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The Mega MK7 & MK8 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread - Part II

  • 16-06-2020 2:53pm
    #1
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,450 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Old thread has reached 10k posts...

    Here's part 2 ;)


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Comments

  • #2
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    It must be a sign that a BMW driver is the first poster in the MK7 and MK8 thread;)


  • #3
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    It must be a sign that a BMW driver is the first poster in the MK7 and MK8 thread;)

    Lol he’ll be back


  • #4
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    Cupra owners excluded again?! :pac:


  • #5
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,374 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    Aaaah...love that ‘new thread’ smell!

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



  • #6
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    I’ve no Golf for over w year now, this thread is like remembering an old flame.


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  • #7
    noelf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭noelf


    Volkswizard 42 minute mark 8 review ..
    https://youtu.be/fYcMJUfIf-g


  • #8
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Not golf related but figured this thread might be where the knowledge on the issue may be. We have a ****cough cough seat cough Alhambra ahem cough cough***" in the house. Great at what it does in fairness. Anyway, the head unit lately has had a mind of its own. It used to think we were touching it, and today it's completely unresponsive with the only thing working on it being the volume control and on/off button. The car is a 162 and has android auto/car play support so might be a mib2 unit but not sure. Anyway, car is in for service next week and they said they'd take a look but reminded me car is out of warranty...

    Any idea how good Seat are with good will? Car is an import from main seat dealer and has full main dealer history, even though on 30k miles on it.

    Any other things I could try for a diy fix? IV reset it a number of times and that used to temp fix it but no go at all today.

    Cheers


  • #9
    Behind you Joey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Behind you Joey


    Hi folks new to the GTI search and stumbled upon this, which to me seems very good value with very low mileage. The only dodgy thing I can spot simply from the photographs is that the "I" from GTI is missing from the drivers door wing. Anyone have any thoughts on it or any dealings with the garage?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2016-vw-golf-gti/25086657


  • #10
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Not golf related but figured this thread might be where the knowledge on the issue may be. We have a ****cough cough seat cough Alhambra ahem cough cough***" in the house. Great at what it does in fairness. Anyway, the head unit lately has had a mind of its own. It used to think we were touching it, and today it's completely unresponsive with the only thing working on it being the volume control and on/off button. The car is a 162 and has android auto/car play support so might be a mib2 unit but not sure. Anyway, car is in for service next week and they said they'd take a look but reminded me car is out of warranty...

    Any idea how good Seat are with good will? Car is an import from main seat dealer and has full main dealer history, even though on 30k miles on it.

    Any other things I could try for a diy fix? IV reset it a number of times and that used to temp fix it but no go at all today.

    Cheers

    It's a popular-ish issue. There is a software update for it in most cases. Rebooting the unit etc wont help.

    Zero percent chance of Seat covering it but if you are going back to the dealer you bought it from, they might.

    Shouldn't be expensive even if you had to cover it, an hours labour max.


  • #11
    eljono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭eljono


    Behind you Joey wrote: »
    Hi folks new to the GTI search and stumbled upon this, which to me seems very good value with very low mileage. The only dodgy thing I can spot simply from the photographs is that the "I" from GTI is missing from the drivers door wing. Anyone have any thoughts on it or any dealings with the garage?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2016-vw-golf-gti/25086657

    18k for a low mileage 2016 seems suspiciously cheap to me. Might be worth doing a UK history check


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  • #12
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Looks like a really high spec clean Mk7.5 only real extra it’s missing is the pan roof but has leather, keyless along with PP and tech pack, upgraded alloys and discovery pro radio.

    I know it’s a late 172 but does seem like very strong money for a private sale.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-gti-mk-7-5-performance-245/25096338


  • #13
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    CIP4 wrote: »
    Looks like a really high spec clean Mk7.5 only real extra it’s missing is the pan roof but has leather, keyless along with PP and tech pack, upgraded alloys and discovery pro radio.

