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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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  • #182
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    I don't have my Mk 7 gti yet but when I had the Mark 5, it was around €500 fully comp with 123.ie (9+years NCB, 32 at the time).


    Insurance prices are apparently going up at the moment. The best thing to do will be to ring around when your existing policy is up in the next couple of months.

    There was a recent thread on it here;

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=93980005


    Best of luck picking up your car today. Hopefully the handover will be a good experience. Maybe you can post up a quick review and few pics of it when you get a chance.


  • #183
    Roger Mellie Man on the Telly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭Roger Mellie Man on the Telly


    Just noticed they're offering GTI's / R's on PCP with a 1.9% finance rate.

    AIB car loan attracts a 10% interest rate.

    Which would you choose?


  • #184
    MisterDrak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭MisterDrak


    carsfan wrote: »
    I'm picking up gti performance this afternoon

    Can I ask why you went for the performance model, was it the extra 10 Bhp, and the diff that made the difference ?

    Debating the performance or the ordinary with the DSG for my next Gti...


  • #185
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    carsfan wrote: »
    A query for all you existing gti owners?
    I'm picking up gti performance this afternoon and changed my insurance today. I have 2 and a half months left on my policy and had to pay an extra 100 euro to the end of policy. I'm coming from a BMW 520d m sport and previously a 330d m sport which is more powerful and both are more expensive cars.
    When I called previously I was told there would be no change in premium for the gti but today I'm told its a high performance sports car!
    I'm annoyed as the 330 in particular was a quicker bigger horsepower car.
    Also I had read that the gti was much cheaper to insure because it had loads of safety aids. I'm 44 with full no claims too . I looked up the uk insurance groups and the gti is group 29, the 520 group 34, the 330 group 38. So why the loading
    Have you guys found insurance expensive on the car?


    I also Was getting a quote last week for the R from axa.
    They tell me that my 520d is group 32 and the group for the R is 34 so a slight difference in premium.
    im also 44 ! and got a quote of €753.
    oh the mid life crisis`s :)


  • #186
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,488 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Anybody waiting on a golf there is a car transporter on fire near Fermoy!


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  • #187
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Any other link to the pic?

    EDIT - Links gone.


  • #188
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,488 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Saw it on red fm facebook road closed at the moment,the link wouldn't work for me.


  • #189
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Ouch!

    FB_IMG_1423072960101_zpsdtkenuac.jpg


  • #190
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    Can I ask why you went for the performance model, was it the extra 10 Bhp, and the diff that made the difference ?

    Debating the performance or the ordinary with the DSG for my next Gti...

    Mister Drak,
    I probably read too many car reviews and looked at videos online before ordering! They almost all recommended the performance pack model over the regular.
    Complete car.ie in particular being an irish review said the diff transformed the car. The 10 bhp increase is not going to be too noticeable but I have noticed the brakes are really good since I got it yesterday. The demo I drove was the regular model and they do feel sharper.
    I felt if I was spending this much may as well get the performance pack but wasn't really going to go up to an R.
    The GTI logos are now red on the performance model to differentiate from the regular GTI which I think is a new thing.


  • #191
    MisterDrak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭MisterDrak


    Carsfan...

    Thanks for that, Post up a few pics when you get a chance. Iv pretty much ruled out the R at this stage, the debate is down to Performance V DSG...

    Anyway safe driving, and stay out of Sport Mode until you have empty roads on an early Sunday morning :D:D:D


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  • #192
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    I'll put up a few pics at the weekend when I can have time.
    I'm impressed so far. The quality of the car seems superior to that of the 3 series I had too.
    I haven't owned a manual in over ten years but not missing it. There is so much power and torque for a smaller car that you don't need to change unless you want to. It sounds good too. I didn't spec the adaptive dampers so don't know if I have a sport mode?
    Haven't really played much with it you see due to work/ family etc.
    Carbon grey looks excellent though. Dealer had just delivered a black one and he said everyone preferred the carbon grey when they were side by side. The leather and keyless helps add to the premium feel too in my opinion.


  • #193
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    Good to hear that you're happy so far.

    Hopefully carbon grey won't show up the dirt as easily as pearl black.

    Sport mode is only available as part of DCC as far as I know.


  • #194
    MisterDrak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭MisterDrak


    Foreign Sports wrote: »
    Good to hear that you're happy so far.

    Hopefully carbon grey won't show up the dirt as easily as pearl black.

    Sport mode is only available as part of DCC as far as I know.

    I should know this (as I have DCC ), but I assumed without you still get the driving modes (Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual) but just don't get the ability to change the suspension setting as part of each mode ???

    See image for ref.

    http://image.automobilemag.com/f/43431382+q100+re0/2015-volkswagen-gti-driving-mode-selection.jpg


  • #195
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    Haven't seen a screen like that and don't you have a button around the gear lever to call it up?
    That said I haven't read the manual but when the car was handed over he went through everything with me and no mention of driving mode selection


  • #196
    Paddy@CIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭Paddy@CIRL


    MisterDrak wrote: »
    I should know this (as I have DCC ), but I assumed without you still get the driving modes (Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual) but just don't get the ability to change the suspension setting as part of each mode ???

