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Offline MonkeyMan90

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Which spec is my golf
« on: 06 November 2019, 10:52 »
Hi guys, new to the forum and I would like to pick your brains. I am currently in the market for a mk7 Gti. Am I right in thinking all mk7 have the gen 3 ea888 engine or did they change it in 2015. Also the car I've found is a 2016 but it doesn't have heated front seats which I thought was standard on the 2015 models. Thanks in advance for your input.

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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2019, 10:56 »
Heated seats.... depends on the exact manufacture date. Golf MY's don't run to calendar years.

Heated seats (winter pack) came as a run out of the Mk7 before the Mk7.5 facelift came (which also has them). It was at some point in 2016, I want to say May?
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2019, 11:02 »
Hi sorry my fat fingers put 2016 and I meant 2015.the car i've found is 2015 gti with performance pack and DSG with 68k on the clock full vw/independent specialist service history including regular service on gearbox. Priced at £15,700. Do you think it's worth it?

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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2019, 13:01 »
I've seen cheaper on AT...
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2019, 13:02 »
Do you have any links I've been looking on AT

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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2019, 13:58 »
I've seen cheaper on AT...

A very quick search and I found this - 15 plate, 35k miles, leather, 19s, DSG, winter pack for £16,791

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201908311707591

Hi sorry my fat fingers put 2016 and I meant 2015.the car i've found is 2015 gti with performance pack and DSG with 68k on the clock full vw/independent specialist service history including regular service on gearbox. Priced at £15,700. Do you think it's worth it?

That's fairly high miles, which of course isn't actually a bad thing as long at the price reflects it. The one above is a grand more but half the mileage and some nice extras. But depends on your budget and what colour you want.
NOW - 330e M Sport
GONE - 2018 Mk7.5 GTI Performance 5dr DSG, Tungsten Silver, 2017 Mk7.5 GTI 5dr DSG, Indium Grey


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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #6 on: 06 November 2019, 14:02 »
Thanks for the link. My fault i should have stated. My budget is £16k. It has to be 5 doors, ideally with DSG and PP but would consider manual with PP.


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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #8 on: 06 November 2019, 15:22 »
It seems there are quite a few in the market for the MK7's at the moment.

I'm at that awkward point of do I sell and get a Clubsport or another car altogether (M140i?) and save thousands or get it remapped and start modding.

My only predicament is I know I won't find a Clubsport with the spec mine has. Its got literally everything bar a sunroof.


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Re: Which spec is my golf
« Reply #9 on: 06 November 2019, 15:40 »
A lot of people are looking at them now because a Mk7 is old enough now to be affordable to more people...
 
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC