Mine GTi has arrived by our dealer!!!
Need to say (thanks Bill_the_Bear) that this is a Dutch GTi, one of the first in the Netherlands, very happy with it!!!
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Looks the nuts! Stupid question but so the wheel nut caps get added during the PDI?Yeah they'd be in the boot.
Surely we should of had a review by now!?!?!? :huh: :lipsrsealed: :evil:
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!
Couldn't think of a better way to end your "Holliers!"..... Great News Joe.
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!
Couldn't think of a better way to end your "Holliers!"..... Great News Joe.
My dealer just emailed me to say the car just arrived into them this morning. In his words, it looks "Fantastic!!". He even asked if I minded if they put a few photos of it on their facebook page, lol. I'm getting him to send me on a few photos of it, I'll post them up if I get them.
Hopefully I'll be motoring by Monday afternoon!!
Hi Joe - did you track the order I wondered if it changed to arrived etc and how long it took from in transit to arriving with the dealer?
Thanks guys!
No parking sensors no... You guessed it, they are a cost option too! Are they standard in UK?
I do have the rear camera though, more useful IMO and the bumpers don't have the ugly sensors!
Hi Joe,
Lovely car ....enjoy it!
One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?
Hi Joe,
Lovely car ....enjoy it!
One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?
I'm glad it's normal plastic tbh and the honeycomb holes are bigger and less of them so MUCH easier to clean! The gloss one is a ball ache to keep looking god! >:(
Another thing i've recently found out is that you can deactivate the automatic rear wiper when in reverse on the mk7, it's in the "car" menu apparently, fan-bloody-tastic!!!!! 8)
Hi Joe,
Lovely car ....enjoy it!
One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?
Yeah, locking wheel nuts have been standard for years I think.
Hi Joe,
Lovely car ....enjoy it!
One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?
Stated in the price list/brochure mate. :afro:
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.
The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.
He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.
Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.
The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.
He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.
Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.
The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.
He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.
Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".
As always down to individual dealers and individual people rather than the company itself in quality of service you receive. This dealer obviously values it's customers and anyone reading here will I am sure use them over others in area because of.
All very good news for your Dad though as he is going to be a rare sight indeed very shortly a MK7 GTD on UK roads! might even be first as still not seeing any demos yet either.
Good for the GTD buyers amongst us too as we get a few questions answered and some in the flesh photos.
Not sure how much you will get to go out in as it heads South with father but any performance thoughts would be nice to.
But all that aside hope it all goes really well :)
The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.
Proper customer service!
Any idea why VWUK want you to wait 2 days though?
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.
The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.
He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.
Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".
As always down to individual dealers and individual people rather than the company itself in quality of service you receive. This dealer obviously values it's customers and anyone reading here will I am sure use them over others in area because of.
All very good news for your Dad though as he is going to be a rare sight indeed very shortly a MK7 GTD on UK roads! might even be first as still not seeing any demos yet either.
Good for the GTD buyers amongst us too as we get a few questions answered and some in the flesh photos.
Not sure how much you will get to go out in as it heads South with father but any performance thoughts would be nice to.
But all that aside hope it all goes really well :)
I'm sure he'll be chuffed with it. Although it looks tidy, his MK5 Golf GT 170TDI PD runs like a bag of hammers compared to the CR unit in my Scirocco. He had a chipping box on it and it was pushing out 205PS, but it was really rough on start-up as a result when it shuddered into life. Was a 2 min job to take it off and it seemed a bit smoother to restart with it off.
On the move I wasn't sure if it was any rougher than stock, although PD is massively rougher than CR. The same company have a new box out that'll supposedly boost the 184PS TDI unit to 239PS and 495NM torque, but if that was at the expense of refinement i'd pass.
I'll probably be in it for all of 1/2 an hour after we've given it the cleaning treatment, then apply the upholstery protector and leave it overnight.
Hi Guys
Just had a call from my dealer to say that my car will be with them next week, so should be available for pick up by Wednesday (the bummer is I am going away next week for a few days so probably wont get it until the following week, but hey ho better than my original late August / September estimate :smiley:
Just wondering if mcmaddy has seen my dad's GTD yet - he was going to the dealership to see it and it should be in about now from port of Tyne (my dad was told to come at 3:30pm to start handover proceedings).
Just wondering if mcmaddy has seen my dad's GTD yet - he was going to the dealership to see it and it should be in about now from port of Tyne (my dad was told to come at 3:30pm to start handover proceedings).yes I've been and it looks even better than the pictures. IMO its better than the gti due to the wheels. let us know if it's got the soundaktor
Hi Guys
Just had a call from my dealer to say that my car will be with them next week, so should be available for pick up by Wednesday (the bummer is I am going away next week for a few days so probably wont get it until the following week, but hey ho better than my original late August / September estimate :smiley:
Woah! You ordered like 3 days before me if I remember right... and are taking delivery 3 months before me.
Aww...
Mines arrived, dealer been in touch today. In US at the moment so will probably be Friday this week........can't wait!!!
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.
It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined. Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?
Best bet is to upload them on something like photobucket first of all. How did the car look with the Gtechniq applied?
Fantastic :)
P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ?? :wink:
Fantastic :)
P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ?? :wink:
There's already a queue! Will have to use a lot less next time, the microfibre cloth I applied it with was sopping wet with the stuff.
Fantastic :)
P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ?? :wink:
There's already a queue! Will have to use a lot less next time, the microfibre cloth I applied it with was sopping wet with the stuff.
Did you use the fabric protector as well?
looks even better in the flesh.
Wow! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Looks incredible mate!
Looking good MH, I always said that when clean and polished, black is generally the nicest colour for cars!
Looks absolutely stunning bud.
Quick question, are the callipers actually painted, or just left in the aluminium standard finish ?
Yes both keys should have GTD/GTI hooks on end of key
Your dad must have a massive smile on his face :grin:
Looks outstanding! Thanks so much for the pics
Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).
Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).
They've probably fitted ACC by mistake :grin:
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.
It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined (not that the 170 is unrefined). Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.
It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined (not that the 170 is unrefined). Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?
Im not sue the GTI logo appears on my screen?
What media system has he got?
Dave
Dave, I've got the Discover Media with basic nav and it appears in mine. Not all the time though, only from a cold startup I think. First you see the VW logo and " Welcome to Volkswagen", then GTI appears.
Hey monkeyhanger, great pics. Couple of questions. How's has your dad found the dog gear box on the car and also have you seen it at night yet with the illuminated door sill strips and ambient lighting? Does it look good? Also you mention there are a few ADC settings even though its not been optioned. Are you able to explain what these are? Does it have econo mode for example dipping the clutch in a dog when coasting??
Cheers
Neil
The ACC also interests me as I have driven 3 hire car Mk7 GT's recently and all of them allowed me to select different modes which would leave you to assume that ACC was active. Strange thing was I could not really tell any difference at all when I played with it which started to make me wish I had not even specified it on my car. I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something. Still is a bit strange if you did not ask for ACC and it still shows on the dash to play with ????? :shocked:
Hey monkeyhanger, great pics. Couple of questions. How's has your dad found the dog gear box on the car and also have you seen it at night yet with the illuminated door sill strips and ambient lighting? Does it look good? Also you mention there are a few ADC settings even though its not been optioned. Are you able to explain what these are? Does it have econo mode for example dipping the clutch in a dog when coasting??
Cheers
Neil
The "Dog" box? Not sure whether thats a typo or whether you don't like DSG (I dont!). When I wrapped up for the evening it was just dark enough to see the glow off the lit sill protectors - was looking good, but never got an ambient lighting pic. Didn't delve into the ACC settings but they were fully selectable. You can set up all sorts. You can set up Sports/Normal/Eco and Individual. Within |Individual there were loads of things you could individually select like running the car economically whilst setting the steering weighting to the sport setting etc. It was a mix and match of all the component parts including DSG freewheeling/coasting, economy prompts for changes when in manual mode, various modes for the aircon so you set it on high/medium/low and include recirculation as standard to minimise the effort taken to cool the cabin etc. There was far more in there than I can remember. I needed an extra day with it! :embarrassed:
Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).
They've probably fitted ACC by mistake :grin:
I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something.
I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something.
Which vid is that? :cool:
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information :smiley:
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information :smiley:
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information :smiley:
DCC and ACC are the same thing - DCC is what it's called on the continent and also in the MFD of my Scirocco. Dynamic Chassis Control / Adaptive Chassis Control (not to be confused with ADC (Automatic Distance Control).
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information :smiley:
DCC and ACC are the same thing - DCC is what it's called on the continent and also in the MFD of my Scirocco. Dynamic Chassis Control / Adaptive Chassis Control (not to be confused with ADC (Automatic Distance Control).
Or indeed with the other ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). :grin: :grin: :grin:
Why do VW have 2 or 3 different acronyms for the same system depending on where you are, especially 2 different systems that can have the same (ACC) acronym??? :huh:
Tracker updated overnight from in transit to at dealers, about 2 days later than the car actually landed. Just waiting for collection date......
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks
Sorry to hijack your questions, I've just ordered some C2V3 and my questions are as above plus did you use it on your alloys? As Ive heard you can (great pics by the way).
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?
I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?
I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?
Probably would've taken me 2 hours on my own to wash the car, dry it and apply the C2V3 then buff off. I will wipe it on next time so I can spread the excess as I go, or maybe spray on 1 half and use the excess on the cloth for further panels.
Try this link.monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?
I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?
Probably would've taken me 2 hours on my own to wash the car, dry it and apply the C2V3 then buff off. I will wipe it on next time so I can spread the excess as I go, or maybe spray on 1 half and use the excess on the cloth for further panels.
Would you mind posting a link to the "exact" product you bought :smiley:
I'm defo gonna buy some for my Pure White steed.
Would you mind posting a link to the "exact" product you bought :smiley:Try this link.
I'm defo gonna buy some for my Pure White steed.
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be. Any idea if its worth doing to a car that has been GuardX'd?
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be. Any idea if its worth doing to a car that has been GuardX'd?
It says it can be used over any prior treatment, so yes I'd imagine it can't hurt.
Going to try some of this after I put on my Dodo Juice Wax :smiley:
Went to dealers to day to arrange pick up date, which is going to be a week tomorrow as I am away for a few days this week. Resisted the urge to go and see the car as it still had the transit wrappings on. Roll on next week!
Went to dealers to day to arrange pick up date, which is going to be a week tomorrow as I am away for a few days this week. Resisted the urge to go and see the car as it still had the transit wrappings on. Roll on next week!
Hey Kendo,
Can't wait to see some pics of your Oryx White GTD with pano roof. A first for the forum!
I bet you're dead excited :laugh:
Make sure you post some good pics of the pano roof Kendo !
Keen to know how it looks and feels :smiley:
Picked him up today.
Awesome, simply awesome.
Totally blown away with it. Apologies for the poor picture quality, I'll do some proper ones when I've cleaned the bugs off.
Away to read the manual :nerd:
Car looks great !
By the way did it arrive with bridgestones ? When I ordered mine last week i told the dealer dont bring it with dunlops, I want Bridgstones ideally too.
He said he cant really influence it, their demo car had dunlops so it seems some come with Bridgestones from the factory ? Did you specify them ?
cheers
Andy
I guess VW are churning out too many to consider that !
EDIT2:
If the above is true it can't be hard for them to make the tyre type an option on request. Obviously they couldn't make it an option other than by special request or that would mess with the numbers they agreed with the manufacturers. I guess they can't be bothered though!
Hey hey! Nice. :cool:
What have you got hanging from the mirror though?
I'm kinda with VW with this one. What next, specify the exact sheep that the wool came off for your carpet mats? Honestly, I would say 99.99% of people could not give 2 fiddlers what tyres are fitted to the car. Ask an average person on the street what brand of tyre is on their car and they wouldn't know or care!
As long as the aren't fitting cheap ditch finders to the car, and lets face it they aren't, well then, does it really matter?
That is Wolfi - the VW Wolfsburg mascot.
Great car!
Interesting that the speedo shows both mph and km/h - wish they wouldn't do that (but I understand why they do).
Agreed. Luckily we switched to KM/h a few years ago. Here's mine
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/null_zpsecdf37f9.jpg)
Speedo wise, I don't know why they don't do exactly the same as they do on a poverty spec polo I hired recently. It had only MPH on the speedo and then had a digital KMH readout on the MFD. Best of both worlds really (although I would like them to go one step further and make the KMH readout switchable)
For those of you who are interested..
No smugness whatsoever Bear.
Just thought some in here might be interested.
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.
No smugness whatsoever Bear.
Just thought some in here might be interested.
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.
I for one enjoy your posts and pics.
I don't thing Bear meant any harm. It's just his sense of humour :wink:
Apologies Bear, I misunderstood you, I thought you were being sarcy.
My fault.
:kiss:
Sorry again.
VW have done a brilliant job with the driving dynamics on this car.
The suspension tweaks are instantly noticeable, 'normal' mode seems perfect until you change to 'comfort' mode. Perfect for long journeys.
'Sport' should be renamed train track mode.
Handling? Well, this car is just so much more stable and assured along the twisties and handles the everyday poor road surfaces so much better.
A big leap forwards from the mk6.
Come on Kendo get those pictures sorted :laugh:
Is that Rutherglen Arnold Clark?
that looks stunning mate :smiley:Come on Kendo get those pictures sorted :laugh:
Is that Rutherglen Arnold Clark?
Lol sorry got confuddled!
Its Advantage Stirling, very impressed with them, and for those interested it came with Bridgestones :-)
That Oryx looks stunning. No wonder you are pleased with it.
I wonder though with a days driving if it just looks like pure white as it will get dirty easier?!
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg
Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg
Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg
Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/GTD_zps008627bc.jpg)
This is a screen shot from the latest price list, 5th point down says, 'Grey' Brake callipers with 'GTD' Logo.
Surely these should be fitted if its in the brochure.
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Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP
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This is a screen shot from the latest price list, 5th point down says, 'Grey' Brake callipers with 'GTD' Logo.
Surely these should be fitted if its in the brochure.
I could be mistaken but I've not seen any GTD's with the logo.
As far as I'm aware only the PP adds the logo onto the calipers.
As far as I'm aware only the PP adds the logo onto the calipers.
That's how I understand it too, but if people wanted to kick up a fuss about their stock cars not having the GTI or GTD logo on the calipers, they would have something in writing to at least have a go with!
Oh I'm sure they have some very good "get out of jail" cards ready to pull out of the pile! Haha, the logo alone makes that investment sooo worthwhile eh?! ;)
Oh yes! Along with the bigger brakes, extra power, pub bragging factor etc etc :cool:
the front diff, from which you may see some benefit in some circumstances! ;)
If the standard car had the GTI logos then short of pulling the engine out to get a look at the diff, or getting a wheel off and measuring the diameter of the disc brakes, how would you know if the car had the PP on it or not?
I do wonder how much problems there might be buying second hand as it is... Although the same issue would occur with the DCC. I've never bought a used car that claimed to be fitted with options that would not be visible, what normally happens in these circumstances? Can you check the car's spec on a database somehow?
Like every single time you accelerate hard on an uneven surface or corner in a manner to which a GTI deserves to be cornered. :laugh:
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Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
Looks great mate bet you are well chuffed.As promised mate
Don't forget you promised us sunroof guys some pano roof pics :laugh:
Brilliant one Kendo... you must be well chuffed....congrats
Congrats Kendo. I'm well jealous. Loving the ambient lighting pics.
Roll on unconfirmed BW38!
You need to get rid of that sticker in the window :smiley:
You need to get rid of that sticker in the window :smiley:
Great car inside and out Kendo. Love the pics!!
Do you have a photo of your instrument panel and is the line between the rev counter and speedo red or grey?
Also is there a sound actuator fitted on yours? Does it sound good inside and outside the cabin?
Last question, is there any GTD logo on the seats like the MKVI?
Cheers
Neil
Great car inside and out Kendo. Love the pics!!
Do you have a photo of your instrument panel and is the line between the rev counter and speedo red or grey?
Also is there a sound actuator fitted on yours? Does it sound good inside and outside the cabin?
Last question, is there any GTD logo on the seats like the MKVI?
Cheers
Neil
They are the passenger airbag warning lights and only stay lit for less than a minute or so after you set off.
Is there an option to turn the screen off, but still have audio? Or must it be on all the time. If it has to be on, how bright is it at night?
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Thanks, Craig. Yours can't be far off?
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Thanks, Craig. Yours can't be far off?
Hopefully this weekend Iain :smiley:
Love the wheels on your CSC. They look fantastic. You must be really excited for Thursday. When did it arrive at your dealers?
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Thanks, Craig. Yours can't be far off?
Hopefully this weekend Iain :smiley:
Love the wheels on your CSC. They look fantastic. You must be really excited for Thursday. When did it arrive at your dealers?
Yup, I'm pretty excited! :grin: Delighted with the wheel and colour combo. Car came into dealer on Fri but I haven't seen it yet as I live in the Western Isles. Looking forward to a wee roadtrip at the end of the week! :smiley: :smiley:
For instance if somebody with a GT specs up Bi-Xenons with rear LED's and Santiago wheels, they still can't order it in Carbon Steel :evil:
How long do you reckon that will last for? :rolleyes: I don't trust VW one little bit. :whistle:
For instance if somebody with a GT specs up Bi-Xenons with rear LED's and Santiago wheels, they still can't order it in Carbon Steel :evil:
How long do you reckon that will last for? :rolleyes: I don't trust VW one little bit. :whistle:
Here she is........picking up on Thursday! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Gorgeous car Iain, love the wheels and the colour, I tried to spec the wheels but would have had to ditch the sunroof, so I chose it, but I do wish I had them as well as they look stunning.
Love the colour as well, if I had known you could have specced Carbon steel at the time I would have gone for it but it wasn't on the configurator, having said that as a result I ordered Oryx white and I have to say I do love it especially in the sun as it really pops, but I think next time it will be Carbon steel.
I had never driven a golf before I took delivery of mine and I am really enjoying it.
Have fun when you get it mate - enjoy!!
Thanks Kendo! Is she quite nippy?! I am going from a Golf GT Tdi Sport 140bhp so I am hoping I'll notice the difference in power!
I'm going to test the water and see if it will affect my delivery date if I change to CSG
I'm going to test the water and see if it will affect my delivery date if I change to CSG
The CSG is lovely indeed but Gordor I don't know if you have seen white GTI in the flesh, trust me it's stunning :smiley: :smiley:
Your choice though
Gorgeous car Iain, love the wheels and the colour, I tried to spec the wheels but would have had to ditch the sunroof, so I chose it, but I do wish I had them as well as they look stunning.
Love the colour as well, if I had known you could have specced Carbon steel at the time I would have gone for it but it wasn't on the configurator, having said that as a result I ordered Oryx white and I have to say I do love it especially in the sun as it really pops, but I think next time it will be Carbon steel.
I had never driven a golf before I took delivery of mine and I am really enjoying it.
Have fun when you get it mate - enjoy!!
Thanks Kendo! Is she quite nippy?! I am going from a Golf GT Tdi Sport 140bhp so I am hoping I'll notice the difference in power!
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour - Rich
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour - Rich
You need to get out and look around - lots of examples out there now in the showrooms. In the flesh I have seen Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver :sick:, Limestone Grey (so close to Tungsten Silver in some lights I really don't know why they bothered) and Carbon Steel Grey.
I haven't yet seen a Tornado Red in GTI or GTD guise and I have one on order. Will be booking an appointment to test drive the Tornado Red GTD in the dealership I ordered my car from this weekend.
Thanks folks....really looking forward to Thursday now! Living on an Island, it's even more of a wee adventure going for the new car! Will post more pics later on in the week. :smiley: :smiley:
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour - Rich
You need to get out and look around - lots of examples out there now in the showrooms. In the flesh I have seen Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver :sick:, Limestone Grey (so close to Tungsten Silver in some lights I really don't know why they bothered) and Carbon Steel Grey.
I haven't yet seen a Tornado Red in GTI or GTD guise and I have one on order. Will be booking an appointment to test drive the Tornado Red GTD in the dealership I ordered my car from this weekend.
Interesting that there are no demo GTI's with the 19s around but quite a few of the GTD demos have them - wonder why that is?
The one downside, the 19 inch wheels on GTD make the brakes look a bit small..
The one downside, the 19 inch wheels on GTD make the brakes look a bit small..
The other downside is that the 19s don't look anywhere near as good as the standard GTD 18s :laugh:
I wonder how Iain is getting on with his new baby? :smiley: :smiley:
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picked her up on Wednesday :laugh:
and one more
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I got my GTD on Wednesday what a car it feels like a petrol you wouldn't notice it's a diesel I will post pictures tomorrow when get it washed.
Really nice car... glad to see one with leather.
PS. Love the plate too :smiley: :smiley:
Health to drive
and one more
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My new baby
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Congrats man! Great looking car.
btw. Is that another one in the background? I call dibs!
Wow, looks verrrry familiar! Congrats!My new baby
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My new babyi would be down at the dealer telling him your not leaving till its ready :grin: :grin: an it looks great mate
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My new babyi would be down at the dealer telling him your not leaving till its ready :grin: :grin: an it looks great mate
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Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.
Just need to get the insurance sorted and then hoping to collect on Monday :smiley:can you not transfer policy from tt on to the golf :smiley: or you just taking out a new policy
Just need to get the insurance sorted and then hoping to collect on Monday :smiley:can you not transfer policy from tt on to the golf :smiley: or you just taking out a new policy
I'm just going to phone up and transfer my insurance to the Golf. I have it all set up and just need to make the call but its all about timing until I transfer my TT to the new owner.shouldnt be any problems there mate :smiley:
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.
Do you know - I wondered that too - saw a youtube vid of loads of GTD's in TR outside the factory, and a couple of demonstrators in red, but that's it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVnODGPLhYo
Fingers crossed the 5 door GTD in Tornado Red is the next batch :)
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.
Do you know - I wondered that too - saw a youtube vid of loads of GTD's in TR outside the factory, and a couple of demonstrators in red, but that's it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVnODGPLhYo
Fingers crossed the 5 door GTD in Tornado Red is the next batch :)
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.
If it were it would be a really silly way of determining the order to build them. Not that the dealer allocation method they appear to be using would be any better. Actually build by colour is in some ways more logical!
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.
If it were it would be a really silly way of determining the order to build them. Not that the dealer allocation method they appear to be using would be any better. Actually build by colour is in some ways more logical!
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!
Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!
Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!
Thanks Mark. He didn't even mention that as a possibility. Ill pop in tomorrow and speak to him. It would be awesome if I could get even in Sunday so I can get stuck in with the detailing and then take it for a blast :evil:
would be going for a blast before i done any detailing :whistle:Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!
Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!
Thanks Mark. He didn't even mention that as a possibility. Ill pop in tomorrow and speak to him. It would be awesome if I could get even in Sunday so I can get stuck in with the detailing and then take it for a blast :evil:
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!
Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!
I was just about to post what Monkeyhanger posted. 7 days drive away insurance. It means they can get the vehicle taxed without the need for your documents, otherwise you will need to take your insurance details to the dealer and they will have to send their driver to the tax office etc. I'm sure its standard practice on VW / Audi
The free insurance does have a hefty excess I believe but allows you to drive out hassle free.
Edit: Lovely looking car Craig
No nothing to do with that.
They simply give you a dealer number and tell you to phone VAG insurance (they supply the phone number).
You phone them and go through an insurance form (as if you were applying for an insurance quote).
5 minute job.
VAG Insurance then email the dealer the details to enable them to tax the car.
My last 2 cars have had the free insurance (VW and Audi) and that's me using my private plate for both.
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!
Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement! :grin:
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!
Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement! :grin:
Too right Mark. I predict serious insomnia tonight :grin: :grin:
I'm not sure if its just a case of the local post office for tax or the actual DVLA office up the town due to it being a new car.
If it is then they are only open Mon to Frid I'm afraid.
https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!
Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement! :grin:
Too right Mark. I predict serious insomnia tonight :grin: :grin:
I'm actually quite excited for you! Although I will be sleeping like a baby tonight!! :laugh:
It's only 6 - 7 weeks with any luck Craig (gets built 2 weeks on Monday); in the meantime I can listen to stories of how good yours is!!
Mentioned this way back:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2362525#msg2362525
Why do they need the insurance to get it taxed. Last car I bought when the car was en route the dealer called me with the good news. Guy says "Will you arrange your own insurance or do you want our free cover?" I say I'll take the free cover. Guy says "No problem here is the number." So I called and 2mins later its done.
Sorry Bill don't really follow your logic regarding cover note etc. VAG Insurance will give you 7 days cover once they go through a few questions. They then email the documents to the dealer so they can get the car road tax. Its the same procedure if you have your own insurance. Only you the punter have to do the donkey work and get the insurance down to the dealer in order for them to get the car taxed.
My new baby
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Oops, sorry - here she is!
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There has now been a bit of a change in the taxing system, this commenced on the 19th July I believe.Mentioned this way back:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2362525#msg2362525
Why do they need the insurance to get it taxed. Last car I bought when the car was en route the dealer called me with the good news. Guy says "Will you arrange your own insurance or do you want our free cover?" I say I'll take the free cover. Guy says "No problem here is the number." So I called and 2mins later its done.
You have always needed insurance to get it taxed. You can get the tax online nowadays as they simply check against the insurance database. But given this is a brand new car that has never been taxed / insured there will be no online database for them to check, hence they have to send a driver to pick up the tax disc with a physical copy of the insurance.
Or maybe I've misread you Bill?
Been down today to have a look and it's stunning but definitely not ready for handover. Apparently the reason for delay is not down to the tax but rather the paperwork for the finance on the car. Collecting it on Monday so not too long to wait.
Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.
Been down today to have a look and it's stunning but definitely not ready for handover. Apparently the reason for delay is not down to the tax but rather the paperwork for the finance on the car. Collecting it on Monday so not too long to wait.
Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.
I will all be worth the wait for sure, I bet you couldn't stop grinning when you saw it :grin: (Apart from the drill holes) :angry:
I bet you can't wait Craig.
You will not be disappointed.
What's wrong with screwing the plates in?
As long as they use non rusting screws and match the screw cover colours.
Don't forget to ask them not to put their stickers all over the windows.
Enjoy :cool:
Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.
Well, I picked mine up on Friday. Ordered via drivethedeal end of April, so not too bad a wait. Spec is 3 door GTI, CSG, PP and standard nav.
Only one word to describe it. STUNNING. I had not seen a CSG in the metal and when I did it just blew me away. It's classy, understated and purposeful at the same time. I really think they have got every single detail of the exterior absolutely spot on. You just cannot help looking back at it every time you park and walk away. My dealer had done a briliant job on the PDI valeting and there was not a single swirl mark on it, even in bright sunshine.
The interior is superb. I had a BMW before this and I can honestly say it's on a par with that, if not better. Everything feels solid and as if it will last for many years. There are so many nice touches it's difficult to comment on them all. It just feels 'right'. The doors close with that high class 'thunk' that puts a smile on your face. It's just a brilliant place to sit in.
As for the drive, I don't know how they've done it, but the combination of handling and ride is uncanny. I just have the standard suspension, but where my old BMW used to crash over potholes and the like the GTI glides over them, totally unfussed. Handling is superb, no drama whatsover. Far more composed than any other car I've ever had.
The engine feels superb. It has real grunt from very low revs and keeps on pulling. I haven't pushed it too much, but it's going to be a rocket when it's loosened up. Only gripe is that inside the cabin it sounds a bit boomy, but then compared with the silky smooth 3.0 litre six in the BMW it's to be expected.
Overall the best car I've owned. Simply amazing.
I've got a picture - but not sure how to upload it. Anyone help?
Looks the nuts :smiley: I still cant help but think a set of mud flaps would finish of the rear arches nicely.
Stick the "[IMG]" tags around it. ;)
Very very nice btw!
Wouldn't it be easier just to copy and paste the BBcode and not bother with the img button?
Wouldn't it be easier just to copy and paste the BBcode and not bother with the img button?
Err, yes. :embarrassed:
Argh joet you're not helping us with our wait! It looks quality, great colour!
Craig, pics tonight if you can :grin:
I'm happy for you, I really am...........
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I'm happy for you, I really am...........
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I'm happy for you, I really am...........
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:grin: :grin: sorry Aaddict. I know it's a killer for you guys having to wait so long. All I can say is that it will be worth the wait.
Thanks Bill!
Here it is. Hope you like :smiley:
it's only a quick one from my phone, will try to get some better ones.
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Congrats Joet and CraigW
Both motors look stunning!
Making the wait so much harder but good to know that they are starting to come through!
Great motor Craig!! Your going to have so much fun!! I can only dream at the moment but they turn into nightmares when I get a speading ticket and then wake up! :laugh: Was it you I just saw zip past me in the city centre at the Clyde waterfront Tradeston side about 2140? Nearly fell into the Clyde when walking home looking backwards trying to catching a swatch!!
Craig love that white GTI that's amazing!!!
Do you live in bearsden area by any chance?
Don't apologise mate, Just because for every happy owner there are 20 of us chumps trying to put a brave face on. This pic is for Volkswagen UK.
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Don't apologise mate, Just because for every happy owner there are 20 of us chumps trying to put a brave face on. This pic is for Volkswagen UK.
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Can't you just hear the clicks as the minions at VW HQ press the "add one week to order" button several times for AAddict's order ?
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.
Hey! :huh:
Well... hmm lets see,... at least pure white "knocks the spots off" Tornado red! ha! :evil:
Actually TR looks truly awesome on a GTD. Also I'm sure I'll get some comeback from match for this. :whistle:
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.
Hey! :huh:
Well... hmm lets see,... at least pure white "knocks the spots off" Tornado red! ha! :evil:
Actually TR looks truly awesome on a GTD. Also I'm sure I'll get some comeback from match for this. :whistle:
The cabin is brilliant at night. The red ambient lighting strips on the door cards and the door sills are very :cool: :cool: :cool:
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...
From this moment forward my car (when it comes) shall be known as Darth Maul!! :laugh:
Assume the puddle lamps under the mirrors are std kit ?
Am liking all these small touches..
Assume the puddle lamps under the mirrors are std kit ?
Am liking all these small touches..
