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Title: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 January 2019, 16:23
Afternoon all

Just a quick hello coming from owning a VWR32 (2003 mark 4) for that last 14 years now coming upto 90,000miles im after a mark 7.5 3 door manual performance pack! Not sure about the current availability of GTI's performance pack wise ? have been browsing VW's site but not many about.

I have recently done a price check on a brand new car on the config site which came in at @ £33,000 all I really want as extras are
1. 19" Brascia wheels
2. sat nav ( standard )
3. dynaudio
4. manual transmission ( not keen on DSG )


not really fussed about  other items to add on, are VW accepting to bringing a quote down from £33,000 ? also are wait times from proceeding with an order within 3 months, have read on here from various posts things have been speeding up post WLTP?

I think the GTI 7.5 looks great with the 19" wheels not really keen on the "R" as Io don't think it looks aggressive enough but that's my opinion?

thanks again

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Guzzle on 09 January 2019, 16:35
Welcome  :smiley:

Order from here (or use their quotation to beat down your local dealer), and you'll get approx £5.5k discount;-

https://www.drivethedeal.com/buy-a-new-car/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF%20HATCHBACK/index.html
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 09 January 2019, 16:35
Welcome!

What a fantastic car you’ve been driving all these years. A modern classic and something pretty special by VW standards of the time (maybe of all time?)

I can see why you think the R is too toned down compared to how striking the original R32 was back in its day.
The only thing that would compare to the R32 in the current generation would have been a manual Clubsport with optional buckets.
Would a Golf TCR not be worth you waiting for?


A GTI PP 245 is a fantastic package. Looks great, superb handling, excellent economy and goes well.
They’re so well equipped now that you barely have to dip into the extras pot. 

Once past WLTP supply will improve but VW are notorious for long lead times. You may be lucky if you’re patient and persistent by contacting loads of dealers to find an “in stock” car with a short wait in an agreeable spec. If it doesn’t have Dynaudio you can add a dealer supplied Helix sub for sensible money as a reasonable compromise.
You can get decent discounts on GTI’s without having to try really hard.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 January 2019, 16:52
Thanks for the replies everyone

I am aware of the TCR announcement but to be honest its a bit more more than I can afford and I really like the look of the PP GTI in Black as I think its a good all rounder for my use as it will be replacing my R32 which I know I will miss soon. I have enjoyed the R32, despite it being a solid car which I have enjoyed thoroughly, I know the GTI has a higher torque output and potential of being increased via stage 1as well.

I will drop into my local dealer and check availability of what Im after and see what they can do but wont hold my breath! but will check the link posted above as well

many thanks for the advice
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: kalimon on 09 January 2019, 17:31
Welcome to the forum!
I think the car you are looking at, spec wise, is nigh on perfect.
The GTI looks awesome in black. Dynaudio is also well worth the money.
I have a manual gearbox but sometimes wish I had a DSG  :undecided:
Having said all that, I'd personally try and get hold of a Clubsport :laugh:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: clarky92 on 09 January 2019, 19:37
Worth mentioning- dealers have loads of stock atm brand new WLTP GTI PP's

Loads of people cancelled orders because of the waiting times and the cars are all turning up at the dealers. Call round and ask about stock cars and the specs. You can still use the carwow discount applied to a stock car and only wait 1 week for collection  :grin:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 09 January 2019, 19:51
Worth mentioning- dealers have loads of stock atm brand new WLTP GTI PP's

Loads of people cancelled orders because of the waiting times and the cars are all turning up at the dealers. Call round and ask about stock cars and the specs. You can still use the carwow discount applied to a stock car and only wait 1 week for collection  :grin:

My thoughts exactly.
Bugger waiting months for a factory build unless you desperately want certain options.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: BobbyT on 09 January 2019, 20:25
That seems expensive for the PP, I got my R for a few k less  :undecided:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 January 2019, 21:51
Thanks everyone your advice and knowledge is of great value. I did think about the club sport but to be honest paying over the £30k just isn't what I can do still a great car though.

My R32 is getting old and really need to change it. Just had it back from a service and the steering isn't 100% straight  (steering wheel slightly to the left).Don't want to keep throwing away cash when I can spend that on fuel looking at other cars.

