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

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  • #4052
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122216889#Comment_122216889

    that’s a mistake I think. It doesn’t appear as an option in the configurator either. Lapiz is an “R” only colour, never been an option on the GTI. (Although yes I know they’ve offered it on R Line too for a while).

    This new GTI is believe it or not a tad cheaper than the outgoing car. And a few bits that were optional are now standard, such as camera and winter pack. And it’s got 30-odd more bhp. Bargain 😝

    The Clubsport will still be the one to go for imo…

    https://youtu.be/bpd8gpvOE-w?si=HWmV61ptoAQUcAJH



  • #4053
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,485 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    I know this query has been answered loads of times before... but the search capability of the Boards website is a mess…

    What is the service interval for the DSG gearbox in a Mk7.5 PP GTI? There are so many conflicting results online.



  • #4054
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭Elessar


    So the configurator for the new GTI model is up - you're looking at €60k+ for a new one with any options. That is a LOT for a golf. I've always wanted a GTI but just can't justify that kind of money. Might wait a few years and get a second hand but by then I'll be over 40 and it'll officially be my mid life crisis car 😆

    Anyone thinking of getting one?



  • #4055
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122313383#Comment_122313383

    they’ve been that kind of money for a while now. The new model is actually slightly cheaper than the outgoing model, believe it or not. And it’s slightly better equipped and obviously has the bump up in power.

    Clubsport prices not announced yet but I expect it to start at around 63k, so easily pushing €70k with a few options

    My own CS is coming up on 3 years old, longest I’ve kept a car in a long time! I’ve been really happy with it and it’s been virtually hassle free. I hope to clear the finance on it soon and sit on it for another while. I can see myself being very tempted to go for another one next year but it will depend on how the numbers look! My own car is pretty much still as-new with very low Kms, so it’d be sinful to put a huge wedge of money along with it for a relatively minor upgrade on what I have…



  • #4056
    Heiser
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭Heiser


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121653482#Comment_121653482

    Love this. Wondering how you're getting on with it?

    I'm thinking of importing a 7 R Wagon in from Japan, looks like there's decent value. Can get a 15/16 with lowish mileage for about €15k into Ireland and then around €5k to VRT it.



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  • #4057
    TheDamIrish
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭TheDamIrish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352948#Comment_122352948

    7 R Wagon - not too common at the auctions in Japan but can be got for cheaper than 15K landed in Dublin.

    Post edited by TheDamIrish on


  • #4058
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,140 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352948#Comment_122352948

    Give Brendan in JDM Auction watch a shout. He is very familiar with R wagons in particular and may have one on the way.



  • #4059
    Low Energy Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Low Energy Eng


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352948#Comment_122352948

    Thanks. Absolutely loving it. Such a good all rounder.

    The turning circle isn't the best, the stereo has a few little glitches (mk7.5), but overall they're minor issues and the pros are endless.

    I had to replace the grab handles on the roof, passenger and driver side, that's common on the mk7.5.

    Bought a genuine parcel shelf and installed a good dash cam.

    Cleans up very well and gets the occasional compliment.

    I'm always thinking of my next car but can't think of a better all rounder at the moment. A good one at 20k on the road is a bargain imo.



  • #4060
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,338 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    Had the rear pads replaced by Seat last week and I noticed the surface rust hasn't gone away. Are new pads tapered at the surface and not making full contact at the beginning?

    Before and after below.

    PhotoGrid_Plus_1720959971069.jpg



  • #4061
    Mckinley Prickly Crab
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Mckinley Prickly Crab


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122379000#Comment_122379000

    Yes pads are tapered but that disk looks toast

    Post edited by [Deleted User] on


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  • #4062
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,338 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122379058#Comment_122379058

    I think it looks worse than it is, they didn't say it needed replacing and I can't feel the scoring with a fingernail which apparently is an indicator for how bad it is? I see mixed results online whether or not scored discs should be replaced. It's back in for a service in September if they change their mind!



  • #4063
    Mckinley Prickly Crab
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Mckinley Prickly Crab


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122379527#Comment_122379527

    If you can't feel it with a fingernail then it's not scored and is fine but the pics look like it's heavily scored 🤷🏼‍♂️



  • #4064
    easyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭easyvision


    Well today marks the end of my Golf GTD MK8 and VW ownership after 8 years of being a loyal VW Golf owner, end of an era. Onto a 3 series now, I feel like a proper grown up now! :)



  • #4065
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122387064#Comment_122387064

    Nice, 320d or 330e?



  • #4066
    easyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭easyvision


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122387311#Comment_122387311

    320D the last of the diesels, was going to wait til next year until I found out the week I enquired was the week any last adjustments could be made to order slots, some timing hahah



  • #4067
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122387336#Comment_122387336

    Yeah I wasn’t sure if you could still buy the 320d new. Nice upgrade anyway.