What are the puddle lamps actually meant for?
What are the puddle lamps actually meant for?
So you don't stand in puddles ;D ;D ;D
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics :smiley:
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics :smiley:
No problem pal :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night :cry:
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics :smiley:
No problem pal :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night :cry:
I'm lost sorry buddy where is your GTI gone :sad:
Going pick mine up Friday.
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics :smiley:
No problem pal :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night :cry:
I'm lost sorry buddy where is your GTI gone :sad:
It's just away for tonight. It's in for a two day detail :smiley: :smiley:
Is it just me or does the gloss black fin for the nav look a bit unfinished? Apart from that it looks great and I love the wheels.
Is it just me or does the gloss black fin for the nav look a bit unfinished? Apart from that it looks great and I love the wheels.
I actually really like the gloss black fin, especially on the white car. It offers a nice contrast and goes with the rest of the black accents around the car. Not liking the 19s though, ruined by the thin black spokes, and otherwise a bit too busy.
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days :grin:
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Wow
And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days :grin:
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Wow
And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days :grin:
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Wow
And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order. Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.
I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order. Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.
I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order. Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.
I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo
And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order. Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.
I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo
And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order. Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.
I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo
And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!
Defo new glasses, pure white is £250 (was £200) and you speeded it! I'd have gone for it but chose a roof instead
No new glasses necessary :shocked: perhaps i need some :nerd: Seems UK only place they charge for white.
Maybe they looked at UK MK6 white paint warranty costs and charged to cover the probable liability.
I suppose, like all premium makers, the profits in the personalisation.
Colour is just another option down to personal preference.
Some people may think 900 quid for oryx is a waste of money !! Just like I think spending 800 quid on acc as a waste and how much was it for a piece of glass in the roof.
It's arrived!! Picked the car up this morning, and now i'm just staring at it from my work window! I'll post up some pics tonight (before it goes dark).
It's arrived!! Picked the car up this morning, and now i'm just staring at it from my work window! I'll post up some pics tonight (before it goes dark).
or a vasectomy surgeon :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks for the comments! I have added some pics of the leather seats to my original post
Cool when do you get yours ?
Thanks for comments on wheels I have been wondering if right decision - yes hot performance pack and with wheels that's it no other options taking delivery Thursday 22nd
What combination you getting gung-ho ?
What combination you getting gung-ho ?
Looks like the exact combo as yours... 5 dr, Pure White, 19" Santiago's, Performance Pack... oh and not forgetting DSG!
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Thanks I was thinking the same - shame hahaCar arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
I wouldn't, you need to run it in. I'd say do about 1000 miles before you really give it some welly.
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Ok I m with you Aaddict - any problems I ll blame you :wink:Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Give it the beans from day one, as soon as the engine is warm. Just vary the revs rather than labouring along for ages at the same rev count. Everyones opinion is different on running in, me I use it to the full from the first day.
Ok I m with you Aaddict - any problems I ll blame you :wink:Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Give it the beans from day one, as soon as the engine is warm. Just vary the revs rather than labouring along for ages at the same rev count. Everyones opinion is different on running in, me I use it to the full from the first day.
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
Just use common sense. Don't go red lining it out of the dealership, but at the same time don't just dawdle along hanging onto low revs all the time. Outright speed doesn't matter too much, it's how you get there. Just keep speed and revs varied and you'll be fine,
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Thanks for the input everyone will vary the revs and take it up to maybe 4500 at most for first 1000 miles and not labour the engine at high revs for a long time
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped :grin: :cool:
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped :grin: :cool:
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped :grin: :cool:
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It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped :grin: :cool:
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I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped :grin: :cool:
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Exactly how I feel
I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos
Stuff work :evil:
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Exactly how I feel
I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos
Stuff work :evil:
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:grin: "Looks Awesome mate!" ..... Forget work! You should be out playing in the Sunshine! Enjoy!!!!Thanks a million I can't wait till 5 pm to knock off !
Nice car Dave, looks awesome! Can I ask what date did you order it?No worries ordered end of March for September delivery but as I got private plate had it early - it arrived at dealers early - 1st week August so not too long really
Sorry my mistake as just checked - I ordered it on 24th April - not MarchNice car Dave, looks awesome! Can I ask what date did you order it?No worries ordered end of March for September delivery but as I got private plate had it early - it arrived at dealers early - 1st week August so not too long really
Looks fantastic mate. Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;) I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August? Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
Looks fantastic mate. Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;) I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August? Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !
Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really
Looks fantastic mate. Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;) I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August? Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !
Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really
Looks fantastic mate. Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;) I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August? Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !
Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really
Ah, makes total sense then. Shame about your alloy though, but great that it's getting sorted out so quickly.
Yeah I'm really looking forward to it - definitely making sure I'm "working from home" that day ;)
Did you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one
Did you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes senseDid you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one
Nope, only ever sat inside a regular Mk7 to test that my album art displayed correctly! I have a Mk5 GTI at the moment anyway, had it for over 8 years, and even that still brings a smile to my face. With all of the reviews and comments on here, I felt no need at all to test drive it, and am happy for my first experience of it to be in my own :)
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruffYeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense
Makes total sense mate :) I've been thoroughly impressed with my current GTI so had no reservations at all. It's got all the toys and gadgets I want, faster, quieter, smoother, more efficient, better looking...no brainer really!
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruffYeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense
Makes total sense mate :) I've been thoroughly impressed with my current GTI so had no reservations at all. It's got all the toys and gadgets I want, faster, quieter, smoother, more efficient, better looking...no brainer really!
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff
I agree best everyday car you can buyYou right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff
Exactly :) Refined when you want it to be, but open it up and it turns into a beast!
I agree best everyday car you can buy
nice car dave, what dealer did you buy that at?Capitol Volkswagen in Merthyr Tydfil they've been good as not had any hold ups at all and feel a bit guilty as some people on here sound like they been messed around a bit
Capitol Volkswagen in Merthyr Tydfil they've been good as not had any hold ups at all and feel a bit guilty as some people on here sound like they been messed around a bit
Had a bit of a drive round this evening and for a car that's understated it still gets some looks from passers by - it seems VW know how to make something look special without shouting " look at me "
I m impressed and looking forward to the weekend
Had a bit of a drive round this evening and for a car that's understated it still gets some looks from passers by - it seems VW know how to make something look special without shouting " look at me "
I m impressed and looking forward to the weekend
It is definitely understated, but at the same time the front grille, alloys and rear exhausts are more noticeable than you might think. That, along with the engine and exhaust notes will draw a bit of attention.
Enjoy your weekend drive mate, not jealous...much!
You making me feel guilty now haha
I will thanks bud
Collecting my GTI today at half 2. Cannot wait. Pics to follow. Only downside is that it's posing rain in Ireland today!! :laugh:
Congrats fella enjoy !Collecting my GTI today at half 2. Cannot wait. Pics to follow. Only downside is that it's posing rain in Ireland today!! :laugh:
Congrats fellow irish GTI owner :laugh: Make sure to post up pics!
It's 2:33 and still no pics.. :laugh:
Sounds good Carbon, I await the pics with baited breath too! However, condensation inside the light unit is not something I'd consider normal.
Depends whether they're sealed units or vented, if they're sealed then you've got an issue.
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear
There will be a hell of a lot of humidity on those car transporting ships, especially with the wet weather we've had lately. The cargo decks of any large ship go through extremes of temperature, from quite toasty (when the engines are kicking out some heat) to stone cold when it is dockside - and all the condensation that occurs as a result. That car is probably nevr going to go through extremes of temp like that again (40 Celcius swing) once in the hands of the owner.
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear
There will be a hell of a lot of humidity on those car transporting ships, especially with the wet weather we've had lately. The cargo decks of any large ship go through extremes of temperature, from quite toasty (when the engines are kicking out some heat) to stone cold when it is dockside - and all the condensation that occurs as a result. That car is probably nevr going to go through extremes of temp like that again (40 Celcius swing) once in the hands of the owner.
You don't live in Scotland pal :grin:
Nice! Well wear!
CarbonVW - stunning mate! Do I spy the ambient light strip running through the rear doors as well?
Here as thee long overdue pics guys. Hope they display properly. Hard to get a good photo in the sun. Look a lot better in the flesh I promise. CSG is one hell of a colour. Whoever has ordered it will not be disappointed. Turns heads wherever it goes.
So I just got back from my dealers to sort out the finance and whatnot before picking up my GTI on Sunday. Went for regular HP instead of options - far lower charges, in 3 years it'll be done and dusted, and I know exactly where I stand month-by-month. They gave me the 3 years servicing at the reduced £199 rate still, and threw in the "gardex" pack of car-care goodies even though I'm not actually getting it applied.
Alas, I tried to resist, but I couldn't....I had to go see my car to make sure it was actually there! lol No pictures, as the car was grafted with bits of white protective plastic on parts. Also, to keep some mystique I didn't open the car and sit in it, but...Based purely on looks alone, I was blown away. Can't wait until Sunday morning!
- Keyfobs are cool, but huge!
- OMG...no pictures anywhere do it justice! Absolutely stunning. Makes the BMW 1 series look like an ugly duckling!
- In the flesh, the 18" wheels are some of the nicest I've seen.
- The light clusters, both front and back, look fantastic.
- To say it's understated, it stood out like a sore thumb amongst all of the other cars in the compound.
Excellent news Gryzor. It is a lovely looking car that's for sure but no need for the BMW comment mate. Each to their own and I'm sure Bill will love his just as much as we love ours.
So I just got back from my dealers to sort out the finance and whatnot before picking up my GTI on Sunday. Went for regular HP instead of options - far lower charges, in 3 years it'll be done and dusted, and I know exactly where I stand month-by-month. They gave me the 3 years servicing at the reduced £199 rate still, and threw in the "gardex" pack of car-care goodies even though I'm not actually getting it applied.
Alas, I tried to resist, but I couldn't....I had to go see my car to make sure it was actually there! lol No pictures, as the car was grafted with bits of white protective plastic on parts. Also, to keep some mystique I didn't open the car and sit in it, but...Based purely on looks alone, I was blown away. Can't wait until Sunday morning!
- Keyfobs are cool, but huge!
- OMG...no pictures anywhere do it justice! Absolutely stunning. Makes the BMW 1 series look like an ugly duckling!
- In the flesh, the 18" wheels are some of the nicest I've seen.
- The light clusters, both front and back, look fantastic.
- To say it's understated, it stood out like a sore thumb amongst all of the other cars in the compound.
A few more sleepless nights ahead!
Are the keys the same for the keyless and standard?
A few more sleepless nights ahead!
Are the keys the same for the keyless and standard?
Sounds 'Awesome' Gryzor!!! Couldn't be more pleased for you. Hopefully mine will follow the week after!
What no pictures? :tongue:
Perhaps I should name mine "Ugly Duckling"? I was leaning towards "Blue Bullet" though... :undecided:
What no pictures? :tongue:
Perhaps I should name mine "Ugly Duckling"? I was leaning towards "Blue Bullet" though... :undecided:
As JoeGTI said, they are the same, and I know what he means about the Ford keyless fob, in that the key is hidden inside the fob itself. On the flip side (no pun intended!), the GTI key is easy to flip out if you need it, whereas on my mates Ford, it's really awkward to remove the key.
True... but when you have keyless, how often realistically would you want to remove the key? Probably never! My parents have a Focus with keyless and they had the car a year when I accidentally discovered where the blade is hidden in their keyfob. They didn't know it was there. It's not a big deal anyway. The only thing that would concern me is when leaving the car for a service or whatever, someone who isn't used to driving the car would be scratching around looking for where the ignition should be!
True... but when you have keyless, how often realistically would you want to remove the key? Probably never! My parents have a Focus with keyless and they had the car a year when I accidentally discovered where the blade is hidden in their keyfob. They didn't know it was there. It's not a big deal anyway. The only thing that would concern me is when leaving the car for a service or whatever, someone who isn't used to driving the car would be scratching around looking for where the ignition should be!
Oh I agree, given the choice I'd have liked it concealed, but in the scheme of things it's no biggie. In the case of a service, I'd be seriously tempted to just tape it up and write "KEYLESS" on the thing! :grin:
Yeah and you would probably get it returned with CLUELESS written on it :grin: :grin:
haha :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end :laugh:
Nah I can understand this though. I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up. I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it. Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:
haha :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end :laugh:
Well you could have added a please! :lipsrsealed:
Nah I can understand this though. I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up. I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it. Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:
haha :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end :laugh:
Well you could have added a please! :lipsrsealed:
Nah I can understand this though. I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up. I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it. Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:
Ah, I'm fairly sure I did add a "Please and thank you". They obviously have good intentions when washing the car for the customer but I've seen the way cars are washed at main dealers... shudder...
Going to dealership tomorrow to get damaged wheel changed - quick service I thought
On the delivery situation my chap in dealership said I ordered at the right time and that if I ordered today would nt see the car until March !
To be honest I don't know I noticed it when my car was delivered - no damage to tyre but 2 grooves on wheel outside rim only small but noticeable dealer ordered me a new wheel without questionGoing to dealership tomorrow to get damaged wheel changed - quick service I thought
On the delivery situation my chap in dealership said I ordered at the right time and that if I ordered today would nt see the car until March !
Hopefully "damaged wheels" won't be too commonplace for whiteworm on our polished wheels. Saw a 12 reg Tiguan riddled with whiteworm yesterday as I was crawling along the approach to the Tyne bridge from the Metrocentre yesterday.
Your damage was transport strap chafing?
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling :cry:
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling :'(
The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling :cry:
The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling :cry:
The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.
Back to them? They never left them! VW have been fitting polished wheels to GTI's (among other models) since the MK 4. And the whiteworm has been a consistent problem ever since!
I guess Davejavue yours in the red golf gtd now being sold thereNo why do you think that ? This is my first VW
Sorry didn't realise that walked round the sales area yesterday there is red golf gtd there that's not been in long I thought maybe it was your part ex :)Oh I get it now - no not mine :smiley:
That looks very very nice mate! :cool:
can you not apply the footbrake with your belt off and then release the e brake?
Great - was hoping so!! Yes might change to from iPhone (dare I say!) shortly so thinking along the same lines
@peterdoherty, no drop in signal at all mate, full bars. Just another marketing stunt by VW, but I guess it's nice to have the options of HFP and RSAP.
Awesome car Gryzor, looks the nuts!! Look forward to your comments once you've run her in and started to see what she can do!! :cool:
Absolutely stunning mate!!! And great first hand write up. I'm so looking forward to getting mine having seen yours now.
Hope you get many years of happy motoring out of it.
Absolutely stunning mate!!! And great first hand write up. I'm so looking forward to getting mine having seen yours now.
Hope you get many years of happy motoring out of it.
Cheers mate, and I guess I should also say thanks to everybody on these forums really as they have, through better and worse, kept me going! You are going to love your car mate, and I can't see me wanting to swap this for another 8 years at least! Well, until I see the Mk9 and can't resist the tech on offer :grin:
Makes me look forward to mine so much more! Having seen one in person i know the pics just don't do it justice, stunning mate, enjoy! 8)
I notice you don't have a tax disc in! Could you post a pic of the Richbrook one in place when you've put it in please? I think i'm gonna get one just not sure whether to go Monza red or white? :-\
Makes me look forward to mine so much more! Having seen one in person i know the pics just don't do it justice, stunning mate, enjoy! 8)
I notice you don't have a tax disc in! Could you post a pic of the Richbrook one in place when you've put it in please? I think i'm gonna get one just not sure whether to go Monza red or white? :-\
Thanks Jimble! You are so right mate, pictures do not do it justice, and no matter how many good words people write about it, it still doesn't prepare you for just how good it really is.
Aye, no tax disc yet, not come through the post. However, I will definitely post a picture once it's in place. I agonised over white or red too, and in the end I took mine to a store that sells them and had the guy manually hold them up for me in the windscreen of my Mk5 so I could gauge how they looked. The white looked OK, and would be better suited to the Pure White rather than Candy White. However, red just worked so well, picking out the red in the grille, callipers, and interior trim.
Cool, i'll probably go with the red too tbh for the same reasons you mention, has it still got Richbrook on the back?
@Gryzor Wahoo! So, so nice mate! That's exactly how mine will look when the day comes. Can't wait to use the keyless entry on a day-to-day basis.
What's this Richbrook Tax Disc holder look like. Link?
What brand of tyres came on your new toy Gryzor?
Very nice Gryzor, almost my twin!
Are the mats noticeably better quality than the standard ones? I find that the standard mats wear fairly quickly, the heel area in mine is wearing a bit already!
Very nice Gryzor, almost my twin!
Are the mats noticeably better quality than the standard ones? I find that the standard mats wear fairly quickly, the heel area in mine is wearing a bit already!
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is! Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love! I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them. I also have the original mats too as spares.
So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!So far, those are the only negatives. Pretty much everything else just blew me away. First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard. I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood. At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time. Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years. There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless! But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
- Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
- Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things! Did it exceed my expectations? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Hell yes! I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it. Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.
- Keyless is absolutely fantastic. Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle. To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
- eBrake and auto-hold. I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start. Wrong on both! I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
- For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things. Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen. Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic. It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
- If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate. It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable. As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
- Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around! To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
- The rear LED lights are just the nuts! I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
- When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant. Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
- On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders. It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek. With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
- Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car. On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort. In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback. In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent. In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement. Down my street there are some paved raised areas. Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis. In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus. This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences! :smiley:
@Gryzor Wahoo! So, so nice mate! That's exactly how mine will look when the day comes. Can't wait to use the keyless entry on a day-to-day basis.
What's this Richbrook Tax Disc holder look like. Link?
Cheers bud, and yup, that's exactly what yours will look like, absolutely stunning. Gives me exactly the same smiles and thrills as with my Mk5, just more of them! Keyless is just brilliant.
These tax disc holders just tastefully finish off the car nicely, and look way nicer than a piece of plastic dealer crap;
http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Richbrook_Twist_Off_Back_Tax_Disc_Holders.html
Edit: shop around, you can get them for around £15 I think
Like said we have seen a few now and they all look the same but personally do not think you can ever see enough of this car given how great it looks and yours still gave the wow factor on seeing it :)
Couple of review points were good to read and one had me thinking as to why also?
So why are the mirrors being manually opened? Maybe this is that you sometimes go to the car to fetch something, or load something and with no intention of driving away and to have the mirrors going up and down as you do would be a pain? - however times that would occur would be rare really and to have open on unlock should be a 'choice'
ACC - was a big choice for me as my present experience has really worn on me with S Line suspension and UK roads. So do I trust the standard suspension or option ACC? The fact it is not just by choice of settings but offers active adjustment also, swayed me and from your comments my aim would be met
SAT NAV - was hoping what you describe would be the exact experience
Auto Brake - Had some trepidation on this and likely still will till experience it in full but do feel a little more comforted by comments
Dynaudio - Was pretty certain that not selecting was correct choice and nice to know the standard set up is felt as being pretty decent in own right.
But good to see another long term member get his car and sure the wait is now fully worth it each and every time get into :)
For a tax disc holder that “lasts forever”, how much do you have to think about the colour? Do you play it safe and go black or silver (that should suit any car colour) or do you go for the colour of your current car? Have my eye on a red one, but seen them a bit cheaper elsewhere, mainly through Amazon sellers. Cheapest anodised red one, inc delivery for the twist off version is £13.27:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM)
Not sure whether anodised red looks a bit pink or whether it is just the photo. It is easy enough to anodise in a bold red.
Car looks the nuts Gryzor, and looks very similar to how mine will look (albeit mine drinks the devils juice :laugh:), it's now just making the wait even more painful.
Out of interest did you get the premium mats from the dealers, and if so (if you don't mind me asking), how much you paid for them, or did you do a deal ?
Car looks the nuts Gryzor, and looks very similar to how mine will look (albeit mine drinks the devils juice :laugh:), it's now just making the wait even more painful.
Out of interest did you get the premium mats from the dealers, and if so (if you don't mind me asking), how much you paid for them, or did you do a deal ?
Cheers Norbreck :) Haha, the devils juice will take you far my friend, further than mine ever could!
Yeah I got them from the dealers and got them thrown in for free, along with a tank of angel juice, round metal VW keyring, and GTI pencil :grin:
I’m going to cancel if I don’t get my GTI pencil! :grin:
The red'a not for me I'm afraid, too in your face for my liking, but each to their own
How about one of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Richbrook-Tax-Disc-Holder-Volkswagen-GTI-Logo-/271159553918?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3f225e6f7e
I've just got one for my mk6 and it looks :cool:
Hi Gryzor, how do the coming home / leaving lights work with the Keyless entry? Do they only come on when you are standing next to the car? At the moment, my car just has the keyfob and as I have a long driveway, when I leave the house and press the keyfob the lights light up the drive. Was considering the Keyless, but this may put me off.
Hi Gryzor, how do the coming home / leaving lights work with the Keyless entry? Do they only come on when you are standing next to the car? At the moment, my car just has the keyfob and as I have a long driveway, when I leave the house and press the keyfob the lights light up the drive. Was considering the Keyless, but this may put me off.
Great guys, thanks for clearing that up. Will seriously consider adding Keyless as an option.
Another lovely looking car Gryzor... health to drive. and a great writeup too... makes the wait for my GTD seen even longer now! :grin:
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is! Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love! I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them. I also have the original mats too as spares.
(http://s6.postimg.org/x24wpfecx/IMG_0818.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/h2m95vib5/IMG_0817.jpg)
Looking good bud enjoy !
(http://s6.postimg.org/ptoomec8h/IMG_0819.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/5c8bohpip/IMG_0820.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/uguqo5zld/IMG_0816.jpg)
So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!So far, those are the only negatives. Pretty much everything else just blew me away. First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard. I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood. At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time. Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years. There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless! But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
- Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
- Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things! Did it exceed my expectations? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Hell yes! I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it. Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.
- Keyless is absolutely fantastic. Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle. To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
- eBrake and auto-hold. I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start. Wrong on both! I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
- For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things. Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen. Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic. It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
- If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate. It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable. As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
- Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around! To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
- The rear LED lights are just the nuts! I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
- When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant. Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
- On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders. It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek. With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
- Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car. On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort. In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback. In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent. In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement. Down my street there are some paved raised areas. Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis. In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus. This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences! :smiley:
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white :-\
just ordered a white one :tongue:having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white :-\
I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white :-\
I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white :-\
I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\
The pads are hard to see when installed as they are clear. Regarding colour, I think white with a white car is too much white, and much prefer the contrast and the way it picks out the other minimal red accents. But, it would still look pretty good.Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.
I just popped out to put my SD card back in, and I tried this. When you put your hand behind the drivers handle, the rear passenger door is unlocked too. So, I assume it opens all doors.
Think I cocked my post up any way just wanted to say car looks great and I hope you enjoy it !
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.
Either or. You can configure the car to only open the drivers door if you want - same as with key fob.
Great post Gryzor. Car looks stunning.
I've had a few good runs out in it now, and just done a motorway blast across to Bradford in a mix of flowing and stop-start traffic. Needless to say, this car really is all things to all men. Smooth and as refined as you like around town, eats up the motorway for breakfast, and when you want a bit of fun, just put your foot down and off she goes. I've gone around and powered out of corners way faster than I normally dare or bother to, and had absolutely zero issues or any inclination that the inside wheel was getting braked due to losing grip. The seats are absolutely fantastic, very comfy and hold you really well around the corners.
I'm not one for stressing over fuel consumption, because it is what it is within limits that are completely in your control. However, for those interested I did notice that this morning I had done about 90 miles, with a range of 310 showing as remaining. So, with a good mix of motorway miles and steadyish driving with a bit of fun now and again, a range of 400 miles on a tank should be achievable, which is more than what I am used to getting.
Bear in mind the tank's a bit smaller... 50 litres as opposed to 55 in the MK5.
Great to read your reviews and posts on your car Gryzor. Your car is similar to mine on order. I've yet to see a white GTI in the flesh but the pics of yours look amazing. It's not hard to tell you are well pleased with yours which makes me feel I did the right thing in playing this long waiting game......
Nice motor Gryzor and makes me happy to know I have chosen pure white too.
Please keep the useful bits of insight coming. Like your recent post about the drive to Bradford and fuel consumption and how you find the adaptability (i.e. all things to all men). All these bits of drip-fed information just keeps us guys motivated whilst we wait for ours.
Please keep the insight coming....Cheers mate.
Nice motor Gryzor and makes me happy to know I have chosen pure white too.
Please keep the useful bits of insight coming. Like your recent post about the drive to Bradford and fuel consumption and how you find the adaptability (i.e. all things to all men). All these bits of drip-fed information just keeps us guys motivated whilst we wait for ours.
Please keep the insight coming....Cheers mate.
Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words too :) Just for that, some more insight for you!
So I took my mate out in it earlier on tonight to blow the cobwebs off and see what she can do - pushed the acceleration to the max and drove around a nice stretch of road to test the cornering. Keep in mind that I had this set in comfort, and do not have the Performance Pack. His words, "Holy f*****g s**t!!!" :grin: He's a car nut, and even as a passenger, he absolutely loved it. As the driver, not once did I feel like I needed more power, or any more grip around the corners. Not a bit of torque steer accelerating hard on the straights, and almost no body roll. Stuck to the road like glue, was an absolute hoot to drive, stops on a dime, and sounded fantastic!
If you specced the Performance Pack, you'll be able to push it even more, but I will never, ever drive beyond what I did tonight, so have absolutely zero regrets about dropping that option. True, you can't miss what you never had, but it's more than fast and capable enough for me as standard, and hopefully comforting words to those who might have been quietly wondering if they maybe should have gone for it.
Just one word for this car...stunning.
I love this kind of real world review - nice work! Properly ramps up the excitement for when I get my hands on mine :laugh:
I love this kind of real world review - nice work! Properly ramps up the excitement for when I get my hands on mine :laugh:
Happy to oblige mate. These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.
Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!
Another minor update really for those who opted for the climate screen. This morning the car was covered in dew, and and upon getting in the windscreen misted over. With the air con set to max and the climate screen on, it cleared in no time at all, very happy to have specced that despite the ridiculous cost!
Ah the advantages of keeping the car in the garage. Save yourself quite a few hundred quid :grin:
Ah the advantages of keeping the car in the garage. Save yourself quite a few hundred quid :grin:
Was at my mates house last night, no garage. Plus, you can't take a garage with you everywhere you park! :grin: You can take a crappy car cover with you everywhere though, but doesn't really suit the image! ;)
Happy to oblige mate. These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.
Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!
Very true however for the rare occasion that its left outside, a bucket of warm water is a hell of a lot cheaper :grin: :grin:
Very true however for the rare occasion that its left outside, a bucket of warm water is a hell of a lot cheaper :grin: :grin:
Haha, that is true - if you are near a hot water tap, though it doesn't help speed up the de-misting ;) Meh, we can ride this merry-go-round all day - all options have their personal merits and value! :laugh: Now, let me just go have a spin in my new GTI :grin:
Totally, time for others to take over the moaning :grin:
Another minor update really for those who opted for the climate screen. This morning the car was covered in dew, and and upon getting in the windscreen misted over. With the air con set to max and the climate screen on, it cleared in no time at all, very happy to have specced that despite the ridiculous cost!
Climate screen wasn't an option when I ordered :sad:
Happy to oblige mate. These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.
Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday :grin: :grin:
J
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday :grin: :grin:
J
Sweet, just in time for the weekend! :smiley:
Yep! Approx pick up time is 15:30 so watch out for updates :wink:
J
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday :grin: :grin:
J
Not keen on the silver GTI one, it's not an official engraving by Richbrook (to my knowledge) and it's the wrong font. My tax disc arrived this morning so here's a couple of snaps with it in-situ:
(http://s6.postimg.org/p35583omp/IMG_0822.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/hynbz2hdd/IMG_0823.jpg)
Just works so well with the rest of the car :smiley:
Nice car.
Is that oryx white? :kiss:
Hehe
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is! Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love! I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them. I also have the original mats too as spares.
(http://s6.postimg.org/x24wpfecx/IMG_0818.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/h2m95vib5/IMG_0817.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/ptoomec8h/IMG_0819.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/5c8bohpip/IMG_0820.jpg)
(http://s6.postimg.org/uguqo5zld/IMG_0816.jpg)
So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!So far, those are the only negatives. Pretty much everything else just blew me away. First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard. I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood. At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time. Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years. There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless! But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
- Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
- Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things! Did it exceed my expectations? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Hell yes! I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it. Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.
- Keyless is absolutely fantastic. Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle. To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
- eBrake and auto-hold. I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start. Wrong on both! I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
- For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things. Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen. Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic. It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
- If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate. It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable. As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
- Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around! To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
- The rear LED lights are just the nuts! I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
- When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant. Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
- On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders. It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek. With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
- Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car. On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort. In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback. In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent. In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement. Down my street there are some paved raised areas. Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis. In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus. This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences! :smiley:
The E brake will release manually ,for in and out of the garage if you press the foot brake !!! the mirrors ?? sure you can't
alter the settings on those ??? :wink:
The E brake will release manually ,for in and out of the garage if you press the foot brake !!! the mirrors ?? sure you can't
alter the settings on those ??? :wink:
Yep, the eBrake problem isn't so much of a problem. Regarding the mirrors, are you asking me or telling me? Having them only fold out when you start the car/turn on the ignition is a bit odd really as you can't check your mirrors until they have unfolded...just doesn't make sense to me, but it's not really an issue that bugs me.
@Kendo44, thanks mate, but sorry to hear about your puncture so early on!
Ok so if I could spell that would say what's the average on a car being built to being in your drive
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!
J
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
I'm not a fan of those holders, they look a bit like they belong in a Corsa with a home made body kit.
I prefer something a bit simpler like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BLUE-TAX-DISC-HOLDER-SCIROCCO-JETTA-BEETLE-GOLF-PASSAT-POLO-TOUAREG-TOURAN-/330999249957
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
I'm not a fan of those holders, they look a bit like they belong in a Corsa with a home made body kit.
I prefer something a bit simpler like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BLUE-TAX-DISC-HOLDER-SCIROCCO-JETTA-BEETLE-GOLF-PASSAT-POLO-TOUAREG-TOURAN-/330999249957
I kind of know what you mean with the Corsa look, but got caught up with other posters ordering one. You made my mind up – it’s going back.
