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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: DaveA on 16 April 2021, 16:35
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After nearly two years with my GTI 245 Performance, I have decided to move it on and have just ordered an M135i to replace it…
Truth is, although there is much to like about the GTI, and it scratched an itch in that I always wanted to try a one over the years, the reality is that mine never really lived up to my expectations of it, in a number of ways (am sure there are some hints about that in some of my writings on here)…
It’ll make a cracking car for the right person… Big spec, great condition, 2 years old and barely run in…
But, my time with it is now coming to a close…
I have enjoyed participating in this forum over the last few years… I have found a generally good group of people with a shared/common interest… and I have picked up some useful hints and tips along the way from here, for sure…
So, the change will be in Jun, so until then, the last couple of months of ownership is ahead…
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Sorry to hear it hasn’t met your expectations. Would be interested to hear in what way it hasn’t?
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Sorry to hear it hasn’t met your expectations. Would be interested to hear in what way it hasn’t?
Have a look through his previous posts...
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Ah, just worked out how to do that- “ the noisy people’s car” thread.
Still no rattles in mine after 15k miles. I need to drive it harder 😂
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Ah, just worked out how to do that- “ the noisy people’s car” thread.
Still no rattles in mine after 15k miles. I need to drive it harder 😂
Since I picked up the car I have suffered many different rattles and noises in the car, particularly with the Pano roof, the seats and the areas around the a pillars... I do not suggest that this is a characteristic of the model, and it is possible that I have been somewhat unlucky with my particular vehicle, but, nonetheless, my car has now been back and forth to the dealers too many times for my liking in order to try and resolve things (which was not helped by covid restrictions) and I just felt that I should not be having to do that...
VW customer service were nice enough to deal with, as were my local dealer, but I just got the impression this was not something they were going to be moving heaven and earth to resolve in the sort of way in which I felt it ought to be resolved... We agreed to disagree about this, as one must eventually do...
Fortunately, I am able to now make the change without a huge financial penalty...
This is a quite personal thing. The person who eventually buys my car may not even be bothered by the things that annoy me intensely...
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I take it you have ordered an F40 M135i?
I have one of those-what colour/spec have you gone for?
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The M135i is a great choice of successor.
I really enjoyed my time with one. I can’t think of any real negatives about it at all.
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I take it you have ordered an F40 M135i?
I have one of those-what colour/spec have you gone for?
Misano Blue, Standard interior/wheels, and a fair sprinkling of goodies available from the options list to "make life easier"... :grin: :grin:
The 18 inch wheels look fine to me but I am thinking I can take a view over the first 6/12 months and upgrade to 19's later if I feel like it... I (personally) would not have the BMW 19's, but go for something like the Bola wheels...
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Ah, just worked out how to do that- “ the noisy people’s car” thread.
Still no rattles in mine after 15k miles. I need to drive it harder 😂
Since I picked up the car I have suffered many different rattles and noises in the car, particularly with the Pano roof, the seats and the areas around the a pillars... I do not suggest that this is a characteristic of the model, and it is possible that I have been somewhat unlucky with my particular vehicle, but, nonetheless, my car has now been back and forth to the dealers too many times for my liking in order to try and resolve things (which was not helped by covid restrictions) and I just felt that I should not be having to do that...
VW customer service were nice enough to deal with, as were my local dealer, but I just got the impression this was not something they were going to be moving heaven and earth to resolve in the sort of way in which I felt it ought to be resolved... We agreed to disagree about this, as one must eventually do...
Fortunately, I am able to now make the change without a huge financial penalty...
This is a quite personal thing. The person who eventually buys my car may not even be bothered by the things that annoy me intensely...
Panoramic roof is one thing I would avoid on these hatchbacks. Complaints about them seem far too common. And all that weight on the roof.
Works well in my mpv, but I really wouldn’t have one in a hot hatch.
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Does your 205 not have a sunroof? Many of them did.
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Mine has a small aftermarket tilt roof, which is much better- in my view- than the large factory fit sliding roofs. They were vacuum opened, and you’re right, I think most 205s were specced with the roof.
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Yes, mine had a factory roof, as did my colleagues Kevin and Keith who also had 205 GTIs back in the day.
Just something else to rattle and squeak :grin:
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My first one had the factory roof. May have been popular from factory but 30 years down the line, owners take great pride in advertising their cars as “ non sunroof!”
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Panoramic roof is one thing I would avoid on these hatchbacks. Complaints about them seem far too common. And all that weight on the roof.
Works well in my mpv, but I really wouldn’t have one in a hot hatch.
Let's put it this way, the M135i has not been specified with a panoramic roof... :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
It's an odd one, really, as when I bought the Golf I was not looking for one with a Pano roof, but you know how it is with stock cars, sometimes you find one with the bits you do want and it has something else, also... In reality, and maybe partly in hindsight, I should have not taken the stock car and just ordered one exactly to the specification I was looking for, but, you know, we make the decisions we make, don't we...
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I dont think you will be disappointed with the M135, its a great car IMO. Mine is Misano Blue with Tech pack and M pack, so the 19" 557M wheels.