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mutley75 on 09 January 2019, 21:54
Ordered mine yesterday

GTI PP DSG, Isaac Blue metallic, Dynaudio, 19 inch Brescias.  Didn't need any other options as it's loaded as standard.  The  MY19 model now includes Virtual Cockpit, Lane Assist, High Beam Assist, Dynamic LED Curve lighting and reversing camera as standard, all of which were options last year I believe.  You might want to check that out if buying up existing stock too, as they could be MY18 models with older spec.

List price came out at around £34k, I haggled down to just over £28k so you can get some pretty good discounts if you try.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 January 2019, 22:06
That looks good Mutley.  The Isaac blue is a nice colour. I'm set on the deep black Pearl which I know is a colour which attracts all kinds of dirt. £28k is an excellent price. As mentioned before I'm just happy with the sat nav tartan leather and brascia wheels. On Sunday hopefully going to check some of the local dealers.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 09 January 2019, 22:41
Keep the R32 - much better car, and the noise!   :drool:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 January 2019, 23:09
Haha.. thanks Ryan yes the sound is very nice, just the fuel economy isn't good in the R32. Approx 250-275 miles per tank, I think the GTI PP stock I can get 400 miles as an average, and the engine is.lighter, I will miss the grip of the 4 wheel drive but I can get used to that!
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 10 January 2019, 09:13
400miles to a tank is about right and like you say with a remap on one of these you're looking a nice little increase.

That was one of the main reasons in buying a car with this engine. Only thing is, I don't know who to get it mapped by.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 January 2019, 09:55
Haha.. thanks Ryan yes the sound is very nice, just the fuel economy isn't good in the R32. Approx 250-275 miles per tank, I think the GTI PP stock I can get 400 miles as an average, and the engine is.lighter, I will miss the grip of the 4 wheel drive but I can get used to that!

Depends on your journey! Mine current average from refuel is 25mpg and full tank will get me circa 300 miles  :undecided:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: dubber36 on 10 January 2019, 10:19
Bugger buying a new car. I'd keep the R32, as it's value is only going to increase, and buy a 2-3 year old GTI. I know the 7.5 has moved the tech on another stage, but the 7 will feel like a massive leap forward from the Mk4.

Buy a new car and loose a fortune in no time, or keep your appreciating asset which will go a long way to countering the depreciation on a used GTI that will have already lost the biggest chunk of it's money.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 January 2019, 10:32
Yes the whole point of these hatchbacks is to enjoy them and the temptation to step on the accelerator is always there. My annual mileage is about 4000.My main concern for the Golf is its always getting largrin its design longer and wider! not sure what the Golf 8 will be like
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: kmpowell on 10 January 2019, 17:29
Worth mentioning- dealers have loads of stock atm brand new WLTP GTI PP's

Loads of people cancelled orders because of the waiting times and the cars are all turning up at the dealers. Call round and ask about stock cars and the specs. You can still use the carwow discount applied to a stock car and only wait 1 week for collection  :grin:
This is true. I ordered in the summer, cancelled due to the silly delays, then much to my dealer's surprise it arrived at the dealer a few days before Christmas (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=284513.0). My dealer rang me up asking if I still wanted it, and the rest is history. I waited until 2019, but I could have had it in a week.

The others they had were put into their showroom to be sold. If you go into your dealer they will be able to look at what's in group stock on their system.

A word of caution though, the 15%+ discounts that were around at Xmas are already starting to be reduced slowly as we move into the new year, so if you're going to do it, don't hang around. I did however speak to my dealer today and mentioned your hunt for a Black 3Dr with Brescias and Dynaudio, so he's going to look on his system to see what's out there. If he can find one he will also do the excellent deal he gave me, if you're interested.

Good luck.

p.s. A long time ago I had a MK5 R32, whilst the grip (and noise!) was nice, the 7.5 is leagues ahead in terms of feedback, speed and all round ability v economy.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 January 2019, 20:04
Thanks KM, for that.