  • #4068
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,338 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    Anyone know what sort of labour I be looking at for swapping springs? Had to get the rear shocks replaced on the Golf and that was 3 hours labour, I was debating new springs on the Born as they're fairly inexpensive but if it's going into four digit territory I might not bother...



  • #4069
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393961#Comment_122393961

    3 hours labour for a set of rear shocks? How much did that set you back?



  • #4070
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,338 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122394291#Comment_122394291

    It was €600 with Cupra. The Sachs OEM shocks are pricey. I was originally quoted for one side, it was only when the car was in with them they I was quoted the full price. Normally don't mind main dealer servicing costs, this one stung though.

    I've been struggling to get free time between the baby and work shifts getting moved around, had the Golf and Born booked in back to back so wasn't in a good position to take the car back. Had I have known the price in advance I would have just gotten any local indie to throw on the much cheaper Bilstein OE replacements as it's a simple enough job.

    Spoke to Dalton's about the springs, €675 for VWR springs and alignment. H&R and Eibach also available, need to have a look into what sort of drop I'm looking at. Not too bad.



  • #4071
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122401395#Comment_122401395

    Yeah you can’t replace shocks individually otherwise it will fail the NCT for a suspension imbalance. I’l be honest I’ve never paid more than €100 in labour for a set of rear shocks on any VW group car so yeah €600 is very steep.



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  • #4072
    kooga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭kooga


    IMG_8570.jpeg

    saw this beauty in cork today



  • #4073
    Panthro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,886 ✭✭✭✭Panthro


    Is this a good car? I'm uk based and looking at something like below:

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405039354087?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&fuel-type=Petrol&make=Volkswagen&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.4&model=Golf&postcode=PL31%202TH&price-to=14000&transmission=Manual&year-from=2020&fromsra



  • #4074
    JKerova1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭JKerova1


    Anyone know much about the 1.5 engine like in this Golf?

    Volkswagen Golf 2019 for sale in Co. Kildare for €22,500 on DoneDeal



  • #4075
    Iluvjazzmasters
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭Iluvjazzmasters


    Anyone know when the Mk 8.5 club sport or R will be available to order here?

    Doesn't seem to be on the configurator yet.



  • #4076
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122494350#Comment_122494350

    Yeah, no sign of it on the configurator. It appeared on the UK one about a week ago. Typically enough, we lag behind, although I wouldn't be surprised if the dealers had access to a provisional price list if you asked them.

    I expect the CS will probably mirror what we saw before, in or around 4 - 4.5k premium over the standard GTI.



  • #4077
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭weadick


    Thinking of taking a look at this for a new daily driver but don't know much about the 1.2 engine. Anyone on here have experience of them?

    https://www.pauloconnorcars.ie/vehicle?id=Ej0Ew



  • #4078
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122631398#Comment_122631398

    Its a good engine. I think its a 4 cylinder so its fairly refined and its reliable. The 1.4 TSI will have a bit more power but the 1.2 TSI is adequate in most scenarios. I think it has a lifetime timing belt as well.



  • #4079
    GPoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭GPoint


    that is same engine as used in Skoda Octavia I think. Had one and no issues with engine. It is quite nippy for town up to 80 km/h speeds but then it’s underpowered. You will have to be careful overtaking in it on N roads. Other downside it is very slow to heat in winter. Will not have warm air in cabin for close to 10 minutes . Otherwise mechanically it’s a good engine.



  • #4080
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭MarkN


    love these things!


    IMG_8045.jpeg



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  • #4081
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭weadick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122631398#Comment_122631398

    Went to look at this today. Nice car and I was surprised how nippy the 1.2 engine is. The seller is not budging from the 17995 asking however.

    I'm torn between buying this and buying a mk8. I'm thinking of going to see this during the week:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-2-0-tdi-150hp-style-dsg-top-spec/37972532

    Granted it's nearly double the price of the mk7, but it has all the toys I want (harmon kardon, pan roof) and only 17000 kilometres from new.



  • #4082
    easyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭easyvision


    Club sport pricing is up I see



  • #4083
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,703 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    As in, up online or increased? or both probably!



  • #4084
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122679392#Comment_122679392

    It's on the configurator. I expect there's a few errors here and there (I spotted a couple of obvious ones), but roughly, it starts at about 63.5k and after you've added a few "essentials" (wheels, paint, adaptive chassis) you're up to 68-69k. I don't think it has increased on the outgoing model, might be slightly cheaper actually, but its a fair bit more expensive than it was when I purchased 3 years ago.



  • #4085
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    I'm seriously considering buying a Golf GTD Mk8. Seeing these are priced at around 45k which is pretty expensive but nothing is cheap these days.

    From what I've read the DCC is worth having. Anything else I should watch out for?