    I know it’s a late 172 but does seem like very strong money for a private sale.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-gti-mk-7-5-performance-245/25096338

    It has Dynaudio too


  • #14
    what the hell!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭what the hell!


    Took the plunge today and purchased a Cupra! Bit of a step up from the FR that I had. Wasn’t sure about it in black at first but it does look very sleek I think. I’ll be a nervous wreck for a while especially with the alloys and scuffing them. But looking forward to breaking her in over the summer!!


  • #15
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,450 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    That’s lovely, well wear!

    Is it AWD? DSG or manual?


  • #16
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    That's a lovely looking car, that design has really aged well. Was that the one McCoy's were selling? I'll admit I've bit of a want for one of those, they seem draw a lot less of the wrong type of attention over a Golf R.


  • #17
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    That’s lovely, well wear!

    Is it AWD? DSG or manual?
    The 4 drive model is estate only.

    Very nice car OP, well wear. Looks the the demo McCoy's had alright.


  • #18
    what the hell!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭what the hell!


    Thanks guys! Yep got it from McCoys- had been looking at the demos for ages so finally bit the bullet. Never had a DSG before so I’ll have to see which I prefer.


  • #19
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    what the hell! wrote: »
    Thanks guys! Yep got it from McCoys- had been looking at the demos for ages so finally bit the bullet. Never had a DSG before so I’ll have to see which I prefer.

    High Five, black Cupra twin!


  • #20
    Comhrá
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    what the hell! wrote: »
    Took the plunge today and purchased a Cupra! Bit of a step up from the FR that I had. Wasn’t sure about it in black at first but it does look very sleek I think. I’ll be a nervous wreck for a while especially with the alloys and scuffing them. But looking forward to breaking her in over the summer!!


    Congratulations, it's a super motor. Must say the Cupra has quietly grown on me over time. Looks great in black and those alloys really suit it. Safe motoring and enjoy!


  • #21
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    That didn't take long! I said it before, I'm not a fan of black but the Cupra looks savage in it. Really suits with the bronze accents. They're a lovely looking car in person.

    Regarding scuffing the alloys, if the Continentals on the car don't have rim protection, the Pilot Sport 4 does. Something to keep in mind when you've burned through the first set :D


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  • #22
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    CIP4 wrote: »
    Looks like a really high spec clean Mk7.5 only real extra it’s missing is the pan roof but has leather, keyless along with PP and tech pack, upgraded alloys and discovery pro radio.

    I know it’s a late 172 but does seem like very strong money for a private sale.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-gti-mk-7-5-performance-245/25096338

    Tell him he’s dreaming!


  • #23
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    what the hell! wrote: »
    Took the plunge today and purchased a Cupra! Bit of a step up from the FR that I had. Wasn’t sure about it in black at first but it does look very sleek I think. I’ll be a nervous wreck for a while especially with the alloys and scuffing them. But looking forward to breaking her in over the summer!!

    That’s a cracking looking car, looks great in black. Best of luck with it.


  • #24
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    what the hell! wrote: »
    Took the plunge today and purchased a Cupra! Bit of a step up from the FR that I had. Wasn’t sure about it in black at first but it does look very sleek I think. I’ll be a nervous wreck for a while especially with the alloys and scuffing them. But looking forward to breaking her in over the summer!!

    Lovely bus, nice spec too. Really like the copper accents on them too. Enjoy it!


  • #25
    td2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭td2008


    Congrats, beautiful car, love the wheels


  • #26
    garycoyle1
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭garycoyle1


    I'm trying to sell me golf gte any tips
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gte-204hp/25091533


  • #27
    shanec1928
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,164 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    garycoyle1 wrote: »
    I'm trying to sell me golf gte any tips
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gte-204hp/25091533
    get some better pictures, ditch the screen shots and you have no mention of a service history.