Yes I will be checking the dealers this weekend.  Incidentally which dealer did you get your 7.5 from via car wow? When going to a VW showroom do I mention the "Car Wow" deal. Really looking forward to getting the 7.5 PP just getting the right one. Just had the R32 serviced and MOT and need to get the steering wheel realigned tomorrow and that will be the last I spend on maintenance other than petrol and my road tax due this month, still a great drives you mentioned the technology has moved on.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: kmpowell on 11 January 2019, 08:03
Yes I will be checking the dealers this weekend.  Incidentally which dealer did you get your 7.5 from via car wow?
I specced my car up on Carwow, DTD and Orangewheels, got the best price, then walked into my preferred dealer and asked what they would/could do. They matched it and then beat it with a few other bits in order to get the business.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 11 January 2019, 10:19
Thanks for the KM, Will let you know hopefully this weekend as I continued the search..........
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 09 March 2019, 22:51
Had  a call from VW today they have.managed to source a deep black 3 door PP only issue it has parker alloys but they said they can fit the 19" brascias which alloys re due to arrive in the next few days. Just a quick question does the tracking need to be adjusted or is it a straight remove and fit process of the 19s?

Thanks everyone
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 10 March 2019, 09:48
Had  a call from VW today they have.managed to source a deep black 3 door PP only issue it has parker alloys but they said they can fit the 19" brascias which alloys re due to arrive in the next few days. Just a quick question does the tracking need to be adjusted or is it a straight remove and fit process of the 19s?

Thanks everyone

Are they swapping the wheels from an in stock showroom car?

Yes, the wheels are a straight swap, nothing needs to changed or adjusted.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 March 2019, 10:21
Morning Exonian

yes a straight swap. The wheels are arriving before the car all brand new etc, hope they don't fluff anything up by scratching them when they get fitted, but Im sure it will be fine, looking forward to end of the month, oh and of course Mothers day!!! :cool:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: JB GTI on 10 March 2019, 10:46
Not sure if it will make any difference but it may be worth checking your insurance is still valid as potentially (in some insurers eyes) it will have been “modified” from its original ordered spec. The term modified is very vague and it’s interpretation is not the same from insurer to insurer.
I checked with my insurer because I went a bit mad with the options and had concerns that they would say the car was potentially a bigger risk with all the extras and use this to worm their way out of any claims. There policy was it was fine as long as everything was factory ordered and fitted so therefore unmodified. They were more concerned with aftermarket Alloys, exhausts re maps etc.
But be warned they are not all the same !!

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 March 2019, 10:52
Thanks for that

Will contact my insurers later or tomorrow. Sounds a bit strange as if I was purchasig the car with 19" alloys fitted would it make much of a difference in comparison to 18" set up?

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: clarky92 on 10 March 2019, 10:55
Had  a call from VW today they have.managed to source a deep black 3 door PP only issue it has parker alloys but they said they can fit the 19" brascias which alloys re due to arrive in the next few days. Just a quick question does the tracking need to be adjusted or is it a straight remove and fit process of the 19s?

Thanks everyone

Are they swapping the wheels from an in stock showroom car?

Yes, the wheels are a straight swap, nothing needs to changed or adjusted.

Speedo will be out a little though, swapping for larger sized wheels will have an effect.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 March 2019, 11:04
Thanks Clarky, didn't know about the speedo having any issues?, will speak to the dealer tomorrow
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 March 2019, 11:21
Thanks Clarky, didn't know about the speedo having any issues?, will speak to the dealer tomorrow

The Speedo differences will be tiny, no more significant than the difference between any given wheel and tyre with a full 7 or8mm tread vs same where the tyre has worn down to 2mm tread. I doubt VW give a different Speedo calibration between a GTD/GTI/R on 18 or 19" wheels. The larger diameter wheel is approximately counteracted  by the correspondingly smaller profile of the tyre.

There's half a percent between the diameter of a 225/40 on an 18" wheel and a 225/35 on a 19" wheel and 1.5% between a 225/40 on an 18" wheel and a 235/35 on a 19" wheel.

I would not worry about it.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 March 2019, 13:20
Thanks for the Advice Monkey and everyone else


Looking forward to getting the car by the end of the month as been driving the R32 for nearly 14 years now so looking forward to change, not sure what the VW Golf GTI will be like in another 14 years !! haha
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Moro on 10 March 2019, 14:05
Afternoon all

Just a quick hello coming from owning a VWR32 (2003 mark 4) for that last 14 years now coming upto 90,000miles im after a mark 7.5 3 door manual performance pack! Not sure about the current availability of GTI's performance pack wise ? have been browsing VW's site but not many about.

