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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

carsfan · 2014-11-17 15:40:43

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…

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#7262 13-07-2019 04:08PM

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I collected a Mk7.5 Golf GTI PP during the week early 181 with tech pack. I have a query on Car net currently all I have on the infotainment display is an option for app connect which works fine. However there is no Car net option can I purchase the like of the guide and inform or security and service package or is it a case that if the car didn't have them new then they can’t be retrofitted.

I did try to register on the we connect app but it just keeps saying my VIN is not recognised maybe that’s down to the fact I don’t have car net I am not sure. If anyone had any info on this it would be great.

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#7263 13-07-2019 05:42PM

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OSI wrote: »

Waste of effort and money. Had it on GTI and only used it for giving me prices of local petrol stations twice. Haven’t even activated it on the Tiguan.

Was thinking of just getting the DataPlug as that has an app and seems to show a certain amount of what the car net shows.

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#7264 13-07-2019 06:30PM

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CIP4 wrote: »

I collected a Mk7.5 Golf GTI PP during the week early 181 with tech pack. I have a query on Car net currently all I have on the infotainment display is an option for app connect which works fine. However there is no Car net option can I purchase the like of the guide and inform or security and service package or is it a case that if the car didn't have them new then they can’t be retrofitted.

I did try to register on the we connect app but it just keeps saying my VIN is not recognised maybe that’s down to the fact I don’t have car net I am not sure. If anyone had any info on this it would be great.

Any buyers remorse yet or happy out?

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#7265 13-07-2019 08:32PM

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carsfan2 wrote: »

Any buyers remorse yet or happy out?

Ah no delighted with it overall. Great the fact you can just get in and drive it normally like any other golf and then equally when the mood is right it can be very fun.

Really well specced also which even with no options the GTI has a lot on it. Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

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#7266 13-07-2019 08:47PM

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CIP4 wrote: »

Ah no delighted with it overall. Great the fact you can just get in and drive it normally like any other golf and then equally when the mood is right it can be very fun.

Really well specced also which even with no options the GTI has a lot on it. Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

Well wear on the new GTI! Any pics of it?

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#7267 13-07-2019 09:19PM

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SaintsYB wrote: »

Well wear on the new GTI! Any pics of it?

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=110668624&postcount=5574

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#7268 13-07-2019 09:24PM

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CIP4 wrote: »

Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

I've an 11 year old gti and it's crazy the amounts of complements it gets. I suppose they just have a cult following!

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#7269 13-07-2019 09:36PM

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Well wear CIP4. It looks great!

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#7270 13-07-2019 10:16PM

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Looks superb! I love white on a GTI.

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#7271 14-07-2019 09:01AM

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Well wear CIP4, great-looking motor, that GTI. Enjoy it!

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#7272 14-07-2019 09:13AM

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CIP4 wrote: »

Was thinking of just getting the DataPlug as that has an app and seems to show a certain amount of what the car net shows.

I had one on my old car. Didn't really use it too often. Don't think car net is too good either.

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#7273 14-07-2019 03:14PM

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Wash and wax this morning before the sun came round the front

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#7274 16-07-2019 10:24AM

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dastardly00 wrote: »

Okay, okay, okay... :pac:

I only have a few crappy quality photos of the car; I was planning on taking some good quality ones but the outside of the car is now filthy after all the driving done over the weekend!

Here ye go:

I will take some decent photos when she's clean again and post them!

I saw this car in Galway over the weekend and it is a beaut. Pity the man who owns it is a Kilkenny man:D

Seriously its a beautiful car, the wheels and colour make it.

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#7275 16-07-2019 12:06PM

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kodirl wrote: »

Folks, does anyone have a vw golf pricelist (Ireland pricelist) from 2016 or 2017 with the clubsport on it?

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

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#7276 16-07-2019 08:27PM

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kooga wrote: »

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

Perfect! Thanks ðŸ‘

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#7277 16-07-2019 10:30PM

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Dynaudio and App Connect for €299 was an absolute bargain.

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#7278 16-07-2019 10:39PM

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kooga wrote: »

kodirl wrote: »

Folks, does anyone have a vw golf pricelist (Ireland pricelist) from 2016 or 2017 with the clubsport on it?

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

Saw a nice 2017 in the Uk earlier for 34k euro inc vrt.

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#7279 17-07-2019 08:36PM

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Is anybody considering buying GTI -PP 2019 from VW UK considering very good sterling rate?
I am calculating VRT around 8k for dsg performance pack that brings car up to 38k 2019 ... Am I missing something?
Checked same car at FK and is around 44k.

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#7280 17-07-2019 08:48PM

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I think the main draw to buying one here is the cheaper finance being offered by VW dealer network vs the cost of traditional finance from a bank etc. Different story if you are paying cash though.

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#7281 17-07-2019 09:41PM

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Totally agree.. just calculated if i borrow 38k from bank brings to over 44k.

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#7282 17-07-2019 09:56PM

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I think it's a lot of the reason why 2-3 year old used cars from the main dealers are on average 3-5k more expensive too. They are making nice margins on the cars coming back from PCP deals as well as the new ones.

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#7283 17-07-2019 10:09PM

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Be aware too that such a fresh car can be liable for VAT as well as vrt. Needs to be at least 6 months old or have (i think not sure) 6k kms on the clock before vat doesn't apply.

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#7284 17-07-2019 10:16PM

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I believe if it's a new car you would get export price without UK VAT. Paying here for VAT and VRT it would be still way cheaper..
Definitely, it's less complicated if car is 6 months old with 6km on clock.

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#7285 17-07-2019 10:46PM

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Your problem will be trying to find a dealer who will want to sell the car to you ex UK VAT.

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#7286 17-07-2019 10:52PM

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If Borris keeps beating the drum you could probably save about 8k before October, Sterling reaches parity with the dollar and the dollar seems overvalued. Interesting few months ahead.

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#7287 18-07-2019 01:12PM

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kooga wrote: »

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

I'm consistently amazed by the libraries of the brochures some posters on this thread have. I genuinely think between you, ye have every single brochure and price list that's ever come out for every model year and variant of the MK7.

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#7288 18-07-2019 05:03PM

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Nice looking Clubsport GTi 3 door

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-club-sport-2-0tsi-265-3dr-co/22065236

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#7289 18-07-2019 05:17PM

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hooch-85 wrote: »

Nice looking Clubsport GTi 3 door

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-club-sport-2-0tsi-265-3dr-co/22065236

Something odd about it though that I spotted is it doesn't seem to have the button for the parking sensors.

Since there don't look to be any sensors on the front, it's probably aftermarket rear sensors.

Ironically a VW dealer will install parking sensors aftermarket, but the ones they install don't integrate with the headunit for visual feedback.

Meanwhile you can buy sets on Aliexpress that will work with the screen.

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#7290 18-07-2019 05:25PM

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If I recall correctly, the CS didn't come with front parking sensors. That button is for the front sensors so it makes sense that it is missing.

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#7291 18-07-2019 07:05PM

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Has the correct amount of doors too

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