The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

vectra · 31-03-2016 09:51AM

Ironic it was stolen this week and Dubshed on as well.
Wonder has it taken a trip up there?

Horrible feeling to have it stolen. I had 2 cars stolen years ago.. it was a creepy feeling driving them after getting them back. Hence both were swiftly sold and replaced.

Hope you get sorted ok.

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 11:10AM

vectra wrote: »

Ironic it was stolen this week and Dubshed on as well.
Wonder has it taken a trip up there?

Horrible feeling to have it stolen. I had 2 cars stolen years ago.. it was a creepy feeling driving them after getting them back. Hence both were swiftly sold and replaced.

Hope you get sorted ok.

I doubt the thieves were Dubshed enthusiasts

I know exactly what you mean though... getting a stolen car back, it wouldn't feel the same to me after that.

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 11:51AM

OSI wrote: »

€360 for app connect :-/

Anyone here had it done, and can vouch for it's worth?

ouch. I didn't price it locally myself yet but I know lads have had it done cheaper - 300 ish. A portion of that cost is labour and it's a 20 minute job tops...

It's on my to-do list, I've seen plenty of reviews and videos of it in action and it'd be a nice to have. Plenty of vids on youTube, such as: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ciqCutAO30

GustavoFring · 31-03-2016 12:05PM

If you're an apple user I definitely wouldn't pay that money for it as the car has all the functionality it offers anyway. Apple maps are pretty poor too and the music app can be buggy.

Android auto is better, mainly for WhatsApp and Google maps. If you've already got nav and don't use the maps that often to find places I'd also leave it off, if you look for obscure places a lot with Google maps then it might be worthwhile.

Spotify/Play music works on both, but it also works via Bluetooth just with less ability to browse.

That's saucy money for the license.

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 01:20PM

GustavoFring wrote: »

If you're an apple user I definitely wouldn't pay that money for it as the car has all the functionality it offers anyway. Apple maps are pretty poor too and the music app can be buggy.

Android auto is better, mainly for WhatsApp and Google maps. If you've already got nav and don't use the maps that often to find places I'd also leave it off, if you look for obscure places a lot with Google maps then it might be worthwhile.

Spotify/Play music works on both, but it also works via Bluetooth just with less ability to browse.

That's saucy money for the license.

When you put it like that, it does seem pointless :pac:
But I'm a sucker for gadgets and from the demos I've seen of it, it's like having a "iPad" like interface on the radio screen, which is pretty cool.

Pity it doesn't work over Bluetooth though. You have to connect the phone via USB / Lightning cable which is fiddly tbh.

vintagevrs · 31-03-2016 01:38PM

If it was maybe 100 euro I'd give it a whizz, but yeah for what it gives you it's too expensive

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 01:42PM

OSI wrote: »

Having full control over Spotify and Google Maps would be a big bonus for me, and I don't mind the USB connection as phone get's plugged in every time I'm in the car anyway. Will have to question that price though, it's a tad saucy for a product key.

It's one of my peeves on the ergonomics front - the location of the USB socket. It's buried in that cubby in front of the gearstick, which is awkward to get at and you need toddler's hands to connect the cable... and then you need to leave the flap open if the phone's connected.

It'd be better located in the armrest or in or around the cupholders.

vintagevrs · 31-03-2016 01:43PM

I watched a few videos of the spotify interface and it's not just the same as the phone. There are some limitations in it I presume for safety. Still better than just next ot previous track mind you. Haven't seen whatsapp in action on it. Iv enough feckin distractions in this car ad it is to be honest.

vectra · 31-03-2016 05:23PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

I doubt the thieves were Dubshed enthusiasts

I know exactly what you mean though... getting a stolen car back, it wouldn't feel the same to me after that.

I agree,
But not what I meant. Sorry.

My point was it could be very easy to slip it on to a boat returning to Scotland when the rest are going home from Dubshed.

everlast75 · 31-03-2016 06:44PM

Car found! Will fill ye in when I've more details. Seems to be undamaged

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 06:46PM

Wow, brilliant! Great news... fill us in on the details when you can

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 07:43PM

If you check the average mpg in the trip computer for the current tank you might get an idea of how enthusiastic the boyos were on their brief test drive...

Comhrá · 31-03-2016 07:46PM

Brilliant - I was thinking of this all day. Looking forward to updates.

everlast75 · 31-03-2016 07:58PM

Ha ha Joe! Brilliant

Not a scratch on her. Still looking for the OH's car so fingers crossed.

Tracker will be fitted along with new barrels and car then will be detailed!

Thanks for all the kind words - boardsies can be very sound folk

Nonoperational · 31-03-2016 07:59PM

OSI wrote: »

Having full control over Spotify and Google Maps would be a big bonus for me, and I don't mind the USB connection as phone get's plugged in every time I'm in the car anyway. Will have to question that price though, it's a tad saucy for a product key.

