Mark 7,5 GTI or Mk 7 GTI PP

[Gulfstream11]

I ran out of popcorn. 

MK7PP here from an Edition30. The new tech on the 7.5 is pretty nazzy and admit to be jealous of the larger pipes but I don't consider mine outdated until the MK8 arrives. Then I'll probably upgrade. However if I,m buying my FIRST GTI this month then I would,nt consider the MK7.

[fredgroves]

Even the Mk8 will be evolution rather than revolution.

It will look cosmetically different but in terms of driving experience, probably won't actually be much better, if at all.

It remains to be seen if they will even make a true pure petrol performance model, likely as not all of the engines will be 48v mild hybrid with the associated weight gain.

However, desirability on resale and the resultant price and success of sale is always better when you are closer to the current model and not a Mk4.

Besides, as I said, I'd take a new car over a secondhand one every time - I don't want someone else's farts in my upholstery

[7MAT]

I plan to wait for the mk8.5 before upgrading 

[glorioso2299]

Hey all ..some super comments and all valid ...end of the day its down personal preference and as i said 7 - 7.5 or PP all unique and amazing little hatches!

Interesting comment on the pedal box...Ive read they would have to dig pretty deep to find any traces of it....spoke to another remap guy today who said just do a stage 1 and when car needs to go in flash the original back...but its just not worth the risk ...pedalbox seems "safer" option   ...

[scanesare]

spoke to another remap guy today who said just do a stage 1 and when car needs to go in flash the original back...but its just not worth the risk ...pedalbox seems "safer" option   ...

There are still tuners out there that sell the "flash back to stock and you're good" story? 

[glorioso2299]

I know right !! bet if i asked them to sign a letter stating the fat and assuming any costs associated they would say the same

[Guzzle]

Yes there are still some that will say anything to get a sale. Under-promise and over-deliver is the way it should be done.

If they're that confident in what they're selling they'll include a warranty themselves that's equal to or better than the part of the manufacturers warranty they're potentially going to invalidate.

[Splashalot]

One great thing about the 7.5 GTi is that you can get it with Bresia wheels. They look so amazing in real life and really suit the car so well. I wasn't bowled over with the pics but now I see them I'm so glad I upgraded.

.........pedal box seem a no brainer for 150 quid ...no additional power but instant throttle and again reviews on here are amazing with basically no warranty concerns....thoughts ?

Not sure that's the case.  I'm reading on some other (non-VW) forums that dealers are detecting readings in the ECU from a pedal box.  Whether or not that affects the warranty.....who knows.  Unless you're prepared to fight the dealer legally they can just point to the warranty statement about modifications. 

I'm thinking of fessing up to my dealer as I've only been running the pedal box for a short time.  I figure if it's OK, then no stress.  However if they insist it voids my warranty it is probably early enough to ditch the pedal box and save my warranty, as I have a good relationship with my service manager.  I'm keen to keep it that way.

Further to the warranty question with a pedal box, I called into my dealer today and had a chat with the service manager.

His opinion was that the pedal box would not affect the vehicle's warranty in any way.  Keep in mind that this was a verbal opinion (not in writing) and that your dealer may have a different opinion.  But I'm happy that I can continue to use the pedal box without stressing about my warranty.  As I said, it pays to maintain a good relationship with your service manager. 

[davyk31]

And hope that service manager doesn’t move on a week before you have a warranty claim!!

[I wanted a GTi]

One great thing about the 7.5 GTi is that you can get it with Bresia wheels. They look so amazing in real life and really suit the car so well. I wasn't bowled over with the pics but now I see them I'm so glad I upgraded.

.........pedal box seem a no brainer for 150 quid ...no additional power but instant throttle and again reviews on here are amazing with basically no warranty concerns....thoughts ?

Not sure that's the case.  I'm reading on some other (non-VW) forums that dealers are detecting readings in the ECU from a pedal box.  Whether or not that affects the warranty.....who knows.  Unless you're prepared to fight the dealer legally they can just point to the warranty statement about modifications. 

I'm thinking of fessing up to my dealer as I've only been running the pedal box for a short time.  I figure if it's OK, then no stress.  However if they insist it voids my warranty it is probably early enough to ditch the pedal box and save my warranty, as I have a good relationship with my service manager.  I'm keen to keep it that way.

Further to the warranty question with a pedal box, I called into my dealer today and had a chat with the service manager.

His opinion was that the pedal box would not affect the vehicle's warranty in any way.  Keep in mind that this was a verbal opinion (not in writing) and that your dealer may have a different opinion.  But I'm happy that I can continue to use the pedal box without stressing about my warranty.  As I said, it pays to maintain a good relationship with your service manager. 

For me I'd rather know my rights and let them know it so they don't try to pull a fast one on the warranty.

I'm going to try Revo map on mine in the next month and if the ECU goes pop in the next 2.5 years of warranty that is left I'll just have to put up with the cost of it.

Btw anyone want to buy a DTUK box?