gtd 625 euro more.
I do 25000km a year and really would prefer the gti but my head tells me the gtd is what I should be looking at.
I've only driven the gti and found it very entertaining.
Dealer says resale is the same for both of them. There is only 90 euro difference in road tax and insurance the same so fuel costs are the main financial difference.

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JoeA3

I've never read or heard any reports of VW's being taken that way. No point worrying about it IMO. If they want the car bad enough they'll get it...

G00L

Well I got my R in the end. Loving it ðŸ˜Š I have a question regarding keyless entry. I saw the video a few months ago of the guys breaking into a 5 series using a deflector or an antenna of some sort to gain access. Are VW susceptible to this also? I'm guessing that Rs are a bit more attractive to the professional criminals but I'd like to see a statistic or two. Maybe being a bit precious with my new purchase but I park in a couple of dodgy enough areas during the week as a result of work

everlast75

JoeA3 wrote: »

Would the Clubsport tempt you? That's around 45k.... About €450 less than an R!

To be frank, I haven't got the money for a 45k car tbh. The one GTi on their lot is priced at a level I can't see shifting given the R is cheaper.

I have a 151 GTD and wanted the change to something similar, but a 151 GTi would have 5.9 % interest and so I thought about a new one at 0%. Probably will hang onto it for at least another year

JoeA3

everlast75 wrote: »

yep - fairly standard, but was told GTis are very short on the lots at the moment. At that price, an R would be cheaper.

Looks like I'll be hanging onto mine for a bit longer.. the 0% was the only thing that would swing me

Would the Clubsport tempt you? That's around 45k.... About €450 less than an R!

everlast75

JoeA3 wrote: »

38k would be fairly "standard" spec I'd imagine? Beware the online configurator, it's useless, completely all over the shop.

yep - fairly standard, but was told GTis are very short on the lots at the moment. At that price, an R would be cheaper.

Looks like I'll be hanging onto mine for a bit longer.. the 0% was the only thing that would swing me

JoeA3

everlast75 wrote: »

Well apparently there is one "stock" GTi, and it is specced to over 45k!

The one I "built" online was 38k so....

38k would be fairly "standard" spec I'd imagine? Beware the online configurator, it's useless, completely all over the shop.

everlast75

Well apparently there is one "stock" GTi, and it is specced to over 45k!

The one I "built" online was 38k so....

JoeA3

everlast75 wrote: »

Made an enquiry today with a reference code from the VW site, looking for a quote to change to a GTi from my GTD and was told..

"The 0% applies to vehicles which are registered before the 31st of July.

Specific build vehicles do not apply unfortunately." :eek:

They did the same thing in January. Stock cars only.

everlast75

Made an enquiry today with a reference code from the VW site, looking for a quote to change to a GTi from my GTD and was told..

"The 0% applies to vehicles which are registered before the 31st of July.

Specific build vehicles do not apply unfortunately." :eek:

JoeA3

AutoMan79 wrote: »

Thanks. Didn't know that they wouldn't updates maps.. Would you know why is that?

They might if you ask them, but it wouldn't be part of the normal routine. They might have the latest version on an SD card and just give you that.

That said, very little map data would have changed in a year, certainly on Irish roads anyway.

AutoMan79

JoeA3 wrote: »

It's a software update for a few bugs, main one being where the screen is randomly blank on first startup. Maps are separate, you need to download those yourself.

Thanks. Didn't know that they wouldn't updates maps.. Would you know why is that?

JoeA3

AutoMan79 wrote: »

Tomorrow first service. Cant believe it's already one year old...only did 6000km. Cost €150.. Also they mentioned that my MIBI 2 suppose to get an update...Hope new maps will be on it as well.

It's a software update for a few bugs, main one being where the screen is randomly blank on first startup. Maps are separate, you need to download those yourself.

AutoMan79

Tomorrow first service. Cant believe it's already one year old...only did 6000km. Cost €150.. Also they mentioned that my MIBI 2 suppose to get an update...Hope new maps will be on it as well.

JoeA3

blingrhino wrote: »

Did all new R `s not have the service pack included.?

mine does

No. It was an on-off offer, I didn't get it.

Nonoperational

Yes, but he wants to change the oil more frequently than the recommended minimum.

blingrhino

Did all new R `s not have the service pack included.?

mine does

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:

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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.

JoeA3

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

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

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

Ron Burgundy II

I can't view the video.