The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Toyotafanboi · 30-01-2020 12:34PM

everlast75 wrote: »

This appears to be a decent R32 here for sale

https://www.deerparkmotorsmm.com/car-details/2484924/

Did Deane Motors not have that up for €10k last week?

30-01-2020 12:42PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Did Deane Motors not have that up for €10k last week?

Definitely the same car, can't remember the asking though.

James Bond Junior · 30-01-2020 04:07PM

theintern wrote: »

Good news for anyone looking to get diamond cut alloy repair done in the west. Frank Byrnes in Oranmore have gotten in a diamond cut alloy machine. They're generally speaking a very good shop, with high quality work.

https://www.facebook.com/frankbyrnesautobodyrepairs/videos/224271218596378/

I don't know if you have ever met Frank personally but he is a perfectionist to a fault. A good lad too.

JoeA3 · 30-01-2020 06:00PM

Yeah, Frank is a gent and runs a very good operation there. I've had the misfortune to need his services a couple of times and the service and work done has always been top class.

Handy that there's finally someone local (and reputable) that can do diamond cut repairs. Sending wheels off to the other side of the country is a PITA.

Tiger72 · 30-01-2020 08:56PM

Guys whats the Nox value on a 17 reg Golf R Mk 7.5 310PS ? From what i see its 14 and the cost is €70.00 if importing

S.G.M. · 30-01-2020 10:36PM

Great thread folks very helpful.
I'm on the lookout for a petrol car that is 2015 or younger and was thinking the VW Golf, Seat Leon, Ford Focus or Skoda Octavia. Like the sport models of cars so find some of the suggestions in this thread good although a few quite pricey.

Killinator · 30-01-2020 11:07PM

everlast75 wrote: »

This appears to be a decent R32 here for sale

https://www.deerparkmotorsmm.com/car-details/2484924/

Makes me miss my one but it's not worth 13k. Even with wingbacks.

Sorry, it might be WORTH 13k but it's not gonna get it. The tax is just too inhibitive.

hooch-85 · 01-02-2020 05:35PM

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1223612736946556928

This GTD driver will be getting a holiday from driving.

Casati · 01-02-2020 07:04PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1223612736946556928

This GTD driver will be getting a holiday from driving.

Good job he wasn’t driving an R!

hooch-85 · 01-02-2020 07:17PM

They wouldn't have caught him if he was.

JoeA3 · 01-02-2020 07:24PM

GTD for sale. One careful owner.

theintern · 01-02-2020 10:13PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

GTD for sale. One careful owner.

"Nevr raced r rallied"

bazz26 · 01-02-2020 11:15PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

They wouldn't have caught him if he was.

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

hooch-85 · 01-02-2020 11:16PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

Very true, it was more of a tongue in cheek comment. No way would I advocate trying to out run the law.

bazz26 · 01-02-2020 11:20PM

I gotcha hooch. An R definitely would outrun most of stuff they have doing speed checks that would be chasing them alright.

theintern · 01-02-2020 11:28PM

Especially since the guards crashed their silver R..

drunkmonkey · 01-02-2020 11:53PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

You need to brush up on your GTA skills..

CharlieCroker · 02-02-2020 12:20AM

theintern wrote: »

Especially since the guards crashed their silver R..

That's back on the road. So are the 2 Focus ST

02-02-2020 12:47AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

Was on the M18 recently lateish at night and was just being cautious myself luckily as I passed an on ramp I could see dim lights sitting there and know straight away that it would be a speed check. One car shot past me followed by another soon after, a little break and another really tearing it - this was the squad car (no lights or sirens). They caught up to a pulled the second slower car, so the faster car got away with it, poxed with luck!

Muppet Man · 02-02-2020 01:19PM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Was on the M18 recently lateish at night and was just being cautious myself luckily as I passed an on ramp I could see dim lights sitting there and know straight away that it would be a speed check. One car shot past me followed by another soon after, a little break and another really tearing it - this was the squad car (no lights or sirens). They caught up to a pulled the second slower car, so the faster car got away with it, poxed with luck!

Those on ramps are favourite hiding spots... I’ve had a few near misses myself.

tossy · 02-02-2020 06:37PM

CharlieCroker wrote: »

That's back on the road. So are the 2 Focus ST

That’s good to know.

ShadowHearth · 02-02-2020 08:27PM

Lads, that Grey Cupra for 29.995eu went to POA. Any ideas why they did that?
Considering it is a manual 2018. It looks like it's kind of overpriced. Pretty sure that 4k deal off Leon was going around at that time.
Any ideas why they would take price off?

Edit: okay, who the feck bought that Leon, I bet someone from here!

CharlieCroker · 02-02-2020 08:48PM

Think this belongs to a boardsie?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2015-vw-golf-gti-p/24112763

easyvision · 03-02-2020 10:54AM

Hey anyone any thoughts on this? I think it’s a little over priced for a 2017? Especially in a dealer. I know it has low mileage? Wish it was also the Oryx white . I don’t know if I should go look... I think the price would plummet on this in 6 months.

2017 Volkswagen Golf
GTD TDI 2.0 184 PS D…
€29,950 - 23,000 m / 37,014 km, 2.0 Diesel

http://www.denisdarcycars.ie/vehicles/volkswagen/golf/meath/2485883

Tenzor07 · 03-02-2020 11:10AM

easyvision wrote: »

Hey anyone any thoughts on this? I think it’s a little over priced for a 2017? Especially in a dealer. I know it has low mileage?

It's well priced and would expect that pricing in a main/official VW dealers with a full service history from that same dealer, and of course it not being a UK Import.

easyvision · 03-02-2020 11:20AM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

It's well priced and would expect that pricing in a main/official VW dealers with a full service history from that same dealer, and of course it not being a UK Import.

Oh in a VW dealership would be ok but a second hand car dealer and if a UK import I think it’s overpriced?

Tenzor07 · 03-02-2020 11:34AM

easyvision wrote: »

Oh in a VW dealership would be ok but a second hand car dealer and if a UK import I think it’s overpriced?

Pretty much my point yes... I'd expect less of a premium for a non-franchised dealer, and who brings it over from the UK(where prices are a bit cheaper).

Never said it was "Ok"(good) by the way, just that i'd expect that price in a main franchised dealers(premium prices)...

Northern Monkey · 05-02-2020 08:03AM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Was on the M18 recently lateish at night and was just being cautious myself luckily as I passed an on ramp I could see dim lights sitting there and know straight away that it would be a speed check. One car shot past me followed by another soon after, a little break and another really tearing it - this was the squad car (no lights or sirens). They caught up to a pulled the second slower car, so the faster car got away with it, poxed with luck!

This happened me on Sunday night! I was the 2nd slower car:(

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 05-02-2020 10:29AM

Northern Monkey wrote: »

This happened me on Sunday night! I was the 2nd slower car:(

Bunratty? They live on that on ramp unfortunately.

ILikeBoats · 05-02-2020 12:40PM

Can the headlight washer be turned off? I understand xenon lights require them but it's not really necessary every time I drive (which is mostly in the dark these days)

What is the correct name for the rubber strip which scrapes the windows when they're put down? Is it a seal? Scraper? Anyway - can they be replaced easily. My driver door seal is in sh1te and it actually makes the window dirtier when I put it down!

The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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