It is quick, handles well, comfortable, well equipt and random people are always commenting on it when out and about.
Im a big fan of the Golfs but I think you will like it.
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The m135i is a lovely car. In the end a toss up between that and the mk8 gti. Different beasts really but the BMW really is very nice.
It's certainly very much quieter than a mk7 or mk8 gti. Very much so.
I'm sure you'll be happy.
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When I drove the 135 it was immediately apparent that it does not seem to let as much "road noise" into the car compared to the Golf...
To be honest, it was not really the road noises that was off-putting to me, but more the rattles etc that were pretty distracting... I mentioned before that I do not have the experience to say whether or not this is a characteristic of the vehicle, but it was not what I was expecting... But am sure my car's new owner, whoever they may be, will thoroughly enjoy it...
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I must have been lucky. 2016 car with Pano roof & leather and no rattling. Phew. I hate rattles
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Ditto on the rattles - I had a 318 years ago from new with a rattle on the drivers B pillar - drove me to distraction - according to the BMW specialist that that the dealer eventually wheeled in it was due to the over use of wash / wax shampoo hardening the door seals, seals replaced, rattle gone - I’ve always lubricated door seals with Gummi Pflege since.
GTI has been great, I personally think the build quality is better than the BMW / Mercedes / Land Rover Discoveries I’ve had over the past 20 years.
However, my mates wife has a M135i and it is a lovely car, feels rock solid, I don’t think you will be disappointed (and it hasn’t got a sunroof😄)
I’ve always had an itch for a GTI from being 15 when they were first launched and now I’m fortunate enough to have one. Working from home with no kids and associated crap to ferry around anymore it’s just used for fun, which is great.
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Just a quick update... The M135i is still due into production end of May (there have been some issues with the semiconductor crisis, but nothing we have been unable to yet sort out amicably)...
Since I did the deal, however, the "We buy any car" price for my golf has increased over 11%... Suspect a by-product of the semiconductor thing... so I have reset the BMW deal to finance only, taking out the trade-in of the Golf, and am bunging it through WBAC on Monday...
Just hassle free and even renting cars to bridge the gap, I am still better off than I would have been...
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Just a quick update... The M135i is still due into production end of May (there have been some issues with the semiconductor crisis, but nothing we have been unable to yet sort out amicably)...
Since I did the deal, however, the "We buy any car" price for my golf has increased over 11%... Suspect a by-product of the semiconductor thing... so I have reset the BMW deal to finance only, taking out the trade-in of the Golf, and am bunging it through WBAC on Monday...
Just hassle free and even renting cars to bridge the gap, I am still better off than I would have been...
Before you commit to WBAC try Motorway and Wizzle first - based on feedback by forum members on other forums, owners who’ve sold their cars via either of these alternatives have achieved a much better selling price than they would have by selling to WBAC.
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Just a quick update... The M135i is still due into production end of May (there have been some issues with the semiconductor crisis, but nothing we have been unable to yet sort out amicably)...
Since I did the deal, however, the "We buy any car" price for my golf has increased over 11%... Suspect a by-product of the semiconductor thing... so I have reset the BMW deal to finance only, taking out the trade-in of the Golf, and am bunging it through WBAC on Monday...
Just hassle free and even renting cars to bridge the gap, I am still better off than I would have been...
Before you commit to WBAC try Motorway and Wizzle first - based on feedback by forum members on other forums, owners who’ve sold their cars via either of these alternatives have achieved a much better selling price than they would have by selling to WBAC.
To be fair, WBAC were offering the best of the bunch, and I cannot be bothered with all the photos and stuff...
I am happy to "discuss" with WBAC if they try it on, as there is no damage etc... So, as far as I am concerned, the car meets all the criteria they have set... I guess I will find out how successful this tactic will be,,, :grin: :grin:
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Can u disclose agreed price? :nerd: :whistle:
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I think motorway and those types of internet trade buyer price according to the location of the car.
After the positive reviews of them on here I recommended them to a work colleague and the prices came back worse than local garage part exchange offers (which were also low at the time). The only anywhere reasonable offer was subject to driving the car to an auction house in Weston Super Mare where the car would be “assessed”. So the person would then have to get transport back home from there assuming the offer stood after bodywork inspection. Basically a worse service than the WBAC sharks.
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No interest on here for somebody after a nice one??
Too many doors for me unfortunately. :sad:
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I have red the forums extensively before ordering a GTI myself, and deliberately did not put a pano roof - too may complaints and rattles. Even the dealer (this was my 2nd VW from the same guy) pulled me to the side and told me to not get the pano roof.
The M135 is awesome car, it could probably be my next car, as I really want more horse power, and the M135 is around ~12k Euro (~10k pounds) cheaper than the new R, at least in my country (we have regional pricing here), all specced out.
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No interest on here for somebody after a nice one??
Too many doors for me unfortunately. :sad:
Volkswizard has a 2018 GTIP 3 door manual for sale. Looks pretty good.
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Been to see it last weekend.
Let's just say it wasn't the one for me.