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

So the configurator for the new GTI model is up - you're looking at €60k+ for a new one with any options. That is a LOT for a golf. I've always wanted a GTI but just can't justify that kind of money. Might wait a few years and get a second hand but by then I'll be over 40 and it'll officially be my mid life crisis car 😆

Anyone thinking of getting one?

Love this. Wondering how you're getting on with it?

I'm thinking of importing a 7 R Wagon in from Japan, looks like there's decent value. Can get a 15/16 with lowish mileage for about €15k into Ireland and then around €5k to VRT it.

Give Brendan in JDM Auction watch a shout. He is very familiar with R wagons in particular and may have one on the way.

Had the rear pads replaced by Seat last week and I noticed the surface rust hasn't gone away. Are new pads tapered at the surface and not making full contact at the beginning?

Before and after below.

I think it looks worse than it is, they didn't say it needed replacing and I can't feel the scoring with a fingernail which apparently is an indicator for how bad it is? I see mixed results online whether or not scored discs should be replaced. It's back in for a service in September if they change their mind!

Well today marks the end of my Golf GTD MK8 and VW ownership after 8 years of being a loyal VW Golf owner, end of an era. Onto a 3 series now, I feel like a proper grown up now! :)

320D the last of the diesels, was going to wait til next year until I found out the week I enquired was the week any last adjustments could be made to order slots, some timing hahah

Anyone know what sort of labour I be looking at for swapping springs? Had to get the rear shocks replaced on the Golf and that was 3 hours labour, I was debating new springs on the Born as they're fairly inexpensive but if it's going into four digit territory I might not bother...

It was €600 with Cupra. The Sachs OEM shocks are pricey. I was originally quoted for one side, it was only when the car was in with them they I was quoted the full price. Normally don't mind main dealer servicing costs, this one stung though.

I've been struggling to get free time between the baby and work shifts getting moved around, had the Golf and Born booked in back to back so wasn't in a good position to take the car back. Had I have known the price in advance I would have just gotten any local indie to throw on the much cheaper Bilstein OE replacements as it's a simple enough job.

Spoke to Dalton's about the springs, €675 for VWR springs and alignment. H&R and Eibach also available, need to have a look into what sort of drop I'm looking at. Not too bad.

saw this beauty in cork today

Anyone know much about the 1.5 engine like in this Golf?

Volkswagen Golf 2019 for sale in Co. Kildare for €22,500 on DoneDeal

Its a good engine. I think its a 4 cylinder so its fairly refined and its reliable. The 1.4 TSI will have a bit more power but the 1.2 TSI is adequate in most scenarios. I think it has a lifetime timing belt as well.

love these things!