The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

This anyone's here? Seems cheap for a 2017 facelift

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/golf-gti-mk-7-5/23727867

Isn't every reg unique ? That's the point of them.

When I was in the motor trade we'd always register high value cars in Dublin... Easier to sell on with a " D" reg later on... For instance certain hotelier on TV a lot has a 740d with a d reg even though all his businesses are in kerry a KY number on a car like that would make it harder to sell on around the country

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I'd assume anyone buying a car new would want it registered in their county, a unique reg costs €1000, you can't have number 1 in Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Waterford.
Your talking about putting Dublin regs on as it's the largest market for resale which makes sense but it has no effect on value, I wouldn't pay any extra for a D reg, tbh since I left Dublin a KY reg wouldn't bother me as you're more chance seeing me in Killarney than Tallaght.
I used to sell cars in Dublin reg was never an issue, they were more concerned about getting finance approval.

I think it's the snobbish effect here in Cork... Can't be driving a KY reg to the local GAA club jasus you'd be ran out of it..
Have to say I'd be fussy about the County plate if was spending big money on Gti or an R
While I'm on here I have a 2005 Red 3dr gti 70k as new condition bought up the North that I drive at the weekends now I drive an avensis during the week and rarely do i have issues on the road but as soon as I'm in the gti drivers react differently to me on the road there either up my rear end or accelerating when I'm overtaking FFS it pisses me off no end.. She's tornado red so that doesn't help... Would not buy a red one again...I Don't drive it on have the 4 year son with me all the time in it.. Just my rant!!!

Tornado Red 3 door is a cool car. I'd pick it if I wasn't worried about standing out. It's one of the best colours.

That's a really clean looking MK5. They still look so fresh today.

Skippy along wrote: »

thanks it's exceptionally fresh alright previous owner had the wings replaced under the rust warranty he got both sides painted so the paint looks great its totally original got a cover for it to protect so that helps to keep it... its such a joy to sit into it and just drive
Was at a party at the weekend buddy arrives with a new A6 parks it next to mine... Lads inside says jasus did ya see the Red Gti outside.. Priceless... Not quiet it cost me €5 grand no other car gives me that thrill for that money

Its a lovely car, great to see one so mint! And as others have said, they've aged so well, its still a fresh looking car.

Lovely car. Very well kept. I had a 2006 MK5 DSG and it was pretty much the perfect car. I really loved it.

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Where did you get the rcd330 if you don’t mind me asking (there is so many sellers on eBay etc) and did they supply a new can gateway? I’ve been toying with upgrading the radio in my own mk5 Gti for a while now.

I purchased it Aliexpress installed it and had the battery drain next morning so instead of changing the canbus there's so many different types and a pain to get at what's worse having gone through fitting you could still have battery drain so I found a guide on how to use a jumper cable in the fuse box connected to a specific fuse (see pic) and it works no battery drain 5 mins job done.

Android auto works great with touch screen and voice controls my phone through Bluetooth works as it should too... You'll have no RDS on radio channels other than that it does it job really well

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32847367189.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32847367189&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=7380amp-BryV4orIe8-xWPKVONoBPw1578523596271&browser_id=1a1f3fb2b5d742218b831f8a3bb1dfb6&is_c=Y

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Cheers thanks for that, did get caught with customs on it?

The jumper looks like a great fix, getting the correct canbus and getting it coded etc was extra work putting me off it too.

Yeah got caught as expected with customs think it was 50 euro had to pay DHL.. I'll dig out the thread where i got the info on the fuse jumper if you need any info from me give me a shout its an easy fix

Was working at the RDS today, there was a 192 red golf R with black prets in the car park. It also had black door handles, didn't know that was a thing.

AutoMan79 wrote: »

Over 10 years driving a diesel finally got me self a beauty. Unfortunately, It's non PP but overall a very good spec.

Well wear, if you haven’t the deal finalised I’d highly recommend opting for the 3 year Das welt warranty. It’s an absolutely brilliant product

L-M wrote: »

Well wear, if you haven’t the deal finalised I’d highly recommend opting for the 3 year Das welt warranty. It’s an absolutely brilliant product

Yes I agree. It came with a car for 2 years but I took extra 1. I was driving a bit yesterday evening and what a pleasure for city driving.. This looks like a long term keeper.

Very nice Automan, best of luck with it.