I have recently done a price check on a brand new car on the config site which came in at @ £33,000 all I really want as extras are
1. 19" Brascia wheels
2. sat nav ( standard )
3. dynaudio
4. manual transmission ( not keen on DSG )


not really fussed about  other items to add on, are VW accepting to bringing a quote down from £33,000 ? also are wait times from proceeding with an order within 3 months, have read on here from various posts things have been speeding up post WLTP?

I think the GTI 7.5 looks great with the 19" wheels not really keen on the "R" as Io don't think it looks aggressive enough but that's my opinion?

thanks again
Late to the party.

I have owned three narrow angle VR6 engined cars. That is one wonderful power unit!

My Mk3 Golf VR6 was a nightmare regarding reliability, but my 2005 TT Roadster and 2007 TT Coupe were both brilliant cars...due to "that" engne.

My most recent VAG car is a Mk7 Golf Gti (DSG, as both my TT's were) which is rather excellent and I actually prefer it over the 3.2's due to the driving characteristics rather than the engine...I still think the early 1990's narrow angle VW V6 engine is a classic.

However, for me my 2003 Audi S4 Avant is still my favourite car.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 March 2019, 16:32
Thanks Moro

Yes having owned the R32 for 14 years now and having it from 2 years old the engine has been brilliant but at the same time it feels sluggish, I have been tempted to modify the engine but interest from myself has declined over the last 8 years due to the cost of modifying and the car aging, and now the time is almost up as the new car is on the horizon.

I know the Audis use the same engine platforms A3,TT,Golf GTI etc, the 3.2 engine was dropped in 2008/9 with the credit crunch etc I think VW/Audi dropped the 3.2 as people wanted more fuel efficient small sports cars, similar problem was the VR6 corrado / Golf in 1996 people weren't buying small sports cars in that era post housing crash in the 1990s.

Fuel reasons as well the R32 gave me approximately 240-280 miles per tank and I have read on these forums the GTI will give me @ 400 miles per tank which will be beneficial and practical
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Moro on 12 March 2019, 13:19
Fuel economy was never a strong point of those narrow angle V6's. I always seemed to get a little under 30mpg (the Audi 4.2 V8 did 26mpg), and my Mk7 Gti does nearer to 40mpg than 35mpg.

Given the weight penalty of your car I am also sure a Mk7 will seem (and be) quicker...
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 12 March 2019, 16:58
Thanks for the Moro

Yes the weight will be the biggest difference as the car will accelerate quicker on a mark 7 compared to a mark 4. I may miss the grunt and sound of the V6 but I barely had the windows open to hear the lovely exhaust. My mileage is @ 4000-5000 per annum so will be happy with a 7.5 for my needs

thanks
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 12 March 2019, 17:08
Particularly with a pedal box fitted to recreate the throttle response of the NA VR6, you’ll find the turbo thrust and low to mid range torque far more satisfying than the 3.2 could provide (the R36 was better for this and in my opinion should have been the engine used in the Golf too) in daily driving.
The GTI lacks the sheer symphony and experience of the R32 at high revs, naturally, but in the parts of the power band where you (likely) spend most of your time the torque and economy of the 7GTI has the VR6 licked.
In my not so humble opinion.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 12 March 2019, 17:50
Thanks for the views Exonian

I wonder if the 3.2 will return. I read alot about Ford RS alternatives providing over 350bhp and more affordable especially 3nd hand. But in the end it's about quality over quantity.  I would.like to keep the R32 as a second car but space and time restrict me to keep.it maintained

With the advent of the T Roc using the ""R" engine I would rather that been seen used on a Tiguan, maybe VW will look at that in the future.  Having said that the TCR available now to order and VW R options as more powerful engines but price range increases are matched with those options.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: kmpowell on 13 March 2019, 10:57
As mentioned earlier in this thread, I owned a MK5 R32 back when they first came out...

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRQDyYrT/DSCF0384.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34gZsTS6)

The noise was intoxicating, especially with the 'flapper' mod done, but with that noise came the incessant need to stamp on the loud all the time to hear it, and that resulted in single figure MPG figures around town.  :embarrassed:

It was a good motorway cruiser and general 'thug', but the engine was let down by a lack of low down grunt and it made the MK5 very nose heavy.

The sad reality is that VW knew this, but at the time they only had one other option due to FSi being needed for emission regs. The 3.6 found in the Passat was FSi, but the 3.2 wasn't which is why it was phased out.

