The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Phileas Frog

I'd suspect the M135i is ex VRT or something?!

Zubeneschamali

bazz26 wrote: »

If those prices are accurate then the 118i is actually poor value given the power difference.

Similar to the Golf, pretty much, except the BMW doesn't have the Golfs cheapest 1.0 115 bhp option.


You'll pay the same 50K for a 4WD 300bhp model of either, and 30Kish for a 140-150 bhp 1.5 turbo model.

Wailin

It's an improvement over the last model for sure. I can see why some compare it to the I30n, but it's clearly a BMW. That price of 50k for the M135i will be more like 60k once you add a few options like M sport plus etc.

bazz26

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Similar to the Golf, pretty much, except the BMW doesn't have the Golfs cheapest 1.0 115 bhp option.


You'll pay the same 50K for a 4WD 300bhp model of either, and 30Kish for a 140-150 bhp 1.5 turbo model.

The 1 Series isn't competing directly with a Golf though, it competes with the A3 and the M135i would compete with the S3. A S3 costs a good bit more than a Golf R.

carsfan2

I’ve no reason to doubt the price reported.
Maybe BMW got into a lower vrt band with it than the competition.
Still you will be mid to high fifties when you add a few options so no bargain really but competitive against the opposition.
I specced one up on the UK website as they get the same specs as us and looks like a reasonable basic spec but you will want a few upgrades.
It will be interesting if VW continues to jack up the price when mark 8 comes.

However in reality it is generally easier to get bigger discounts on the golf and the finance offers are traditionally more attractive against the likes of BMW or Mercedes.

SaintsYB

I wouldn't be surprised to see the likes of the R go up in price once the Mk8 comes out. Even now, the Cupra is 45k which is madness. They used to be a bargain compared to the R even 18 months ago.

DaveyDave

The new 1 series is FWD now, correct? I wonder how that will effect the driving experience.

SaintsYB

It is indeed. I can't recall exactly what it is but it has some sort of diff (I think) on the front for dealing with understeer so that basically it will be the best handling hot hatch on the market. I saw it in a video by Remove Before Race.

carsfan2

DaveyDave wrote: »

The new 1 series is FWD now, correct? I wonder how that will effect the driving experience.

Most models are but the m135i is 4 wheel drive as standard.

bazz26

It's using a modified version of the MINI platform so fwd versions shouldn't be a disadvantage.

kodirl

Folks, does anyone have a vw golf pricelist (Ireland pricelist) from 2016 or 2017 with the clubsport on it?

CIP4

I collected a Mk7.5 Golf GTI PP during the week early 181 with tech pack. I have a query on Car net currently all I have on the infotainment display is an option for app connect which works fine. However there is no Car net option can I purchase the like of the guide and inform or security and service package or is it a case that if the car didn't have them new then they can’t be retrofitted.

I did try to register on the we connect app but it just keeps saying my VIN is not recognised maybe that’s down to the fact I don’t have car net I am not sure. If anyone had any info on this it would be great.

CIP4

OSI wrote: »

Waste of effort and money. Had it on GTI and only used it for giving me prices of local petrol stations twice. Haven’t even activated it on the Tiguan.

Was thinking of just getting the DataPlug as that has an app and seems to show a certain amount of what the car net shows.

carsfan2

CIP4 wrote: »

I collected a Mk7.5 Golf GTI PP during the week early 181 with tech pack. I have a query on Car net currently all I have on the infotainment display is an option for app connect which works fine. However there is no Car net option can I purchase the like of the guide and inform or security and service package or is it a case that if the car didn't have them new then they can’t be retrofitted.

I did try to register on the we connect app but it just keeps saying my VIN is not recognised maybe that’s down to the fact I don’t have car net I am not sure. If anyone had any info on this it would be great.

Any buyers remorse yet or happy out?

CIP4

carsfan2 wrote: »

Any buyers remorse yet or happy out?

Ah no delighted with it overall. Great the fact you can just get in and drive it normally like any other golf and then equally when the mood is right it can be very fun.

Really well specced also which even with no options the GTI has a lot on it. Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

SaintsYB

CIP4 wrote: »

Ah no delighted with it overall. Great the fact you can just get in and drive it normally like any other golf and then equally when the mood is right it can be very fun.

Really well specced also which even with no options the GTI has a lot on it. Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

Well wear on the new GTI! Any pics of it?

CIP4

SaintsYB wrote: »

Well wear on the new GTI! Any pics of it?

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=110668624&postcount=5574

CIP4

CIP4 wrote: »

Very surprised at the amount of attention it gets from people wasn’t really expecting it at all or it didn’t even really cross my mind before I bought it.

I've an 11 year old gti and it's crazy the amounts of complements it gets. I suppose they just have a cult following!

dastardly00

Well wear CIP4. It looks great!

SaintsYB

Looks superb! I love white on a GTI.

Comhrá

Well wear CIP4, great-looking motor, that GTI. Enjoy it!

Slippin Jimmy

CIP4 wrote: »

Was thinking of just getting the DataPlug as that has an app and seems to show a certain amount of what the car net shows.

