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

  • 16-06-2020 2:53pm
    #1
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,405 ✭✭✭


    Old thread has reached 10k posts...

    Here's part 2 ;)


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  • #2
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 9,587 ✭✭✭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: 4,277 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


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

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



  • #6
    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭noelf


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


  • #8
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭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 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 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 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 Posts: 4,655 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 822 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,405 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    That’s lovely, well wear!

    Is it AWD? DSG or manual?


  • #16
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,100 ✭✭✭✭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: 1,883 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 822 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭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: 6,179 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 477 ✭✭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 Posts: 4,121 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 28,069 ✭✭✭✭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 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


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


  • #30
    eljono
    Registered Users 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: 583 ✭✭✭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.


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