I do admire the engineering precision of the item, but it is massively over-engineered and is a heavy lump for what it does (hold your tax disc). It is twice as thick as I thought it would be too.
Need something that won’t have the dealership logo on it. They probably still have the rectangular holders on that have the credit card sized slot for the (now) non-existent VW assistance membership card to sit in. They haven’t issued those cards for about 5 years – they just know your car is on the system when they turn up to get you moving again after a breakdown.
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
The anodised red one does look pinkish, and gets worse with exposure to daylight (I might have mentioned this in a previous post, can't remember). The sticky pads are not bright red, that's just a plastic cover that you remove. Once in situ, the pads are transparent and don't stand out. I know a few people with them, and the pads have held them in place for years (they are very soft and sticky).
I disagree with the Corsa-look, each unto their own, but it looks absolutely fine inside the GTI (the Monza Red one does anyway). Not sure it took up the whole windscreen of a mini either! :grin:
The dealer one with the slot for the card took up the whole window.
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
The anodised red one does look pinkish, and gets worse with exposure to daylight (I might have mentioned this in a previous post, can't remember). The sticky pads are not bright red, that's just a plastic cover that you remove. Once in situ, the pads are transparent and don't stand out. I know a few people with them, and the pads have held them in place for years (they are very soft and sticky).
I disagree with the Corsa-look, each unto their own, but it looks absolutely fine inside the GTI (the Monza Red one does anyway). Not sure it took up the whole windscreen of a mini either! :grin:
I definitely agree that a contrast is the way to go if you do go that route. I had a white one held up against my old Mk5, and while the shade of it was more like pure white, it didn't look nice at all being the same colour. With a red GTI, black would work really well as there are gloss black accents around the car and wheels.
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!
J
Is there a guide to add ing photos?
Is there a guide to add ing photos?
Think I'll give a black one a go then, the pink/red one is definitely going back. Might still get it delivered before my car!
I ordered the white one and it looks fine up against the candy white tiguan I have at the minute. will look even better on pure white. maybe white is the only colour that suits a white car? coloured ones on the white just don't do it for me.
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
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very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
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very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
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Try this:
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Looking good. Still loving the Carbon Grey.
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
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That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)
Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)
Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(
The cover at my dealers will probably say "you've got it now, so stop moaning and f**k off for 3 years!". ;D
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)
Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(
The cover at my dealers will probably say "you've got it now, so stop moaning and f**k off for 3 years!". :grin:
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!
J
No review yet - I got up extra early to read it. We are all waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0
Thanks mate
Those wheels look fantastic - great looking motor!!
@Gung-Ho
Dude, the car looks awesome! Nice touch with the sheet. Really, really love the Santiago 19's. Immense!
Looks so clean in the pics. Did the dealer detail it for you or did you do it post pick-up?
I know all Mk7 GTI's look the same but its still exciting to see peoples pics.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy :smiley:
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0
Thanks mate
No problem. I think its definitely worth consideration especially with the winter months coming up. You want to keep your car in tip top condition
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0
Thanks mate
No problem. I think its definitely worth consideration especially with the winter months coming up. You want to keep your car in tip top condition
that what I thought but quickly reading the thread you posted and now i'm thinking can I do it myself :undecided: save some money every little helps. :grin:
wouldnt even know which products to use etc (first time i'm buying a new car you see) also in and around brum I am being quoted £250.00 plus.
that what I thought but quickly reading the thread you posted and now i'm thinking can I do it myself :undecided: save some money every little helps. :grin:
wouldnt even know which products to use etc (first time i'm buying a new car you see) also in and around brum I am being quoted £250.00 plus.
@gung hoes car....rear spoiler is black when car is white.
I like the look, is this an additional bit of kit? How did you get is black, from the dealers?
Ta
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.
This is exactly my plan :grin:
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.
This is exactly my plan :grin:
It's easy to apply but it's an absolute back breaker to rub in. Just spent the last three hours applying to my girlfriends new DS3. Hoping to see some good results when it next rains and that there will be some more nice beads of water aside from those that were lashing of my forehead :grin:
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)
You might find someone here with a sunroof who wanted Santiagos who might swap you and give you some cash.
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)
Yeah, really nice photos, and naturally an awesome car! Great choice of colour, number of doors and wheel size! ;) A colleague of mine knows somebody who photographs cars at motoring events and car clubs, and after telling them about my car, he said he'd like to do a bit of a photo shoot. After seeing those photos, I may just take him up on that offer! :grin:
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
The dials are not the greatest but I hardly ever tend to look at them as I much prefer the digital speedometer on the MFD
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
The dials are not the greatest but I hardly ever tend to look at them as I much prefer the digital speedometer on the MFD
In between switching the tunes :grin:
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
Pictures look amazing.
Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
Annoying - really?
I thought they all came like that incase you want to drive abroad?
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.
I'm getting bored of waiting now :sad:
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.
Monkeyhanger - I take it your detailing it yourself. Look forward to seein the results may help make my mind up about what I want to do.
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.
Monkeyhanger - I take it your detailing it yourself. Look forward to seein the results may help make my mind up about what I want to do.
You can already see some results on your chosen colour from when we did my dad’s DBP – the car looked like it was made from black glass. Very shiny (page 8 or 9 of new arrivals?). Just don’t use too much of the C2V3 or it will be a bugger to get the excess off without using a dozen microfibre cloths. The treatment is holding up very well 11 weeks in – water and muck still sliding off nicely. No harder to apply than a thorough waxing, maybe with a little more wipe off/buff than waxing.
I will do my best to get some pics of mine before it gets dark tonight, if I get my car today (still haven’t heard from the dealership – hope he’s cracking on with the paperwork, will phone at lunchtime if he hasn’t contacted me by then to make pick-up arrangements).
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).
Been waiting almost 5 months now and the car isn't even built yet, I recon I have another 6 weeks to wait.
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).
Been waiting almost 5 months now and the car isn't even built yet, I recon I have another 6 weeks to wait.
Yeah, I shouldn't moan as at least mine has been built. Its ridiculous, I for one will not be buying at launch again.
That's what I said to the mrs today.
That's what I said to the mrs today.
Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait. I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one. It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure. And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it! :laugh:
That's what I said to the mrs today.
Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait. I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one. It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure. And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it! :laugh:
This wait for a car has been an invaluable experience in patience that will come in handy for when I win the lottery and put an order in for a Lambo.
Still no word from my dealer – time to ring him I think!
That's what I said to the mrs today.
Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait. I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one. It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure. And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it! :laugh:
This wait for a car has been an invaluable experience in patience that will come in handy for when I win the lottery and put an order in for a Lambo.
Still no word from my dealer – time to ring him I think!
This is the first and prob last time I purchase a new car it's completely wrecked the experience. Build week delays, then bloody build delays then shipping delays. It's just delays they should come out with a car called vw delay (poor joke I know).
I mean I feel sorry for ppl who ordered before me and still not even confirmed for a build.
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
Well hopefully you will get yours soon. I certainly wouldn't have bothered buying a VW if I'd known about this in April.
As an aside, I have a client who ordered a GTD first week of June - he's been told he won't get it till January at the earliest - how he hasn't cancelled I don't know....
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
Well hopefully you will get yours soon. I certainly wouldn't have bothered buying a VW if I'd known about this in April.
As an aside, I have a client who ordered a GTD first week of June - he's been told he won't get it till January at the earliest - how he hasn't cancelled I don't know....
Patience is a true virtue...... Apparently.
I haven't seen any gti's or GTDs in Brum. At this rate I won't see any.
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!
Great news MH!!
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!
Great news MH!!
Looking forward to the pics.
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
I'm now seriously sceptical about ordering a car close to launch, regardless of brand. However I would say it hasn't put me off buying new as the benefits are still there and (at the risk of stirring) my BMW order is going to be less than a month from order placed to hand over complete. Thats f**king amazing. Its also saved me a ton of cash. So there are good options out there. I'm sure the boot could have been on the other foot and another time it might be BMW with the delays.
I guess it pays to wait a few months and research current buyer experience before placing an order!
Will you do a fixed p/x next time if you are not selling privately?
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
I'm now seriously sceptical about ordering a car close to launch, regardless of brand. However I would say it hasn't put me off buying new as the benefits are still there and (at the risk of stirring) my BMW order is going to be less than a month from order placed to hand over complete. Thats f**king amazing. Its also saved me a ton of cash. So there are good options out there. I'm sure the boot could have been on the other foot and another time it might be BMW with the delays.
I guess it pays to wait a few months and research current buyer experience before placing an order!
Well you see, with the shoe on the other foot, although I’d have rather had my car in July, the wait has saved me a lot of cash – that fixed p/x pays dividends on a delayed order, and driving around in a Scirocco while waiting was no real hardship. I seriously doubt the receiving dealership will make more than a grand on my Scirocco due to the time that has panned out. Will you do a fixed p/x next time if you are not selling privately?
Buying launch cars? Not for the faint hearted it seems, although my Feb 09 order for my first Scirocco was fulfilled very quickly, pretty much on launch of the TDI engine availability in the Scirocco. I think it was the timing then though – the economy was well and truly in the toilet at that point (but 15% VAT – get in!). People were cutting right back, car dealerships were desolate places. I managed to get a sizeable discount out of Benfield, so times must have been hard! Give it 18 months and (for the GTI at least) I think you’ll be able to pick one up as a new order with a 12-14 weeks delivery as demand aligns itself with allocation availability once the initial rush dies down.
It’s amazing how mellow you get on collection day – I know I’ll be feeling glad I hung in there after 4pm tonight.
I don't think its the length of time people have to wait that is the problem, its the transparency or rather lack of it in the whole process.
If my car was due to be changed in 6 months, I'd walk into the garage tomorrow and order and happily wait the 6 months if that is how long "they say it will take".
But to be told 12 -16 weeks then add another 10 on is just a nonsense.
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!
I don't think its the length of time people have to wait that is the problem, its the transparency or rather lack of it in the whole process.
If my car was due to be changed in 6 months, I'd walk into the garage tomorrow and order and happily wait the 6 months if that is how long "they say it will take".
But to be told 12 -16 weeks then add another 10 on is just a nonsense.
I bet every one on here agrees with this 100%.
Also something about not telling porkies when unexpected delays arise.
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Will try harder next time, now that Ive worked out how to post pics.
Number plate is temporary by the way
God I hope everything has gone alright for MH or if not he's going to be insufferable tonight :grin: :grin: :grin:
Only kiddin' MH
Where is he?... no pics... write up or anything..... tick tock tick tock
he didn't leave the dealership until about half 5 ish according to the salesman when I phoned him.
HI MH
Edit: So you can see the pics easier :smiley: :smiley:
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Looks lovely MH. What's your first impressions?
Absolutely stunning MH. You must be so chuffed !
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.
Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.
I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.
Looking Good MH :cool: Those wheels definitely look the part!!! I'm sure you'll agree it was worth the wait....
GTD in red really does look like one tough sonovab!tch. Nice looking motor you got there mr hanger!
I definitely softened up on my attitude towards the dealer - I think we sometimes forget how hectic things are behind the scenes when we think our car is the only one that should matter to them. I was with him for 40 mins in the signing papers and handover stuff (it was a quick one with no VW finance to start up) and his phone never stopped ringing. His other phone was holding for a place in the queue for VW finance to confirm my finance had been cleared when I paid it last week (HPI clear was showing outstanding finance). Even a dealer waits 2 hours to contact VW finance!
They also had to fit in the goodwill gesture of the full autoglym treatment in addition to the usual PDI/valet/clean stuff you get before handover. Most of our woes do lay at the door of VW and not the dealerships IMO.
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.
Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.
I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.
Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.
I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.
Thats a mean looking motor mate! I love how much lower and beefier the mk7 is compared to the mk6, you can't really see it in pictures and looks much better in real life! 8)
You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)
You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)
You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)
I had poor wipers (smearing on the drivers side around the swept arc under the knuckle of the wiper arm) on my last 2 Sciroccos, but the ones on my GTD are much worse. If they were any worse i'd say it was a real safety issue. Sciroccos resolved with Bosch Aerotwins, but MK7 Golf solution had not been done last time I looked. Last night ebay.de had a seller claiming to have Bosch Aerotwins meant for MK7.
I'm back. Firstly, as is tradition for someone that has their GTD/GTI.."What are you lot moaning about, chill out and wait patiently for yours etc etc" :grin: :laugh: :grin:
OK, now for some pics with the rubber mats in (supposed to piss it down overnight so I put them in).
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD5.jpg.html)
I'm back. Firstly, as is tradition for someone that has their GTD/GTI.."What are you lot moaning about, chill out and wait patiently for yours etc etc" :grin: :laugh: :grin:
OK, now for some pics with the rubber mats in (supposed to piss it down overnight so I put them in).
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD1-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD1-1.jpg.html)
I can't take credit for the shine, my "goodwill gesture" was a full Autoglym treatment and complimentary pack.
Knowing that they don't treat the wheels, I applied G-Techniq. Sparingly this time - it was a breeze to remove the excess when your dad isn't putting 5x the required amount on! :whistle:
The pics aren't great, it was starting to get dark when they were taken.
Hawaii: I got a great tip for using the G-Techniq sparingly (thanks to someone from the VWAudi forum) and it did work last night when treating my wheels:-
If you are using a microfibre pad to apply the stuff (or even a microfibre cloth), treat the pad with the I1 upholstery protector (if you got some because you are doing your interior too) the day before you want to do the car (to allow the pad to dry). It’ll make the applicator hydrophobic and so stop it soaking up copious amounts of C2V3 that the car will never see. Then spray the product sparingly onto the pad and apply to the car, rather than spraying directly onto the car.
With the C2V3 going on sparingly, the excess was a doddle to remove without using a dozen mirofibre cloths (like we ended up doing with my dads).
Been in work 2 hours and I can still barely smell the “new car” scent on my clothes – nice!
Good stuff MH, sounds like its going to be a winner for you! Car looks brill!
And :grin: at finding the sd card!!
Good stuff MH, sounds like its going to be a winner for you! Car looks brill!
And :grin: at finding the sd card!!
Out of curiosity and the risk of being lazy what sd have ppl purchased.
Sandisk 32 Gb SDHC card, class 10. Paid £15.15 at Gizzmoheaven.com (£15.95, minus 5% discount for using promotional code “G5”).
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.
Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.
Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:
I didn't - but only because A. It's embarrassing driving a 1.2 Golf S with 85bhp :laugh: and B. No one in their right mind would want to see pictures of said car! :grin:
It has no redeeming features other than its a Golf (so well made) and the album artwork on screen is cool! So what I'll do is double the amount of pictures of my GTI to make up for it - that's if it ever arrives (11 days at Emden car park and counting.... :rolleyes:)
Do you find you have to leave earlier in the morning to make it to work on time? :grin: :grin:
Ah yes, the joys of owning a small car and having everyone else constantly trying to run you off the road. :grin:
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.
Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:
I didn't - but only because A. It's embarrassing driving a 1.2 Golf S with 85bhp :laugh: and B. No one in their right mind would want to see pictures of said car! :grin:
It has no redeeming features other than its a Golf (so well made) and the album artwork on screen is cool! So what I'll do is double the amount of pictures of my GTI to make up for it - that's if it ever arrives (11 days at Emden car park and counting.... :rolleyes:)
I thought hire cars were always the fastest cars in the world lolNo that's the Astramax van
I thought hire cars were always the fastest cars in the world lolNo that's the Astramax van
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.
:grin: :grin: Don't f7ck with the Bear!!
Ps. You should have sent them to the cops and/or post on those websites that expose w7nker drivers!
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.
:grin: :grin: Don't f7ck with the Bear!!
Ps. You should have sent them to the cops and/or post on those websites that expose w7nker drivers!
The biggest risk with a site like that anyone might browse through and find themselves amongst pics on there.
I go out of my way to try and stop people jumping queues like that, sometimes it seems a bit of a risk when they are determined to find a gap smaller than the space between 2 sheets of paper.
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue..... :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue..... :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Aye, I hear that those M135i drivers are the worst for it! :whistle: :laugh:
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue..... :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Aye, I hear that those M135i drivers are the worst for it! :whistle: :laugh:
Oh, you guys! :rolleyes:
I will do the same, blocking impolite overtakers where I can. Sometimes, however, you have to make a judgement. Busted up white van covered in dents and rust and worth -£500 vs shiny well looked after pride and joy worth £25k... perhaps I'll move over and let the wayne kerr in. :angry:
Oh and yeah this is one of the main reasons I've invested in both front and rear cameras for my car!
Just picked the new wagon up, so pleased with my colour choice :smiley: It really is so much better in the flesh.
MH it looks stunning mate. Bet you're well happy!
Hoping my TR goes confirmed soon.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
Had a false call on the ADC this morning. There is a filter lane left onto the coast road from Billy Mill roundabout, and 2 lanes that go straight over or right. Trying to squeeze left onto the slip road past a static bus which is in the middle lane (intending to go straight over the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic) and the ADC is bleeping and flashing red chevron icons in the MFD.
Had a false call on the ADC this morning. There is a filter lane left onto the coast road from Billy Mill roundabout, and 2 lanes that go straight over or right. Trying to squeeze left onto the slip road past a static bus which is in the middle lane (intending to go straight over the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic) and the ADC is bleeping and flashing red chevron icons in the MFD.
Really there needs to be a quick override button you can press on the steering wheel if it starts going off and you want to clear it and avoid any unintended braking.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).
Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.
I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
I'm talking about the adaptive cruise control rather than what i would call the Dynamic chassis control (DCC - the £900 option). To be fair though, as i mentioned on a previous post, the one option i would possibly have dropped would have been the DCC. My error, but i didnt realise that all standard cars already came with different suspension settings so even in my own mind i'm not sure what advantages the DCC offers
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).
Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.
I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.
Now im really getting confused? What do you mean that the cruise control wouldnt work without the ADC being on? If we are agreed that ADC is the adaptive chassis control, i.e. the modes that change your suspension settings from comfort to normal to sport etc, then surely this is always active, and is the ADC not a completely independent system from the cruise control, i.e. one has no influence on the other :huh: :huh:
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).
Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.
I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.
Now im really getting confused? What do you mean that the cruise control wouldnt work without the ADC being on? If we are agreed that ADC is the adaptive chassis control, i.e. the modes that change your suspension settings from comfort to normal to sport etc, then surely this is always active, and is the ADC not a completely independent system from the cruise control, i.e. one has no influence on the other :huh: :huh:
Nope, got your abbreviations muddled there ADC is and has only ever been automatic distance control (the radar thingy), in conjunction with adaptive cruise control (one of 2 ACCs, confusingly!).
From my experience it would see as if the adaptive cruise control won’t act as a traditional cruise control if the ADC is off. I am still learning my way through the settings, so stand to be corrected.
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle... :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:
You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)
Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)
Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:
I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate. Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does. ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)
Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:
I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate. Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does. ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)
Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:
I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate. Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does. ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc
No its definitely ACC
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This is from the price list.
Bear is right, it may well be referred to as ACC in the price list but on the car menu its DCC.
Bear is right, it may well be referred to as ACC in the price list but on the car menu its DCC.
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver :wink:
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver
Not yet I'm not!
It's quite simple - don't bother with cruise control (you're not driving a taxi) and stick everything else in 'Sport'
Job done :wink:
QuoteBear is never right, he is a BMW driver
Not yet I'm not!
Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
QuoteBear is never right, he is a BMW driver
Not yet I'm not!
Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
QuoteBear is never right, he is a BMW driver
Not yet I'm not!
Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Oh FFS, I've just had to put up with this sh!t at work. The exact same joke twice today already. :rolleyes:
But yes, I suppose I had better disable the indicators to avoid accidentally changing BMWs hard earned reputation. :tongue:
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle... :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:
You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.
:grin: :grin: :grin: Feck sake, there are far to many acronyms. Where in the menu do you switch it on?
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle... :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:
You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.
:grin: :grin: :grin: Feck sake, there are far to many acronyms. Where in the menu do you switch it on?
Craig mate... Go into Menu on the infotainment system
Then Vehicle
Then "Setup"
Then "Driver Assistance"
Then scroll down to "Front assist"
Press "Active"
Hope that helps bud! :wink:
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Mate!!! That looks 'Sweet'!.... :cool:
It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 19" alloys , in terms of ride quality. Mine are shocking, even with the DCC set to comfort. Bugger to clean as well. Cleaned mine just today and discovered there's a lip that runs behind the spokes which is difficult to get to... Just collects brake dust!!!! So annoying.. :angry: (I think the alloys on the M135i have a similar problem)
Thanks it Looks even better in the flesh :cool:(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)
30mins and no one replied?? And it's not white either. Looks fab mate, must be a unique colour wheel combination, relatively speaking! :cool:
Mate!!! That looks 'Sweet'!.... :cool:Its early days yet but to be honest the ride quality feels fine and pretty similar to my mk6 which had 18" wheels, mind you i've not hit any potholes yet.As far as cleaning the wheels go i'll let you know after the weekend, i can see they are going to be a bugger to clean.
It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 19" alloys , in terms of ride quality. Mine are shocking, even with the DCC set to comfort. Bugger to clean as well. Cleaned mine just today and discovered there's a lip that runs behind the spokes which is difficult to get to... Just collects brake dust!!!! So annoying.. :angry: (I think the alloys on the M135i have a similar problem)
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You just need a long, soft wheel brush to get inside the lip.Not really given it enough yet to compare it with the MK6 but i can tell you it is definately louder.
PP? How's it feel compared to the mk6?
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder
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When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder
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Does anyone with a GTD Have a Pic of the Brake Callipers ? Trying to work out if i want the dealer to paint them for me now the car has been ordered, lol
Cool
Does £45 per calliper sound reasonable ?
Might be a stupid question but to do just the front or all 4 ? never done this before so excuse the stupidity, ha
What colour aswell ?
GTD Oryx White with the Santiago Alloys
Might be a stupid question but to do just the front or all 4 ? never done this before so excuse the stupidity, ha
What colour aswell ?
GTD Oryx White with the Santiago Alloys
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder
Does the GTI have a sound actuator?
Does the GTI have a sound actuator?
Yes both the GTI and GTD have a sound actuator at bottom of front screen behind dash
Dirvy,
Sweeeeeeeeet, so much better than white.
:cool:
Took delivery of my GTD yesterday and she's a beaut!
The delivery guy had it set to comfort so I left it there and whilst its not wallowly in any way, it was incredibly flexible and forgiving over the potholes on one of my regular routes which normally come through painfully in my current car. Haven't let it rip yet for obvious reasons but there's plenty or urge even at partial throttle and that's coming out of a car with 500nm of torque.
Bluetoothed it up to the phone etc. The sound from the DAB stations was slightly disappointing but the BT audio sounds really v good. Standard system.
One of the things I have had a chance to try is the windscreen washers and wipers and thankfully none of the streakiness that seems to have affected others.
I specced ACC, reversing camera, park assist, keyless, high beam assist and the questionable winter pack. Looking forward to having a play with these and all the other standard toys over the next few days :smiley: will share any interesting findings.
After run in, I also intend to fit a tuning box :evil:
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That looks fantastic Simon. You must be well chuffed! Really like the Carbon Grey and 19" wheel combination. :cool:
Took delivery of my GTD yesterday and she's a beaut!
The delivery guy had it set to comfort so I left it there and whilst its not wallowly in any way, it was incredibly flexible and forgiving over the potholes on one of my regular routes which normally come through painfully in my current car. Haven't let it rip yet for obvious reasons but there's plenty or urge even at partial throttle and that's coming out of a car with 500nm of torque.
Bluetoothed it up to the phone etc. The sound from the DAB stations was slightly disappointing but the BT audio sounds really v good. Standard system.
One of the things I have had a chance to try is the windscreen washers and wipers and thankfully none of the streakiness that seems to have affected others.
I specced ACC, reversing camera, park assist, keyless, high beam assist and the questionable winter pack. Looking forward to having a play with these and all the other standard toys over the next few days :smiley: will share any interesting findings.
After run in, I also intend to fit a tuning box :evil:
Fantastic!! really pleased for you. Mine should be with me in a week or so - docked at Sheerness today.
Anyone noticed the trip meter numbers change like they are rotating on a wheel. What attention to detail. Whoever thought of that was a genius. I can't stop looking at it.
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That looks fantastic Simon. You must be well chuffed! Really like the Carbon Grey and 19" wheel combination. :cool:
Wow those 19" wheels look amazing with Carbon grey! Jealous I can't get them with the pan roof!
Well, today after what seemed to be an eternity, I finally collected my new MK7 Golf GTD, and she was certainly worth the wait. Was really sorry to see the old Scirocco go but hey, that’s progress.
I had asked the dealer not to prep the car so the paint work was in excellent condition. So, this is what greeted us this morning at the dealership. Sorry, went a bit overboard with the photos.
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DSC_0950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741523247/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
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DSC_0953 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637396/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
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DSC_0954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637512/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
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So, afterwards, drove the car straight home and began the preparation process.
First I removed the number plates, then power washed the car down, followed by a liberal coating of AF Snow foam. Whilst the snow foam as dwelling, I hit all the nooks and crannies with a detailing brush with Megs APC. Then rinsed.
Followed with a hand wash using the Two bucket method with Megs lambswool mits. Then rinsed.
Hit the paintwork with a liberal coat of Iron-X, and i was genuinely surprised at the level of fall out the car had. Then rinsed.
Followed with Autosmart Tardis to remove the last of the glue marks from the transport sheets.
Clayed the car with Bilt Hamer soft clay (which to be honest removed very little). Then washed the car again, rinsed and dried with waffle drying towels and my hot air blower. With the paintwork now clan and smooth, I used Werkstat Prime on a DA with a polishing pad, followed by a coat of AF Tripple on a foam applicator.
Finally, 2 coats of GTechniq C2V3 applied leaving the paintwork like glass. Wheels were cleaned and decontaminated and Poorboys wheel sealant applied. All black trim hit with GTechniq C4 trim restorer, and finally glass cleaned with GTechniq G4 Glass polish.
Interior was as you would expect in mint condition and just need a quick hover and wipe down with a damp microfibre.
So, onto the afterwards....
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That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?
Health to drive :smiley:
That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?
Health to drive :smiley:
Yes, no prep. To be honest he's used to me by now as we have purchased 6 VW's from them, and all of them have not been prep'd by them.
I know we have all see photos before of the GTI/GTD's, so sorry for posting so many (especially as they seem to be arriving thick and fast at the moment), but it was hard to contain myself yesterday. :grin:
It's beautiful! Wish we'd been able to see a white one before ordering. Husband would have ordered white but I was afraid to as it just doesn't suit some cars. Hope ours looks as good (red, sunroof)
The GTD will be the 4th car we've bought new over the years, but I never felt this excited and emotional about the others! :smiley:
On that note, how much roughly did you spend on the set up for that detailing? Alot of the stuff I've been looking at is quite expensive.
It's beautiful! Wish we'd been able to see a white one before ordering. Husband would have ordered white but I was afraid to as it just doesn't suit some cars. Hope ours looks as good (red, sunroof)
The GTD will be the 4th car we've bought new over the years, but I never felt this excited and emotional about the others! :smiley:
Red GTD looks great - my pics are earlier in the new arrivals pages (page 83/84 maybe?), not at its best because it was getting dark. Looked great in the sun yesterday when we were out in it, and looks nearly as good in crappy weather.
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!
The same cant be said of your parking though :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!
The same cant be said of your parking though :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts) :rolleyes:
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!
The same cant be said of your parking though :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts) :rolleyes:
:grin: To be fair, better to park like that than kerb those alloys - worst feeling in the world when it happens :cry:
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!
The same cant be said of your parking though :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts) :rolleyes:
:grin: To be fair, better to park like that than kerb those alloys - worst feeling in the world when it happens :cry:
Yep - if you kerb polished alloy you'll probably have to paint them all.
Thanks for the comments.
Black Plastic trim was treated to Gtechniq's C4 trim restorer. Gives a nice satin finish and beads brilliantly.
The plastic where the key hole should be, was left on by the dealer at my request. As this keyless system is all new to me, I didn't want to scratch the plastic cowl looking for a non existent key hole, until such time as I'm totally familiar with the system (a couple of weeks I guess).
Thanks for the comments.
Black Plastic trim was treated to Gtechniq's C4 trim restorer. Gives a nice satin finish and beads brilliantly.
The plastic where the key hole should be, was left on by the dealer at my request. As this keyless system is all new to me, I didn't want to scratch the plastic cowl looking for a non existent key hole, until such time as I'm totally familiar with the system (a couple of weeks I guess).
Brilliant! Never used the C4 before but will defiantly be picking up a bottle.
That makes sense and is probably a good idea
A lot of Gtechniq products are like this C4 and C1 are the same as well as C2.
I just used C2V3 on the exterior trim too. It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen and you don’t have to mask areas off or watch components it is going onto etc. Water beads nicely on C2V3 treated trim. Didn’t see the need to buy the whole G-Techniq range to do the car when C2V3 is pretty universal.MH you can't use this on the windscreen.
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreenMH you can't use this on the windscreen.
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreenMH you can't use this on the windscreen.
That's what I said. :tongue:
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.
Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.
I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:
It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...
Hey Norbreck, were you flying up the M56 last Thursday morning towards N Wales? Can't be too many White GTDs in and around Cheshire.
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.
Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.
I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:
It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.
My courtesy Golf does it in 12.9 secs :cool:
That polo is mint :grin:
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.
Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.
I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:
It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.
My courtesy Golf does it in 12.9 secs :cool:
Looks like I will have to try again, down hill next time :laugh:
Text from neighbour, what's wrong with your exhaust?
Bloody nut and bolt from left bracket have gone, and left exhaust pipe hanging down.
Guess where I'll be at 8 tomorrow morning.
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreenMH you can't use this on the windscreen.
That's what I said. :tongue:
Missed the question mark?? :tongue: did you use the g1 on the windscreen
Well......I picked my new VW MK7 Golf GTI today.......I have never been ths happy ever!!! I couldn't sleep last night coz I was so damn excited. When I went to pick up the car the sales dude said he could see my smile from the other side of the showroom. He said he had handed over a few other cars and o one looked as happy as I was.