  • #28
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    garycoyle1 wrote: »
    I'm trying to sell me golf gte any tips
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gte-204hp/25091533

    Better pictures and list all the extras. No mention of service history in the ad.


  • #29
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,123 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    What’s your thoughts on the Mk8? Price is way over the top


  • #30
    eljono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭eljono


    For anyone who finds the clutch travel too long on their manual GTI, I fitted this adjustable clutch stop yesterday and am very happy with the difference it makes.

    As I no longer need as much leg travel when changing gears, it has enabled me to change my driving position to be a little more stretched out and less upright, which I prefer. The clutch action feels more precise now too as it stops that bit sooner. Definitely recommend it if like me, you feel there's too much dead space between the pedal and the floor.


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  • #31
    theintern
    Registered Users Posts: 592 ✭✭✭theintern


    maddness wrote: »
    Tell him he’s dreaming!
    That would be strong money from a dealer with a warranty. Looks like someone is trying to get their money back from all those lovely option boxes they ticked. It does look lovely though.


  • #32
    theintern
    Registered Users Posts: 592 ✭✭✭theintern


    There's one thing that mildly annoys me about the MK7.

    The buttons around the gear stick are so clearly designed for LHD cars.

    The more frequently used ones are over on the left, for easier access for LHD users, and we then have to reach around the gear stick to change drive mode.

    Also I don't think I've ever ever seen a car that didn't have at least one blank switch on the right hand side, whereas most of the time, the left hand buttons are all filled in. Blank switches never look good. I think the blanks are for a TPMS reset button and the auto park feature?

    Such a minor minor niggle, but something you do notice.


  • #33
    Behind you Joey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Behind you Joey


    Behind you Joey wrote: »
    Hi folks new to the GTI search and stumbled upon this, which to me seems very good value with very low mileage. The only dodgy thing I can spot simply from the photographs is that the "I" from GTI is missing from the drivers door wing. Anyone have any thoughts on it or any dealings with the garage?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2016-vw-golf-gti/25086657

    Car was written off as a Cat N in the UK in October 2018.


  • #34
    what the hell!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭what the hell!


    DaveyDave wrote: »
    That didn't take long! I said it before, I'm not a fan of black but the Cupra looks savage in it. Really suits with the bronze accents. They're a lovely looking car in person.

    Regarding scuffing the alloys, if the Continentals on the car don't have rim protection, the Pilot Sport 4 does. Something to keep in mind when you've burned through the first set :D

    Nice one thanks for that! A crowd down here in Cork do 'rim savers'. Like a bit of plastic that goes around the rim of the alloy. Are these any good I wonder, has anyone any experience?


  • #35
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    If it's polished right up to the edge you might get the kind of damage you're trying to avoid just having them over it.


  • #36
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    what the hell! wrote: »
    Nice one thanks for that! A crowd down here in Cork do 'rim savers'. Like a bit of plastic that goes around the rim of the alloy. Are these any good I wonder, has anyone any experience?

    There looks to be fairly decent rim protection on the Continentals already, no? I haven’t marked mine yet anyway...

    516891.jpeg


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  • #37
    TheBetsy
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭TheBetsy


    Hi guys, new to the thread here. Just wondering if I could get yere opinion on something. Have decided on getting a GTD and narrowed the options down to 2, but ones a mk7 and the other a mk7.5. The mk7 has some extras I like eg Dynaudio, DSG and the sport and sound pack. I know the 7.5 it has the updated bumpers, lights dash and infotainment system but is there anything else ye think I should take in account?

    Thanks a mill

    MK7
    ww.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202003148421597?fromSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

    Mk 7.5
    ww.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001176295696?fromSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars


  • #38
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    According to the free MOT checker website - www.check-mot.service.gov.uk the mileage on the white one wasn't readable at the time of the MOT. That would make me very wary.

    I prefer the blue one over the white but it being a manual would rule it out for me but that's a personal choice.


