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

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    #2342
    everlast75
    Registered Users Posts: 19,555 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    For anyone looking for an R....

    http://www.carsireland.ie/2818224


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    #2343
    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,425 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Lads the glass fell off the wife's wing mirror, didn't shatter surprisingly. Any suggestions on how to fit it back on? Its a heated wing mirror. Golf mk vii.


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    #2344
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Wailin wrote: »
    Lads the glass fell off the wife's wing mirror, didn't shatter surprisingly. Any suggestions on how to fit it back on? Its a heated wing mirror. Golf mk vii.

    Extremely common! Seems almost like a running joke among owners in Facebook groups at this stage. I also had it happen to the wife's A4 last year. I used a bit of super glue and it did the job.

    I think leaving the heated mirrors in the on-position all the time causes it, or at least makes it happen sooner.


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    #2345
    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,425 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Thanks Joe!


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    #2346
    Killinator
    Registered Users Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭Killinator


    Same, have owned 3 golfs and had it happen on all 3 (all heated mirrors)

    Bit of super glue and remember not to leave switched to heated all the time and it never happened again.....so far


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    #2347
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBAfugebEjw


    He much prefers it over the R he had last week.


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    #2348
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    221 reg then so? What colour did ye go for?


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    #2349
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Have a white CS next week, let me know if there's anything in particular that should be included on camera/that you think should be covered from your perspective.


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    #2350
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    MarkN wrote: »
    Have a white CS next week, let me know if there's anything in particular that should be included on camera/that you think should be covered from your perspective.

    Could you do a detailed review on the boot space??


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    #2351
    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,425 ✭✭✭Wailin


    :D


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    #2352
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Ha!


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    #2353
    shanethegriff
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭shanethegriff


    MarkN wrote: »
    Have a white CS next week, let me know if there's anything in particular that should be included on camera/that you think should be covered from your perspective.

    Do you know what spec it has yet? I'd be interested to know how good the Harman Larson speakers are over standard if it has it...


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    #2354
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    I think you'd find the answer to most of those questions in a standard Golf review. I'd imagine most people seeking out a performance car review aren't too interested in those details and if one dwelled on it... I'd skip to the next video tbh.


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    #2355
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,251 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    The likes of Autogefuhl usually cover all the practical and smaller detail stuff, I find them good to watch if you have 30-45 minutes to kill. They're usually quite honest about quality, spec, fuel consumption, comparison to the rivals etc. I find Mark is also quite honest about these things, some fiddly details might be missed due to the shorter video length but all the important details are usually covered.


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    #2356
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    OSI wrote: »
    One thing I don't see reviewers doing much is covering what they're like to live with day to day.
    Is it handy to park?
    Are the mirrors a pointless decoration?
    What's it like to get the kids and their **** in?
    Is it quiet on the motorway or do you have to shout at each other?
    Do the seats give you a numb arse on a long drive?
    Is the Mrs going to lose half her belongings in door pockets that inexplicably disappear in the door frame?

    You need to get out of that family wagon, fast! Haha. :P


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    #2357
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    DaveyDave wrote: »
    The likes of Autogefuhl usually cover all the practical and smaller detail stuff, I find them good to watch if you have 30-45 minutes to kill. They're usually quite honest about quality, spec, fuel consumption, comparison to the rivals etc. I find Mark is also quite honest about these things, some fiddly details might be missed due to the shorter video length but all the important details are usually covered.

    Yeah, that's the gold-standard reviewer if you want all the nitty gritty anorak-level details. He even whips out a measuring tape for the boot space.

    You should have done that in the M3 review Mark :P


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    #2358
    MarkN
    Registered Users Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭MarkN


    I actually did do that in the ID.4 but because people were buying the car off the plans! ;)


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    #2359
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Yeah, that's the gold-standard reviewer if you want all the nitty gritty anorak-level details. He even whips out a measuring tape for the boot space.

    You should have done that in the M3 review Mark :P
    can’t beat hearing that all important door shut :D


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    #2360
    GavRedKing
    Registered Users Posts: 53,262 ✭✭✭✭GavRedKing


    How much was the red MK 8 clubsport, that was being sold in Cork going for?

    It's ended up with your man from Lewis Motors, €52,950.


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    #2361
    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭maddness


    GavRedKing wrote: »
    How much was the red MK 8 clubsport, that was being sold in Cork going for?

    It's ended up with your man from Lewis Motors, €52,950.

    No idea but it’s a lovely car


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    #2362
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    I think the guy in Cork had it up originally for about 55k but later it was 52-53k, similar to what Lewis has it for.

    To me it’s a strange. Very close to the price of a brand new one.


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    #2363
    GavRedKing
    Registered Users Posts: 53,262 ✭✭✭✭GavRedKing


    Ya, that's what I was wondering. Surely if you're spending 50k onna car you'd go through the main dealer if stock allows it

    It is a really nice car in the fleah, I think I seen it down here last weekend passing me.


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    #2364
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,238 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    I think the guy in Cork had it up originally for about 55k but later it was 52-53k, similar to what Lewis has it for.

    To me it’s a strange. Very close to the price of a brand new one.

    I'd say the problem is that you might not get a new one for ages with the lead time on these cars due to semiconductor shortages. I'm sure someone might be eager to get their hands on one straight away rather than waiting months or even next year for one.


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    #2365
    GavRedKing
    Registered Users Posts: 53,262 ✭✭✭✭GavRedKing


    There's 2 or 3 in a similar ball park figures (+/- 5%) around the country, not sure on spec though, from main dealers.


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    #2366
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,238 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Are they still for sale though? Some dealers have been using stock photos or haven't taken down the adverts of cars already sold. I'd imagine they are not a car that sits in a showroom for long especially if there are long lead times for factory orders.


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    #2367
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    It’s way too close to new retail imo, I’d happily wait 6 months for a factory order before I’d give Lewis 53k for a car that’s done laps of the country!


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    #2368
    brian_gall85
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭brian_gall85


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    It’s way too close to new retail imo, I’d happily wait 6 months for a factory order before I’d give Lewis 53k for a car that’s done laps of the country!

    Was in a VW garage on Friday, you will be waiting at least 6 months (possibly NINE) for one.


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    #2369
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    Does that mean if someone buys the car from Lewis Motors they'll be the third owner?


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    #2370
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    SaintsYB wrote: »
    Does that mean if someone buys the car from Lewis Motors they'll be the third owner?

    2nd I would say. Lewis wouldn’t count as an owner on the log book.


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    #2371
    kodirl
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭kodirl


    Does anyone have access to the pricing for MK7.5 GTI/GTD/R for 2019 please?


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