This is my first ever brand new car and first ever VW. It's a cars have drooled over since I was a teenager and I now finally own one!!
I will try and get a pic on tonight and a few more tomorrow some time.
The car is an absolute pleasure to drive and looks FN stunning!!! I can't stop starring at it :grin:
Glad it's sorted.
You must be exhausted after all that hassle.....
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Old TDI and the new GTI :-)
DPB just arrived. Need to learn how to detail!
Hi guys,
I picked up my GTI last week...what a car, I thought the Scirocco was good but this is so much better in pretty much every respect!
I have one quick question though, I have noticed a bit of a creaking noise coming from the steering when on full lock, I think it might be just something that needs a bit of grease, but before I get in touch with the garage (and potentially look like a numpty!) I wondered if anyone else had had this problem on a MK7?
PS Below is a picture of the car in the dealership when I collect it!
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Thanks,
Phil
Absolutely stunning Mark! Really pleased for you mate. The red looks lovely especially with the 19"s. It will be a sleepless night tonight but you know the end is now in sight. Enjoy it tomorrow pal - you've waited long enough :smiley: :smiley:
Looking forward to seeing more pics tomorrow :smiley:
Mate quality looking car enjoy it tomorrow guess I won't see you on here tomorrow.
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!
Looks lovely mate! 8)
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!
Looks lovely mate! 8)
:grin: no such luck, I'm wired!!
Thanks for all the kind comments!
Yes Gung-Ho I was pleased at having the Pirellis - ill be interested to see if I agree with you on the firmness of the ride as I don't have ACC so ill have to deal with it! :laugh:
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!
Looks lovely mate! 8)
:grin: no such luck, I'm wired!!
Thanks for all the kind comments!
Yes Gung-Ho I was pleased at having the Pirellis - ill be interested to see if I agree with you on the firmness of the ride as I don't have ACC so ill have to deal with it! :laugh:
To be honest Mark the DCC, makes not the slightest difference. The ride quality on the 19"'s is generally acceptable for most of the time... In fact on the drive home from the dealership I even commented to the missus how civilised the ride was on the larger rims..... That was until I came across a set of speed bumps!!!!
Now speed humps are something else... You literally have to negotiate them at "Snails" pace, unless you want your fillings to drop out. I'm hoping your Pirelli's fair better than my Dunlops.
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look. I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!
EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look. I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!
EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:
Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad :grin:
First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!! I love it!! I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!! :cool:
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look. I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!
EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:
Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad :grin:
First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!! I love it!! I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!! :cool:
No chance of persuading your boss to give you the rest of the day off? I think its only fair :grin:
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look. I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!
EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:
Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad :grin:
First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!! I love it!! I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!! :cool:
No chance of persuading your boss to give you the rest of the day off? I think its only fair :grin:
Just bunk off? Its easy if you have two sites you might be at because each will assume you're working at the other place. Send a few periodic emails from home with standard work BS and no one will suspect a thing! And if someone does get suspicious then there is always the fall back of claiming you were in transit and ran into heavy traffic.
Err... not that I would do this myself. Or think about it. Honest.
All that moaning about the wait becomes a distant memory when you've finally got your wheels. :whistle: Waiting until the weekend to get it sealed/waxed?
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Hot much is he? Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Hot much is he? Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!
£175 - two coats and that includes sealing the inside as well. He'll spend hours on it. Proper awesome at what he does (check out the cars he does via his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts) )
MH - basically you've hit the nail on the head - I am lazy! But also this chap is the nuts so he'll do a brilliant job (been using him for 6 years now). Yeah, I'll do the same - run it down to zero and fill her up properly!
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Hot much is he? Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!
£175 - two coats and that includes sealing the inside as well. He'll spend hours on it. Proper awesome at what he does (check out the cars he does via his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts) )
MH - basically you've hit the nail on the head - I am lazy! But also this chap is the nuts so he'll do a brilliant job (been using him for 6 years now). Yeah, I'll do the same - run it down to zero and fill her up properly!
Some nice motors on there mate! £175 seems fair tbh. 8)
Howay Matchboy! Where is it?
Anyone recommend a valet company in Manchester?
You can definitely see the difference between treated paint and untreated paint - need to get that gloss on ASAP Matchboy! :laugh: (looks a little pink without it)Like i said.... GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. :wink:
19s look great - money well spent there.
The MK7 is certainly worth the wait by a long stretch, I spend all day waiting for home time from work so I get get back in it and make an excuse to get back into it later, like forgetting something at the Supermarket (not deliberately).
The first pics I have seen of the rear lights with them on. They look mean. Like they are saying don't tailgate me cos I'll bite your bo11ocks off. :laugh:
You know what I like - it's the fact that we LOVE to look at other's people cars, when they are all almost identical and for us to be in the lucky position to be able to have one is awesome, also we all have the quiet satisfaction that we have one of the best all round cars EVER built!!!
p.s collecting mine tomorrow - :smiley: cheers chaps enjoy....
Excellent write-up mirroring pretty much all initial owner experiences here. The tweakability of the systems and menus is huge – you will have plenty of reading to do at the weekend MB! :tongue:
You cannot read first reviews like that from people here who have theirs and be in any doubt the red mist will clear once you get your hands on yours. It’s worth it in the end for such a well-rounded package, although it’s a pity VW choose to test your mettle in such a full on way!
Thanks for all the nice comments. B0llocks intact MH! :laugh:---Excellent write-up---- I like your style. :cool:
Now done 100 miles - and all I can say is wow! Had a cheeky blast up to 5k revs this morning and the power was sensational! Also had some joker in an A3 2.0 TDI try and give it some beans - bore off, I'll give you 3 guesses who came out of that one on top! :laugh:
Things I love:
- The lights inside the cabin at night. Any pics you see do not do it justice - it looks fantastic! I especially like the little touches like when you unlock the car, the spotlights shine down onto each seat, and also the red strip that lights up on the door and on the kick plate at the bottom of the door - subtle yet at the same time a real classy touch. Lots of schizzle going on in the cabin, haven't figured any of it out as yet so can't wait for the weekend to sit down with the handbook and have a play!
- The power - I haven't really put my foot down other than a quick blast as above, driving pretty steadily not really revving over 3.5k - 4k revs. I'll stick to that till at least 500 miles then start really putting my foot down. Consumption at the moment therefore is a reasonable 31.9 but if you go up a steep hill good luck getting over 10 at that point! Still, no one buys a GTI expecting VW's stated 47! I'm sure once the engine loosens up it will go up, but then obviously there is more temptation to put your foot down :laugh:
- In terms of drive, I agree with Gung-Ho in the fact that the 19's definitely feel firmer than the 18's I tried from my test drive (I have everything in Sport btw), but without speccing ACC I can't comment on how that would affect the ride if it was in normal for example. Saying that - the ride itself is absolutely fine, I don't even notice it unless it's a particularly bad road surface. Any speed humps have been negotiated at a snail's pace!! The car is planted, comfy and both me and the missus have said that it is a noticeably better ride on the 19s than it was on my mk 6 on 18s.
- The 19s - I could literally stare at them all day, they look the t!ts in the flesh!
- Dynaudio - just awesome. The sound quality is crystal clear and I haven't even tried it over half way on the volume yet as its so loud!!
- Engine sound - I'm sure I read that there is a sound actuator pumping the sound into the car - I know that's slightly artificial but once you pass 3k revs it sounds f-ing brilliant!!
- Phone stuff - bluetoothed in straight away, works like a dream, no hassle whatsoever! Not tried it via the iPhone lead as yet though!
DRL's - I love them, they look mean as f7ck and everyone gets out of the way :grin: Also, everyone is looking at it, especially the blokes (probably thinking what a (unt) so that's always good :grin:
Things I don't like/niggles:
SD Card - I've noticed there's a slight delay for the pictures to appear when you first turn on the car if it's not first thing in the morning. It's like its taking its time to read the data. Very small issue howerver and pure impatience on my part.
Rain - bore off, car is pretty filthy all ready! Roll on Tuesday for its detailing!
New car paranoia - literally constantly thinking about it all day wondering if touching it/looking at it etc etc - that will pass I'm sure! :laugh:
So in conclusion there is nothing I do not like about this car! I could go on all day about all the finer details and I'm sure there's still loads of stuff I'll come across as the time passes. I'm sure there will be stuff that I don't like/find sooner or later as no car is perfect, but at the moment it's a dream motor.
Was it worth the wait? Most definitely! Would I buy at launch again? Ask me in 3 years :grin:
The best car I've ever owned by a mile and I absolutely LOVE it!!
ps great choice in music! Sirens of the Sea must easily be my most played album!!!
I know what you mean about the new car paranoia. Every time i go anywhere, when i get out the car i'm checking the paintwork immediately for stonechips and dead insects. It's a nightmare, i need to try and relax more and just enjoy the car because sooner or later the inevitable is going to happen and im just going to have to accept it. I noticed the tiniest of spots on the bonnet the other day and spent the next few hours in a state of depression :cry: :grin: :grin:
Mh quick question does the gtechniq sealant need to be applied under shade I know it says not in direct sunlight but does that include overcast days.
...the sound actuator sounds pretty 'Naff' on start up and at low revs. Above 3k rpm it sounds absolutely awesome, but when poodling around in Sport Mode it does sound very artificial and unnatural indeed. Anyone else notice this?
...the sound actuator sounds pretty 'Naff' on start up and at low revs. Above 3k rpm it sounds absolutely awesome, but when poodling around in Sport Mode it does sound very artificial and unnatural indeed. Anyone else notice this?
Yeah I noticed it on my test drive but ended up sticking it normal mode when driving around...
Mh quick question does the gtechniq sealant need to be applied under shade I know it says not in direct sunlight but does that include overcast days.
It was overcast and threatening rain when I applied mine. Overcast will be fine. I’m sure the direct sunlight issue is to stop the product cooking onto your paintwork rather than allowing it enough time as a liquid to form covalent bonds.
If it’s dry and overcast then none of your bodywork should be hot to the touch and you’ll be fine. If it is a sunny day when you want to apply then you should find a bit of shade.You might be surprised at the amount of effort required to rub the residues off (nervously rubbing the roof as hard as I dared without making it flex). Don’t forget to treat your cloth/pad or whatever you’re putting the stuff on with the day before with some interior protector – a hydrophobic microfibre pad means far less product used. Spray a little onto the cloth and rub onto the car. If you spray directly onto the car for a whole panel you can lose track of how much you are spraying and spray too much on. If you use it sensibly you should be talking 60-80mL per coat and probably go through 3 microfibre cloths rubbing the residues off (it disperses so much you will get to the point where you are spreading it around rather than rubbing the excess off and will have to change cloths. Do all your external plastics as well as the bodywork. In fact, you can do everything externally except the windscreen (the other glass is fine).
Iv not bought any interior protector may have to invest in some. I have the leather cleaner instead.
Great write up Matchboy and as mentioned earlier great taste in music. Sirens of the sea is a classic. Listening to Mat Zo at present his stuff is also good stuff. The pics of the car are great, it's wirite ups like yours that keep me hanging on. I believe I have a chassis at present but at as far the rest of the car parts who knows whats involved in checkpoint 1. I did not spec the 19" wheels as they look like a nightmare to clean but i have to say they look awesome on your car. Best wishes with the new motor.
How does something with deep bass like Anjunadeep 5 sound on the Dynaudio in your car?
Gave the dynaudio on mine a workout on the way home tonight (I'm much older than most :grin:, so do I tend to favour 80's and 90's dance music). So had Robert Miles, Snap and Moloko on, and I have my equalizer set to Dynaudio Dynamic and the sub to level 4, and I thought it was going to blow the windows out.
The bass is so deep you can feel it thumping, but doesn't distort at all, and the high are so clear and pure. I absolutely love the Dynaudio and so far it one of my favorite options that I chose.
Kind of regret not speccing the dynaudio
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now :laugh:
My missus took my car earlier to go on her park run - she said when she was driving back two chavs in a Saxo clocked the car and she said it was like they were watching a tennis ball fly past, their heads moving watching my car go by with their mouths open while pointing - brilliant! I didn't buy the car to flash off or get looks, but that kind of reaction is pretty :cool: (even if it is from chavs :laugh:)
Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.
Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.
Me too, but once i'm at work the feeling dissipates
Very nice all these pics.Have any of you with new cars got leather?Would love to see if you have.
Looks awesome kyleb plus that's what I've ordered. Well with 5 doors. Wednesday needs to come around quickly.
What you need is a job were your car can easily be seen from your office window. Meens you can look out the window and smile every so often. Not that I ever do that of cause lol.Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.
Me too, but once i'm at work the feeling dissipates
Haha know that feeling all too well!
We'll have to organise a NE meet up and get all the Golfs together for a Photoshoot.
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now :laugh:
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: nice one!
A few more pics of the beast
GTi-Newbie & KyleB... Great looking Motors & Pic's fellas! :cool: Loving the Black look. Have fun....
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully :grin:
Thanks.A few more pics of the beast
GTI-Newbie Congratulations
I wanted to know how you find the colour? I have ordered solid Black so that I could afford the Dynaudio but never actually saw the colour in the flesh so to speak.
It does look excellent in the photos but how do think it compares to the Pearl Black?
Mines still not built yet (BW37) but still hoping I'll get it mid to late October.
They do look good in black :cool:
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully :grin:
How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?
They do look good in black :cool:
To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now :laugh:
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: nice one!
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully :grin:
How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?
Sam, has your tracker changed from 3 weeks yet?
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered ;)
I agree but I think its a colour that works well on the mk7 imo and im just not a fan of white cars as white cars were always reps cars when I was younger. Its also a very very popular choice which would make me consider a different colour anyway.They do look good in black :cool:
To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered ;)
They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully :grin:
How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?
Sam, has your tracker changed from 3 weeks yet?
I should be so lucky Valenni! It's been showing "Build in Progress" now for 2 weeks and the blurb with 4 weeks delivery to the dealer. Agnews rang me a week and a half ago to say it was at build station 1, so it could still be a lump of metal :angry:
Any word on your car yet?
I agree but I think its a colour that works well on the mk7 imo and im just not a fan of white cars as white cars were always reps cars when I was younger. Its also a very very popular choice which would make me consider a different colour anyway.They do look good in black :cool:
To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
I also own a non metallic black car so know exactly what you meen about the upkeep.
I have attached a picture, it's about 3 inches long, salesman says he had not noticed it, glad I went in now, but surely it would have been picked up on PDI?
Of course the salesman didn't notice it, not like its job or anything, what con merchants they are :rolleyes:
Of course the salesman didn't notice it, not like its job or anything, what con merchants they are :rolleyes:
Wash your mouth out Matchboy, not all salesmen are incompetent or just want your money :laugh: :whistle:
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered ;)
They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered ;)
They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?
Latest from dealer is that they are going to put a new one on, pick car up Monday now, maybe they are giving themselves a bit of extra time in case the new skirt takes as long to get here as the car did :laugh:
Plan tomorrow is to go in and sign up finance and confirm that it's a new one that will be fitted, I then tell them I will want to see the old one as well when I pick the car up :wink:
Of course I trust them .............. :whistle:
What was I thinking! I know all salesman are honest as the day is long! :laugh:
Anyone tell me whether Kyleb's is the flat black or metallic black??
Is GTI-Newbie's the metallic black too?? Wanted to see them both to compare (flat black & metallic black) not seen many flat blacks and my local dealer doesn't have any cars in flat black neither.
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered ;)
They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?
Latest from dealer is that they are going to put a new one on, pick car up Monday now, maybe they are giving themselves a bit of extra time in case the new skirt takes as long to get here as the car did :laugh:
Plan tomorrow is to go in and sign up finance and confirm that it's a new one that will be fitted, I then tell them I will want to see the old one as well when I pick the car up :wink:
Of course I trust them .............. :whistle:
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.
Forget the GTD. Complimentary mini bar!! Get drinking :grin:
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.
Forget the GTD. Complimentary mini bar!! Get drinking :grin:
Just about to check out one of the many proper bars, don't drink much in the room after first arrival whilst unpacking. Just having a Dos Equis now! :tongue:
Today is the day :grin: 5pm is the time. Cannot wait.
Right so picked it up and it's the sh1t.
It's easy to say its worth the wait but in all black it's stunning. The dealer had ppl wanting to buy it today. It's the first one sold in birmingham gti or gtd. It's my first new car and whilst the experience was a drab the car is.... Well I was thrown back by it.
It's easy to say its worth the wait but in all black it's stunning. The dealer had ppl wanting to buy it today. It's the first one sold in birmingham gti or gtd. It's my first new car and whilst the experience was a drab the car is.... Well I was thrown back by it.
Awesome, well done Misterp!
J
Thanks chaps! He was well worth the money!
However, I will not mention your photography "skills" :grin:
Also car set to long service 20000 miles. Eventhough I got the three service pack. I called the dealer and he said we have noted it on out system for you to bring it in after 10000 or 12 months.
My only gripe would be and I don't know if it's the setting is the mirror dropping to show the curb on reverse. Currently only the passenger side drops on reverse not the driver side. What if I'm parking with the driver side close to the curb. Can this be changed to both in the settings?
Also car set to long service 20000 miles. Eventhough I got the three service pack. I called the dealer and he said we have noted it on out system for you to bring it in after 10000 or 12 months.
My only gripe would be and I don't know if it's the setting is the mirror dropping to show the curb on reverse. Currently only the passenger side drops on reverse not the driver side. What if I'm parking with the driver side close to the curb. Can this be changed to both in the settings?
Nice write up! Glad you're enjoying your new motor!!! Worth the wait eh!
The point about the service interval is an excellent one - I also made sure I specified this prior to pick up as otherwise they'll put you on a long life service, and then you won't get your money's worth from the service pack!
Question on the dipping mirror - what setting do you have the nob on to make this happen? Doesn't work on mine and it should. Also, I'm pretty sure only the passenger side mirror moves down and not on the driver's side.
The knob has to be on the left mirror mate, put it in reverse and set the mirror where you want it for reversing then when you drive forward above 5mph it'll go back to it's normal position.
I was out at lunchtime (had an errand to run into the town centre). One the way out, I approached a set of traffic lights which were on red. It was a dual carriageway and I was in the inside lane about 3 cars back from the lights.
In the outside lane approached a Black 10 plate Focus ST, loaded with young lads (4 up). You know the sort, blacked out (totally) rear windows, black allows, big bore exhaust. Well quite worryingly, as they approached the back of my car they stopped, a good 30 feet from the lights and held up the cars behind. I looked in my mirror to see what they were doing and they were all pointing at my car with both passenger side windows now opened. Very slowly (like 2 miles per hour), they gradually drew level with me, and the front passenger, with a big grin on his face, just shouted to me "niceeeeeeeee" and gave me thumbs up. Moments later they were gone, doing about 70 in a 40 zone !
That's about the 4th time something like that has happened. These MK7's seem to be drawing lots of admiring looks :smiley:
Because I was boxed it with 2 cars in front of me, and a whole heap of cars behind him so I couldn't get out.....believe me I wanted too :grin: :grin:
Sorry guys, let the side down..................I'll get my coat.......
Because I was boxed it with 2 cars in front of me, and a whole heap of cars behind him so I couldn't get out.....believe me I wanted too :grin: :grin:
Sorry guys, let the side down..................I'll get my coat.......
I was out at lunchtime (had an errand to run into the town centre). One the way out, I approached a set of traffic lights which were on red. It was a dual carriageway and I was in the inside lane about 3 cars back from the lights.
In the outside lane approached a Black 10 plate Focus ST, loaded with young lads (4 up). You know the sort, blacked out (totally) rear windows, black allows, big bore exhaust. Well quite worryingly, as they approached the back of my car they stopped, a good 30 feet from the lights and held up the cars behind. I looked in my mirror to see what they were doing and they were all pointing at my car with both passenger side windows now opened. Very slowly (like 2 miles per hour), they gradually drew level with me, and the front passenger, with a big grin on his face, just shouted to me "niceeeeeeeee" and gave me thumbs up. Moments later they were gone, doing about 70 in a 40 zone !
That's about the 4th time something like that has happened. These MK7's seem to be drawing lots of admiring looks :smiley:
How the hell did you not nail it from the lights and show them up!? No way I could of resisted it! Obviously only up to 40mph mind.... :whistle:
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.
ST3 is 0-60 in 6.5 secs. If Norbreck has the PP then his GTI will do it in 6.4 (6.5 otherwise) - but its closer to 6 to be honest in reality - so the extra weight of 4 chavs means he would have p!ssed on them! :laugh:
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info :grin:
For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info :grin:
For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal
You can buggar off........nosey bast*rd :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.
ST3 is 0-60 in 6.5 secs. If Norbreck has the PP then his GTI will do it in 6.4 (6.5 otherwise) - but its closer to 6 to be honest in reality - so the extra weight of 4 chavs means he would have p!ssed on them! :laugh:
Norbreak is in a GTD, so 7.5 seconds officially? Or do we reckon the GTD is closer to 7? And I guess he is in the running in period making it possibly a little slower and he probably didn't want to give it full revs just yet. However, he does have the DSG and when he has run it in my money would probably be on his GTD to embarrass the ST!
Although, depends which model ST doesn't it? I assume a mk2. Also if they've modified it, that could work for or against! hehe.
Interestingly, the new Fiesta ST (which I think is a damn good car) also has a quoted 7.5 second 0-60. So a GTD vs a Fiesta ST should be a pretty interesting race!
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info :grin:
For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal
You can buggar off........nosey bast*rd :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
And yes, as Bill said, I'm still running the GTD in at the moment so wouldn't have raced him yet anyway. But I tell you what, even though I'm taking it easy, even at this very light mileage, the GTD feels bloody quicker than 7.5 seconds !
**edit**
Gotta be quick to catch me out bill....unless your a chav driving a focus ST :grin:
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.
Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.
Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.
Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.
Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.
No they shouldn't be on when your driving. Just switch them off
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.
Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.
Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.
No they shouldn't be on when your driving. Just switch them off
I have tried they remain on pressed all the buttons no good.
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.
Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.
Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.
Yeah he's having you on. Couple of hours to PDI and you drive out without the tax. It comes via the post now!!
Will be interesting to see our new GTD/I owners now tell us how they have got on in races up and down the country.....sounds like a potential new thread!
Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle: :cool:
Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle: :cool:
Yeah he's having you on. Couple of hours to PDI and you drive out without the tax. It comes via the post now!!
Think il be making a phone call tomorrow then :angry:
get it to a local drag strip find out :wink:Will be interesting to see our new GTD/I owners now tell us how they have got on in races up and down the country.....sounds like a potential new thread!
Until the coppers have a read and start looking out for us! :laugh:
My bad Norbreck, but I still reckon you would have caned them in the GTD, particularly with DSG!
I'd love to know the real 0-60 times, just been out on a quiz night and with not much traffic on the roads I had a serious blast and it's ridiculously quick! Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle: :cool:
Hi,
My build week confirmed as w/c 220913 (this week) but on track my order it hasn't changed to say build in progress, checked with dealer and he says it's still on track but obviously i'm nervous, should I be?
Did this happen to anyone else?
Cheers
Folks,
Long time follower but have never come on here - new GTI Performance coming next week at long last.... Reading that lots of you are detailing new arrivals. I haven't done this before - can anyone recommend a good manual for this or even a good firm that will do it for me (maybe Northern Ireland crew could help?)
Cheers in advance and btw your chariots are all looking spectacular, I am like a kid at Christmas here...
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.
First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -
Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting
Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow :laugh:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.
First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -
Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting
Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow :laugh:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg
Mate congratulations. Worth the wait right? Looking good.
"NICE!!! :cool:" White is becoming a very popular colour.
monkeyhanger, regarding the c2v3 treatment I sprayed about four times per large panel. It appears that the rear has attracted loads of dust but it's just sitting on it but you can really see it in black. Should this be happening and in your opinion would you treat it again midway through winter or leave it for the full 8 months.
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.
First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -
Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting
Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow :laugh:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg
Finally picked my GTD up 2 days ago!
I havent had chance to take pictures yet I will give it a good clean on Sunday and then take some.
1st impressions.......I love it!
It looks ace, it is standard black with the standard 18" alloys and it looks the dogs! I actually prefer the GTD exhaust to the split GTI exhaust.
Inside the build quality is amazing and feels so solid.
I can't seem to get the hang of the auto handbrake, it seems to stay on sometimes when i try to pull off? Maybe a fault but prob user error.
The mpg is terrible also! I have only done 120 miles but averaged 38mpg. I know I have put the hammer down a bit and a lot is around town but compared to what VW quoted that is terrible!
Only a short review, it was well worth the wait!
Any pics of it up mate?? Been looking for one sporting the standard black??
Thanks.
I both love and hate looking at this thread...... Love it when I see the beast I'm going to be picking up and hate it that I haven't picked it up yet!!
Not sure it'll be as good as the first time I heard the v8 @ 8,500 rpm on my M3... :whistle: but certainly very excited!!
I both love and hate looking at this thread...... Love it when I see the beast I'm going to be picking up and hate it that I haven't picked it up yet!!
Not sure it'll be as good as the first time I heard the v8 @ 8,500 rpm on my M3... :whistle: but certainly very excited!!
I don't think it's quite in the same league as an M3
Although I did find this video that I did, god I forgot how good it sounded
Although I did find this video that I did, god I forgot how good it sounded
My god is that your drive?! :laugh:
Really like that CSG - looks stunning!!
I too share your concerns about the GTI driving position being higher than the Scirocco + slightly less connected to the Tarmac (still bought one though). It could be the electronic steering which will take some getting used to and is very different than the mechanical old school Scirocco.
Here's my new baby, picked her up this afternoon. First impressions - GRRREATTT ! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Hi guys,you can see mine on page 29 of this thread
Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!
The wait for my car is killing me!
Cheers...
Hi guys,you can see mine on page 29 of this thread
Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!
The wait for my car is killing me!
Cheers...
Very nice Valenni, the GTD silver stripe, wheels and pano roof are a winning combo
Would someone be Kind enough to do a pic with the pan roof open side on please :wink:
Valenni, white and pano #winningcombo. Looks quality congrats. Was it worth the wait?? :wink:
Valenni, white and pano #winningcombo. Looks quality congrats. Was it worth the wait?? :wink:
Well worth it mate. Coming from a 4X4 to this is a massive difference. I drive the wife's new beetle the odd time, so it's more like that but more responsive. (If that makes sense).
I think the Pano roof was £900 as I recall?
Cheers lads. Dare I ask about your own Sam?
Mine has just reached UK shores today but not booked in to the compound yet. I guess Sam you have now got to look forward to the next long wait of when will it leave for the UK and how long will it sit at Emden waiting for a boat? The 3 Weeks predicted by the Tracker should be taken with a pinch of salt from my personal experience. Best of luck and hope you get yours soon. It is getting agonising, waiting for our cars.
Just had the morning off to go to my dealer at Poole to see my new pride and joy in the car-pound. Really excited and can't wait to pick it up. Hopefully you can see photos by using the link. If not, can anyone advise how to upload?just had the same problem !
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Just used a revised Photobucket link. You can now scroll through the photos.
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Finally picked it up :laugh: Carbon grey 5 door Gti, keyless, winter pack and I've got the biggest smile on my face right now, best car I've had in years :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
you are going to be so pleased with it John, maybe we can get the first double photo on here as I only live in Horley !Finally picked it up :laugh: Carbon grey 5 door Gti, keyless, winter pack and I've got the biggest smile on my face right now, best car I've had in years :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
That's brilliant Rob. It seems that the frustration of waiting so long just disappears when you get the car. Mine is still at sheerness but hopefully not long now.....
Just had the morning off to go to my dealer at Poole to see my new pride and joy in the car-pound. Really excited and can't wait to pick it up. Hopefully you can see photos by using the link. If not, can anyone advise how to upload?
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg
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Hopefully I've done this right ?
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Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.thanks, it's actually carbon grey, does look black in the photo though. Will attempt to get some better pics on here tomorrow !
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thanks Bill, this is all bit new to me (as if you couldn't tell!!)http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg(http://)
This post cracked me up (due to the ones preceding it) :grin:
But nice car rob! :wink:
Fabulous looking car Rob. I can see why you are so pleased! Who did you use for the detailing? I've found someone in Charlwood through google I was planning to usemy business unit is opposite a company in South Godstone so used them, the photo really doesn't do the colour any justice.
Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.thanks, it's actually carbon grey, does look black in the photo though. Will attempt to get some better pics on here tomorrow !
Anything to do with using an iPad ?
Cheers Craig, just doesn't seem to work for me !
Love the colour :smiley: - if itsn't registered I doubt it's insured so get it back in one piece :grin:Trade plates in the window ;)
It's here!!
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They called me and let me take it for a spin before it's ready for pick up! Weird how it has plates although it's not actually registered yet!
Love it!!!
It's here!!
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They called me and let me take it for a spin before it's ready for pick up! Weird how it has plates although it's not actually registered yet!
Love it!!!
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)
Don't know - I thought it was factory :laugh:
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)
Don't know - I thought it was factory :laugh:
Still covered in transport wrapping.
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)
:cool: :cool: :cool:
I bet those that cancelled are having a moment or two of regret...
Nice one Monkey.
Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.
Nice one Monkey.
Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.
GolfTI, you say this a lot. Like, a lot. You seem to take it very personally when someone cancels. Why do you care what anyone else drives?
Nice one Monkey.
Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.
GolfTI, you say this a lot. Like, a lot. You seem to take it very personally when someone cancels. Why do you care what anyone else drives?
There are a lot of people who have their car already mocking those who cancel after much longer waits with no progress.
I think these work !!
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There seems to be a mistake Andy, that fine looking car should be on my driveway :grin: Looks lovely.
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Collected my little beauty yesterday. Everything you guys that have yours already have said on here is true and more!! The car is just awesome. I haven't stopped smiling since I collected it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.
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More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.
More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.
I recognise that dealership :wink: I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads Bingham!
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.
More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.
I recognise that dealership :wink: I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads Bingham!