  • #39
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    My 2c. If your not doing big mileage buy a GTi or an R instead. GTDs are grand but you'll always want the proper performance mk7. They are not massively more expensive to run and will hold their value much better in the long run


  • #40
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    I’ll never get used to people driving up my arse taking pictures of the Cupra. It’s not special like!


  • #41
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    Ryder Yummy File wrote: »
    I’ll never get used to people driving up my arse taking pictures of the Cupra. It’s not special like!

    It’s a lot more special than most hot hatches as there are so few of them on the road. Enjoy the attention I suppose!


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  • #42
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Beshoff's have a nice speced R for sale:

    d43864c90df075c94489ddbe4ca5ffe97441ccb99e284123571066d8fd7f431b.jpg

    https://www.carsireland.ie/car-dealers/county/dublin/beshoff-motors/detail.php?ad_id=2557075&r=s.php%3Fpp%3D50%26g%3D0


  • #43
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,450 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Nice...

    4-DC710-D6-6-EDE-4-AA4-8590-56-E8-F95-A76-AF.jpg
    0-D0-CA85-F-B3-F5-4-CC7-AF6-A-7777-DAAE1-BFA.jpg
    5633-CB60-6-A71-49-B5-8127-AE1-E7-C88-C909.jpg


  • #44
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    I'm starting to like it now.


  • #45
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Beshoff's have a nice speced R for sale:

    d43864c90df075c94489ddbe4ca5ffe97441ccb99e284123571066d8fd7f431b.jpg

    https://www.carsireland.ie/car-dealers/county/dublin/beshoff-motors/detail.php?ad_id=2557075&r=s.php%3Fpp%3D50%26g%3D0


    Has to be the nicest R currently for sale in the country.


  • #46
    maddness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Has to be the nicest R currently for sale in the country.

    Not in that colour though, it’s awful.


  • #47
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    maddness wrote: »
    Not in that colour though, it’s awful.

    Nicest colour for me :cool:


  • #48
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,574 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Nice...

    4-DC710-D6-6-EDE-4-AA4-8590-56-E8-F95-A76-AF.jpg
    0-D0-CA85-F-B3-F5-4-CC7-AF6-A-7777-DAAE1-BFA.jpg
    5633-CB60-6-A71-49-B5-8127-AE1-E7-C88-C909.jpg

    Those alloys make a huge difference to the overall look of the car.

    This new thread reminded me that I started the previous one when trying to make my mind up between GTD and GTI.
    Over five years ago since I picked up GTI PP.
    I have wasted a fair bit more money on cars since.


  • #49
    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    ^^^ I saw the shots of the Mk8 with the woeful alloys, but thought the car looked sharp otherwise. With those wheels it looks fantastic imo.


  • #50
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Beshoff's have a nice speced R for sale:

    d43864c90df075c94489ddbe4ca5ffe97441ccb99e284123571066d8fd7f431b.jpg

    https://www.carsireland.ie/car-dealers/county/dublin/beshoff-motors/detail.php?ad_id=2557075&r=s.php%3Fpp%3D50%26g%3D0

    It's class colour/wheel/spec etc but the price is so high on these now. Think I paid less for a brand new 5 door dsg with prets in 2015. Fair enough that has more kit on it, but an awful lot of money for essentially the same car. Maybe it's all relative and I'm just poor now and couldn't swallow that cost anymore. :(


  • #51
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    It's class colour/wheel/spec etc but the price is so high on these now. Think I paid less for a brand new 5 door dsg with prets in 2015. Fair enough that has more kit on it, but an awful lot of money for essentially the same car. Maybe it's all relative and I'm just poor now and couldn't swallow that cost anymore. :(

    Car prices have shot up across the board the last few years though. An entry level Golf is getting close to 30k these days so 45k for a 1 year old high spec R with only 6k miles on the clock isn't outrageous imo especially when 2018 models are still asking north of 35k.


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