The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Well pulled the trigger on an A6 S line black edition. Bye bye GTD. Great car, probably never really liked it as much as I should have though.

carsfan2 wrote: »

Well wear.
Factory order or in stock?
What spec did you go for?

I think he said it was a 171/2 car he was looking at.


@NonOperational - What was it about the GTD that prevented you from “loving” it?

carsfan2 wrote: »

Well wear.
Factory order or in stock?
What spec did you go for?

It's a 172 ex Audi car. New model out this year so getting the 172 took a nice bit off the new price.

190bhp S-tronic S-line with black pack, 20" alloys, full leather electric heated S-Line seats, Bose sound system.

JoeA3 wrote: »

I think he said it was a 171/2 car he was looking at.


@NonOperational - What was it about the GTD that prevented you from “loving” it?

dar83 wrote: »

Disiesel surely. :P

Don't get me wrong, great car, but maybe it kinda was the diesel. I think in a warm hatch like that I almost immediately regretted not getting the GTi. With the A6 I know what I'm getting, a big moderately powered diesel that will cruise well. With the GTD I was always wondering what the amazing chassis would be like with the petrol. Also regretted not getting the DSG. I was very close to a new GTi again, but just felt like a change.

Smugly enjoyed driving in and out of our estate today... After clearing our driveway. Haldex worked a treat where fwd cars spun out on a single wheel.

Nonoperational wrote: »

It's a 172 ex Audi car. New model out this year so getting the 172 took a nice bit off the new price.

190bhp S-tronic S-line with black pack, 20" alloys, full leather electric heated S-Line seats, Bose sound system.

Got the A6 recently. Pretty damn sweet I must day. Extremely happy. Loads of toys, great Bose sound system and drives well. It actually feels faster than the GTD although it isn't.

The interior fit and finish is definitely a step up on the Golf. The golf was good, but this is very very nice inside. Ride on the 20" alloys isn't bad at all.

Hard to see myself going back to a Golf unless it's a second car for some fun in a few years time.

That's not a bad price for that.

think I paid 250 in Keanes for the Mk5 but was also getting a service done foc.

Haven't done it for the Mk7 yet ; looked at the NCT cert for December stating mileage at 39,700km. Current mileage on the car is 40,678km

It is due it's 5th annual service now; because the mileage is so low, there were things they didn't change last time like pollen filters etc. Is there anything at 5 years of age that should be changed regardless of mileage ? All the usual's have been changed previously but I'm thinking the more obscure like the dsg oil or fuel filters etc

ondafly wrote: »

December stating mileage at 39,700km. Current mileage on the car is 40,678km

What are you doing with it, looking out the window at it?!

Daveys is a facelift, I think they got rid of the service manuals from the glove box and it's all online for cars that were built from May 17 onwards?

Oil is due every 15k or every 30k if you go long life. Pollen filter is every 24 months, the first brake fluid change is due after 36 months then every 24 months after that. Spark plugs at 60k and engine air filter at 90k. Everything else is based on inspection and the inspection recommendations are based on whether you are on 15k or 30k intervals.

MarkN wrote: »

What are you doing with it, looking out the window at it?!

Afraid not - the range rover blocks the view :pac: seriously though, its the wife's car. M50 traffic vs train/dart at present takes her the same amount of time, so the car is pretty much parked up now. Its cheap roadtax, fast, all the toys. Can't think of what to replace it with so its staying put for now.

Hi everyone,

I've been a long time admirer of this thread and I am currently looking to make the step up to a GTI/GTD from my Mk7 1.6 TDI I've been driving around for the past few years! I was looking around the dealerships at "used" facelift models and I haven't seen anything I really like (I'm not a big fan of white on cars which a lot of them seem to be and I would prefer a manual to an auto which again most of them seem to be).

I've built one on the VW website with the spec I'd like (Tech upgrade and adaptive chassis) and I am tempted to pull the trigger....the PCP they're offering online is:

Recommended Retail Price €41,623.35
Deposit Percentage % 30
Deposit - €12,487.01
Amount Financed - € 29,136.34
Period - Months 36
Final Payment - €14,514.00
Excess Mileage - € 0.06
Monthly payments of - €437.28
APR - % 1.9
Total Cost of Credit - €1,269.74

I have an offer of €13k to sell my golf privately which would cover the deposit automatically. My question is - how accurate are these examples they present to you on the website? The monthly payments are absolutely fine and the Final payment amount seems like I would have a sizeable chunk of equity if looking to trade it in in 3 years time (just by looking at carsireland, 2015 ones now are going for around €24/25k).