I had one on my old car. Didn't really use it too often. Don't think car net is too good either.

MidMan25

Wash and wax this morning before the sun came round the front

hooch-85

dastardly00 wrote: »

Okay, okay, okay... :pac:

I only have a few crappy quality photos of the car; I was planning on taking some good quality ones but the outside of the car is now filthy after all the driving done over the weekend!

Here ye go:



I will take some decent photos when she's clean again and post them!

I saw this car in Galway over the weekend and it is a beaut. Pity the man who owns it is a Kilkenny man:D

Seriously its a beautiful car, the wheels and colour make it.

kooga

kodirl wrote: »

Folks, does anyone have a vw golf pricelist (Ireland pricelist) from 2016 or 2017 with the clubsport on it?

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

kodirl

kooga wrote: »

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

Perfect! Thanks ðŸ‘

SaintsYB

Dynaudio and App Connect for €299 was an absolute bargain.

MidMan25

kooga wrote: »

kodirl wrote: »

Folks, does anyone have a vw golf pricelist (Ireland pricelist) from 2016 or 2017 with the clubsport on it?

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

Saw a nice 2017 in the Uk earlier for 34k euro inc vrt.

AutoMan79

Is anybody considering buying GTI -PP 2019 from VW UK considering very good sterling rate?
I am calculating VRT around 8k for dsg performance pack that brings car up to 38k 2019 ... Am I missing something?
Checked same car at FK and is around 44k.

hooch-85

I think the main draw to buying one here is the cheaper finance being offered by VW dealer network vs the cost of traditional finance from a bank etc. Different story if you are paying cash though.

AutoMan79

Totally agree.. just calculated if i borrow 38k from bank brings to over 44k.

hooch-85

I think it's a lot of the reason why 2-3 year old used cars from the main dealers are on average 3-5k more expensive too. They are making nice margins on the cars coming back from PCP deals as well as the new ones.

vintagevrs

Be aware too that such a fresh car can be liable for VAT as well as vrt. Needs to be at least 6 months old or have (i think not sure) 6k kms on the clock before vat doesn't apply.

AutoMan79

I believe if it's a new car you would get export price without UK VAT. Paying here for VAT and VRT it would be still way cheaper..
Definitely, it's less complicated if car is 6 months old with 6km on clock.

bazz26

Your problem will be trying to find a dealer who will want to sell the car to you ex UK VAT.

drunkmonkey

If Borris keeps beating the drum you could probably save about 8k before October, Sterling reaches parity with the dollar and the dollar seems overvalued. Interesting few months ahead.

theintern

kooga wrote: »

the clubsport only appeared in the late 2016 price list the next price list dated feb 2017 it was discontinued and not listed

i hope this helps

I'm consistently amazed by the libraries of the brochures some posters on this thread have. I genuinely think between you, ye have every single brochure and price list that's ever come out for every model year and variant of the MK7.

hooch-85

Nice looking Clubsport GTi 3 door

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-club-sport-2-0tsi-265-3dr-co/22065236

theintern

hooch-85 wrote: »

Nice looking Clubsport GTi 3 door

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-club-sport-2-0tsi-265-3dr-co/22065236

Something odd about it though that I spotted is it doesn't seem to have the button for the parking sensors.






Since there don't look to be any sensors on the front, it's probably aftermarket rear sensors.



Ironically a VW dealer will install parking sensors aftermarket, but the ones they install don't integrate with the headunit for visual feedback.



Meanwhile you can buy sets on Aliexpress that will work with the screen.

JoeA3

If I recall correctly, the CS didn't come with front parking sensors. That button is for the front sensors so it makes sense that it is missing.

Neilw

Has the correct amount of doors too

kooga

I used to see that car around carrigaline / Douglas - was always a fan

Wonder what they traded it in for - TCR?

SaintsYB

I find it odd that I don't really like normal 3 door GTI/GTD/R but something about a Clubsport and TCR (to a lesser extent) just says that a 3 door is the one to have.

kooga

5 door tcr in cork

eljono

Has anyone with a Mk7 GTi upgraded their exhaust or induction filter? I find the standard exhaust note a little underwhelming, interested to hear if others have improved on it.

hooch-85

I know of one on here who has a Miltek on his but can't think of his username off hand

dar83

eljono wrote: »

Has anyone with a Mk7 GTi upgraded their exhaust or induction filter? I find the standard exhaust note a little underwhelming, interested to hear if others have improved on it.

I've done both and it makes a pretty big difference, not only to the sound but also to the responsiveness of the car.

VWR600 intake with pipe and turbo inlet pipe (didn't bother with the muffler delete, yet)
Milltek deres catback with polished tips.

hooch-85

You are the user I was thinking of, I bet that sounds sweet. Any temptation to remap?

dar83

If I could sort the insurance I will, but haven't broached the subject yet.

(I also somewhat refuse to pay nearly 1k for a Revo single flash remap)

DaveyDave

Is a remap not good value for money in terms of performance gains, especially considering you don't need any parts?

Also what costs would you be looking at to get a better exhaust note? Res delete seems a bit obnoxious but has the benefit of being reasonably priced I believe.