VW did manage to shoehorn the 3.6 into a MK5, and they created this RSI concept, but it never made it into production as sales of the R36 flopped and it became clear people were moving away to Turbo'd cars (in part due to the MK5 GTI's success)...

(https://i.postimg.cc/zvfmWD2v/golfrsi.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It's 13yrs since I had the R32, but I can still recall how badly it handled in corners, and it's no exaggeration to say the 7.5 will feel like a rocket ship in comparison, it's light years ahead of the R32 regards to handling, usable power and feel. OP, you will not regret your decision. IIWY i'd still try and mothball the R32 if you can, I think an unmolested MK4 R32 will be a future classic regards values.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 13 March 2019, 13:36
Thanks for he information KMPowell

Yes the R32 does feel heavy i'm sure the Golf GTI 7.5 will feel less stressed and technology wise more advanced when pushed hard, just having the R32 for 14 years and looking at your mark 5 R32 which what I was looking at back in 2009 but didn't go ahead due to change in work circumstances. Also am looking forward to the drop in road tax !!

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 13 March 2019, 14:12
Thanks for the views Exonian

I wonder if the 3.2 will return. I read alot about Ford RS alternatives providing over 350bhp and more affordable especially 3nd hand. But in the end it's about quality over quantity.  I would.like to keep the R32 as a second car but space and time restrict me to keep.it maintained

With the advent of the T Roc using the ""R" engine I would rather that been seen used on a Tiguan, maybe VW will look at that in the future.  Having said that the TCR available now to order and VW R options as more powerful engines but price range increases are matched with those options.

I can see why they made a T-Roc R instead of a Tiguan R, the wheel at each corner chassis and I’ll assume lighter kerb weight more suited to the peppy R engine.
The brick like Tiguan might be more handsome and plush but I reckon it would need a bigger displacement engine or a bi-turbo TDI  to make it R material.


As kmpowell says, the GTI will feel far more alive than the R32, and once you get used to the VAQ e-diff you’ll find you can power round corners at speeds you’d never expect in a FWD VW with almost no understeer.
I also agree with the mothballing of the R32 if there’s any way you can achieve that.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 13 March 2019, 18:14
Thanks  Exonian

Love the look if the Tiguana very nice looking car. The thing I hated about the R32 was getting a good 25mpg then dropping to less than 17mpg on a set journey.

Looking forward to a 1st fill up.on she'll. V power when the GTI arrives.

Not sure on the standard audio of the cat as I haven't got the dynaudio based on the car I have arriving soon.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 14 March 2019, 19:42


Not sure on the standard audio of the cat as I haven't got the dynaudio based on the car I have arriving soon.

Those that have Dynaudio swear by it but I find the standard system ok. If you live in your car then you’ll want the best system but for general use the standard audio is fine. The tyres are quite noisy and the exhaust burbles on acceleration so the listening environment is hardly sound lab quality to start with!
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 15 March 2019, 12:55
Thanks Exonian

I'm not expecting any wow factor with the standard stereo system. Just lookilooking forward to playing music from my usb stick. Are there any issues with album art being displayed on screen when the song /album is played . All my music is on windows media player not apple?

Thanks again
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: jdc0907 on 25 March 2019, 16:43
Thanks Exonian

I'm not expecting any wow factor with the standard stereo system. Just lookilooking forward to playing music from my usb stick. Are there any issues with album art being displayed on screen when the song /album is played . All my music is on windows media player not apple?

Thanks again

On my previous VW media system (2016 Polo) I occasionally had issues with the album artwork not showing up, even though it was attached to the file. I have had absolutely no issues (artwork is there every time) with my 2019 Golf so I expect there were some bugs/errors which have been resolved once the later models
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 16 May 2019, 16:11
So after 2 months of ownership and just over a 1000 miles of use on my 3 door Black manual GTI

issues so far

1. Steering wheel not straight but rectified by VW by taking the wheel off and recentering ( this was annoying me for 400 miles ) from new

2. Have noticed a small minor paint imperfection on the drivers quarter panel ( looks like a small ding ) but on closer inspection it looks like the clear coat has a defect despite the paintwork being smooth. In the daylight with sun shining on the car the defect isnt noticeable. When the weather Is dull ( no sunlight ) it looks like a small ding in the paintwork?  Took it to the VW bodshop they had a look polished it slightly but its still there? not sure if more wet sanding is needed?

