The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

I wonder what sort of margins dealers get on new cars.

JoeA3 wrote: »

For a straight no trade in deal you'd probably hope to get 6-7%.

Agreed.

Ordered mine today. 5dr Dark Iron Blue GTI Performance DSG. One or two bells and whistles but managed not to go overboard! Won't have a delivery time till they put it through on Monday, dealer reckons 10 weeks but I think that's being optimistic.

JoeA3 wrote: »

Fair play, nice one. I think that colour will look well. I had blue graphite on a MK5 GTI which looked the nuts in the sun with the GTI red bits and from pics I've seen the dark iron blue looks very similar to blue graphite.
Go on, what bells and whistles did you add on?

I also had a Mk 5 GTI in Graphite Blue back in 2006 and it was a great colour. I recall the VW dealer trying to put me off ordering that colour, saying it wouldn't be a great choice for a GTI, but when it was delivered, he agreed it looked great.

OSI wrote: »

New EU maps for the MIB2 dated November 2016:

http://vw.download.navigation.com/automotive/VW/MIB2/MIB_Standard2_Single_File_EU1/0730_MP161-1231a.xEUR1.7z

Anyone get this to work? I loaded it onto an SD card but when I put it into the car and went to software update it said there was no data.

DaveyDave wrote: »

Hi all,

Does anyone know the service interval on the standard petrol Golf DSG? Also how much is a service at a main dealer or what does service pack they offer have? Can't find a manual online

I should have inquired more into servicing but the only time we spoke of it was when I told the salesman I wasn't paying €300 for the service pack because the previous sales guy said it was free.

15k Kms or once per annum. Whichever is sooner.
Service price will vary a bit depending on what needs done. First service (oil and filters) is less than 150 I'd say.

This probably isn't an easy question to answer as everyone's different but did anyone see a huge increase in insurance going to a GTI or an R from a normal car? I'm a new driver waiting for a 172 1.0 TSI Golf to arrive but I would like to get a GTI or an R for my next car in 3 years. I can afford the finance of an R along with the tax and fuel costs I just don't know what my insurance would be. I would have liked the 150bhp Golf but some places were pulling €3,000 quotes out of their arse on the 110bhp.

I'm currently looking at €1,400 on the Golf with my mam as a named driver. I'm 25 and got my full licence this year so I'm hoping to build up 2-3 years no claims but I would like the option of trading the Golf in before the 3 year PCP is up if insurance is reasonable. I know most of you probably have a lot more driving experience than me but how scary of a jump could I expect?

JoeA3 wrote: »

15k Kms or once per annum. Whichever is sooner.
Service price will vary a bit depending on what needs done. First service (oil and filters) is less than 150 I'd say.

Thanks

JoeA3 wrote: »

Keyless is a very nice and useful feature.

Absolutely. Had it on a rental Mustang in the states and loved it. It doesn't make life much easier but it is nice to have something a little different.

JoeA3 wrote: »

By "new driver" you mean you have only just passsd the test, etc?
You're probably a bit mad to be getting into a new car at all in that case tbh. With no NCB and a relatively new licence, prepare to bend over in a big way for insurance.
There's many variables to it but generally speaking if you're over 30, have several years ncb, live in a perceived low-risk area, work in a low-risk (desk) job, then you won't have much trouble insuring a GTI. The R is no more expensive to insure in those circumstances.

Passed the test in February so don't have no claims or anything, I would like to have the option of going for a GTI or an R in 2-3 years after I trade the current Golf in. Live in a quiet area, steady desk job etc. just need to build up some no claims but I'm not sure if 2-3 years would be enough and I know my age is going against me too. Currently driving a 151 i30 daily but on an open policy so have to start from scratch.

I just don't want to be stuck driving a hair dryer until I'm 35. Drove a Mustang in Orlando for two weeks and loved every second of it. It would just be nice if I have the option of getting a car I want and not have to build a decade of NCB or anything.

DaveyDave wrote: »

Hi all,

Does anyone know the service interval on the standard petrol Golf DSG? Also how much is a service at a main dealer or what does service pack they offer have? Can't find a manual online

I should have inquired more into servicing but the only time we spoke of it was when I told the salesman I wasn't paying €300 for the service pack because the previous sales guy said it was free.

You can do them on 15k km/ 12 month intervals or on 30k km flexible time intervals.

The service prices are flat rate across any dealer afaik. The first 3 services on a Golf are €169 oil change, €189 oil change and cabin filter and €219 oil and brake fluid change. This makes the service pack quite good value if they are offering it for €300, I thought it was €600 ish.

If you are going the service plan route you have to use the 15k kms intervals as you can not claim a service after 45k kms (within reason)

OSI wrote: »

Yeah, I just took the card out, copied the old files off, deleted them and copied the new ones on. Had no issues with media, should only be nav data on the SD.

Cheers I'll try that and see how I go.

hunkydory1 wrote: »

I have a chance to purchase a clubsport next week. Test drove it today. Really enjoyed it. Loads of power all through the rev range.

However, problem is a performance pack 7.5 is almost €5k cheaper.

Has anyone test driven a 7.5 performance pack? It now has 245ps and there can't be a huge difference in performance between it and a clubsport?

The manual performance pack has only been available to order for about 6 weeks and the DSG performance pack for about 2 weeks. They actually haven't finalised the pricing on the latter. I don't think there are any 7.5 performance packs in the country yet. You might be able to test drive one up north. I put in an order for a DSG performance last week and am hoping to have it around September, but haven't got a build week yet.

OSI wrote: »

I see plenty around Dublin. Where they make 0 sense.

But, but... The chape tax and mpg...

I'd actually say you don't see that maybe, I'd say they are outnumbered by the GTi maybe 5 to 1.