The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

everlast75 · 01-11-2016 01:29PM

fullstop wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance, but what's PP?

Performance Pack - 10 extra HP, larger brakes and an upgraded Diff

GustavoFring · 01-11-2016 02:27PM

everlast75 wrote: »

went on to the Build your own VW site there - PP is gone from the options on the Golf

The A3s had its nip and tuck, the Leon and the Octavia (that new nose is horrendous) have been shown so it's only a matter of time before the new ones start popping up.

I'm surprised the configurator was updated tbh:D

JoeA3 · 01-11-2016 02:28PM

They've really made a balls of the front end of the Octavia. Facelifts aren't always a good thing!

TheAnalyst_ · 01-11-2016 02:31PM

MisterDrak wrote: »

So the options are as follows :-

1. Hold on to my existing GTi for another 3 years (2019 as per Joes post earlier), when the MK8 GTi or R is available, at which point mine will be worth very little?

2. Change in the 172 reg period for another GTi or R, and get a pretty poor trade in, then trade again in 192 for the new MK8 R? That's 2 trade-in's in the next 3 years. Again very expensive.

3. Get a new 5 series next year? Still expensive...

4. Give up car ownership and start using a Go Car ...

Very similar dilemma.
I could splurge when the new m5 comes out but can I really justify that kind of money when the gti is fine for now. A mk8 could be all the car I ever need.

G00L · 01-11-2016 04:19PM

Do any of you have clifford car security installed on your car?

GustavoFring · 01-11-2016 04:37PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

They've really made a balls of the front end of the Octavia. Facelifts aren't always a good thing!

It's like an old e-class. I've seen a few mock ups of the RS that look ok ish but most pics are terrible. As if it wasn't fugly enough to begin with.

vintagevrs · 01-11-2016 06:56PM

TheAnalyst_ wrote: »

Very similar dilemma.
I could splurge when the new m5 comes out but can I really justify that kind of money when the gti is fine for now. A mk8 could be all the car I ever need.

New M5? Probably triple the price of a Golf GTI/R, would never have thought someone considering a new shape M5 would compare it to a Golf.

carsfan2 · 01-11-2016 07:12PM

I assumed poster meant a regular 5 series.could have 3 golf R for price of m5 alright.
Are you using your R at all now or is it e30 all the way?

vintagevrs · 01-11-2016 07:18PM

E30 is my daily now, first day of winter just so till early days bit still enjoying it. I was on carzone/autotrader/revenue a good bit today though seeing how things are now with the sterling. Nothing grabbing just yet.

carsfan2 · 01-11-2016 08:11PM

The golf R is gone now?

vintagevrs · 01-11-2016 08:16PM

Almost....:)

Ron Burgundy II · 02-11-2016 11:50AM

Well after 16,500km and many many punctures (6 in total) I have to get a new set of front tires in the next month or so. Dunlop sport maxx original tire on the car but I think I'll change.

What is the difference between Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 and Asymmetric 3?

What are opinions like on Michelin Pilot Sport 3?

JoeA3 · 02-11-2016 11:52AM

6 punctures in 16k kms?! I don't recall having a puncture in the last 100k kms... what roads are you driving on? :pac:

Ron Burgundy II · 02-11-2016 12:02PM

I've mainly picked up the punctures when going on site. Previous cars I've never had to change a tire, just very unlucky with this car.

Also one of the punctures was a failure of a repair plug.

Ron Burgundy II · 02-11-2016 12:26PM

Thanks OSI, I'll have a look at the Continental

bazz26 · 02-11-2016 12:28PM

Might be worth pricing them over the boarder if it's practical, with the weak sterling at present.

Ron Burgundy II · 02-11-2016 12:33PM

Yeah not a bad idea. Any suggestions on retailers?

JoeA3 · 02-11-2016 12:33PM

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

Thanks OSI, I'll have a look at the Continental

I have ContiSportContact 5 factory fitted to the R and no complaints. Far better than the bridgestones that were on the GTI both in terms of grip and wear. Still plenty of tread left on the fronts today, the fronts on the GTI were near the legal limit at the same mileage.

bazz26 · 02-11-2016 01:18PM

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

Yeah not a bad idea. Any suggestions on retailers?

I'd try the likes of Kwik-Fit in Newry. I'm sure someone else will have other recommendations.

JoeA3 · 02-11-2016 01:19PM

Beware kwik-fit shops if you're fussy about your alloys IMO...

tossy · 02-11-2016 01:48PM

I'd find it impossible to separate the 2's from the 3's i've 3's on the front 2's on the back.

When it comes time to replacing the rears i'll go with 2's due to the larger rim protector.

GustavoFring · 02-11-2016 03:26PM

I've assy 2s on the front of the octy, 20k km and still at 4.5mm which is good compared to the Bridgestones being there after 10k km. I'll be swapping them and the remaining Bridgestones off the back for 4 more.

st332 · 02-11-2016 05:26PM

Longtime lurker here, looking to get a GTI-P. I'm going to look at a 162 demo model at a main dealer, with about 6k on the clock; 5-door GTI-P with DSG box, metallic paint and standard seats & alloys. I would put it at about €42-€43k new. What would be a reasonable price for something like that, especially given the imminent facelift?

everlast75 · 02-11-2016 05:36PM

st332 wrote: »

Longtime lurker here, looking to get a GTI-P. I'm going to look at a 162 demo model at a main dealer, with about 6k on the clock; 5-door GTI-P with DSG box, metallic paint and standard seats & alloys. I would put it at about €42-€43k new. What would be a reasonable price for something like that, especially given the imminent facelift?

36-38k I'd say?

st332 · 02-11-2016 05:41PM

Cheers. I'm about as good at haggling as Brian in The Life of Brian

JoeA3 · 02-11-2016 05:58PM

st332 wrote: »

Cheers. I'm about as good at haggling as Brian in The Life of Brian

G00L · 03-11-2016 10:15AM

G00L wrote: »

Do any of you have clifford car security installed on your car?

Didn't get any bite on this. Was cleaning the R recently and the Gardai came by and got out to speak to me. Enquired about what security measures I have for it. Were saying they were a primary target and were speaking about recent incidents. They have a whole section dedicated to stolen cars. I asked about the Clifford security as thats what they were recommending to me. Considering it but would be eager to know if any of you are familiar with it?

millington · 03-11-2016 10:17AM

G00L wrote: »

Didn't get any bite on this. Was cleaning the R recently and the Gardai came by and got out to speak to me. Enquired about what security measures I have for it. Were saying they were a primary target and were speaking about recent incidents. They have a whole section dedicated to stolen cars. I asked about the Clifford security as thats what they were recommending to me. Considering it but would be eager to know if any of you are familiar with it?

I know people who've had Cliffords over the years. One was stolen anyway and I've heard of others. Mind you this was 4 or 5 years back but at the time the information on bypassing a Clifford was relatively easy to find.

JoeA3 · 03-11-2016 10:38AM

G00L wrote: »

Didn't get any bite on this. Was cleaning the R recently and the Gardai came by and got out to speak to me. Enquired about what security measures I have for it. Were saying they were a primary target and were speaking about recent incidents. They have a whole section dedicated to stolen cars. I asked about the Clifford security as thats what they were recommending to me. Considering it but would be eager to know if any of you are familiar with it?

Scary...
Well the R already has a factory fitted alarm. I assume the Guards were talking about tracker systems.

hooch-85 · 03-11-2016 11:11AM

I'd imagine they are a prime target especially in 5 door form. Serious get away cars. The old MK5s were a favourite of the criminal fraternity too. Speaking from experience too as I sold one a few years back and had detectives at my door less than 24 hours later.

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