The car drives great ( I don't have dcc )
Petrol consumption ( over 30mpg ) Over 40 mpg on the moterways
Driving ECO a lot of the time
Pictures to follow
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: fredgroves on 16 May 2019, 16:14
Don't drive eco...

If you don't have DSG it does this:

Turns down the aircon
Turns off the cornering lights
Makes the throttle dead

That is it.

You will save about 1mpg over long term, maybe not even that.

Stick it back in normal.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2019, 16:24
Don't drive eco...

If you don't have DSG it does this:

Turns down the aircon
Turns off the cornering lights
Makes the throttle dead

That is it.

You will save about 1mpg over long term, maybe not even that.

Stick it back in normal.

I was thinking don't buy a GTI and only drive in Eco! The economy will be amazing anyway compared to your Mk4 R32!!

There was an Mk5 R32 out on the organised drive a few weeks back and must admit, looked very cool and sounded so good.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvzxggkZ/fullsizeoutput-39d.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZvp4yXs)
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 16 May 2019, 16:25
Thanks Fred

Will change it to Normal, I don't get to blast it round to much due to other drivers and being cautious, will bear that in mind,

thanks
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Exonian on 17 May 2019, 16:11
So after 2 months of ownership and just over a 1000 miles of use on my 3 door Black manual GTI

issues so far

1. Steering wheel not straight but rectified by VW by taking the wheel off and recentering ( this was annoying me for 400 miles ) from new

2. Have noticed a small minor paint imperfection on the drivers quarter panel ( looks like a small ding ) but on closer inspection it looks like the clear coat has a defect despite the paintwork being smooth. In the daylight with sun shining on the car the defect isnt noticeable. When the weather Is dull ( no sunlight ) it looks like a small ding in the paintwork?  Took it to the VW bodshop they had a look polished it slightly but its still there? not sure if more wet sanding is needed?

The car drives great ( I don't have dcc )
Petrol consumption ( over 30mpg ) Over 40 mpg on the moterways
Driving ECO a lot of the time
Pictures to follow

Good to see you’re enjoying the car.

The paint issue is bound to be exacerbated by being black which shows every imperfection. Hopefully that can be sorted. 

As above, Eco a complete waste of time.
Shove everything in Sport except the Soundaktor which can be kept in Eco (quiet and less annoying) mode via ‘Individual’ profile.
Add a pedalbox and you’ll have throttle responses akin to the R32, better performance and it’ll still average high 30’s in normal mixed use.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 17 May 2019, 17:40
Thanks for the advice Exonian

The drive is brilliant and very comfortable. I'm getting the paint defect looked at again by another bodyshop and take it from there. Black not being the best color to keep clean but will keep up the cleaning schedule every 2 to 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 10 August 2019, 11:03
Well after 2000 miles of ownership Im still enjoying the car, a relay joy to drive

1. Averaging 30-40mpg on a 7 mile run ( mainly high 30's on an early morning less traffic about )

2. Car seems to get dirtier only after 3 days of a wash, but on average washing once a month

I had a paint issue on the drivers quarter panel which looked like a spot (pimple) but couldnt be felt with your hand or finger, originally I took it to A VW bodyshop to be examined they went over with a machine polisher twice but still wouldnt move, I called VW about this and they recommended me another one of their bodyshops and the advisor told me it could be a dent or High point ? I was a bit confused at 1st as I said I cant feel anything present on the surface. So finally this week had a PDR person technician have a look at this and he manged to fix it in 20 minutes !! Car looks excellent now and all it needs is a good machine polish / correction and protection which I was holding back on. I dont understand why the paintshop at VW didnt identify the "high spot" dent in the 1st place.

3. Emergency SOS signal on dashboard fixed ( New aerial base unit fitted on warrranty )

Title: Re: Potential new Golf GTI 7.5 PP ( coming from a VWR32 mark 4 )
Post by: Toeman on 10 August 2019, 18:01
I have a  indium grey  7.5 dec2018 one with 4300 miles on it  it has pan sun roof. 19 Brescia  Dynaudio and the Suède a laçantra seats  has all the usual extra rear view camera folding mirrors  only thing it is dash bov. Wife doesn’t like the car and it may be up for sale end of august