  • #4086
    easyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭easyvision


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122695471#Comment_122695471

    Electronic issues were a constant issue on mine so I had to get rid of before out of warranty. Had to get steering wheel and unit replaced, power steering went while driving and until the day I traded it in, the radio wouldnt work the odd time, maybe once every 2 weeks - told by VW multiple times no issue with it! Oh and the parking sensor on the front stopped working and had to complain to VW to get it replaced under warranty - never again! Was in and out of the garage multiple times with these issues - longest was 6 weeks in a rental car thankfully provided - they didnt care or show any compassion, these things happen was the standard response - weve had issues worse than yours.



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  • #4087
    weadick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭weadick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122696839#Comment_122696839

    I test drove a 2022 1.5tsi mk8 Golf and really liked it. But I keep hearing these stories about the electrics on the mk8, it's really putting me off buying one.



  • #4088
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122697470#Comment_122697470

    I’m pretty sure the electronic/software issues have been sorted for a while now.



  • #4089
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122696839#Comment_122696839

    Wow ok. I don't want to make a bad purchase, so are Mk8 Golfs that bad with reliability? I'm thinking about test driving one next week, surely these issues will be noticed on the test drive?



  • #4090
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122699283#Comment_122699283

    I’d not worry unduly. Some early cars were plagued with software glitches. For the most part these issues were resolved by software updates and recalls. One common “fix it all” solution was replacing steering wheels. You’d not necessarily notice any problems on a short test drive but do watch out for warning lights on the dash or warning bongs. The most common warnings would be in relation to the “travel assist” or lane-assist systems. If you’re interested in a particular car, try to verify with the dealer that it’s had any recalls / updates applied.

    I’ve had a MK8 GTI for 3 years from new and barring the very very occasional infotainment system glitch, it’s been fine. I’ve always downloaded/installed software updates as they’ve come available, and I’d say that’s definitely helped. Never been back to the dealers other than for routine service.



  • #4091
    deceit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,318 ✭✭✭deceit


    I'm just curious has anyone tried a Golf 7 r estate and a Skoda Superb Sportline 280. I'm looking for a second car to daily since I went stage 3 on my hatchback golf 7 r and it with it being 500hp I don't wan't to use it every day.

    If anyone tried both of these, how did they compare to one another such as handling, acceleration, comfort and space?



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  • #4092
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    So I test drove a GTD yesterday and was impressed with it. Very good pickup and the DSG worked very well with it. However the dealer wouldn't really negotiate with the price so having thought about it, I think I'll probably pass on it.

    I've noticed dealers aren't willing to negotiate in general. That's fine with me as I have a good car at the moment and will walk away if I feel the car is overpriced.



  • #4093
    TheBetsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭TheBetsy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122721290#Comment_122721290

    Have noticed that recently regarding negotiation on price. Was looking at a GTI recently and no real budge on price for a straight cash sale. Walked away, see the same car 3 months later listed for around €3k less than originally



  • #4094
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    Thanks for that. Very strange attitude from dealers. It's not like these cars are selling like crazy either. The complete refusal to negotiate meant it was very unlikely that I would buy the car.

    I was also told it makes no difference to the dealer if I use finance or cash. Basically I was told the price is the price. This attitude turned me off buying the car. Shame as I liked the car and would have bought it otherwise.



  • #4095
    djan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭djan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122701123#Comment_122701123

    Sure isn't the point of a Golf R being a fun daily? With 4 wheel drive it shouldn't be an issue to habdle unless you're talking reliability?

    Maybe a switchable map would be worth a go rather than forking out on a 2nd car?



  • #4096
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122721411#Comment_122721411

    But what if the car was already priced fairly? Would you still have the same opinion?



  • #4097
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    It was priced 1k more than a similar GTD of the same year.



  • #4098
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,421 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122721813#Comment_122721813

    But what if it wasn’t. Would you still have expected a discount?



  • #4099
    TheBetsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭TheBetsy


    For me I guess its a bit of surprise of a departure from practices of the years gone by, where there was always wiggle room on the price, as opposed to an outright expectation of a discount.

    Ive been keeping an eye on GTI/GTD/R selling prices since then and almost every listing by a dealer has been revised downwards by a few K before they seem to be getting moved on, so it's not as if being stiff on the price seems to be doing them much favours?

    If they had been more open to negotiations with people from day 1, they possible could have shifted these cars quicker.



  • #4100
    TheGreatUnkown
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭TheGreatUnkown


    I would say yes. Even if it was 100 euro.



  • #4101
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,459 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    No 2 cars in 2 different dealers are going to be exactly the same. A 1k difference isn't that much in a ~40k-ish car. Are they really the very same? Similar mileage? Similar condition, number of owners etc? Exactly the same spec?

    I'd use the other car as a negotiation tool, i.e. here, look at this car, it's 1k cheaper! But he's as likely to tell you to go buy that one then as give you 1k off…



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