The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

MidMan25 wrote: »

It's worth a chat anyway, I wouldn't be happy with waiting much longer than the typical maximum of 3 months for the car. I just complained and mentioned cancelling my order and they came back with an offer to keep me onside. I think in situations like this it's VW who will take the hit on any additional discounts etc. I also had a bigger discount than 3k from day 1 and they honoured the original trade in price.

Yeah true cheers, I’ll definitely push for the service plan anyways.. have you received your car yet or still waiting?

See if they'll throw in the protection pack if it's delayed. I got it after mine was delayed over 4 weeks, didn't even ask for it. Floor mats, mud flaps and a boot liner along with a basic Auto Glym cleaning pack. Not great products but they do the job if you're cleaning the car.

The Auto Glym body protection isn't bad. Not sure how long it's on my car I presume from new but it seems to magically clean itself. Even the bird **** falls off after a few days.

folks,
I've followed the advice and joined that FB page.
I am in contact with a seller, who has a GTi for sale.

Here are the pics. He apologised for the dirt, but says the car has been in storage and and said he hasn't had a chance to clean it.







In relation to the specifics, he has advised the following;

"18s
Dual zone climate
Heated seats
Leather
Headlight washers
Auto lights
Auto wipers
Auto dim mirror
Folding mirrors
Puddle lights
Heated mirrors
Touchscreen radio
Sunroof
DSG
Revo stage 1 remap
All 3 thermostats changed
Intake ports walnut blasted
New rear calipers
Comprehensive service done
Dsg services have been done

The car will need nothing. And easily one of the best ones on the market.

It's not a cheap one, but considering the condition and spec, it's good value. I want €6,500. You will get cheaper. But you will spend the money getting them to this condition."

To me, at present €6000 seems about right(?) if and only if the car is as well maintained as he says.

I am concerned about
a) the remap. I've never had a car which had one and am worried about the insurance cost implications. I will ask him more about that
b) there appears to be a trim part missing from the passenger side rear door handle. I will ask about any other trim issues
c) I will ask about paint condition.

I have no clue about thermostats being replaced or anything being "walnut blasted"

I've put the details into carzone and it says there are 2 owners. In the autofil part it says

"Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth,Sports driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment,Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment,Driver and passenger electrically adjustable heated body colour door mirrors indicator lights,Air conditioning with climate control 2 climate control zone(s),Front and rear electric windows with two one-touch,Cup holders for front seats and rear seats fixed,Remote control remote boot/hatch/rear door release,Front fog lights,Twin complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights,Tinted glass on cabin,Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management,Four-wheel ABS,Brake assist system,Isofix preparation"

Any other pointers folks would be much appreciated.

Look's like Doc Power's car? He is a mechanic in Daltons. I'd be fairly confident of that being a good example. The Revo map will be no harm but getting insurance cover might be more difficult depending on who you are insured with. I think it's worth around €6k too for what it's worth.

How many miles on it? I've the same specced one in similar condition but would have thought mine was worth about 4.5.

JoeA3 wrote: »

2-3 weeks from build to being at the dealers is ambitious.

For VAG stuff, as long as it's European built, 3 weeks is generally the max. A lot of stuff will arrive within 2 weeks of production week and it's only usually if it just misses a boat that it goes out to 3 weeks.

Transport within Ireland can sometimes delay things, but it's been fairly good recently.

R.O.R wrote: »

For VAG stuff, as long as it's European built, 3 weeks is generally the max. A lot of stuff will arrive within 2 weeks of production week and it's only usually if it just misses a boat that it goes out to 3 weeks.

Transport within Ireland can sometimes delay things, but it's been fairly good recently.

I bought a few new VAG's. One of them was a little under 3 weeks, the others were nearer the 5 week mark. Maybe they've improved a bit more recently, but like I said, its very much down to luck with timing, the car arriving at Emden at the correct time for departure and then once it lands in Dublin, getting NVD to transport it down to the dealers...

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fletch wrote: »

Seems to be a few demo Polo GTIs after arriving. In typical Irish car dealer fashion, they are missing what I'd consider vital upgrades, Brescia wheels and LEDs
https://www.facebook.com/FrankKeaneVolkswagen/posts/2659702744102164
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/polo/used-2019-191-volkswagen-polo-gti-2-0-galway-fpa-201904116867579

I can't believe I am saying this, but it looks very bland in white. Black makes it look a lot better.
I agree on LEDs and wheels too.

Seat ibiza fr Evo actually looks better! *Hides!!!!

I don't understand why anyone would want one without climate control either.

fletch wrote: »

Seems to be a few demo Polo GTIs after arriving. In typical Irish car dealer fashion, they are missing what I'd consider vital upgrades, Brescia wheels and LEDs
https://www.facebook.com/FrankKeaneVolkswagen/posts/2659702744102164
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/polo/used-2019-191-volkswagen-polo-gti-2-0-galway-fpa-201904116867579

That red interior, absolutely rotten!

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Still putting manual handbrakes in them too, terrible.

I'd pay extra for a manual handbrake if it was optional.