Take it you bought yours from same place? its Letchworth VW
Hi guys,you can see mine on page 29 of this thread
Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!
The wait for my car is killing me!
Cheers...
Actually I just picked my GTD today! Here are some quick crappy pics, but I love this machine!
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I get to see an Oryx White GTI Performance tomorrow... Mine. It's delivered to the dealer tomorrow. I am going to sort the paper work and payment, then hopefully see it, if delivered in time. I should be picking it up Saturday all going well. Will post pics once I get it. Cannot wait. The white GTD with Santiago's on these pages looks great, you must be chuffed to bits with it :smiley:
All looking great guys :cool: Collected mine Today ,A big thanks to Crewe VW for a Superb Buying experience !!!!! .
A couple of pics .
I saw my GTI for first time yesterday. It was still wrapped up in it's delivery packaging and padding. Also covered in fine dust so could not see the Oryx White in it's full glory. Needless to say the guys at the VW Dealer said it was drawing a lot of attention. I tried to get a few pics, but nothing great. It was parked up tight between other cars and covered in protective packaging. Will try to get pics on pick up of car. I have been told I can pick up the car on Saturday.
Lucky I didn't spend too long trying to get pics etc, as my Bank decided to give me the merry run around. I pay the transaction and we tell the bank we are doing so, it was an india call centre. They say fine proceed with the transaction but they going to put a hold on all other transaction on the card. I had also payed for Insurance the same day. So I call the Fraud Dept to clear it. They do the usual questions and ask if I have a Pin Sentry, I reply no I do not, to which they tell me then they are putting a hold on the entire card and transactions until i provide Photo evidence and address on a utility bill at a branch of the bank. I had to time trial my way home over 40+ miles in much less than 45minutes to get to get my passport and get to the bank before it closed. The Fraud Dept then did not believe the bank they were who say they were and it took over 20 minutes on the phone at the bank to eventually get the card unlocked. The bank are putting a complaint in about it and for me it was a bad end to what started out a pleasant experience purchasing my car.
Will post pics after Saturday
Great looking cars guys!!!!! harryhackenbacker, loving the alloys :shocked: . Was unsure of them at the start but ive grown to really like them
Barclays Bank. They are a nightmare when it comes to large transaction. I bought a Laptop a few years ago. The Verified by Visa decided it was not compatible with Internet Explorer online and so I ended up with 4x laptops when I eventually paid via Firefox. I then had a lot of hassle with the india call centre for Fraud dept of Barclays trying to sort it. I have also had numerous occasions where I have spent a few hundred more than usual and the instantly lock up my card. If you are with Barclays I would suggest you ask them to clarify and make it clear you are going to spend the money, where and when. I was told by my mother in law you will not get this hassle with a Bank Transfer. So it may be easier to get a bank transfer if you can. I am moving to Lloyds Bank soon My wife doesn't get half as much hassle and more interest on her accounts from Lloyds than I do at Barclays.
Hope this helps and best wishes with your new car.
Thanks for input guys. I do not have an online account. I work with computers a lot and know how easy it can be to get hold of details if you really want to, not divulging any more info on this subject may get in trouble for knowing too much. :wink:
Anyway because of this I am reluctant to get an online account. I know how much easier it makes things and how they say they are secure these days. But believe me when I say if you want to get hold of details it can be done, I have seen it demonstrated. The only thing I have seen which may be a little more secure than the rest is the separate PIN Sentry devices.
Apologies for hijacking this thread with bank talk, it seems to have evolved in to a completely different thread due to this. To cut the long story short so far as I am aware now I have paid for both Insurance and Car and the pick up date is looming ever closer.
Great to see another Oryx White car in the recent photos. I have just been told again how much attention my car is getting at VW Exeter. It must be one of their first GTI Mk7 cars, demo not included.
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.
Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.
Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.
Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
Great to see another Oryx White car in the recent photos. I have just been told again how much attention my car is getting at VW Exeter. It must be one of their first GTI Mk7 cars, demo not included.
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.
Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
MH - Don't suppose you can see a 3 door in white sitting in a car park at Tyne Dock?? My car has arrived in the UK! :smiley:
Nice :smiley: :smiley:
Is that Limestone grey?
Love the colour :smiley:
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
Lovely looking motor! You wouldn't get away with plates like that over here... :whistle:
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
The GTD looks soooo good in TR ... And I've ordered PW!! Too late to change now!!
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
QuoteMy new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
Am I seeing that picture correctly? A full tank of fuel & you only have a range of 345 miles.............??? :shocked:
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it :cool:
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it :cool:
It seems to be getting quicker too Sam lol haven't even fully opened her out yet thou :cool: :smiley:
Finally got around to cleaning it. Clayed with Bilt Hamber Soft, polished with Menzerna, sealed with Prima Amigo and waxed with Victoria Concours...
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My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.
I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it :cool:
It seems to be getting quicker too Sam lol haven't even fully opened her out yet thou :cool: :smiley:
I am at about 1000 miles so far and it's getting faster. (And I am also learning how to get the most out of it through the gears).
I am mostly doing runs from Antrim to Belfast and back again and getting about 41mpg and that includes smaller runs and being heavy footed. Not too shabby. (In Sport mode most of the time).
Amazing car and drives much better than my old 2010 C-Class 220 CDI sport!
Are you manual or DSG MKVII?
It's great to hear your thoughts Jimble although I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the DSG. I've never driven an auto before so I can't comment but I've always been very tempted to try one and I have heard many good things about them. After what you have said however I may refrain from them in the future.
Unfortunately , it doesn't seem to be working out so well for you and if it's something that is affecting your enjoyment so much you may have to consider a drastic alternative such as chopping it in for a manual. Two to three years of ownership is a long time to have to live with something that will irritate/frustrate you so much on a regular basis :sad:
Hi jimble, what bulbs did you use ?
Sorry to hear about your woes Jimble. Especially after the long wait and anticipation. I almost went DSG but after considering extra cost, emissions and lower MPG decided to stick with manual. Always driven a manual so more used to it as well. Feels like I've dodged a bullet.
Any links for the Phillips xenons you used? How easy were they to swap out?
My thoughts exactly mate! I'll give it the benefit of the doubt for a while and maybe even see if i can test another one to make sure it's not faulty but i fear it may be a deal breaker, i know a lot of people love it but so far it just doesn't float my boat in the daily grind! Thrashing in sport mode yes, pootling around no.
Darlo that JCW Is a little cracker :)
Darlo that JCW Is a little cracker :)
Cheers mate. Really sad to see it go, its a fantastic car, but having been shopping round for a week or so i knew i was getting a really good deal and this way dont have to wait for a factory built one.
Drivedeal will give the same kind of discount if anyone is interested.If you have more options you could get nearer £4000 discount, so shop around folks and work to get a good deal :)
My recent quote from them with just paint as an option was £26464 down to £23274
Its lovely mate. This mk7 GTI/GTD looks amazing, easily the best one yet. So glad I stuck with the standard alloys, I really do prefer them to the 19's, plus the ride quality will be better.
Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.
Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.
Looks awesome Sam. Mines getting registered Fri as well but pickup won't be till next week.Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.
Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.
Looks like Sam has the Pro Nav. The voice option is only for the standard media system or the standard nav. Would be cool if it could just be activate by VCDS but I think there is extra hardware required...
Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.
Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.
Looks awesome Sam. Mines getting registered Fri as well but pickup won't be till next week.Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.
Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.
Looks like Sam has the Pro Nav. The voice option is only for the standard media system or the standard nav. Would be cool if it could just be activate by VCDS but I think there is extra hardware required...
After almost 7 months of waiting, my GTD was delivered to the dealers last Friday :cool: Went up today to see it and to finalise the paperwork for a Friday 1st November pickup. Can't wait (that's a 7 month can't wait!!).
The dealer was fantastic and really restored my faith in VW with good will gestures and a great discount and part exchange price for my car. :cool: :cool:
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I can't sleep, it's a mixture of excitement and fear.
Fear that someone troubles my new pride of joy and excitement after having driven over three hundred miles in three days after picking up my car from Wayside Milton Keynes. While I was there someone else was collecting a white one, but I didn't get a chance to speak with him.
Where do I start? Do I talk about how refined the car is? Or about the quality of the finish? Maybe how comfortable it? Should I start with the myriad of options and menus?
I think I'll start with the performance!! I've tried really hard to contain myself and be sensible. I wanted to run it in gently...........but things haven't quite gone to plan!! I think that on the motorway the car feels so refined that it doesn't actually feel that quick. Then I took a drive the other night through some country lanes and fast B roads and I have to say that I was very impressed. The car felt so fluid and the body control was excellent as the car went from one bend to another. As the revs rose the car showed it was fit for purpose. I know some feel you only need the performance pack if you're going on track but I can't be sure of what level of difference it made but I found the handling to be very good. Precise, sure footed, with the car going exactly where you point it. Very confidence inspiring.
After my initial test drive I found a couple things didn't sit easy with me. The steering in sport and the artificial exhaust note. Having spent a considerable time in the car I still don't like the exhaust note while in sport but I have found the steering in sport to be very good, linear and well weighted.
There are so many things I could talk about, little nuances, that make owning this car a real pleasure. As always there are one or two niggles that make think why did VW do that? For instance, why didn't they put the red light strip in the back of the car as well or why is there no USB in the car? And I'm hoping that we can have our wing mirrors programmed to unfold when the car is unlocked like the post B/W 45ers.
To be honest my list of moans are small. I really am enjoying the car and never rush to come home from work, I just want to keep driving it.
One thing I have to mention before I finish is the auto handbrake and stop start. I thought I was going to absolutely hate these features but I have to say after my initial bunny hopping on a hill :embarrassed: :whistle: I find them brilliant. They are so intuitive to use and make life so easy.
If you hadn't guessed by now I love this car, it's a combination of several things that make it such a good package. Not least, the impressive sound quality and weight of sound from the Dynaudio! Absolutely it's not for everyone but for me it's spot on.
Thanks for reading my rambling and happy motoring to one and all.
First glimpse of my white steed (taken on salesman's phone). It lives :evil:Lovely mate.
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Lovely looking car Croz, enjoy pal! I'll look out for you if your anywhere near Hamilton as that's where I work
Today was finally the day ... So here a some quick pics before the rain storm hit
Get better ones once had a play haha
Lovely cars guys!
Sam, hope to see you on the road sometime. (I drive from Antrim to Belfast everyday morning and evening)
Keep'er clean! (Although this weather is pathetic)
Sam I will keep an eye out for you I do roughly the same commute. I will recognise your plate. If you see some dick flashing you in a GTI it will be me :-)
Today has been the first chance that I have had to give my new GTD a proper clean since it was delivered on Tuesday.
Didn't want to post any pics until it was looking something like!
Pretty much just as I'd finished the heavens opened :cry: but I managed to get a few decent photo's before the rain set in.
I know it is another WHITE one, when there have already been a few posted, but at the end of the day its my 'WHITE' one :laugh:
Hope you like the pics
If someone knows how to dump them on the page (rather than through photo bucket) then please go ahead
Thanks
Super photos. It's a beautiful sunny day today… anybody out there who's been waiting for a break in the weather…. go get ya camera & get snapping your new baby! We neeeeeeed more pictures to make the waiting easier! :wink:I have my Fuji X100 and Nikon D7000 at the ready..... :evil: :laugh:
Any of you lucky guys/gals with cars just delivered, if you ordered advance phone prep are they still delivering without the front MDI cable or have they started putting cables in as has been suggested?Collected last monday, no MDI
Just read that so hope they get it sorted soon ,mine was built second week of Oct, still awaiting del. so not sure if its in, have you notified your dealer and does he know anything about it, mine seemed to be playing dumb !Theyve lodged the issue with VW cust services - details here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259384.msg2400052#new
Picked up my GTD yesterday :grin:
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Enjoyed an awesome 220 mile ride home. Stopped at a few service stations on the way to give the car a bit of variety of revs during the journey.
Initial thoughts:
- Adaptive cruise control is great
- E Handbrake takes a lot of getting used to (still reaching for it)
- Night illuminations look the mutts
- CSG needs to be seen in the flesh - pictures do not do the colour justice
- 51mpg according to trip computer; my outgoing 2007 focus 2.0 TDI never ever got above 45/46 so a promising start
A couple of niggles:
- No USB port - my phone ran out of charge. Need to get an adapter but seriously most cars have a port these days dont they?
- Album art quality on the standard media player is not good. I dont mind the lower resolution on text / graphics or any other part of the system. The art just looks washed out for some reason.
In summary - All round awesome and well worth the wait - can't see anyone being disappointed when they (eventually) get to pick up their motors!
Thanks Guys :smiley:
Just to confirm - is there a USB port just for charging purposes? The compartment by the gearstick has the old 40 pin iPhone cable. There is nothing in the armrest. There is a 12v cigarette lighter in the central console but I didnt have an adaptor for my lightning cable.
aah ok.yep
I dont have the advanced phone prep kit - so that explains that!
The MDi cable/socket is the one in front of the gear stick?
Jimble: Hopefully the DSG will grow on you. Not for thanks, found it highly annoying on my demo test drive. Put in manual mode and it still tries to change up for you etc. Hopefully you aren't underwhelmed for long.
MrSavage: Disagree all you like, but slotted over into manual mode, that thing was wanting to change up for me all the time, and not anywhere near the higher reaches of the rev range either (about 3k revs). I know how to use a DSG, my dad has had it on his last 3 cars, and that car was definitely in manual mode. Thinking back, I do wonder whether having it in ECO somehow overrides the manual mode if the car decides you aren't driving it economically, but perhaps SPORT would leave it alone.
It annoyed the hell out of me on the first half of my extended test drive. I put it into auto for the 2nd half of the test drive and just forgot about changing gears myself.
Hi All,
Picked up my GTI yesterday, full album here:
http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/library/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI
Some highlights:
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Hard to capture how nice the Oyrx White is in photos - in the sun it looks absolutely stunning. So far I am not actually sure if I prefer it to my Scirocco, feels very high and more disconnected from the road. The media system does not seem to work as well with my iPhone as the previous one.
Overall I think it is a cracking car, but I have not driven it enough to give a proper opinion yet. It is an amazing colour though and don't regret paying the extra for the "special" paint.
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks
Tints in the front very subtle - about 90% transmission, rears are about 65% I think. Green tint for all windows.
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks
Tints in the front very subtle - about 90% transmission, rears are about 65% I think. Green tint for all windows.
Thanks
Picked mine up yesterday (at last!). All I can say to those waiting to pick up is it's worth the wait! What a car, I was intending to have a running in period but it's just too tempting to be heavy with the right foot. :evil:
I won't post photos as I'm sure you've all seen enough Pure White GTI's (and my photography skills won't add any extra value!).
Picked mine up 2 weeks ago (5 dr black with only option being DCC - non PP) and so far really really chuffed.
Had a mk6 GTI for 6 months about 2 years ago, and this seems a big leap forward in terms of overall package. Really chuffed I went for the DCC. Comfort is great around town and Normal otherwise. Didnt realise the engine note gets louder in sport - quite good but a wee bit droney after a while. Biggest suprise so far is how FAST the car feels, the torque available giving it a very urgent feel if you ask me.
I have also have a 997 GT3 and the golf feels quicker at low-ish revs, such is the turbo goodness. But at the same time it doesn't have a laggy and on/off feel that some turbos have.
Hi am waiting on my Pure White Gti 5 door to arrive mid Dec, where did you deal with? Specys in Aberdeen? I dealt with Hawco peterhead and got a cracking deal, also a canceled order so haapy not to wait the 5-6 month wiating list.
Some photo's of yer car would be great :wink:
Not a cheap car to buy outright but really good finance on PCP from VW made it a no brainer for me.
I cant normally be bothered washing cars myself but I am gonna give this car a quick was every 2 weeks as I think it looks fantastic in black. Sorry shoulda boshed some snaps up !
Aye got a nae bad deal from Hawco, they matched Aberdeen's price plus they are on my doorstep, just 15mins away.
Who did you deal with? and when did you order your car? Is there plenty room inthe back of the 5 door?
I keep checking that tracker, but the bloody thing wont move :cry:.....I still havent seen any on the road as of yet!!
Sohoping things move along when am home from Angola in a 13 days time.... :laugh:
Some pictures of your 5 door would be great, as most of the Gti's are the 3 door spec
Doug
Not that new now, but posted following a request. Seems reflex silver is not popular for Mk7 GTI/GTD's. Looks much better in the flesh than in photos. Also can testify very dirt-friendly which is big on my criteria :smiley:. Paint finish seems excellent so far - including the door sills etc where some people have reported problems with r/s.Everything you say.
Skinnee D hope those whippets don't scratch the paint when jumping in.She's actually a greyhound - and too old / lazy to jump in and out these days so gets lifted. It's a dogs life...
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.Cheers. Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos. Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White :evil: cant wait.
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.Cheers. Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos. Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White :evil: cant wait.
Indeed; I never found a single silver demo anywhere to look at (even GT ones were scarce).Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.Cheers. Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos. Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White :evil: cant wait.
Skinnee D - Your GTD looks great in Silver, as does Moro's GTi 5 door. I'm going for Silver too, as washing the car happens about once a month (or probably less :wink:) If colour choice on this forum is anything to go by, I reckon Silver MK7 GTD/GTi's are gonna be pretty rare.
Silver looks really good mate and I'm not normally a fan of silver cars.Cheers Kyle. There are colours that I personally like better but I'm such rubbish when it comes to car cleaning that I wouldn't want to live with them :grin:
Just saw you have the sunroof listed. Got that too and very happy indeed with it (though wasn't overly happy having to order it blind - another rarity in the demo world).Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.Cheers. Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos. Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White :evil: cant wait.
Skinnee D - Your GTD looks great in Silver, as does Moro's GTi 5 door. I'm going for Silver too, as washing the car happens about once a month (or probably less :wink:) If colour choice on this forum is anything to go by, I reckon Silver MK7 GTD/GTi's are gonna be pretty rare.
Not that new now, but posted following a request. Seems reflex silver is not popular for Mk7 GTI/GTD's. Looks much better in the flesh than in photos. Also can testify very dirt-friendly which is big on my criteria :smiley:. Paint finish seems excellent so far - including the door sills etc where some people have reported problems with r/s.
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Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer!
FINALLLY !!!
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Just picked her up, and have meetings all afternoon - so more pic's over W/E
Rik is finally a happy bunny after 6 1/2 months.....
Looks really good - did they ever let on why it was so delayed?FINALLLY !!!
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Just picked her up, and have meetings all afternoon - so more pic's over W/E
Rik is finally a happy bunny after 6 1/2 months.....
HOORAH!!! And wow, what a stunner! Sooooooo shiny: Did the dealer detail it, Autoglym? :laugh:
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.
Now need to start the chase for a bit of 'good will' :)
Thanks for advice, have tried it in sport then over to comfort but can't feel a lot of difference. If anyone has ACC and has it set to comfort can you tell me how you find the ride, it just seems to me to be very hard when all the car mags said how good it was, I know we don't have the best of roads in Sussex but modern dampers should cope...glad I did not get 19 inch wheels!!Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.
Check immediately if the transportation pucks have been removed!
Thanks for advice, have tried it in sport then over to comfort but can't feel a lot of difference. If anyone has ACC and has it set to comfort can you tell me how you find the ride, it just seems to me to be very hard when all the car mags said how good it was, I know we don't have the best of roads in Sussex but modern dampers should cope...glad I did not get 19 inch wheels!!Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.
Check immediately if the transportation pucks have been removed!
That's my only gripe, oh and fuel but hey its a GTI !
That looks tremendous in Black! Is that DBP or the standard black? I chose Tornado Red but I'm starting to think black would look amazing too! :rolleyes:
There's something about black GTIs :cool: :drool: :cool:Yes - I thnk it just works so well with the red details - much better than any other colour. Its the same black as my Scirocco - you need to be a person who likes cleaning cars to have it....
The car looks great but also looks like its got a huge front splitter. :grin: :grin:
Looking good....the car not the fence :grin: May need to try some snow foam next time, would you recommend it?
Well folks,
First clean today.
Man Flu + Mucky Car = dilemma - but could not leave it dirty :)
Noticed that there were swirl marks that the dealer prep must have left.
Snow Foam
Rinse
Wash Wax
Rinse
Demon Shine
Dry
No Swirl marks :cool:
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P.S. the crappy fence is next doors - time he did it methinks!
Mirrors folded and lights on. I can't do that...
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Looking good....the car not the fence :grin: May need to try some snow foam next time, would you recommend it?
Well folks,
First clean today.
Man Flu + Mucky Car = dilemma - but could not leave it dirty :)
Noticed that there were swirl marks that the dealer prep must have left.
Snow Foam
Rinse
Wash Wax
Rinse
Demon Shine
Dry
No Swirl marks :cool:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-30%2014.50.27.jpg)
P.S. the crappy fence is next doors - time he did it methinks!
Mirrors folded and lights on. I can't do that...
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There's something about black GTIs :cool: :drool: :cool:Especially three-door ones....
Beautiful Robbo / Ian, love them both :)
Bet you are gonna have a cheshire cat smile on you by the time you get home!
hastd2, don't worry - pure white is beautiful :)
(GTD 5D example :) - (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.20.jpg)
w0000p! :)
Hi Guys
I have been watching in envy as people have been receiving their new GTIs and GTDs....been great seeing the photos.
I was away in Manchester yesterday with a mate having some mid-afternoon beers before the football when I received a call off an unknown number. It was Benfield acting on behalf of the vehicle leasing firm my employer uses.....apparently my car is now in stock and they are looking to drop it off on the 23rd December :grin: Perfect Christmas present or what!? Especially given that it was due at the end of February and then the end of January 2013.
So there will be a new GTI on the roads of the north-east very soon. I will make sure I stick some photos up once it has arrived. The GF already has a route planned for the evening of the 23rd lol. Looks like ill be missing 5-a-side that night, I cannot wait having ordered the car 18 weeks ago.
Best wishes
Si
Hi Guys
I have been watching in envy as people have been receiving their new GTIs and GTDs....been great seeing the photos.
I was away in Manchester yesterday with a mate having some mid-afternoon beers before the football when I received a call off an unknown number. It was Benfield acting on behalf of the vehicle leasing firm my employer uses.....apparently my car is now in stock and they are looking to drop it off on the 23rd December :grin: Perfect Christmas present or what!? Especially given that it was due at the end of February and then the end of January 2013.
So there will be a new GTI on the roads of the north-east very soon. I will make sure I stick some photos up once it has arrived. The GF already has a route planned for the evening of the 23rd lol. Looks like ill be missing 5-a-side that night, I cannot wait having ordered the car 18 weeks ago.
Best wishes
Si
Fantastic news, I bet there'll be a lot of jealous people on here hoping for Xmas deliveries when they read this! Enjoy, and well done on finding a girlfriend to share you passion, not many of them will plan the route for you! :laugh:
Hi corgiSteeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)
First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.
May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Hi corgiSteeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)
First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.
May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Hi corgiSteeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)
First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.
May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Hi corgiSteeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)
First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.
May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
I feel like a ventriloquists dummy :laugh:
Spot on...
Finally!! :smiley:
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Arrived today...
Look at the size of it compared to my 996 911 C4S Cab in the background!
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Hello everyone,
Well I finally got to collect our fantastic Tornado red GTi after what felt like an eternity of waiting, but is soon getting forgotten! Not been too far in the car today as I wanted to get it home and tinker and clean it! So far so good, I will post impressions and more updates soon, car will get a run into Cambridge tomorrow. I am going to try and attach some photo's for the first time. What do you think of the mirror wrap by the way?
I like the wing mirrors I could be tempted to give it a go on my white GTI. Black might look quite sharp and according to ebay the wrap would cost about £10.
Not sure carbon wrapping wing mirrors is a DIY job to be honest...
love the mirror wrap - did the dealer do that for you? Hello Allya, the business manager put me in touch with the vinyl wrap company and I approached them myself and popped in to see them to chose finish, cheers for your input buddy. :smiley:
Hi - had my GTI PP a few weeks now after waiting 6 months…impressed so far. Previously had a 35 edition.
At least you stuck with the cloth interior - adding leather would have made your options cost go in to five figures (well nearly)!
I have a rule with options - always keep their cost to less than the amount of discount received - in other words make sure that the price you are paying is still less than list whatever options are added.
Does that effectively work out as all the options for free and a wee bit off the car too??Spot on - just makes it still seem 'sensible' despite speccing Pro nav, reverse camera, winter pack, Park Assist, High Beam assist and Dynaudio!
And I thought I'd gone a bit mad spending around 4k on options!No - you are excused. I think anyone who specs leather and Pro-nav is mad! With apologies to anyone who has :tongue:
Does that effectively work out as all the options for free and a wee bit off the car too??Spot on - just makes it still seem 'sensible' despite speccing Pro nav, reverse camera, winter pack, Park Assist, High Beam assist and Dynaudio!And I thought I'd gone a bit mad spending around 4k on options!No - you are excused. I think anyone who specs leather and Pro-nav is mad! With apologies to anyone who has :tongue:
Thats a shame Ed - you sound like you expcted them to mess it up?
Hi guys, new GTI arrived in the north east. After 18 weeks of waiting it has arrived, a proper class act.
Unfortunately the weather has been gash today making my first day somewhat tricky. However, I still managed to get stuff transferred from the bmw, fill her up with super unleaded, experiment with ACC on the A19, rack up 60 miles and realise the impact of flooring it on the average MPG :grin:
Lots of gadgets on there and already impressed with the ACC and the growl in sport mode. Sat nav looks like it needs some more experimentation.
I'll be learning more in the next few days as I will be covering about 500 miles in the next few days, so I'll add to the various threads.
Best wishes guys and happy driving.
Si
I have only seen 1 gti in months up here, so its rare on the road still.
Collected my TR GTD , lovely car great interior...:-). Will post some picsEasy mate, just go to select source, select iPod..... then you should see a iTunes Video's folder.... your video's should be in there.
I opted for the standard satnav, I have the red collar lead, how do I get video / stream to play from my iPhone4s?
My GTi arrived at the dealer a week ago to the day and since then it's been at the detailer near Birmingham. Gareth from Detail My Ride has done the business and produced a fantastic finish. I can't stress enough the benefits of detailing vs the dealer doing the prep. I collected it this afternoon...great Christmas present. :grin:
That's the first Golf I've seen wrapped so much :)
That's the first Golf I've seen wrapped so much :)
It's shipped to South Africa so it spends nearly 3 weeks at sea.
MJ-GTI - you can ask them to only register it next year but take delivery this year. You can run on paper plates for 21 days. My dealer was happy to do it from the beginning of December.
I hope I got a good deal.
Can't help but think both of your photos look like a familiar sight - You in Cape Town by chance?
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Can't help but think both of your photos look like a familiar sight - You in Cape Town by chance?
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That looks exactly like N1 City VW did when we picked up my in-laws Caddy van last year (she's South African).
My car has arrived :-)
I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.
My car has arrived :-)
I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.
Looks gorgeous mate. Hope you're out enjoying it!
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?! :lipsrsealed: :wink:
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?! :lipsrsealed: :wink:
+1 right here lol
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?! :lipsrsealed: :wink:
Congrats Gina! Car looks fabulous - must have been fun unveiling her... was everything as you expected?
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:quality enjoy the car :cool:
My car has arrived :-)
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I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Good to see another lady loving the GTI! My partner loves mine, she takes it at every given opportunity! I can't see it being 'my' car for much longer :grin:
J
Congrats on your new CSG GTD. Looking very nice indeed :drool: :drool:Are Red Calipers now standard issue???Thanks :whistle:not sure if red calipers are standard I was build week50 and had the sport and sound option but think I got the European spec as the car sounds amazing internally and externally
I will be picking up my CSG GTD this coming wed.(15th) only three days/ 72 hours/4366min to go. :) And i was also BW50, I really hope that i get red Calipers with mine as they look well nice. Much better than the grey ones. ;)
Aren't red calipers part of the sport and sound pack?I think that red callipers on the GTD and the red GTi logo's on the PP GTi are only available on EU spec cars.
Why would i not get them??I will be picking up my CSG GTD this coming wed.(15th) only three days/ 72 hours/4366min to go. :) And i was also BW50, I really hope that i get red Calipers with mine as they look well nice. Much better than the grey ones. ;)
Why would you get red calipers? ???
I managed to get the sport and sound pack option added because I still didn't have a confirmed build week when the option was released in bw 45Which probably confused VW because if you look in the sound actuator thread I have posted pics of the exhaust ( no rear silencer)and it is defiantly the eu spec with external sound :whistle:
Imo the GTD should've had grey painted calipers from day one like it said in the brochure rather than the bare metal thats on every other lower spec Golf. >:(
I don't think it should have red calipers, it takes away some the identity of the two cars.
Nope, black is for the R to match the side badges etc.Imo the GTD should've had grey painted calipers from day one like it said in the brochure rather than the bare metal thats on every other lower spec Golf. >:(
I don't think it should have red calipers, it takes away some the identity of the two cars.
agreed on both counts. Red is GTI, grey is GTD blue is R.
The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights. I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon). To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube. These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.
http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ
Thanks
Welcome! :afro: looks crackin!, one question though, haven't you just covered the numbers on your reg? ???
I always make sure I hide my reg :whistle: :whistle: :grin:Lol... sure sure :cool:
My 5dr Tornado Red GTD with Pro Sat Nav Arrived today :)
I'm now happy and complete.
Took her down to Greenock, f**k me she's fast, and the sound.................. amazing!
I'm sure I squealed like a wee girl.
Gave the keys to my colleague who proceeded to hit 120mph!! Not too impressed with that one!
Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.
My God I Love this car already and it's only been 22 (s)miles
My 5dr Tornado Red GTD with Pro Sat Nav Arrived today :)
I'm now happy and complete.
Took her down to Greenock, f**k me she's fast, and the sound.................. amazing!
I'm sure I squealed like a wee girl.
Gave the keys to my colleague who proceeded to hit 120mph!! Not too impressed with that one!
Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.
My God I Love this car already and it's only been 22 (s)miles
How do you upload photos on here? :rolleyes:
We were meant to be stopping at a Travel lodge near Manchester overnight but were feeling fresh enough (possibly adrenaline) we just drove the whole 500 miles home.
