UK Mk8.5 GTI arrived!

[PACE]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it’s not a fault in that case.
Cleared 330 miles today and enjoyed every one of them!

[Watts]

I’ve never had heated washer jets. As you’ve said, if the washer fluid does freeze in the tubing then it kind of defeats the object of having heated washer jets. IMHO washer fluid of the correct concentration for the weather conditions is the key, which probably also reduces the need for heated washer jets.

Pretty sure the purpose of the heated nozzles is to stop them freezing over, not to stop the washer fluid freezing. The washer fluid will only freeze if it is at the wrong concentration for the conditions.

[Carlosfandango]

I’ve never had heated washer jets. As you’ve said, if the washer fluid does freeze in the tubing then it kind of defeats the object of having heated washer jets. IMHO washer fluid of the correct concentration for the weather conditions is the key, which probably also reduces the need for heated washer jets.

Pretty sure the purpose of the heated nozzles is to stop them freezing over, not to stop the washer fluid freezing. The washer fluid will only freeze if it is at the wrong concentration for the conditions.

Yes, you’re absolutely correct, but even with a winter mix, if it gets colder than it’s mixed for, those tubing lines are very exposed, and with so little liquid in them they could easily freeze. so having it drain back is a sensible precaution if indeed it is by design.

[fredgroves]

Yes, it’s like a click on this infotainment and I can only enable or disable. Checked all volume sliders etc. hopefully it’ll get an update because it seems insane you can’t adjust it.

Settings, screen, tones for other stuff... Off!

Job done

(I've just turned mine off as weirdly it had become enabled)

[PACE]

Small update after 3 weeks of owning the car.
Had a random DSG fault one morning when starting the car that caused it to stall (all before pulling away). Reported to local dealer and was advised not to worry about it unless it reappears which it hasn’t so far.

Just about to clear 1000 miles later today with any luck which is the end of the running in procedure according to the manual which I have followed purely for warranty and lack of hassle if I encounter an issue.

Looking forward to letting it rip very soon but have been super impressed with fuel economy - 45.8mpg on a 100 mile run into London last week.

[JG220]

Can we have some more pictures please 

[PACE]

I keep meaning to actually get out and take some photos since I’ve totally fallen for the car but I’ve not had time since getting it. Will happen soon!

Cleared 1200 miles with family camping trip last weekend where the car was great.
Been enjoying the full range of the engine since passing 1000 miles too! It’s plenty fast for me these days and is genuinely really fun to drive well before 10 tenths, which is ideal for me these days.

[JG220]

And you're on passive dampers aren't you. No issues with ride/handling?

I keep thinking I should have DCC, but that involves waiting too long and risking 40k luxury VED.

[PACE]

Yes, completely stock with no options added as far as I’m aware.
Ride is firm but totally fine. I had a 5 series touring before this and so obviously it’s much firmer and more crashy over bumps than that but the Golf is perfectly find with stock dampers. Performance is great.

On a side note  the one thing that actually feels less premium than the BMWs I’ve had is wind/road noise. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not an issue but it just made me notice how quiet the BMWs were.

[fredgroves]

Much less sound deadening on a small car than a 5 series oil tanker...