Nearly 9 years of ownership

[Ginagee]

Got my Mk7 Gti Performance on 9th Jan 2014 for the grand sum of just over £28K. Nearly nine years on and just over 50K miles, I can't part with it.

I've looked at many other cars, got twitchy for something new. But I can't seem to find anything that would give me the same driving fulfilment or practicability for the cost. Why spend a ton of dosh for something the same or just a bit better?

I've fancied a Mk7.5 R. I've test drove one. It felt good. But it didn't feel like the difference between that and my GTi was worth the cost after part ex.

The trouble is, the Mk7 GTi is too good. And because it's all paid for a long time ago, the annual motoring costs are very, very low. It's been incredibly reliable (touch wood). The water pump went about 3 years ago. Other than that, it's been remarkable.

I've recently bought it new rims - matt black Omnia Oz Racing 18" - I had the Austins refurbished once, around a year before, but the white worm soon returned, plus a little kerb scuffing didn't help.

So nearly nine years on, it's still the perfect car for me. I love driving it. I take very good care of it. The day I do part with it will be heartbreaking. Before the GTi, I'd never owned a car for more than two years. I never planned to own it for so long!

Anyone else here had their GTi as long?

[oryx3dr]

It's interesting to see how car prices of risen in that time. I'm sure a similarly equipped Mk8 would still be well over £30k even with discounts.

Not had my Mk7 anywhere near that long but also struggling to find anything that would do everything it does but better for the same money.

So far I'm aiming to keep it for as long as I can until I really get bored. I've gone reasonably heavy on the mods so the car is setup to how I like it.

[sjw]

Got my Mk7 Gti Performance on 9th Jan 2014 for the grand sum of just over £28K. Nearly nine years on and just over 50K miles, I can't part with it.

I've looked at many other cars, got twitchy for something new. But I can't seem to find anything that would give me the same driving fulfilment or practicability for the cost. Why spend a ton of dosh for something the same or just a bit better?

I've fancied a Mk7.5 R. I've test drove one. It felt good. But it didn't feel like the difference between that and my GTi was worth the cost after part ex.

The trouble is, the Mk7 GTi is too good. And because it's all paid for a long time ago, the annual motoring costs are very, very low. It's been incredibly reliable (touch wood). The water pump went about 3 years ago. Other than that, it's been remarkable.

I've recently bought it new rims - matt black Omnia Oz Racing 18" - I had the Austins refurbished once, around a year before, but the white worm soon returned, plus a little kerb scuffing didn't help.

So nearly nine years on, it's still the perfect car for me. I love driving it. I take very good care of it. The day I do part with it will be heartbreaking. Before the GTi, I'd never owned a car for more than two years. I never planned to own it for so long!

Anyone else here had their GTi as long?

With maths like that, I suspect you might want to revisit the cost of the Golf R 

[Yusee]

Leaving the maths aside, I can relate to much of what is said in the original post.

It's a damn satisfying car to own, as enjoyable, engaging everyday transport.

Mine's a keeper.

[joe6]

Still have my mk6 and found it reliable for 11 years now and a comfortable car with sufficient oomp for every day. I agree the mk7.5 is a lovely car and pushes all the buttons so will be looking to keep it until the petrol costs an arm and leg

[Carbon VW]

Got my Mk7 Gti Performance on 9th Jan 2014 for the grand sum of just over £28K. Nearly nine years on and just over 50K miles, I can't part with it.

I've looked at many other cars, got twitchy for something new. But I can't seem to find anything that would give me the same driving fulfilment or practicability for the cost. Why spend a ton of dosh for something the same or just a bit better?

I've fancied a Mk7.5 R. I've test drove one. It felt good. But it didn't feel like the difference between that and my GTi was worth the cost after part ex.

The trouble is, the Mk7 GTi is too good. And because it's all paid for a long time ago, the annual motoring costs are very, very low. It's been incredibly reliable (touch wood). The water pump went about 3 years ago. Other than that, it's been remarkable.

I've recently bought it new rims - matt black Omnia Oz Racing 18" - I had the Austins refurbished once, around a year before, but the white worm soon returned, plus a little kerb scuffing didn't help.

So nearly nine years on, it's still the perfect car for me. I love driving it. I take very good care of it. The day I do part with it will be heartbreaking. Before the GTi, I'd never owned a car for more than two years. I never planned to own it for so long!

Anyone else here had their GTi as long?

I have had my gti from new since September 2013 but I’ve only had mine 8 years !!!  It’s a great car. I still love it. I’ve kept it feeling fresh by having 3 sets of wheels, some choice mods like a stage 1 tune and CSS muffler.

[Agreeable Slick]

My PP was Purchased 2016 (I think), still own it, now on 102k miles and going strong. Water pump replaced and two rear shocks and that's all it's needed. Love it.

[Rudedog]

I plan to keep mine for as long as there's petrol to be bought!

I have noticed that my coolant level has ever so slightly dropped over the past few months so I'll be mentioning that at it's year three service or if not sooner, I'm going to assuming it's the water pump.

[Snoopy]

Still have my mk6 and found it reliable for 11 years now and a comfortable car with sufficient oomp for every day. I agree the mk7.5 is a lovely car and pushes all the buttons so will be looking to keep it until the petrol costs an arm and leg

Same here with my mk6.
I do look about as you do. Only thing that temped me to replace it was a mk7 clubsport when they were new.

[Gulfstream11]

2015 PP here. Put an ad up to sell last February. Lasted 2 days before I took it down. Knew I was making a mistake like I did
with the Edition 30. My opinion the MK7 ( MK7.5) is the last GTI for my Generation. I'm 58 and as much as the experts rave about the latest it's not for me. 21 years ago I sold my Jeep Wrangler for my first GTI, took the Jeep everywhere,competed in off road events in Europe and also as a daily never failed me. Decided on buying it back and finishing off my motoring career with the best Hot hatch and the best 4X4 on the drive.  ( Landrover fans gonna roast me now)