Picked up my new car monday and only just got round to getting the pics onto my laptop.
I know there have been a few Carbon grey ones on before, but here's mine to add to the list.
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I will hope to get some better pics to add on the weekend.
Looks great-what VW dealership is that? Huddersfield?
Hi all,
I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.
I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car. So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy. Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.
Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.
I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/
I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.
The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights. I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon). To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube. These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.
http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ
Thanks
PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster :undecided:
Hi all,
I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.
I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car. So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy. Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.
Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.
I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/
I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.
The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights. I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon). To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube. These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.
http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ
Thanks
PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster :undecided:
Looks great fella! I was thinking of night blue but ended choosing carbon grey (though I've still not seen my car yet!)
Love the night picture on your flickr, the colour looks superb
Hi all,
I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.
I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car. So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy. Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.
Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.
I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/
I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.
The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights. I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon). To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube. These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.
http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ
Thanks
PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster :undecided:
Looks great fella! I was thinking of night blue but ended choosing carbon grey (though I've still not seen my car yet!)
Love the night picture on your flickr, the colour looks superb
Cheers boydee, we have new LED street lights around our office car park, which shows off the colour quite well (when it was clean at least) in that photo.
You'll be very pleased with carbon grey, I was torn between the two as well. Both colours appear to have a green/silver fleck (glitter-esq) in bright lights. I just need the weather to improve to give mine a proper detail.
QuoteLooks great-what VW dealership is that? Huddersfield?
No, It's Doncaster.
A dream come true! After months of anxiously waiting I finally picked up my brand new Pure White Golf 7 GTI last week Friday. :laugh:
It is a bullet coming from my VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline! Took a few photos at Umhlanga dealership in Durban. Drove this beast home (to Pretoria) 600km away.
Spec'd with: Panoramic Sunroof, Xenon Headlights, Park Distance Control, Discover Media Pro and DynAudio.
Will post some more photos after I give the beast a good wash.
Very nice indeed. Going to be in Cape Town at the end of February so looking forward to spotting some Mk7 GTI's out there. :smiley:
Very nice indeed. Going to be in Cape Town at the end of February so looking forward to spotting some Mk7 GTI's out there. :smiley:
I think you will be surprised how many are here. I was in the UK over Christmas and I did nearly 2000km of driving (from Kent to Liverpool and generally around Kent) and I did not see a single GTi which was quite surprising. The day we left SA I saw 3 on the way to the airport and 2 on the day we got back(although one of them was my new one :smiley:
VWSA was making MK1 Golfs up until a few years a go so parts a readily available and cheap.
If you get a chance when you are out here try get to Port Elizabeth. The VW factory is there and they do a pretty impressive factory tour (the build right hand drive Polos) and the also have a VW museum there. It's about 400lm from Cape Town
Even the police in gauteng use gtis, by the thousand!
how come you used a dealer in durban if you live in pretoria?
My new Pure White GTD arrived with me today on the back of a Transporter. Ordered from Lee in Cheltenham VW. As I am in N Ireland I had it collected by a transport company, they collected it yesterday and had told me it would be over here late next week. Got a phone call 2.30 today, guy said are you home 5.00 to 6.00 tonight as we have a Golf for you!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
It needs a wash after 400 miles on the back of a lorry but so impressed with the car. Love it..
Getting it detailed on Friday so maybe take some pics after that.
Spec is 5 door, manual, heated leather seats and discovery nav.
so glad it came so much quicker than the many months they were predicting
so glad it came so much quicker than the many months they were predicting
Really liking the blue, think it suits the GTI really well.
Thanks, of corse dark and a bit dirty here but the paint has more than normal silver metallic flakes, called in at a filling station and it looked beautiful there, sort of purple blue but very sparkly
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5 hours spent today original finish was streaky and after a wash and dry the alloys were surprisingly dirty. Sealed the glass, beads and sheds water now beautifully. Couldn't be happier with it :laugh:
oh lordy..just been out in the dark in it...it so classy all lit up!! the interior lighting is about 300% more awesome then my last car :)It still amazes me after 7 months :cool:
Picked up a week past Saturday! Still to be cleaned...
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Picked up a week past Saturday! Still to be cleaned...
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Everyone is waiting for March delivery now!
J
Same.
Has anyone not putting private plates on been contacted by their dealer with plate choices yet?
Same.
Has anyone not putting private plates on been contacted by their dealer with plate choices yet?
Always insist on selecting your reg for a new car - its one of the perks of ordering new.
I asked if I could choose and the dealer was fine with that although the list of options was fairly slim.Yes - I should have said it will only be from a limited list the dealer has of pre-allocated registrations - but normally there is one with a number or series of letters that appeals more than the others...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Love the photos. Well done on the last one…brilliant! We need more pics like this everyone!!! Enjoy the new car when you pick it up on Saturday :smiley:I will take a picture like that if you take one first... :evil: :drool: :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
That looks awesome! Congratulations! I pick mine up on 1st March so I'm hoping to grab some pics when I go in early next week and sign the finance docs. Can. Not. Wait! :laugh:
This time next week guys, this time next week...
I will hopefully be able to post some pics of mine when I collect it Wednesday next week.
Stourbridge? :smug:
Stourbridge? :smug:
When's your R due to land James?
Stourbridge? :smug:
Stourbridge? :smug:
When's your R due to land James?
Landed mate, collect it on saturday!! :smiley:
I would be most interested to she how it feels compared to the GTI, also if it understeers like most Haldex based setups.Stourbridge? :smug:
When's your R due to land James?
Landed mate, collect it on saturday!! :smiley:
We demand lots and lots of pictures - and a serious write up!! :smiley:
No probs gents but just letting you know it'll be monday at the earliest!! :whistle:
It looks awesome filthy with barcodes stuck all over it! Not long to go!!!! :laugh:
It looks awesome filthy with barcodes stuck all over it! Not long to go!!!! :laugh:
I know, I can't think about much else to be honest! Can't wait!
Stourbridge? :smug:
Sure is :smiley:
Stourbridge? :smug:
Sure is :smiley:
Get a good discount from them? Always found them hard nosed in the past
Quick pic, collected at 8am this morning in the sunshine and now it's p!ssin down!! The drivers wiper is jumping all over the screen so taking it back now, quick pic until i can get to my laptop:
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Was only a cheeky walkaway shot too, as weather was great today. will give her the works when I get time! Expected more 14s today!
Picked up yesterday
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Picked up yesterday
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Picked up yesterday
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Loving the new cars flying in. Happy and safe motoring to all. Whilst the sun might be shining where you are. Here in Brum with the villa facing a tough six pointer it's all very grim.not grim up the villa :smiley:
Picked up yesterday
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Did you get the plate from the DVLA or a trader ??
Picked up yesterday
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Did you get the plate from the DVLA or a trader ??
Too late. That's another £400 gone then :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Car looks good. Did you get the boot liner from vw?Ya it's genuine vw.
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Ya it's the foam flexi one. I can't read the full part number but it ends in 160. I had the same type protector in my mk5 and it was still perfect when I sold the car. It is far better than the hard plastic version IMO. It grips items in the boot so they don't slide around. Only disadvantage is that it doesn't fit if the boot floor is at the lower setting. I'm not sure how much it is as I got it thrown in by the dealer as part of the deal.I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
thanks, which one is it..the flexi 1? Would you recommend. ?
I've finally collected today. WOW. Pictures coming soon!The radio will turn off when you open the door.
I have a question:
- Re: keyless. When turning the car off pressing the stop/start button once cuts the engine off, but the radio remains on (I have discover nav). Pressing the button again just turns the ignition back on. I am having to manually press the off button on the discover nav to turn it off. Is it this meant to be or is there any way around it?
The car is fantastic and looking great really turning heads up in central London today. Shame it tipped it down this evening and got a horrible dirty bum bum
I love the seats on the Irish cars!Thanks, the seats are optional here. Cost about €700 iirc. They are very similar to the seats I had in my ed30.
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Nice Pick, it's a lot classier than the standard cloth but you still keep the feel of a GTI!I love the seats on the Irish cars!Thanks, the seats are optional here. Cost about €700 iirc. They are very similar to the seats I had in my ed30.
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Is this 'I'm ready to go home now' thing, for all handovers, or an 'exclusive' GTI thing? :smiley:Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....
Is this 'I'm ready to go home now' thing, for all handovers, or an 'exclusive' GTI thing? :smiley:Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....
Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....
Both of my toys
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Well it finally arrived yesterday after waiting since 30th Aug 13!
First impression is, well worth the wait. Moaned and grumbled now and again but as soon as you get in it and drive, all that goes out of the window!
First pic on here and more to follow, too busy driving it at the min :laugh:
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How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?waiting times are pretty good for Gti but not so on Gtd...go for it
I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?
I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?
I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.
Rosco. My local dealers quoted 20 weeks as that's vw's std line. I ordered thru drive the deal and was prepared to wait that long but In fact it's going to be about 10 weeks. I ordered 7th Feb and car will be built w/c 17 march. It's a gti, dsg with acc. There were (& still are) a few discounted stock cars around but none quite what I was after. Go for it!
Rosco. My local dealers quoted 20 weeks as that's vw's std line. I ordered thru drive the deal and was prepared to wait that long but In fact it's going to be about 10 weeks. I ordered 7th Feb and car will be built w/c 17 march. It's a gti, dsg with acc. There were (& still are) a few discounted stock cars around but none quite what I was after. Go for it!
Cheers pal, was looking on drivethedeal and carwow, both seem to be really, really good offers.
carwow was offering over £3k off list price :shocked:
Rosco give Lee a shout about the car he has in stock. It's not that long since they sent a new GTD over to me in Northern Ireland. Service was great and I wouldn't have done the deal had it not been a great price too! I can also recommend an excellent transport company if you don't want to collect yourself.
Woofwagon what dealer did you get your car from ?? I was in Euro Canterbury and there was a GTD ready to go home this afternoon !! Picking mine up from there sometime next week :smiley:
With what you've said Booth i think you'll love it! Tbf the boot isn't tiny but it's nowhere near the size of any other Golf, mainly due to the size of the fuel tank and the rear Haldex system but it doesn't seem as deep somehow either but like you say if you don't need to get a buggy in there then it's fine and will easily swallow a weekly shop.
Yes unfortunately i have got a cloth interior, you'll have read about the debacal with VW advertising black cloth which wasn't actually available? And so i've got anthracite cloth with light grey alcantara bolsters which i'm still not over the moon with! If i'd known at the time of ordering that this is what the standard cloth would look like i'd have specced vienna leather as i dislike it less than the cloth, although i'm not a fan of VW leather either. Some people like the cloth but i'm not one of them.
Just been over to look over my new car. All options present and correct. It looks great. Not sure if I can wait until the end of the month now :laugh:
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Few more pics, haven't been able to get some clean pics in the sunshine yet which is a shame cos the Lapiz looks fantastic in the sun! 8)
First off this car is a completely different animal to the GTI, to the point where i feel that the GTI is probably the more rounded car to own and drive everyday, there are a couple of compromises that need to be made with the R, fuel consumption being a big one, boot space being another and to a certain extent ride comfort, although some of that is down to my R being on 19's and my GTI was on 18's, both with DCC, the R in comfort is acceptable but hit a pot hole and you know about it!! The pictures of the the R don't do it justice imo and i agree that it can look a bit plain compared the the GTI but when you see it in the flesh it looks so aggressive! And in race mode the driving experience matches the looks, the sound from the exhaust/actuator in the cabin is epic and you just can't resist giving it a little poke just to hear it! :drool: but as much fun as it is you'll be lucky to get into 20's from the tank! :sick:
MPG so far if your pootling isn't great but it still needs to be run in and a couple more tanks of v power cos it was full of whatever rubbish the dealer uses! Having said that it could be worse, mid to high 20's if driving miss daisy round town and 34-35 with acc set to 75 on the motorway, so not all bad and i expect it to improve.
Keep your foot in it and it's rapid! It feels quite a bit quicker than the GTI but thats no big surprise but what is surprising is the extra nudge in the back at 4500rpm! :o I mean it really flies!
It feels much more hardcore than my GTI did and depending on your mood it can be exactly what you want, tight, super quick with a fantastic soundtrack and unbelievably planted on the road, no understeer and little to no lag, but when you just want to nip to the shop, it'll do it but you won't be as comfortable as you would be in a GTI.
The manual box in the R is fantastic with a very short throw for a standard box, i have noticed some on/off hesitation in 1st and 2nd and i'm not the only one apparently, it's not too bad but something i'll be keeping an eye on, might be a mapping issue so will report it to VW and see what happens, i know a lot of people like the DSG box but it's been well covered that i just don't get on with it and imo the manual really suits the R.
Not sure if it's the Haldex system or what but it just feels hunkered down on the road and doesn't feel like it'll let go anytime soon when hoofing it on a roundabout, haven't turned the ESC off yet and tbh it's not really my thing, maybe if we get a bit of snow but i've no intention of backing it into a hedge! :D
The interior is much of the same really, very comfortable seats, i'm still not a fan of the grey alcantara but obviously you don't see it when your sat on them, the blue highlights are lovely as are the carbon effect inserts, it's a bit plainer/classy inside than the GTI which is nice and ideal if your not a fan of the plaid and brushed chrome (which i am btw).
To sum up then, the R is an awesome piece of kit and i'm absolutely loving it! It's generally easy to live with and is more of an event than the GTI, however if you don't need/want 4wd and nearly 300hp and have kids, then the GTI PP is for you!
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.
Thanks Ginagee. I must admit it does look Black in the photo but it is definitely Carbon Grey :wink:
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.
Thanks Ginagee. I must admit it does look Black in the photo but it is definitely Carbon Grey :wink:
Ooops, sorry! :smiley: :rolleyes:
I hope not - going from Deep Black Pearl to Carbon Grey myself..... :whistle:I swore blind I was "cured" of black cars but must admit Carbon Grey is getting perilously close in some lights :embarrassed:
My blue looks black soon as the sun goes down. Like the double red stripe? !(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg.html)
Here's my new Golf GTi. :smiley:
Picking it up tomorrow. :laugh:
Will be sad to see the mk VI go though. :cry:
Great cars. :wink:
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New member, my baby arrived at midnight on the first of march and had so much fun with it so far.
Gti pp, deep pearl black, leather, reversing camera, pro nav and a few other options.
Love it so much, had a roc before 2.0 tsi gt but the golf smashes it.
Washed and clay at the weekend looks unreal!
Playtime begins :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Picked up my GTD Friday morning !! like most have said, well worth the wait :laugh:
Old Golf GTI :sad: New Golf GTD :laugh:
Playtime begins :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Just beautiful, enjoy
Looks lovely with the R headlights. 8)
Looks lovely with the R headlights. 8)
Are just regular xenon lights not R version.
mihaelo1 - lovely photos! Having a look through them and noticed the needle sweep - is that a standard feature on UK cars?
My reaction in this thread - "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour...." scrolls down... "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour" :laugh:
Great pics :)
Here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sk2nrh3rvtu90jn/vOTVS06G4S is also link where you can see a lot of pictures of my new car.
Also, another thing I have just noticed in those dropbox pics is the interior...EU guys seem to have half leathers and what looks like alcantara as standard?
Ah I see. We only got the cloth interior as standard and full leather as an option. Would have been nice to get that option too!
That is so nice JoeGTI! I would have definitely specced that had it been available.
J
Because some pleb at VW UK decided to do so.That is so nice JoeGTI! I would have definitely specced that had it been available.
J
+1
Really nice that Joe. Can't for the life of me work out why VW UK wouldn't have it as an optional extra [scratches head and pulls face].
For all we know it could well be an option that's incorrectly described or not even on the list at all. We know what VWUK are like for options haha
Limestone grey is a top choice! Does the rear wiper usually rest in that position? I thought they returned to the normal spot regardless of when the ignition was turned off?
Lovely colour! I think had I chosen a metallic colour I'd have gone for this, really nice.
Thanks for the reply.
I've been looking through this thread and google and struggling to find a photo of the rear lights on... I really thought it was going to be like the one in the link above. When I test drove a GTD, I was sure that it was this style lights and it was a MK7. Does anyone have any rear lights' photos at night?
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Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.
Happy days!!
Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.
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Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.
Happy days!!
Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.
Looking great, lovely photo with the west pier in the background too :smiley:
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Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.
Happy days!!
Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.
Looking great, lovely photo with the west pier in the background too :smiley:
Had to stand in the middle of the pelican crossing to get it, lol
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...
PS Nice motor
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...
PS Nice motor
Although mudflaps aren't really my taste i do think they look ok on the 7 as they kind of tie in with the skirts and diffuser. :cool:
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...
PS Nice motor
Although mudflaps aren't really my taste i do think they look ok on the 7 as they kind of tie in with the skirts and diffuser. :cool:
Are the mudflaps an OEM part? Seeing as my incoming car is black they won't stand out like a sore thumb and they'll certainly earn their keep on the roads round our neck of the woods...
Finally! After 7 months of waiting, today I took delivery of my new GTD. Not had much of a play yet as been busy with work etc but so far I'm very impressed. Coming from a Mk6 1.4 TSi 122PS Golf, I really do think there is a marked improvement in quality and refinement.
Not had chance to take any pics yet, but will do once I have had a chance to wash it properly.
On a side note, I thought that the GTD and GTi had chromed keys? Mine are just black plastic the same as a normal Golf?
Do you still get the chrome keys if you've opted for keyless entry?
My new toy, need to get some 19's but pretty happy with it other than that.
Looks the nuts! More pics please :-)
Sorry, meant 19" R wheels
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts. I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white. I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door. Build week 21 so next week. Not collecting until the 1st Sept though. :whistle: :whistle:Well hello Mrs Stretts. Welcome along !! :wink:
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts. I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white. I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door. Build week 21 so next week. Not collecting until the 1st Sept though. :whistle: :whistle:Well hello Mrs Stretts. Welcome along !! :wink:
Hi Mrs Stretts,you say your build week 21,is it too late to delay this for 1 week.The reason for this is starting build week 22,you would get the newer MY 2015 model.I'm sure somebody posted this info on here the other week.It seems a shame if your not getting the car till September to have the older MY 2014 version.Your dealer must have known this.
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts. I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white. I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door. Build week 21 so next week. Not collecting until the 1st Sept though. :whistle: :whistle:
never like the feeling when your wife has a better car than you do :)
You just can't get enough photos of the new arrivals.
Both look great.
@Wil is that JCB and was the handover just out in the car park?
Here's mine... got it on Tuesday:Don't suppose you were in Baldock Services on the A1 on Tuesday?! If so, you drove past me, I remember the red GTI badge on the front. Looks good.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.25%20HDR.jpg)
I have had my new car for 4 weeks already but only just worked out how to upload pictures. A bog standard GTD and coming from 3no BMW 3 series I am very happy with the car overall, especially the noise and acceleration. Touch wood not a single problem. PS: It is not currently this clean :undecided:
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Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Did you get them to give it a non contact wash?
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Did you get them to give it a non contact wash?
That could be me, I am picking it up next Saturday and taking it straight to the detailers for the works. When its done I will post some pictures. The detailers are quite insistant on leaving the stickers etc on so they have a blank canvas to work from
Out of curiosity did you do the journey home in one go or did you stop off for the night?
Ffrank - your GTD looks immense. Nice work on the cleaning. It looks cracking!Thanks Will! Your gti looks amazing and the red badges look great with the white and the Santi's, enjoy :) I keep thinking of reasons I need to drive somewhere :whistle:
kacee - that's fair enough then! Would love to see the photos when it's done!
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.Probabaly that was me - although its a growing trend.... it was just like unwarapping a present - why give someone else the fun. I then took it to a pro detailer for the ful days prep - looked amazing after that (CG GTD 3-door)!
Build week in progress !!!!! The build tracker has said build in progress for the last 7 days. Is that about right ???????? :rolleyes:It will more than likely jump to in transit tomorrow. Quite a few on here have never seen build in progress anyway. The tracker tends to throw a seven every now and then :whistle:
Just a quick picture before we set off to head up the road.
A private reg is going on the car so not bothered about it showing.
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Finally took delivery of my GTI yesterday, here are a few photos after the amazing Dan from Carbon Auto Detailing has worked his magic! Already taken it for a quick blast round a few B roads in Surrey and Kent, it really is such an exceptionally enjoyable car to drive. :grin:
Had my car delivered to my doorstep this morning.
Finally took delivery of my GTI yesterday, here are a few photos after the amazing Dan from Carbon Auto Detailing has worked his magic! Already taken it for a quick blast round a few B roads in Surrey and Kent, it really is such an exceptionally enjoyable car to drive. :grin:
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I thought you had debadged the rear there for a moment when I looked at this photo.
Cracking car there mate and my favourite colour for the GTI
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My dealer put those kind of plates on mine as well with the under-hang. I'm sure it doesn't get in the way of the sensor but it made me paranoid enough to hurry up and put my private plate on.
I would attach a couple of photos but can’t seem to find the appropriate button.
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After having it for a few weeks and getting it detailed I thought I better post a picture.
Very nice. Do you have your front light tinted, they look very dark?
More carbon grey pics.... :cool:
Collected on Sat 8th March. It's my wives car so I've only drove it 40 miles so far but have to say what a fantastic car it is.
Luckily the car was pretty well prepared (well done to Benfield on Scotswood Road, Newcastle) so after washing it yesterday it was pretty swirl free. So for those that are interested a coat of Auto Finesse Tripple followed by a coat of Tough Coat was all that was needed. Oh and some Auto Finesse Mint Rims wheel wax on the wheels.... which took forever!!
A couple of pics when the sun popped out...
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Some pics of my Golf! Slightly used by the salesman I bought it from, it is registered in traffic not even a month ago, and I got a 20% discount, and also a very very good offer for my MK6 I had before. So im quite satisfied!great looking gti welcome douglind
Deep black, performance pack, DSG, "towing package" as they call it here in sweden, reverse camera and a towing hook, rear and front parking sensors, Bi-xenon (standard in sweden) tinted windows and some other bits.
Too bad the snow will be pouring down here in Sweden within a couple of weeks :(
Hope the pics arent too big
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Friends C63 AMG in the background, ME WANTS
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The dungeon
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hello All,Hi GTDMB185, great looking car and spec - but I may be biased as it's almost identical to mine :)
I've had my new car (Golf GTD Mk7) for almost a week now and I have to say its better than I thought given that I've gotten used to Polo ownership (2 versions) since 2003. the key things are as follows:
1. It's done 350 miles since I collected it from the dealer with 10 miles on the clock in 3 days.
2. I've achieved nearly 50 mpg long term average.
3. The interior lighting is great.
4. Driving at night is far better than the day :evil:
5. DCC is worth it if only for the comfort mode, and I've not tried sport yet.
6. The sunroof makes a big difference to the ambience.
7. Night blue is fantastic day or night.
There are other things as well but perhaps the biggest negative is deciding what on earth I am going to do in 3 years time with a replacement choice??
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UPDATE: Photo included thanks to instructions from p3asa. :cool:
great looking gti welcome douglind
Hi all, few pics of the GTI PP, had it a few months now and over 11k trouble free miles clocked up.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg.html)
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Not really a new arrival as I got the car for about 3 month now, but I am done with modifications until spring time next year, so I thought I could show some quick and dirty pictures of the latest status. :)
Unfortunately the weather wasnt that great in Germany so the colour doesnt pop out as it uses to in the sun.
Colour is Limestone Grey, PP, DSG, 3 Doors with all kind of extras.
Got satin black mirror caps, R taillights, tinted windows, custom exhaust system in the looks of the Golf 6 R from DTH Turbo and the Eibach Pro Kit installed.
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Picked up yesterday, 63 plate! Shame it rained.
Hi guys, new member here!
Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.
Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.
Hi guys, new member here!
Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.
Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.
Hi guys, new member here!Hi Camy, I love my night blue (gtd). A few pics http://imgur.com/a/rpUT6. It looks like black in dark weather/evening, and has an awesome sparkle in the sun. Probably not the easiest to keep clean, but other than that I think it's a great choice due to the variety it gives you.
Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.
Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.
Looks beautiful gazmondo. I was swithering about the tornado red and eventually turned my back on it because my brother had a red polo for 8 years (no-one wants to copy their brother). Just curious, did you pick this up recently, and if so, when did you order?
I'll make sure to post pictures of mine when it arrives and try to utilise the scenery up here for added effect :smiley:
No bother.Some great pics of the car.
Was that you racing the Mk7 in the video?
What should go in the 'img' brackets?
Thanks... but that's what I did before, with the result shown above...
I have a dilemma.
Just got off the phone with the dealer who said my car will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks exactly. I said if think about it (although my head was screaming to get it ASAP).
My problem lies in the resale value of a 64 and 15 plate. Should I just wait it out until March to pick it up? Is there a significant difference between the two?
Collection TBA but...
3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera
Chuffed
Collection TBA but...Awesome, and what an entry to the MK7! :laugh: Have you had your GTD long? I wonder if that's what I'll end up doing, as per some of the other GTD'ers on here (but further down the road for me.)
3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera
Chuffed
Collection TBA but...Awesome, and what an entry to the MK7! :laugh: Have you had your GTD long? I wonder if that's what I'll end up doing, as per some of the other GTD'ers on here (but further down the road for me.)
3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera
Chuffed
Lovely jubbley. Its got a great stance.
I take it your boot isn't closed right on the 2nd last picture or have they changed the light configuration
Yes the rear half of the roof is Wrapped :wink:Would you mind me asking what kind of price wrapping the roof and spoiler is? It got me thinking about my car, it's not the same impact as on white but I mocked it up as below - only aerial photo I have is with a lot of reflections unfortunately!
Collection TBA but...
3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15626285714_f4e3ddda75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd)My new car(https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr
QuoteCollection TBA but...
3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15626285714_f4e3ddda75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd)My new car(https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on FlickrChuffed
Cancelled, they decided that the best thing to do to fix a scratch on the rear door by re-spraying the entire door. I was not happy about the quality of the work and cancelled it. The hunt for another goes on.
Totally gutted, really ruined the experience was looking forward to it. Not really after used, just figured new comes with a higher price tag, hopefully got another to look at tomorrow but higher priced but depends on the cost of change.
Limestone Grey 5dr
DSG
Pro Nav
Keyless
Winter Pack
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Rear View Camera
I love that blue btw. Very niceThanks! :) I find it a rewarding colour due to the variation it gives in diff light, probably not the easiest to keep clean though!
just figured new comes with a higher price tagAre they offering substantial money off these ex demos then? They are normally as much if not more than a new order with a decent discount and generally only suitable for buyers no prepared to wait.... is this the case?
New one purchased to replace the first one.
Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
860 miles on the clock.
Sorry I forgot to take a pic but the DSG is awesome.
New one purchased to replace the first one.
Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
860 miles on the clock.
Sorry I forgot to take a pic but the DSG is awesome.
Glad you found a replacement. Very nice spec :cool:
Look forward to seeing the pics
I even forgot one "keyless".
So in total
Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
Keyless
Voice control is standard with the nav pro.
The Limestone Grey and 19" Pretorias are a really nice combination. Looks very classy. Congratulations. Enjoy....... :smiley:Agreed I like the looks the Lapiz Blue is the most popular, going to miss the Tornado Red, though I fallen into the grey, black, silver and white group. Used to like being a red car that stood out.
The Limestone Grey and 19" Pretorias are a really nice combination. Looks very classy. Congratulations. Enjoy....... :smiley:Agreed I like the looks the Lapiz Blue is the most popular, going to miss the Tornado Red, though I fallen into the grey, black, silver and white group. Used to like being a red car that stood out.
Its here....that is one nice looking motor
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My R (https://flic.kr/p/qJw4SU) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr
Loving it, in the GTD I worried about mpg, well better stop doing that hehe.
It is nice colour, but I swear people don't see in on the road like a Red one even with the DRLs running (people pulling out in front of me), it changes colour as well in the light.I love it, LS R with Prets, where do I sign VW? :cool:
It is nice colour, but I swear people don't see in on the road like a Red one even with the DRLs running (people pulling out in front of me), it changes colour as well in the light.I love it, LS R with Prets, where do I sign VW? :cool:
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it. :smiley:
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it. :smiley:
Extremely jealous! What toys have you got? I have 4 months to wait :(
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it. :smiley:
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it. :smiley:
You've broke the forum rules mate. You're not allowed to post saying you have a new car without pictures!! :smug:
Picked up yesterday :cool:
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Picked up yesterday :cool:
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Looks absolutely mega! My ideal spec that.
Terrible pictures but all I have until I get a chance to properly get it sorted. No dealer prep so waiting for a couple of days when I can get stuck into giving it a detail.
Picked up the car at 8am on 1 March from Barnetts VW in Dundee - properly decent service from them. Got a lot of goodies thrown in - GTI mug, Thermos Mug, keyring, golf umbrella, few bottles of screen wash and flowers for the missus! Little things make a difference.
Coming from a Astra J VXR.
A much better quality car all round. Clearly not as much power, but the GTI is much more refined. Had a MK5 GTI before the Astra, so good to be back in VW as I totally regret getting rid of it!!
Gaz
Looking good, nearly bought my mk6 GTD in Carbon Grey, nice colour.
Looks great Powelly, what spec is on it?
Very nice What colour is that Carbon Grey or Night Blue, i can't quite tell must be the lighting or my laptop.Looks great Powelly, what spec is on it?
Thank you Damo7, it's got Performance Pack, Discover Nav, Leather, Santiagos (obviously), Keyless Entry, Rear view camera, ACC and Dynaudio. Good god, that looks like a lot of options now I've written it down, but it was in the showroom about to be registered, so, well you know....
Very nice What colour is that Carbon Grey or Night Blue, i can't quite tell must be the lighting or my laptop.It's blue and gold! :D
Picked up my new toy on Monday, it's done nothing but rain and howl a gale ever since..
5 door GTD, White, Pano sunroof - rest is standard.
I've changed from a 2006 Seat Altea (91k miles) - so this is such a pleasant change. It feels so solid on the road, the Seat has a 140 sport engine, but this car is a big step up. Sport mode is still putting a big grin on my face, but am also pleased that Eco mode can still keep my mpg near to the Seat if needs be.