You can't search for songs or artists on Spotify only browse playlists. You can't access Google Maps either only Apple maps. The VW integration is actually better imo.

vintagevrs · 31-03-2016 08:04PM

Good stuff Everlast, you come across really upbeat considering the **** morning you had.

I'm in Belfast this weekend, anyone been to DubShed before? I'm prob not gonna go but anyone that's been, what's it like?

http://www.dubshed.com/

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 08:06PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Good stuff Everlast, you come across really upbeat considering the **** morning you had.

I'm in Belfast this weekend, anyone been to DubShed before? I'm prob not gonna go but anyone that's been, what's it like?

http://www.dubshed.com/

It's brilliant by all accounts, the pictures that crop up across the forums every year are pure car porn. I've been tempted to go before but it's a very long round trip for me.

vintagevrs · 31-03-2016 08:13PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

It's brilliant by all accounts, the pictures that crop up across the forums every year are pure car porn. I've been tempted to go before but it's a very long round trip for me.

Awe shure ye drive a fast bus now, ye could knock an hour off that time:pac:

GustavoFring · 31-03-2016 08:30PM

Excellent news you got it back in one piece!

kodirl · 31-03-2016 08:34PM

@everlast. Glad to hear you got your car back..Hopefully they caught who took it

John_Rambo · 31-03-2016 08:56PM

everlast75 wrote: »

Ha ha Joe! Brilliant

Not a scratch on her. Still looking for the OH's car so fingers crossed.

Tracker will be fitted along with new barrels and car then will be detailed!

Thanks for all the kind words - boardsies can be very sound folk

For the gun or the car?

Long time lurker here... usually seething with jealousy and rage at all your purchases.

But, then I get all sad when one's stolen. Glad you got it back everlast. You're rock turning may have caused a nervous abandoning.

JoeA3 · 31-03-2016 08:59PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

For the gun or the car?.

Apt username too.

markad1 · 31-03-2016 09:24PM

Glad to hear you have it back.
I was sick for you thinking about this all day.

ondafly · 31-03-2016 09:54PM

great news EverLast !

Fiskar · 31-03-2016 10:31PM

everlast75 wrote: »

Ha ha Joe! Brilliant

Not a scratch on her. Still looking for the OH's car so fingers crossed.

Tracker will be fitted along with new barrels and car then will be detailed!

Thanks for all the kind words - boardsies can be very sound folk

I'd upgrade the house security as recommended early today first, along with sensor lights and keep them out in the first place. What kind of car is your wifes car?

daraghmack · 03-04-2016 11:08AM

Out of curiousity what would ye consider average annual mileage on a GTI / R? Just wondering what is considered high mileage on these type cars after say 3 years? Obviously the GTD is a different story as it is diesel.

JoeA3 · 03-04-2016 11:12AM

daraghmack wrote: »

Out of curiousity what would ye consider average annual mileage on a GTI / R? Just wondering what is considered high mileage on these type cars after say 3 years? Obviously the GTD is a different story as it is diesel.

How long is a piece of string I guess...

Everyone's different but I'd consider anything over 20k (miles) p/a above average. I average less than 10k p/a myself

daraghmack · 03-04-2016 11:25AM

JoeA3 wrote: »

How long is a piece of string I guess...

Everyone's different but I'd consider anything over 20k (miles) p/a above average. I average less than 10k p/a myself

Thanks Joe, Yeah I know that everyones situation is different. I reckon I will average 15k - 20k (kms) pa over the next three years and I'm just wondering what mileage is considered high on these when it comes to selling. It's a GTI picked up mid Jan and I have 4k kms on it already cos I love it and I can't stop driving it ðŸ˜႒

JoeA3 · 03-04-2016 11:28AM

daraghmack wrote: »

Thanks Joe, Yeah I know that everyones situation is different. I reckon I will average 15k - 20k (kms) pa over the next three years and I'm just wondering what mileage is considered high on these when it comes to selling. It's a GTI picked up mid Jan and I have 4k kms on it already cos I love it and I can't stop driving it ðŸ˜႒

Ah 15-20k is grand imo. Technically on a PCP deal, you're supposed to keep it to max 20k pa, above that you're penalised a few cents per km when it comes to 3 years and they are valuing your trade in.

Royale with Cheese · 03-04-2016 11:35AM

There was a 161 gti in the estate where I live for about a month. Then a report of a break in, and the occupants being threatened with screwdrivers until the keys to a brand new car were handed over. The gti was gone after that and replaced with a 161 Passat a while later, can only assume it was the car that was nicked. Shocking stuff and apparently not that uncommon where I am out in Leopardstown. Brief notice from the management company said high value cars were being targeted for export.

Good to hear yours is back everlast and that you weren't harmed when it was taken either.

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