The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

stefanovich · 03-11-2015 02:15PM

carsfan wrote: »

It was properly quick when revved out and made a lovely noise.

Kinda spoils it when you learn that the lovely noise is coming from a speaker rather than the engine.

noelf · 03-11-2015 04:01PM

Just incase your not aware .. The mark 8 Golf is due to be released late next year this seems to be very early as the mark 7 was only released in late 2013 The reason is to reduce the cost of the MQB chassis that the mark 7 is built on According to Autocar many motoring analysts (and rival car makers) believe the mark 7 has been over-engineered for the price points of the vehicles it underpins .. The mark 5 Golf was also discontinued early in its production cycle for the mark 6 Golf because VW was losing too much time on the production line with the way the doors of the mark 5 were assembled .. As you can see from the picture it looks like a facelifted mark 7 . I wonder is that the reason why so much extra kit is being added with more to follow after the Jan/Feb sales rush is over .

Neilw · 03-11-2015 05:25PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Thinking of a GTD in the new year. Prob only afford the basic spec. Anything essential to add? The technology pack appears to be free at the moment.

The technology pack is no longer free, it's €161 now....still a no brainer imo.
3 years servicing is also €161.

dar83 · 03-11-2015 05:50PM

I love a good Autocar render.

JoeA3 · 03-11-2015 06:07PM

Any pics or speculation you see in the likes of AutoCar / AutoExpress is just that - complete tosh and someone's half-arsed idea of what they think it might look like...

carsfan · 03-11-2015 07:58PM

I've yet to see one of those autocar renders look anything like the real car when it comes out.
I read elsewhere that the golf was being face lifted alright next summer for 2017 model year and that mark 8 was then another couple of years.
I don't think that this should influence anybody wanting to buy for this January anyway.
The gtd/gti/r are all very well equipped now. All you might add are leather or sunroof but only if you want them as they won't increase resale much.
Dsg if you prefer too. I don't think you can go wrong really if buying one of these cars.

Nonoperational · 03-11-2015 11:37PM

I don't think i can wait for the MK8!

Neilw · 04-11-2015 12:02AM

Even if the mk8 was to be released in 2017, the performance models usually take longer to be released.
With the emissions issue VW have to fix they may even cut back on development of performance stuff for a while.

Nonoperational · 04-11-2015 04:44PM

The PCP quote the dealer gave me is very different to the website. Not sure what's going on. Has the cash price on the quotation around 8k less than the list price. Has it done for a number of different models I priced.

carsfan · 04-11-2015 05:25PM

I presume you are getting the 1.9 per cent rate?
Is the 8k what you are putting in up front? i.e. your deposit and whatever discount he is giving you too.

Nonoperational · 04-11-2015 09:58PM

No, on the quote I got printed out the "cash price" of the new car is 34000. I can't see where this is coming from. The deposit is separate.

carsfan · 04-11-2015 10:14PM

So the list price of the car you specced is 42k and they are quoting 34k as the price?
Doesn't make sense alright.

noelf · 05-11-2015 06:58AM

carsfan wrote: »

So the list price of the car you specced is 42k and they are quoting 34k as the price?
Doesn't make sense alright.

Fire sale .. vw share value dropped 3 billion euro in one day(yesterday) and 24 billion since September ..

dar83 · 05-11-2015 09:58AM

If it's swinging that much in your favour then what are you waiting for?!?

Oh and can you tell us what dealer this is? I know someone wanting a gti and this sounds a bit too good not to follow up on.

Nonoperational · 06-11-2015 04:32PM

Was a mistake alright. Still got a very nice deal on a 5dr with alcantara seats, technology pack and 3 years servicing.

Now if I could find a time machine to bring me 12 weeks into the future!

vintagevrs · 06-11-2015 04:35PM

Well done on choosing those seats. I would tick that box too before other things.

What color did ye go for?

Nonoperational · 06-11-2015 08:49PM

Pure white. Think it looks nice with the black accents. But I agonised a lot about it.

JoeA3 · 06-11-2015 09:11PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Pure white. Think it looks nice with the black accents. But I agonised a lot about it.

Good choice. For me it's either that or the carbon grey.

Nonoperational · 06-11-2015 09:17PM

Thanks. Can't decking wait now

Neilw · 06-11-2015 11:55PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Was a mistake alright. Still got a very nice deal on a 5dr with alcantara seats, technology pack and 3 years servicing.

Now if I could find a time machine to bring me 12 weeks into the future!

Nice, Keanes had a red one the day I was out. Fine looking car.
The tech pack is a must have imo and the alcantara seats really do add a nice quality feel to the interior.

I hear you on the wait. Have you a build week for it?

Nonoperational · 07-11-2015 12:33AM

No not yet, he's going to phone me Monday, I just paid the deposit today.

Neilw · 07-11-2015 02:35AM

Nonoperational wrote: »

No not yet, he's going to phone me Monday, I just paid the deposit today.

I paid a deposit in early October, I have a scheduled build of week 49 but still not confirmed yet.

carsfan · 07-11-2015 10:40AM

Congrats on the orders guys.
The offers VW have going for 161 make the cars even sweeter.
I see the tech pack now includes keyless too. This is a great extra. I have it on my car and it makes it feel much more premium.
There seems to be a fair few boards users now in gti/gtd/r models.

Neilw · 07-11-2015 10:51AM

carsfan wrote: »

Congrats on the orders guys.
The offers VW have going for 161 make the cars even sweeter.
I see the tech pack now includes keyless too. This is a great extra. I have it on my car and it makes it feel much more premium.
There seems to be a fair few boards users now in gti/gtd/r models.

Keyless is only on 5 door cars unfortunately for me, it wasn't something I would have picked as an option anyway.

dar83 · 07-11-2015 11:57AM

I'm with you there Neil, far too many negatives with regards to theft and keyless entry systems these days to be comfortable having it on one of my cars. The idea and application are great but the added potential, no thanks.

Nonoperational · 07-11-2015 06:32PM

Neilw wrote: »

I paid a deposit in early October, I have a scheduled build of week 49 but still not confirmed yet.

I'd be lucky to have it in Feb I'd say.

Neilw · 07-11-2015 11:03PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

I'd be lucky to have it in Feb I'd say.

I was told the 11th of January for collection all going well

testicle · 10-11-2015 01:23PM

Is the Adaptive Chassis Control no longer an option on the R? It's not on the list of options on the configurator on VW.ie. Also, it won't allow me to add DiscoveryPro as an option either - it's there, but it won't add

JoeA3 · 10-11-2015 01:28PM

testicle wrote: »

Is the Adaptive Chassis Control no longer an option on the R? It's not on the list of options on the configurator on VW.ie. Also, it won't allow me to add DiscoveryPro as an option either - it's there, but it won't add

Forget the configurator. It is and always has been hopelessly out of date and inaccurate.

Ron Burgundy II · 10-11-2015 02:57PM

testicle wrote: »

Is the Adaptive Chassis Control no longer an option on the R? It's not on the list of options on the configurator on VW.ie. Also, it won't allow me to add DiscoveryPro as an option either - it's there, but it won't add

Better off going into the dealers. The price between the website and product guide is different.
I've just put an order in for a new car and they can't confirm if the R-Line kit is available for my car (didn't go for GTi nor R). Also the dealer is unsure about certain configurations with product lines, on the product configurator this kit can be added but you'll only get 17 inch alloys when on the product guide in the dealership 18 inch should be included. So I'm trying to get this resolved so that I can make build week 51 and all going well have the new car in January.

But seems to be great offers on at the moment with VW,

The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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