I was a sponge and 1 bucket man until I had the prospect of a new car so have done all my research and ordered Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze, Poorboy's Natty's White Paste Wax, Poorboy's Quick Detailer Plus & I already have a load of Autoglym shampoo conditioner.. Alas they probably won't arrive till after Easter. I'll be sure to post another couple of photos in proper daylight once it's been cleaned up.
The dealer threw on mudflaps for me - they look quite understated (and not visible in this photo). I've also to drop the car back to the garage after Easter to get a removable towbar fitted, am assured it's invisible and no cutting will be done (possibly a new rear diffuser with a we door).
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Probably won't got it vinyl wrapped it was just a one option to change the colour.If the dealer had done a better job on PDi & not given me a car that when I picked it up it looked like it had been painted with stove paint ,it was that flat& had no pop to it at all. Going to to give it a detail today so hopefully it will start to grow on me , I'll post a few more pics of car when it's done.
Few more pics of the car, I think I have finally bonded with it, after a 6 hour detail its finally got a shine to it , but God you have to put the work in.This is my first black car I have ever owned & found it quite dull & boring when I pick it up , mainly due to poor dealer perp.but now I absolutely love it.
Pic1 is how it looked when pick it up, it was about as shiny as a slate roof.
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Its what they are not doing - typically only around 45 minutes will be allocated for a new car prep.
Its fitted with Bridgestones - Potenza's.... :smiley:
Its fitted with Bridgestones - Potenza's.... :smiley:
Thanks, seems like all recent GTI's are coming with Bridgestones. :angry:
Just read your thread about your exchange experience, hope you have better luck with this one. :smiley:
Mine. collected just over a week ago. Traded from a Mk6 GTI. Have come over from Mk6 forum.
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Thanks. I'm loving it. Toying with a remap or tuning box soon.
Hullo guys
My first post. I took delivery of a new MK7 last Friday. Trade-in was a SEAT Cupra R.
All the reviews I read rated the GTI highly but all said 'Get the Performance Pack'. So I did.
Dealer told me that I was the first to tick that option in two years of sales.
I'm the first to be suspicious about a dealer claim (no offence!), so is this a surprising statement to anyone else?
Hullo guys
My first post. I took delivery of a new MK7 last Friday. Trade-in was a SEAT Cupra R.
All the reviews I read rated the GTI highly but all said 'Get the Performance Pack'. So I did.
Dealer told me that I was the first to tick that option in two years of sales.
I'm the first to be suspicious about a dealer claim (no offence!), so is this a surprising statement to anyone else?
First post , tornado red with DSG.
So after a 14 week wait I picked up my Mk7 GTI performance today.
- it's 5 door
- Reflex Silver
- DSG
- performance pack
- cloth interior with tartan
- the VW technology pack that consisted of Sat Nav, Reverse Camera, MDI interface and light assist.
I picked it up this morning and had a 400km drive home. I love it. Absolutely lovely car.
Here's a few pics but I must apologise as I'm a terrible photographer!
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Mk7's look so good in silver I really don't know why more people don't order them in that colour.
That seat is so cute is just makes me want to go and have another baby...
(ok, maybe not, but it is a touch of class) :afro:
Congrats Damo .... looks fab in Reflex Silver .. I'll be keeping an eye out for it in North Dublin....I actually live in Galway but bought in Drogeda as they offered me the best trade in price on my Octavia vRS. I found them good to deal with. No issues at all.
Wondering how you found Western Motors - did they offer a decent discount to list ?
Hi,
I'm new to the forum as I've just ordered a Mk7 gti as follows:
5dr carbon grey, manual
Performance pack
Tech pack
Parking pack
High beam assist
Leather
Keyless entry
Winter pack
Hopefully due some time in September.
I currently drive an M135i which I do really like, but I went for the auto, which I do really like, but I've started realising I miss having a manual gearbox. Don't get me wrong the auto is great in stop start traffic, but I've started to get bored of it. Thinking about what car to replace it with, it's always been between an audi s3, golf gti or golf r. I decided on a golf as I think they have more character than an s3.
I took a manual gti for a test drive and realised how much I've missed having a manual. Deciding between an R or gti was a tough call though. I know the R has similar power and acceleration times as, my m135i, but I remembered back to my Scirocco R which I loved a lot! And with the gti also being front wheel drive I decided to go for it, as it's almost as fast as my Scirocco R was too. I'm not fussed about the drop in power from my current car as I know it's gonna be real fun to drive.
I just hope I won't wish I had gone for the golf R, as reading on this forum it seems a lot of people seem to switch from the gti to the R!
Also i would like to try and keep the gti for at least a couple of years, as I change cars far too often!
Decided on carbon grey as wanted something different, had many blue cars and a couple of black ones. Was debating going for oryx white, but carbon grey was the one I went for.
Hi all!
I'm the new arrival to this forum rather than a car but thought this a good place to introduce myself. Currently driving a 2003 Audi A4 2.4 saloon that I bought new. It's been a great car to me and we've been on lots of great holidays but now is the time to change.
Had a test drive today in a red 2015 3 door manual GTI PP with Santiagos and was impressed with the performance and comfort. Negotiations were had and a price agreed, will decide tonight. Have had a quote from drive the deal too with a sunroof and standard wheels that was really good. So have to decide - get it now or wait and get new with the latest spec. Hmmm - not a bad choice to have to make!
Will no doubt be bothering you all in the future with silly questions!
Cheers all - Peter.
Hi all!
I'm the new arrival to this forum rather than a car but thought this a good place to introduce myself. Currently driving a 2003 Audi A4 2.4 saloon that I bought new. It's been a great car to me and we've been on lots of great holidays but now is the time to change.
Had a test drive today in a red 2015 3 door manual GTI PP with Santiagos and was impressed with the performance and comfort. Negotiations were had and a price agreed, will decide tonight. Have had a quote from drive the deal too with a sunroof and standard wheels that was really good. So have to decide - get it now or wait and get new with the latest spec. Hmmm - not a bad choice to have to make!
Will no doubt be bothering you all in the future with silly questions!
Cheers all - Peter.
Thanks JB - certainly had worse dilemmas but it'll still be difficult!In between my GTI and R my dealer lent me a GTD that had Santiago's and curiosity got the better of me and I gave them a clean. 1word......B*****d !! They would drive me mad with my great big mitts :whistle:
I like the bigger wheels but they do look like they'll be a bugger to keep clean and the tyres a good deal more expensive! On the other hand, the sunroof will only need a good wipe (not by me of course, I'm the driver, not the cleaner...).
JB - think I'm going to go with the ex-demo now so I'll be looking for wheel cleaning tips!
Does anyone bother posting an ACTUAL new arrival in this thread anymore? It seems like it's getting used for new orders which isn't really the point of the thread. :rolleyes:
Hint, hint.....
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!
Thanks Watts
Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!
Thanks Watts
Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?
Probably standard, maybe a few trim mods. Collecting Saturday 29th, I had 4 weeks to wait from when I placed my deposit which was okay until I sold my Audi, now it's really dragging! What spec have you gone for?
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!
Thanks Watts
Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?
Probably standard, maybe a few trim mods. Collecting Saturday 29th, I had 4 weeks to wait from when I placed my deposit which was okay until I sold my Audi, now it's really dragging! What spec have you gone for?
Gone for completely standard car, was offered it and thought yeah why not. Wanted a performance pack but didn't want to wait. What about you?
Collected this beauty a few hours ago. I've only driven it about 3 miles so far, stuck at work!!
i'll get better pics up in a while. First impressions - WOW.
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Well my GTD has arrived! I saw it last night around the back of my supplying dealer still in it's wrapping.Sorry to hear that, i like you would be so pissed if something like that happened with my order.
Just one thing, well in fact two, the dark tints i added a week after ordering in April were not fitted and the red brake callipers that I'd confirmed were part of the package and didn't need to be specified were in fact silver.
On the phone to the dealer this morning and yes, James the sales manager had failed to act on my instructions and my salesman thinks the red callipers have been removed from the UK spec. at the time keyless entry & winter pack were added.
James the Sales Manager is off today so one of them is going to phone me tomorrow with a proposal....
I'm not a betting man but i think i'll be offered something of low value (perhaps a free 1st. service) in an attempt to make me happy. It won't :angry:
I've already paid in full so don't know what leverage i've got but i'll make sure they know i won't be easily fobbed off.
Well my GTD has arrived! I saw it last night around the back of my supplying dealer still in it's wrapping.
Just one thing, well in fact two, the dark tints i added a week after ordering in April were not fitted and the red brake callipers that I'd confirmed were part of the package and didn't need to be specified were in fact silver.
Only you can decide if the options are worth it or not. Personally I'd ask for a GTD or similar to run around in while they order the correct car. You will always have that little bit of regret if you don't but only you can make that decision.
QuoteOnly you can decide if the options are worth it or not. Personally I'd ask for a GTD or similar to run around in while they order the correct car. You will always have that little bit of regret if you don't but only you can make that decision.
To give credit to the dealership they offered to get the callipers painted by a specialist.
After five and a bit months waiting for the big day i couldn't bear the thought of a further delay so i've done a deal and accepted the car as it stands.
I've convinced myself the missing features are just cosmetic! :cry:
The dealership have given me in lieu three years alloy wheel insurance, which i would have bought anyway, and also a similar insurance covering minor paintwork damage.
Now I've no excuse for the car not looking pristine. :smiley:
Collecting Friday afternoon and have asked the dealership to play along as i haven't told my other half that we're getting a new car and i'm expecting a great reaction when she realises what's going on! :laugh:
Thats a bit like ordering the GTI performance pack and the dealer just painting the calipers for you. There's a lot more to it.
At the end of the day its what makes you happy. Good luck for pick up. The surprise sounds great.
Not really, the OP only asked about the red calipers and the tints which are both cosmetic. If he'd have wanted sport and sound, surely he'd have mentioned it in the original post? Completely different to not adding the PP as it's a performance option and also shows as a different model on the V5
Not really, the OP only asked about the red calipers and the tints which are both cosmetic. If he'd have wanted sport and sound, surely he'd have mentioned it in the original post? Completely different to not adding the PP as it's a performance option and also shows as a different model on the V5
You can't get just red calipers on there own so clearly part of another pack. Granted my analogy wasn't quite correct but I was just trying to highlight to the OP painting the calipers was only part of the problem. The fact he hasn't mentioned S&S makes me wonder if he actually knows what he's agreed to forfeit due to their incompetence.
https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/647473032085262337
https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/647473032085262337
Is it a GTI, GTD?
I assume it's not an R as the steering wheel is silver/chrome and not black :undecided:
Just picked this baby up today... :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:
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Just picked this baby up today... :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:
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WOW....That is beautiful mate, always toyed with black but decided to go with Carbon Grey....nice to see the 90% tints too....pick mine up next week... :-) Happy motoring
Picked my GTi up 4 weeks ago and Bridgestones too
Had my GTI for just over 2 weeks, has Pirelli P Zeros.
Picked up my R Estate on Saturday! I'll let the pictures do the talking...
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Followed an R estate last night, looked great, just a shame they deleted the rear LED's.
I'll never understand the VW design team???
Followed an R estate last night, looked great, just a shame they deleted the rear LED's.
I'll never understand the VW design team???
Got my new GTD in Carbon Grey on March 1st - absolutely loving it so far!
Gave it a clean this weekend and finished it off with some Auto Finesse Glisten which gave it a lovely deep shine!
^^ Great spec, nicely done!
Not the best photo but here's my new GTI a few days after collection this month and fresh from a Gtechnic detail:
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Picked mine up saturday gti pp manual, unwashed so did the prep work myself, change from a gt86
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Picked mine up saturday gti pp manual, unwashed so did the prep work myself, change from a gt86
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Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps :whistle:
I don't know which insurance company your with but all I had to do was ring mine give them my new reg number pay £24 fees lol then that's it got my new documents within 10 mins via email... ( Admiral) then when my current insurance is up in October just renews with the Gti... :laugh: :whistle:Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps :whistle:
Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps :whistle:
Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
I don't know which insurance company your with but all I had to do was ring mine give them my new reg number pay £24 fees lol then that's it got my new documents within 10 mins via email... ( Admiral) then when my current insurance is up in October just renews with the Gti... :laugh: :whistle:Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps :whistle:
Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps :whistle:
Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
That seems a bit odd. So in effect you can't change cars mid policy?? I'd bin them. Our insurance company changes cars for free and I do this with the courtesy cars if the dealer are wanting to charge £15 for their own insurance.
The day finally arrived and here it is! (First try at photos hope it works!)
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Looks a lot better than my handover.
Mine was in the car park with every single piece of protective material still attached ( at my request ).
It was more like doing a drug deal than a car purchase :laugh:
Looks lovely are those rear tints the standard ones or the darker option please?
looks awesome.
The day finally arrived and here it is! (First try at photos hope it works!)
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Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).
A few sample photos:
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Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).
A few sample photos:
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Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).
A few sample photos:
Hi Scottie, yes it's the 90% tints, and yes better than I thought it would look, very pleased overall
Hi Scottie, yes it's the 90% tints, and yes better than I thought it would look, very pleased overall
Congrats and yeah wot a car and the colour is amazing then again I am bias lol :whistle: :whistle:
A fellow CG with Mudflaps all round - enjoy. And I bet the Mudflap haters didn't even notice because they blend in so well on a CG car!
A fellow CG with Mudflaps all round - enjoy. And I bet the Mudflap haters didn't even notice because they blend in so well on a CG car!
Well spotted that man!!!!
And yes you don't notice them, everyone who has seen it in the flesh have also not noticed,
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner! :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.
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New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner! :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.
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That looks awesome :shocked:! So stocked for mine to arrive.
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner! :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.
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That looks awesome :shocked:! So stocked for mine to arrive.
Patience is a vitus lol says the the guy who's Gti was sat on Grimsby docks 1.5 hrs away for over a week lol... :whistle:
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Only the one pic as the moment it came out of the dealers showroom the heavens opened, but first impressions on the short drive home are I love it!!! :cool:
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Only the one pic as the moment it came out of the dealers showroom the heavens opened, but first impressions on the short drive home are I love it!!! :cool:
Wow!
That's my new favourite R colour, looks incredible :drool:
That's my new favourite R colour, looks incredible :drool:
Yes, I agree,I think that pic has made my mind up which colour to pick when I am ready to order an R.
:cool: :cool:
When's collection day?
Raffe that looks good in silver. Regret going limestone grey. It was that or reflex silver. I can still change and may do so.We test drove an LSG R which I liked but not with the Cadiz alloys, with the Prets I think it looks fab but they weren't on our spec list.
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!
Fancied a change mate, now I miss my red one :cry: think LSG is a bit too mature for me, gonna phone VW in a few weeks to change :laugh:
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!
Fancied a change mate, now I miss my red one :cry: think LSG is a bit too mature for me, gonna phone VW in a few weeks to change :laugh:
:rolleyes: :grin: Seriously though, do you think this one will make it to it's first service with you? I must say I do admire your attitude, why not change regularly if you can, life is too short.
You being serious :huh: :huh:
Think it looks fantastic with the Pret's/3dr combo :cool: :cool:
Had to pop round the dealers yesterday to sort some bits and bobs out. My car was in the showroom. Pickup tomorrow so will get some more pics up over weekend. Excited is not the word!
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WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now :undecided:
:cool:
WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now :undecided:
Thanks. What coulor have you gone for?
Sorry to be leaving the GTi club, but had a itch for a pair of extra exhaust pipes :wink:
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WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now :undecided:
Thanks. What coulor have you gone for?
Pure white, budget could not stretch to oryx white, i like the GTi in red but my current car the gti is to replace is red, other colour was knight blue.
Hi Jimble. When do you pick yours up and how did you got another £500off? When I picked mine up, there was another silver GTI in the showroom. Was that yours?
Unfortunately, mine had a very faint scratch on the rear which I have to take back to get sorted. It's very faint and you can only see it from certain angles but Hadwins have been great though and have given me 3 years free servicing for the trouble so cant grumble.
Had a week now :smiley:
Love the way Lapiz changes in the different lights :cool:
How you finding the new car ? Am seeking reassurances it is worth the extra £10k over a nearly new Gti PP !!
Really interested to know if the interior feels special .. Especially if you have bucket seats ..
Glad u are liking it, and you can't put a price on exclusivity !!
Looks good, aside from the scratch and dealer inflicted swirls. Hope it didn't spoil the experience of collecting your new car and that it'll soon be looking as it should.
Collected the car today, all was looking well
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Looking for a new arrival!? Inchcape in Bolton have a reduced by nearly £5000, Golf R estate in white. Also a reduced Golf GTI ClubSport 5 door, also in white. Both brand new and real lovely looking! :drool:
Don't work for them, but just use them, as they are a good dealer so far.
Thank you. My father in law has a pp gti and noticed it on his, looked quite smart. Do you know what the reason is for not having it? I picked up basic spec white 5 door dsg. It's got a lot more standard stuff than what the S3 had. I will post a pic up once I've read up on how to do it.
Evening all. Just picked up my new Clubsport today. Really love it. Just traded in my Audi S3 sportback after just over 3 years of ownership. I have one question if anyone can answer. Is there supposed to be a red strip light on the inside of the door panel and a red gti light on the door kick plate? Thanks in advance.
Davegixer. That's pretty random then. I have seen a few pics and vids on YouTube of cars that have the strip light and kick plate so don't know why mine hasn't got. Maybe a 3 door thing??? Yea it def a brilliant car. I haven't done many miles yet but going for a drive tomorrow so looking forward to it. Think it's meant to be a nice day.😁
Davegixer. That's pretty random then. I have seen a few pics and vids on YouTube of cars that have the strip light and kick plate so don't know why mine hasn't got. Maybe a 3 door thing??? Yea it def a brilliant car. I haven't done many miles yet but going for a drive tomorrow so looking forward to it. Think it's meant to be a nice day.😁
Davey I wasn't actually expecting having the lighting, I'd read a lot and like you seen quite a few videos where they don't have it. So it was actually a surprise when I saw it. Random indeed mate!
Enjoy tomorrow, you won't stop grinning, I'll be doing exactly the same :laugh:
:grin: :grin: :grin: Davegixer I had a few drinks at home last night to mate. Up early with the kids as usual this morning so didn't go mad. Lol maybe the strip light thing is something to do with not having the parts or something?? Ah well, enjoy your drive later mate. I'm looking forward to mine. :grin:
Just picked up my Clubsport from Barnetts in Dundee and drove the 300 miles back to Cheshire. What a fantastic car!!!
Davegixer that's me back from my day out. :drool: it's a great car to drive, especially on the country roads. Went shopping with the family so dropped the wife an kids off for while and went for a 10 mile blast on my own. Car handles like it's on rails. So easy to drive, especially with the dsg in sport and using the paddles. Sounds really good on both up and downshift. :smiley:
Just picked up my Clubsport from Barnetts in Dundee and drove the 300 miles back to Cheshire. What a fantastic car!!!
After having a Mk6 and Mk7 GTD I have just taken delivery of a Mk7.5 R. I was going to put a factory order in, but my first rate dealer (Alan Day City) found one at the dock that more or less matched the spec that I wanted - 5 door, DSG, lapiz blue, vienna leather, black prets, black mirror caps, 90%tints, nav pro and DCC. I got the car within 2 weeks of ordering and I'm like a dog with two.....tails! Had I put my own order in I would not have had the nav pro and would have specced Dynaudio, which I had on the Mk7. I was worried that I would miss having that, but in these early stages of ownership I have to confess that the standard system is better than I expected. After 8 years of GTDs, i am really enjoying petrol again, albeit I follow the manuals guidance on running in so have a few hundred miles until I can fully experience what this car has to offer. Just to add to my joy, my insure (LV) refunded me £85, this means the R id £150 a year cheaper to insure than the GTD!!! I have a couple of pics, but can't remember how to post them.
Thank you!
the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:
Thank you!
the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:
Cool, if I order a facelift car I'll be going in the opposite direction I think as I prefer the style I have now.
Finally said goodbye to the Mk5 Gti after 9 years and bought a new toy!!!!!
Had it a week now and starting to get use to the DSG and all the other toys it has.
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Thank you!
the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:
Cool, if I order a facelift car I'll be going in the opposite direction I think as I prefer the style I have now.
A joke I assume? Why would you want to make a new model look older? The Mk7.5 lights look far better than all the block LEDs on the Mk7.
Picked up the Clubsport today. Seems things have moved on a little since my Mark 5! Where I used to have to pay for an iPod dock, I now stand accused of having blue teeth, which apparently is nice!
Photos to follow..
Absolutely stunning.
Absolutely stunning.
Thanks. The styling is much more aggressive in real life vs photos. I hadn't even seen one in the flesh until I collected it!
Absolutely stunning.
Thanks. The styling is much more aggressive in real life vs photos. I hadn't even seen one in the flesh until I collected it!
Just sent you a pm about your photos.
Took delivery of my DPB 3 door GTD today. Couldn't be happier with it and it looks so much better in person than any photos I've seen. I really like the Seville alloys too, they look great and the dynaudio system is top drawer and not even run in yet. Ill get some photos up later when I get a chance.
Car looks very clean, did you not consider getting the Austins refurbished?Thanks.
Car looks very clean, did you not consider getting the Austins refurbished?Thanks.
I did but to be honest I'm not a great fan of them. Not an ugly wheel by any means, mind you.
When the Cadiz came up reasonably cheap it kinda made sense.
Et voila! The wheels and the colour were spot on for me and it has Car Net App, sadly no bucket seats but I can live without them and I suspect VW would of added at least £1k to the price so I'm happy.
Mark 5 GTi was sold via the classified ads on here and will hopefully re-appear with her new owner soon.
I'm not really in to modifying and she seems quick enough! German plates (damn your posts Booth!), audi 12v dummy cover and replacement footrest are about as much as i think is needed. I've only had a chance for a quick wash following a 200 mile drive home, will try and get some sealer on it asap.
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Et voila! The wheels and the colour were spot on for me and it has Car Net App, sadly no bucket seats but I can live without them and I suspect VW would of added at least £1k to the price so I'm happy.
Mark 5 GTi was sold via the classified ads on here and will hopefully re-appear with her new owner soon.
I'm not really in to modifying and she seems quick enough! German plates (damn your posts Booth!), audi 12v dummy cover and replacement footrest are about as much as i think is needed. I've only had a chance for a quick wash following a 200 mile drive home, will try and get some sealer on it asap.
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looks fantastic....almost carbon grey in that light. Congrats.
Can you post a pic in nice natural light of the front and down the side of the car please.
Can you post a pic in nice natural light of the front and down the side of the car please.
Here you go, this was about 5:30pm so still nice and light. Colour looked lighter outside the dealer but think these pics are a good indication of the colour. I think it's a great colour and works with the black details.
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Thanks for the pics. Looks great.
Do you have the standard tints on your car?
Very smart Jim :cool:
So picked up this beauty today, ordered beginning April so its been a long wait
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More to come when I get some decent pics
Cheers. The upgrade wheels make such a difference to the GTi, makes the option worth every penny to my eyes. Have you the standard tint or the 90% option?
Nice to see plenty of Indium Grey pics.
Sat in work staring at it and not being able to drive it until 5pm :cry:.
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Thanks Becs. It's looks amazing in the sun which is very unusual for Scotland. Think it will take me some time to get used to automatic
Looks great Craig :cool:
Lapiz is such an awesome colour, I'd find it very difficult to pick something else (if in the unlikely event I was to upgrade any time soon).
Thanks Becs. It's looks amazing in the sun which is very unusual for Scotland. Think it will take me some time to get used to automatic
You'll get used to DSG Craig, give it time. I reckon it takes a good 6 weeks regular driving to get fully au fait with it, so don't beat yourself up if you are finding it a challenge. So people comdemn it after only a couple of days with it. Worth reading that DSG sticky thread on vwroc (General Chat) if you haven't already.
Looks amazing Craig. Great colour choice :cool: You'll get used to the DSG. Manual driver all my life and 2 months in I love the DSG. :wink:
Looks great! I bet you can't even remember what car you had before already!
Thanks Beezer
My order is currently Indium but could change to Isaac although not if its a darker grey as I'm more a lighter colour fan.
Beezer I was exactly like you - IG or IB & we made the right choice looking at your pics thanks!
Took delivery of my MK7.5 Isaac Blue GTI yesterday. Weather was rubbish yesterday but has been a bit dryer this afternoon so gave it a good clean.
Absolutely over the moon with it so far. Love the colour and also very pleased that I decided to upgrade the wheels and seats.
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Thanks Beezer
My order is currently Indium but could change to Isaac although not if its a darker grey as I'm more a lighter colour fan.
Collected mine yesterday and over the moon :smiley:
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Better pics to follow later on.
Picked up my White Silver today :laugh:
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Sounds beautiful Sean - would love to see a picture :-)
Collected mine yesterday and over the moon :smiley:
https://ibb.co/hYK9mv
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https://ibb.co/jcRN6v
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https://ibb.co/dzrYDa
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Better pics to follow later on.
Awesome looking GTI. The interior with the leather with red accents is stunning! Enjoy :cool:
Picked my car up yesterday, but as it rained all day only just taken a few snaps this morning.
Snap! Looks amazing 7mat. Reassured now i selected the right spec :laugh:
Picked my car up yesterday, but as it rained all day only just taken a few snaps this morning.
Snap! Looks amazing 7mat. Reassured now i selected the right spec :laugh:
Thanks, not the best pictures, she looks much nicer in the flesh! 😉
Sounds beautiful Sean - would love to see a picture :-)
Would love to oblige but appears I need an image hosting service to attach pics?
Sean
Ok it's an oil burner but love it colour,roof,alloys. Has class, black and white in perfect harmony :wink:
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)
Looks great. Is it Indium?
Anyone got a pick up this week?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-41346998
Looks great. Is it Indium?
Isaac Blue (Dark Iron Blue)
Picked this up yesterday.
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http://ibb.co/hGifG5 (http://ibb.co/hGifG5)
Picked up mine yesterday. I asked the dealer not to touch the paint so I spent today cleaning it; still not finished due to bad weather.
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Finally picked up my gti yesterday. A big upgrade from my tsi! :laugh:
90 days from ordering
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Congrats on the car. I'm liking White Silver, bet it looks amazing when fully detailed :smiley:
Congrats on the car. I'm liking White Silver, bet it looks amazing when fully detailed :smiley:
Cheers. I detailed it over the weekend but the weather hasn't been great since to take photos.
Only saw your pic just now - looking very well, the white silver suits it!
Only saw your pic just now - looking very well, the white silver suits it!
Cheers Joe. I'm very happy with it. With family, wet weather and short days it took me 2 days to clean and seal the paint and get some sill and boot protectors on it. I've still got to do the glass, and it shows.
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Hi all
My car has now arrived and is at the dealers still in it's wrapping.
Unfortunately I have decided not to take delivery until 30 November as I am between a house move and am staying with a relative in an area where the car would not last 5 minutes.
Anyway back to the issue.
I see that my car is sitting having done 45 miles. From memory I recall it is usually 6-10 miles.
Any thoughts anyone and what mileage did your new car have.
18 miles done and now trying to figure the settings out..lol. hope you like the pics
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18 miles done and now trying to figure the settings out..lol. hope you like the pics
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(http://i65.tinypic.com/zkmr2s.jpg)
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(http://i65.tinypic.com/ww12lv.jpg)
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We picked our new car up on a rainy Saturday last week. The manual took a lot of flicking through!
Looks good Andy. Shame about the weather though as it takes a bit of the shine off the occasion of collecting your new car.
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:
had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:
had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:
had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Here's a video showing them both side by side
https://youtu.be/4BFEKw6eiMg
Personally I don't mind the white silver, but it is £300 more expensive than Pure White which is hard to justify unless you love it for what it is. Oryx White is nicer than both but unfortunately VW charge silly money for it.
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My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection. Collecting Friday hopefully!
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My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection. Collecting Friday hopefully!
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My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection. Collecting Friday hopefully!
Collected on Friday and couldn't be happier!
(https://i.imgur.com/OyviBY9.jpg)
A few more pics:
https://instagram.com/p/BcPtxlGg8OS/
Collected on Friday and couldn't be happier!
(https://i.imgur.com/OyviBY9.jpg)
A few more pics:
https://instagram.com/p/BcPtxlGg8OS/
Looks great :smiley: especially with the right number of doors :whistle: I love the standard tartan interior but the art velours look good and comfortable.
Looks great :smiley: especially with the right number of doors :whistle: I love the standard tartan interior but the art velours look good and comfortable.
Just saw this on FB :smiley: Looking good.
(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)
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Can i ask where those sill plates are from and the foot rest?
Thanks,
Martin
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Can i ask where those sill plates are from and the foot rest?
Thanks,
Martin
Here you go 😁👍
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/sill-protectors/volkswagen/golf/mk7/golf-gti-part-no-k38.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.229.MoPcfc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10307_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f-35&algo_pvid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f&priceBeautifyAB=0
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)
Looks great, I love TR :smiley:
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)Lovely, just order same colour , tints but Brescia's.
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(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)
Looks great, I love TR :smiley:
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.
I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.
I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars :whistle:
It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.
I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.
I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars :whistle:
It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............
Yeah, I'm not a massive of diamond cut either. But I just think those Sevilles in grey look far too fussy and very aftermarket. Made worse by the red rim. I wouldn't pick them over the Parkers if they they were a no cost option. But they look good on the GTD in silver/black. TBF VW offers a pretty poor choice on the Golf and seem to just have everything diamond cut. Audis wheel choices aren't exactly great either. Must be a VAG thing.
URL=http://s77.photobucket
Mine ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon.
( I don't know why photo is not working , I've spent ages trying to work out how to upload photos , yes read "how to" guides, I'm just a tech dinosaur)
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.
I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.
I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars :whistle:
It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............
Yeah, I'm not a massive of diamond cut either. But I just think those Sevilles in grey look far too fussy and very aftermarket. Made worse by the red rim. I wouldn't pick them over the Parkers if they they were a no cost option. But they look good on the GTD in silver/black. TBF VW offers a pretty poor choice on the Golf and seem to just have everything diamond cut. Audis wheel choices aren't exactly great either. Must be a VAG thing.