In addition, is there any sort of haggling/extras that dealers would be willing to throw in when ordering new based on people's experiences here? I'd probably order through Frank Keane Deansgrange if anyone has any experience of ordering from there?

Lastly....what sort of lead team can I expect on a new order?

Thanks in advance for any help!

FUTY2211 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I've been a long time admirer of this thread and I am currently looking to make the step up to a GTI/GTD from my Mk7 1.6 TDI I've been driving around for the past few years! I was looking around the dealerships at "used" facelift models and I haven't seen anything I really like (I'm not a big fan of white on cars which a lot of them seem to be and I would prefer a manual to an auto which again most of them seem to be).

I've built one on the VW website with the spec I'd like (Tech upgrade and adaptive chassis) and I am tempted to pull the trigger....the PCP they're offering online is:

Recommended Retail Price €41,623.35
Deposit Percentage % 30
Deposit - €12,487.01
Amount Financed - € 29,136.34
Period - Months 36
Final Payment - €14,514.00
Excess Mileage - € 0.06
Monthly payments of - €437.28
APR - % 1.9
Total Cost of Credit - €1,269.74

I have an offer of €13k to sell my golf privately which would cover the deposit automatically. My question is - how accurate are these examples they present to you on the website? The monthly payments are absolutely fine and the Final payment amount seems like I would have a sizeable chunk of equity if looking to trade it in in 3 years time (just by looking at carsireland, 2015 ones now are going for around €24/25k).

In addition, is there any sort of haggling/extras that dealers would be willing to throw in when ordering new based on people's experiences here? I'd probably order through Frank Keane Deansgrange if anyone has any experience of ordering from there?

Lastly....what sort of lead team can I expect on a new order?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I think you should try to match the deposit to the expected equity you might have at the end of three years. As such you might be better going with a smaller deposit

FUTY2211 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I've been a long time admirer of this thread and I am currently looking to make the step up to a GTI/GTD from my Mk7 1.6 TDI I've been driving around for the past few years! I was looking around the dealerships at "used" facelift models and I haven't seen anything I really like (I'm not a big fan of white on cars which a lot of them seem to be and I would prefer a manual to an auto which again most of them seem to be).

I've built one on the VW website with the spec I'd like (Tech upgrade and adaptive chassis) and I am tempted to pull the trigger....the PCP they're offering online is:

Recommended Retail Price €41,623.35
Deposit Percentage % 30
Deposit - €12,487.01
Amount Financed - € 29,136.34
Period - Months 36
Final Payment - €14,514.00
Excess Mileage - € 0.06
Monthly payments of - €437.28
APR - % 1.9
Total Cost of Credit - €1,269.74

I have an offer of €13k to sell my golf privately which would cover the deposit automatically. My question is - how accurate are these examples they present to you on the website? The monthly payments are absolutely fine and the Final payment amount seems like I would have a sizeable chunk of equity if looking to trade it in in 3 years time (just by looking at carsireland, 2015 ones now are going for around €24/25k).

In addition, is there any sort of haggling/extras that dealers would be willing to throw in when ordering new based on people's experiences here? I'd probably order through Frank Keane Deansgrange if anyone has any experience of ordering from there?

Lastly....what sort of lead team can I expect on a new order?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Would an auto have a better residual value when you come to trade in three years time? If the stock available is mostly auto, is that more popular in the gti and gtd models?

Just a thought. I think in say a 5series specking a manual is a no no, for a gti or gtd I guess it's closer to 50/50?

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The auto is nicer than the manual in them if you are into driving quick.

People used to not like autos in performance cars as they were slow to change gear, a DSG will change quicker than you can shift in a manual.

Definitely drive both before you decide.

Yeah to be fair I haven't driven any of the new autos, I'm a bit prejudiced to when they were clunky changing at low gears etc but I have heard the new ones are very slick. I'll definitely try them both before making the final decision.

JoeA3 wrote: »

Yeah I’d say go with what you prefer. A manual GTI will always have plenty of interest, but i’d echo that the DSG is excellent and you should try it out before deciding. The DSG also costs more to begin with...

The prices on their website / configurator are not to be relied on either. Try and find the “product guide” which is the best guideline on spec and accurate prices.

Hmmm...can't seem to find the product guide for the GTI, they only have the price lists for the standard golfs on the VW website annoyingly.