    See image for ref.

    http://image.automobilemag.com/f/43431382+q100+re0/2015-volkswagen-gti-driving-mode-selection.jpg

    I can't remember the driving modes you're talking about in the non-DCC MKVII GTI PP I drove. God, I miss that car.


  • #197
    Max Q
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Max Q


    carsfan wrote: »
    The leather and keyless helps add to the premium feel too in my opinion.

    How much did the keyless cost? Just messing around on the vw configurator and it looks like it's almost €800 as you have to add the anti-theft alarm plus with it. Is there no basic alarm as standard?


  • #198
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    I think keyless was 725 as includes alarm .
    As far as I know there is only immobiliser as standard.
    The R comes with alarm so keyless is a bit less.


  • #199
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,538 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Usually is part of a menu on the stereo touchscreen on VAG stuff these days afaik. On my old CC it was one of the buttons surrounding the gear leaver.


  • #200
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    On cars without DCC isn't it part of the sound pack? Into sport mode and the actuator comes on with it? On the Leon/Octavia there's a button for switching modes on versions without DCC.

    Saw that pack on the UK configurator btw.


  • #201
    noelf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭noelf


    Am I right in thinking keyless is a security weakness and that is why a alarm is part of the vw package ?


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  • #202
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    MisterDrak wrote: »
    I should know this (as I have DCC ), but I assumed without you still get the driving modes (Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual) but just don't get the ability to change the suspension setting as part of each mode ???

    See image for ref.

    http://image.automobilemag.com/f/43431382+q100+re0/2015-volkswagen-gti-driving-mode-selection.jpg

    The Leon FR gets driving modes without DCC but I don't think you can option it without DCC on the GTI.


  • #203
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    On cars without DCC isn't it part of the sound pack? Into sport mode and the actuator comes on with it? On the Leon/Octavia there's a button for switching modes on versions without DCC.

    Saw that pack on the UK configurator btw.

    Sport and sound pack is only available on the GTD afaik where there is a resonator in the exhaust that makes it louder. I think the calipers are also painted red (like the gti) with this pack.

    All gti's have a soundaktor but it will only get louder if the car comes with DCC and is switched to sport mode.


  • #204
    Munurty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 177 ✭✭Munurty


    Foreign Sports wrote: »
    Sport and sound pack is only available on the GTD afaik where there is a resonator in the exhaust that makes it louder. I think the calipers are also painted red (like the gti) with this pack.

    All gti's have a soundaktor but it will only get louder if the car comes with DCC and is switched to sport mode.

    You're on the ball.

    I have a GTD with sport and sound.
    It gives me 4 driving modes. Sport, Eco, Normal and Individual. I don't have comfort mode because I don't have DCC.
    The modes are activated by a button to the left of the gear stick.

    The pack brought the red calipers and the resonator in the exhaust too.


  • #205
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


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    I started this thread initially when trying to decide whether to get the GTI or GTD.
    Decided on GTI performance in the end and so here it is.
    I have to say that the car has easily met my expectations and more.
    Very easy to get along with in that it can be docile just pootling around and then great fun when you want to hustle a bit.It is quick but it's no rocket. Grip is amazing and it clings and clings. You wouldn't know it was front wheel drive most of the time.
    I always thought the gti would come in a bit under peoples radar but I've had people come over to look at it in car parks and craning their necks to get an eyeful while I'm driving.
    It feels like a more expensive car than its price to me too in terms of quality and fit and finish.
    Not missing an auto box at all either which surprises me.
    Those waiting won't be disappointed and I am sure the R is all this and more.


  • #206
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Well wear, it's gorgeous. I was so tempted to get that colour myself. Next time maybe...!


  • #207
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    Well wear!

    Looking very well indeed. :cool:

    Glad to hear that it is exceeding your expectations. If the performance is not what you expected, you could always remap it in the future (maybe out of warranty if you keep it that long). Apparently 300 bhp is achievable easily with just a remap.

    I got a call from my dealer yesterday, apparently mine is almost in the country and should be available for collection within the next couple of weeks.

    Congratulations again...


  • #208
    ondafly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,193 ✭✭✭ondafly


    any current MK7 GTI owners

    My car is set to fold the mirrors in when locked, fold-out when the engine is activated (I have push button and keyless). I noticed only last week, that I also have the heated mirror option, so when I was driving along I turned the mirror control from bottom left option to bottom right (see pic below). Parked up as normal and the mirrors folded in.

    OEM-Chrome-Side-Mirror-Switch-With-Fold-Function-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-.jpg

    Now my problem is if I turn the mirror control back to the bottom left option, the mirrors fold in regardless. So this means I'm driving with heated mirrors on all the time, which I don't need.

    Anyone work this out I'm sure its something stupid :o and I don't want to RTFM :pac:


  • #209
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Put it in the L, R or 0 position.


  • #210
    ondafly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,193 ✭✭✭ondafly


    cheers - was just about to update this thread. I'm an idiot :) Put it in the "L" position and all is right with the world.


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  • #211
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    On some VAG cars you can set L to drop the mirror when reversing. I have my car set to it and it's handy way to make sure you don't kerb a wheel.


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