Yes, I agree the VW wheel choice is poor - not just on the Golf, and IMO there are too many VW models being fitted with diamond cut wheels. The paint colour palette on the Golf isn’t great either, although I really like Indium Grey - not just saying that because your GTI is Indium Grey! Also, it was your car that actually got me quite liking the Parker Alloys - diamond cut I know, but they look good on your car.
URL=http://s77.photobucket
Mine ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon.
( I don't know why photo is not working , I've spent ages trying to work out how to upload photos , yes read "how to" guides, I'm just a tech dinosaur)
Photobucket doesn't work these days for forums.
I and lots of other I think use this - https://postimages.org
Really easy to sign up, it's free and easy to use.
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?
Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.
Then we get the bigger picture!
(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?
Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.
Then we get the bigger picture!
(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?
Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.
Then we get the bigger picture!
(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
That looks fantastic! Enjoy!
Not long to wait now until I join my wife in the MK 7.5 Gti club. Last weekend I placed an order for a three door DSG Gti in pure white with Seville alloys and 90% tinted glass. The car is already built and sitting in Emden so should not take long to arrive.
Those leather seats with the red details look amazing. Beautiful GTI, enjoy!! :cool:
Picked up my car on the 5th March but what with the weather it was detail and 5 mins after leaving it snowed on my drive home and been raining pretty much ever since.
Gone GTI, hello R
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Everyones pics are broken
Well, collected the GTI Thursday evening, and spent the whole of yesterday (12 hours worth) detailing the car. She looks absolutely stunning.
I did miss the GTD when I walked away from it at the dealers though, as it was a great car, and hope the new one is as reliable. Love the art velours interior looks really special and feels great to the touch.
So far only 15 Miles on the clock but already I’ve noticed how much quieter and smoother the Petrol engine is over the deisel (and that wasn’t bad in those respects at all either). Obviously as expected bit of shock on my 7 mile journey to fill her up yesterday (Tesco Momentum 99), to see the MPG barely break 30mpg despite taking it really easy. I hope that improves as the mileage climbs (would be happy at around 34-35mpg ish). Even though the GTD was no slouch, it too me a little by surprise how quick the GTI felt even taking the acceleration really easy (bit of a grin moment)
Couple of little things I noticed during the detail was that the DSG gear-lever doesn’t have the nice carbon fibre inserts either side, rather just plain smooth plastic. Also noticed that the rear bumper lower diffuser has a huge slot on the underside (presumably for a tow bar). Is there a blank plate available from VW for this at all does anyone know?
Mods already performed yesterday are
Lockwood GTI sill trims
Genuine under seat storage drawers both side fitted.
Engine front cover (for intake manifold)
Red badgeskins for front and rear badges as well as the small one on the steering wheel.
Refitted my red LED footwell lights
Carbon 3D effect number plates to replace the dealer standard ones.
Refitted my Dynaudio badges to all 4 doors main speakers (had thes in the GTD)
Aluminium rear door kick plate inserts (to mimic the illuminated ones in the front). Again from the GTD
Fitted brushed chrome tweeter surrounds for the rear doors like the ones up front (GTD again)
Added up to date speed camera database and fuel stations to the Nav unit.
Added all my previous radio presets and logos.
Boot light bulb changed back to super white LED version from GTD
Glovebox light replaced for LED version.
New aftermarket GTI logo mats with red piping (bargain)
Set up my WLAN and Car-Net
Still to do.
Refit the 4 active door opening illuminated LED lights in the doors to replace the plastic red reflectors.
Refitted the Red LED rear footwell lighting from the GTD.
Various VCDS coding bits.
I’ll post some pics up later.
Looks great :) Glad you're happy, you will see the fuel economy improve, early days yet. Are you going to change your forum name now? ;) :D
Great looking car. That looks like a BLUE GT parked in the garage. I also have one as part of my 2 car family along with the GTD. A fantastically underrated car.
Have you got the details of the footrest for the no longer needed left leg!
Some images - sorry got a bit carried away as usual. It’s a bit dusty with a few dead flies now due to the great warm weather at the moment and me using it today. But hey, I bought it to use it.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_8fdc3d3578_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/41865497202_1b8662d00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvBKh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41865490532_6da0f87b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvzLh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41865488072_6c0e9a4917_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Mvz2S)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/27039774177_db5e7e41db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpUP4)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28038592358_4e4cae14f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHF7Eb)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41865470612_f2f1f01a82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvtQQ)
A few of the mods already done.
1. Lower Engine Cover
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_4376460af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)
2. Chromed foot rest
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/946/28038627078_3a99e97614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFhYN)
3. Logo'd carpet mats and Lockwood Sill Trims
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41865478842_791554822c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvwhJ)
4. Sill trims and Dynaudio badge
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28038609618_cb6bd523fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFcML)
5. Chromed Speaker cover
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27039778967_45cb9e2f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpWeD)
6. Underseat Storage Drawers
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/27039792127_7356d1aacf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq19x)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41191273014_a4cf62854a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25KW3oj)
Yes indeed that’s the wife’s Blue GT that she loves (heavily specced), and it’s a little pocket rocket and a cracking car.
As to the footrest, I know a lot of folk buy them from AliExpress but I got this from Super Skoda in Poland. Exactly the same sort, just as cheap (if not cheaper) and arrived in 5 days rather than 5 weeks.
http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION (http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION)
Some images - sorry got a bit carried away as usual. It’s a bit dusty with a few dead flies now due to the great warm weather at the moment and me using it today. But hey, I bought it to use it.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_8fdc3d3578_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/41865497202_1b8662d00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvBKh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41865490532_6da0f87b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvzLh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41865488072_6c0e9a4917_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Mvz2S)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/27039774177_db5e7e41db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpUP4)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28038592358_4e4cae14f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHF7Eb)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41865470612_f2f1f01a82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvtQQ)
A few of the mods already done.
1. Lower Engine Cover
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_4376460af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)
2. Chromed foot rest
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/946/28038627078_3a99e97614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFhYN)
3. Logo'd carpet mats and Lockwood Sill Trims
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41865478842_791554822c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvwhJ)
4. Sill trims and Dynaudio badge
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28038609618_cb6bd523fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFcML)
5. Chromed Speaker cover
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27039778967_45cb9e2f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpWeD)
6. Underseat Storage Drawers
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/27039792127_7356d1aacf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq19x)
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Yes indeed that’s the wife’s Blue GT that she loves (heavily specced), and it’s a little pocket rocket and a cracking car.
As to the footrest, I know a lot of folk buy them from AliExpress but I got this from Super Skoda in Poland. Exactly the same sort, just as cheap (if not cheaper) and arrived in 5 days rather than 5 weeks.
http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION (http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION)
Hi,
I'm picking up my lovely new GTI on Saturday (tomorrow is gonna drag soooo badly); could someone who has collected one recently let me know what should be present and correct please? I'm thinking beyond obvious things like 2 keys, handbook, paperwork.
Are there cables for connecting phones / media etc etc?
Any other heads up much appreciated.
Thanks.
You won't get any cables for media (i didn't anyway) as you only need a USB lead.
Check for;-
2 keys
Finance documents
Mats & flaps if you ordered them
Fuel if you asked for it
Service pack if you ordered it
Check if service regime set correctly (longlife or time/distance)
All options ordered present and correct
Survey car inside and out for signs of damage / repairs
SD card for sat nav
Handbook / manual (service record is digital these days)
Breakdown cover
Registration docs if purchased or lease agreement for PCH.
Free keyring
Soft toy
Bunch of flowers
Hope it all goes well Dunc :cool:
Hope it all goes well Dunc :cool:
Thanks - just stopped for lunch break, then back out to drive / fiddle. but....
Basically.....I'M IN LOVE! :laugh:
SLight fly in that there's a couple of slight scratches, which they apologosed massively for and will fix asap, but otherwise..............IT'S AWESEOME.
By the way - should there be some kind of lid or blanking thing over the 12v socket by the park brake?
Guzzle,
Here's a snipit of the Jan 2018 Golf price list with the relevant part highlighted. I've just checked the latest price list on line at VW, and it still says the same today. Not sure when it started though ?
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Thanks Guzzle - I'll go and nag them for the plug that someone has pilferred. I need to go out for a drive again anyway..... :nerd:
Hello.
Just registered to this forum.
I currently own a mk7 R and when i went to my dealer to order my mk7.5R manual in April I was advised that the R manual model will be discontinued because they will not be changed over to WLTP type approval (I did put a post on here a little while back about this).
So, I ordered a GTi PP which has now arrived at the dealership and I pick it up next Friday. Signed up the paperwork today and saw the same GTi as mine in the showroom. It does look stunning.
I have decided that I will keep the GTi until the mk8 R is available to order in 2020....... I will be sorry to see the R go, but the GTi seems to be better looking than the R. I have not driven a GTi yet so I hope that I will not be disappointed. Saying that I am quite excited about getting behind the wheel. It sounds strange but the GTi seems to have more personality/character/fun (not sure which word describes it best) than the R.
It is an Atlantic Blue Performance Pack model with DCC, keyless entry and 19" Santiago alloys.
not done owt to it, but took it through the hardknott pass.. now that's a road to test ya nerve etc on .lol.
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not done owt to it, but took it through the hardknott pass.. now that's a road to test ya nerve etc on .lol.
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Snap! I took my new PP over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes to visit Wast Water on Wednesday. Blimey - a nerve testing trip in a new car for sure!!
ahem; I'll be honest and admit that I tooK two opportunities to pull in, look at view, and then tag on back of multi-car train so that it would be any unlucky oncomers having to yield :wink:
In the evening, I found myself reliving that section climbing up near beginning of Hardknnott where there's 4 or 5 1st gear full lock hairpins in a row, and the road is about the width of a Toureg!! Yikes. Wast Water was stunning though, and greatly enjoyed the (longer) route back on A roads to Amblseide :cool:. Now mine has got 2000k on it it's really sweetening up.
Been away from the group for the last 3 weeks, been too busy enjoying my first ever Golf GTI (PP, DSG 5dr, Atlantic blue metallic, no other extras)!
Got to work out how to post pics, I followed the guidance but no success, so any further help welcome.
As for the car. It's all I hoped for and more. A comfortable commuting machine in heavy traffic, and a huge blast when the road is clear.
I treated myself to an ODB11 as well. So far, I have switched off the Soundaktor (I prefer just to hear the exhaust from the back), enabled Scandinavian daytime running lights (basically the rear LEDs are now on during the day as well as the front), and switched off the annoying buzzer that sounds when you open the driver's door with the key in the ignition (not keyless entry on my car).
Here's an attempt at sharing pics of my GTI PP DSG in Atlantic blue - took delivery at the end of June!
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKzPsXOnz5Kr8Yh4l5k2TGxc
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@Madpig; welcome to the forum
Colour choice is a very personal thing and one person’s favourite colour will be another person’s least favourite, so if your asking for advice on which colour you should choose, you’re likely to get a multitude of different responses. Also, VW’s colour palette isn’t particularly exciting either, so not too many colours to choose from.
When I’m buying a new car, I consider the following in relation to paint colour;
Light or dark colour? A dark colour is harder work to keep clean and IMO requires more effort. Dark colours also show scratches, paint chips and swirls more than lighter colours. If you’re time poor, or not prepared to invest the time in keeping your car looking good, then a dark coloured car might not be the best choice.
Who will wash it? If you entrust your car washing to the £5 hand wash places or automatic car washes, then it’s likely to be inflicted with swirl marks due to poor washing techniques used, and swirl marks will be more visible on a darker colour. If you wash your car yourself, then whatever the colour, adopting a careful washing technique will help minimise paintwork swirls.
Colour matching; if you’re unfortunate enough to need any bodywork or paint repairs, is it an easy colour to match? Historically, light metallic colours (such as silver) or solid reds were difficult to get an accurate colour match. This might not be such a problem now with the use of spectrophotometer paint matching technology.
It’s always worth having a look in the used cars section of VW’s website as there’ll be a good selection of nearly new GTI Golfs (with photos) there in a variety of colours, so you’ll be able to see what each colour looks like ‘in the metal’. If I was buying a new GTI, my shortlist of colours in order of preference would be Pure White, Indium Grey, Isaac Blue or Tornado Red.
Good luck with your colour choice.
Thanks for that; however, decision made....I think I’m going to go for pure white!
Specification I am so very close to pulling the trigger on is as follows:
GTI Performance 5 door manual
Pure white
Standard alloys
Jacara interior
Heated front screen
Rear view camera
Sunroof
Lane assist / traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio
One of my colleagues took me out this afternoon in his car which when he put his foot down caught me a bit by surprise....considering they’re only 245 bhp they’re pretty quick!
Just waiting for confirmation of the part exchange price against my current beast...I should find out by Saturday.
Madpig - have you been given an indication of delivery time?
I have ordered mine yesterday as a lease from National Vehicle Solutions who have advised a 12 week lead time? they did say its a factory order
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.
My dealer told me on Monday that the VW plant is shut now until 27th September and the car I had in mind will be a further 18-20 weeks delivery after that which puts me well and truly out of the equation now as that would mean mid February at best. The PCP on my current car expires in December so I'm royally stuffed as I need a car to get to work. Had it been a VW I suspect that wouldn't have been a problem but as it's a Ford (and a part exchange) it would have to go by the end of December.
So, thanks for all your help in the very short time that I have been a visitor and good luck to everyone else waiting for their cars.
Guess I will have to stick with Ford after all even though I'd pretty much set my heart on the GTI performance.
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.
My dealer told me on Monday that the VW plant is shut now until 27th September and the car I had in mind will be a further 18-20 weeks delivery after that which puts me well and truly out of the equation now as that would mean mid February at best. The PCP on my current car expires in December so I'm royally stuffed as I need a car to get to work. Had it been a VW I suspect that wouldn't have been a problem but as it's a Ford (and a part exchange) it would have to go by the end of December.
So, thanks for all your help in the very short time that I have been a visitor and good luck to everyone else waiting for their cars.
Guess I will have to stick with Ford after all even though I'd pretty much set my heart on the GTI performance.
Have you looked via Carwow or similar? I set up quote thing via Carwow last week and they showed a few GTI PPs available immediately, as they are dealer stock orders etc. I bought mine that way a couple of months ago, and bought onVW PCP with the incentives they offered at the time etc.
You may not get the extact spec you'd want; but could be in one quickly?
That doesn't sound right. Good that you have it booked in. And welcome to the forum :smiley:
You need to use an image hosting site to add pictures to the forum. You might also want to add the details of your pride and joy to your signature strip. That way when you have questions people can see what you've got which could assist in giving advise :smiley:
Hi all,
New here and just waiting for my new Golf GTI Performance to be delivered (!). Tornado Red, manual, 3dr with a couple of extra bits. Hope to join in more when she finally arrives :smiley:
Hi all,
New here and just waiting for my new Golf GTI Performance to be delivered (!). Tornado Red, manual, 3dr with a couple of extra bits. Hope to join in more when she finally arrives :smiley:
Hi Chris, welcome to the GTI club, I'm also in Grimsby so you might see my CS around town... :smiley:
Your CS40 looks fantastic!
Hi all, new to the forum here :grin:
Collected my indium grey mk7.5 gti last week, absolutely chuffed. just out of curiosity, those who have a manual 7.5 gti, whats the clutch like? the bite point on mine appears to be very high so ive booked it in with VW to see what they can do for me. anyone had a similar experience?
Also chosen Indium Grey - seeing yours, glad I made that choice - I’m planning to pick up on the 21st
I.d put photos on but l.m a bit of a technophobes. Ha ha
Enjoy! Lovely.
Best colour!
Got mine today! :smiley:
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Happy New Year
having had mine for a couple of weeks, the one thing that really a noticeable difference from the last one is the exhaust
its sounds way different from my mk7 pp..in a good way
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
What did you think of the 140?
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
What did you think of the 140?
Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.
What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?
Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t :grin:
I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
What did you think of the 140?
You can get over 10k off at the moment which makes it a fair bit cheaper than the TCR.
Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.
What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?
Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t :grin:
I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.
I hear the 140 currently has almost £8k deposit contribution at the mo.
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
What did you think of the 140?
I test drove an m140i, lovely car, but due in part to the massive discounts, they’re a bit too common with people that perhaps wear tracksuits but haven’t been for exercise. Yes that’s a massive generalisation and I’ve seen enough bell ends driving golfs! Depreciation on mk7 gti and hopefully tcr more favourable than the bmw. BMW would probably be a better value choice 2nd hand though if you can find one that hasn’t been lease specced.
Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.
What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?
Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t :grin:
I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.
I hear the 140 currently has almost £8k deposit contribution at the mo.
Now that looks great! Very similar to the spec I would have gone for. Get some black mirror caps on now!
Hi all... New member to the forum as, a few weeks ago, I took delivery of this...Congrats, and welcome. :smiley:
(https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=9693&pictureid=69952)
Pure White DSG 245 Performance
Art Veleurs Interior
Bescia Wheels
Pano Roof
Lane Assist Plus
Dynaudio
Pretty pleased with it so far... Only slight grumbles are some flex noise in colder weather from the Pano roof (I believe this is a common issue)... and the metal frame in the thigh bolster on the seat digs into my thigh, so I have to have a little pad under there to help comfort...
Other than that, very happy... :smiley:
Congrats, and welcome. :smiley:
BTW, the wheels are Santiagos, not Brescias.
Hi all,
Just signed up today, bought my first VW ever on Friday. Golf GTI TCR in pure grey/black roof.
Hi all,
Just signed up today, bought my first VW ever on Friday. Golf GTI TCR in pure grey/black roof.
Nice! Where did you get it from?
Permanently live 12v sockets
How did you find dealing with Agnew in mallusk I couldn’t work with them at all found the experience all very poor I’m from Northern Ireland as well
Was looking at gti performance got a young girl trying to sell me it she offered me a 5min test drive where we didn’t get out of the thirty mile per hour zone and things just went downhill from there all she and her financial man tried to do was sign me up to a pcp deal. Ended up buying an indium grey one with loads more spec in england
I went with the DSG and I'm loving it so far. After nearly 20 years of driving manuals I'm done with shifting cogs.
Great colour choice!
Despite it being a normal sunroof from inside, I think the pan roof does look good and I'd definitely try and make sure my next car has one as like having fresh air in without having the windows down.
My car and your cars could be twins lol only difference is mine has the rear view camera as well. Super car to drive the arts velours seats are a great additionThat's the one thing I'm missing so far (it'll only rarely be driven in the dark, so the dynamic LEDs aren't a great miss, though my E-Class has them and they're great).
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could
Been on the forum for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for this to arrive - Indium Performance 245. All standard and will be staying that way :)
First foray into VW ownership for me.
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Looks great! You wouldn't happen to frequent the 'Wam forum by chance?
Been on the forum for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for this to arrive - Indium Performance 245. All standard and will be staying that way :)
First foray into VW ownership for me.
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That looks stunning..... I have to admit I was 50/50 between the White silver and Indium and the more I see it I wish I'd gone Indium now!! :rolleyes:
Maybe next time if a TCR in the solid grey doesn't tempt me first!! :whistle:
Either way, welcome and nice car, I hope you enjoy it! Just bare in mind that from now on every car you ever own will be compared to a GTI!!
Looks great! You wouldn't happen to frequent the 'Wam forum by chance?
Guilty! I have a room at the show next month, if you're going we could meet up.
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My wife has had the Beetle Dune for a couple of years, but the 7.5 R is a new arrival for me. Last car I 'owned' was a Lexus RX450h, then a couple of company cars. Recent complete change of job as I was bored has meant I'm close to home and back in my own car.
Test drove a 7.5 GTI PP on 19" Brescias and loved it. Very nearly bought the car. Having read through threads on here and living in the Peaks I decided to try a Golf R just to see how it went. Drove that and was blown away with the drive. Changed my mind and did the deal on the R which I'm very happy with and intend to be a keeper.
I was concerned about the ride quality on 19" wheels, but in both cases (GTI and R) the ride was surprisingly (to me) very very good. So much so that I specifically wanted the colour/ wheels and sunroof combo that I found on the R. Very happy camper!
Only mod I have done is changing the footrest (thanks for that forum thread) and chucking a VW boot mat in. I have no intention of any performance upgrades. I want to keep this car stock - plus I've got 2.5 years warranty I don't want to mess with.
The Beetle (Dune) is a quirky thing that gets all the comments. It looks great and is surprisingly fun (in a go kart kind of way) to drive.
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My new car awaiting PDI at the dealership prior to collection on Monday :)
Spec:
MY20 Golf GTI Performance 5dr DSG:
- Atlantic Blue Metallic
- 19" Brescia Alloys
- Discover Pro
This picture/post got me thinking, are you allowed to pick up/tax/use a brand new car if the first registration day is a Sunday? All the more relevant with today being 1.3.20/Sunday
Enjoy your new car Tallpaul, Atlantic Blue was my 1st choice, but ultimately chose Isaac Blue. Look forward to seeing more photos of your car!
This picture/post got me thinking, are you allowed to pick up/tax/use a brand new car if the first registration day is a Sunday? All the more relevant with today being 1.3.20/Sunday
Thanks for the kind words Exonian. Only ever seen one other 3 door in Limestone Grey so don't think there's many about. Regarding the bolt caps I had been thinking of getting the black BBS bolts and black locking nuts but every time I think about it, I can think of much better things to be spending my money on. Seat wheel bolt caps might be a good shout there.
Thanks - just glad its all over! I expected you to be one of the first to comment - think you have a bad (or good) case of reditis
Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0
Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0
sorry for not replying before now. Did not have notifications activated. Loving the pan roof. Not sure I would have specd it from the get go but it makes such a difference to the dark interior on sunny days (we don't get too many of those here in Ireland but since I've picked up the car the sun hasn't stopped shining) so I'm loving every second of it. Definately worth getting. Also have DCC & it's nice to Hever out in sport or individual when on my own & in comfort with my better half in the car 😎
Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0
Car looks nice, what do you think to the pan roof. Did you get DCC with it too.
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date=1585084911Again sorry for the late reply. Not sure on the tint, it came this way from dealer but judging from previous cars it's maybe light to medium. Looks darker from certain angles. Have had dark tints on previous cars & these are definately much lighter but still look good.
Great choice in colour by the way.. Want sure before I saw it in person but love it now and 100% the right choice for me 😎🤙
Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0
Congratulations, looks amazing! What tint is that, looks darker in the rear? (I got a White with Brescias too, I’m super keen to copy your tinting, looks mint!)
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:
Been a long time coming this post!! Took delivery last week and have spent the time in-between gettting the Brescia's put on (came with the stock Parkers which I may use for Winter wheels) and getting it detailed by Matt at OffYourMarks who did an amazing job giving it a glorious ceramic coat as well as a few other niceties like the wheel hub rust protection.
Really pleased with it, looking to fit a rear diffuser as the gap between the exhaust tips looks a little bare and in need of being filled in, job for another day once I've changed the floor lights and door protectors, may even spring for some mats!
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Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:
Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:
Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)
Personally I'm not a fan but that's what makes cars great as you can personalise it to your own taste. Less is more for me and badges that weren't there to start with IMO shouldn't be there! I think you might be thinking of the Mk2 as Mk3 GTI's are generally best forgotten!
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:
Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)
Personally I'm not a fan but that's what makes cars great as you can personalise it to your own taste. Less is more for me and badges that weren't there to start with IMO shouldn't be there! I think you might be thinking of the Mk2 as Mk3 GTI's are generally best forgotten!
my mk3 16v anni has been my daily driver for the last 10yrs currently on 199,940 miles...anyway im here bcos im looking to buy a mk7 but there is no way i would put a 16v badge on it ffs i bet he drinks snakebite too
So I've finally picked up my MY20 PP in Isaac Blue with Brescias, DCC, Dynaudio, and Climate windscreen!
Picked it up yesterday from the dealership and loving the way it drives...
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I thought the rule was that any kerbed wheels were always the result of ones partner borrowing the car.
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.Looks great on the Belvederes. IMO, so much nicer than the Reif's. :cool:
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yes here's hoping 👍Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
Looks great :cool:. Hopefully that long wait is a distant memory now.
I do like the Reifnitz but the fact the Belvederes are lightweight just didn't make sense paying the extra for them.Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.Looks great on the Belvederes. IMO, so much nicer than the Reif's. :cool:
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The TCR just looks so good! Congratulations.Cheers 👍
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
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yes, I've got two sets :grin:Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
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Love it :grin:
You sticking with the belvedere's?
Thanks! I was hoping for Reflex silver, but that was stopped with the 7.5, I think Reflex silver does work with the 3 door really well. I may get a set of Belvedere/ Clubsport S alloys, but the price is pretty steep! I think I'll stick!
Hi all. Here's my manual Mk7.5 2017 3 door PP in Tungsten silver I picked up a few weeks ago. It replaced by my 2014 carbon grey 5 door PP. I just had to go 3 door as there won't be one with the Mk8 GTi Very pleased!
....and yes, the Parker/ Milton alloys have grown on me. Was considering putting some Austin's on....
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLbd9HLq/20200919-174141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy9tw5jj)
Hi,
I recently picked up my 2018 Golf GTI PP. Really enjoying the car right now but I do have some plans for some new wheels, exhaust and remap.
See below link for my car after my detailer had polished the car and then ceramic coated it.
https://imgur.com/a/Sc8Ioys
Here we go! Thank you.
A "basic" GTI but apart from performance pack has reversing camera(very useful) and keyless entry (wish it hadn't).
Here we go! Thank you.
A "basic" GTI but apart from performance pack has reversing camera(very useful) and keyless entry (wish it hadn't).
If you’re worried about potential security risks with keyless, you should be able to temporarily disable it when yo lock the car on a 2019 GTI.
Hi Watts,
Thanks for that, I'll try it again next time. I don't think I've posted any images to forums since Photobucket stopped working.
Hi folks,
Here's my mk7.5 DSG just before I picked it up early in 2020:
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg2rVTM9/4602679c-1e5b-4122-ad14-eb8df8bfde9e.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJQ8kSnY)
I have some VW history having previously owned a steel grey mk5 GTI (DSG) and a tornado red mk7 GTD (manual). The latest addition is unmodified but after a year i'm starting to get the itch :)
I like the parkers (although I see they aren't to everyone's taste) but having noticed how much the rear is tucked in a set of 19s (or spacers) may be on the cards.
Hi all,
Had my manual PP GTI since March 2019 but new to this forum :smiley:
Miss-priced as a 2018 model so got a pretty hefty discount!
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYPywN2Z/20201230-162359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNxxxCdF)
Hi all,
Had my manual PP GTI since March 2019 but new to this forum :smiley:
Miss-priced as a 2018 model so got a pretty hefty discount!
Looks brilliant that. Congratulations!
Hi everyone just introducing after lurking for a while and collecting our 2015 gti on monday, Rob from Bolton cheers
(https://i.postimg.cc/prx5sRYq/20210308-175908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyfBvKrm)
Hi everyone just introducing after lurking for a while and collecting our 2015 gti on monday, Rob from Bolton cheers
(https://i.postimg.cc/prx5sRYq/20210308-175908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyfBvKrm)
I’m not far from you Rob. Looking good!
Not really new, in fact it appears i joined about 15 years ago when i had a VR6 :grin:
Just re-logged back on as not long had a 14 plate GTI PP
Chris
Welcome DC. Car looks great. Hope you enjoy it. I have been on the forum a few years and found it very useful for the niggles that crop up and info on mods that folks have done. Recently bought a mk 7.5 and enjoying mine.
Hi All,
After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVsGCrJh/225427-C6-4701-4-D9-D-B192-CDDFDA16698-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3rgQJvs)
That looks awesome mate congratulations! Will drop a follow now, I’m @zain.gti
Hi All,
After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40
Hi All,
After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40
Nice one, I've been on the lookout too and saw this car a week or so ago. Then I saw it had sold! I dealt with Ed previously, he had so much time for me even though he knew I couldn't afford the RS3 he had for sale at the time. Granted he almost swayed me, but even after I declined he still humored me. So yeah great guy, and congrats to you for buying an awesome car from him.
I've just bought my Edition 40 - it was delivered yesterday. It's clean, but not clean clean. When it is, I'll post it up. Thrilled with it so far. Excited by the £600 2 year warranty and service deal too!! Just waiting on a call back from Eastbourne VW.
Hi All,
After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40
Nice one, I've been on the lookout too and saw this car a week or so ago. Then I saw it had sold! I dealt with Ed previously, he had so much time for me even though he knew I couldn't afford the RS3 he had for sale at the time. Granted he almost swayed me, but even after I declined he still humored me. So yeah great guy, and congrats to you for buying an awesome car from him.
I've just bought my Edition 40 - it was delivered yesterday. It's clean, but not clean clean. When it is, I'll post it up. Thrilled with it so far. Excited by the £600 2 year warranty and service deal too!! Just waiting on a call back from Eastbourne VW.
It’s so nice to be finally in a VW golf GTI forum!
I’ve owned bangers all my life and have now upgraded to a luscious car I can take pride in and enjoy.
Meet my GTI 7.5PP DSG in a beautiful Atlantic blue. I don’t normally like the colours blue and red together but I saw this specimen the other day and thought, I need that in my life. So I set out on a mission to find the same car that I could own. Lone behold… I now own one :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq37W488/BD586658-20-FC-4-DF5-A215-091143-DAD597.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47LTbCj7)
Atlantic Blue
Seville wheels
DCC
Climate windscreen
Lane assist plus/Dynamic light assist
Dynaudio & pan roof would have been nice, but hey its all about the driving :)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy855m3Y/GTi1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdPjkf6j)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC67Dk28/GTi2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9bQr2HH)
Congrats, looks great! Stunning views too :smiley:
Good morning to you all.
I'm delighted to join the Mk7 GTI owners club having picked up my Mk7 yesterday. It's a 66 plate in back and looks great.
Having traded in my Mk5 GTI last year I missed the GTI-experience and decided to say goodby to my Audi Q3, so happy to be back in a golf.
Quick questions - it's a 'Launch' edition, can anyone tell me about this spec?
Have a good day :smiley: