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Golf mk8 / Re: Golf GTI 8.5 reviews
« Last post by Exonian on Today at 10:46 »
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-gti

The Autocar review david25 mentioned ^^^

Hopefully the Clubsport and R reviews will be along soon too.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport 40 - buying advice
« Last post by clubsport on Today at 09:21 »
It's certainly a nice example of a CS. However if anyone is looking for a DSG car, there is also the option of the TCR with the 7 speed gearbox to consider.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 GTI Help
« Last post by fredgroves on Today at 09:08 »
You've had it in sport mode and it's decided to change to normal... Maybe you've used the second key...

Yeah I have been using sport mode more recently tbh. Should I expect the steering to become a bit more heavier/stiffer if I put it back in comfort mode tho?

Sport mode, heavier feeling steering. All other modes not so heavy.

It's either had a spaz and changed modes (possible) or you've changed it by accident or used the other key (all of the settings are remembered per key...)
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport 40 - buying advice
« Last post by SPIKE_CS on Today at 08:42 »
This car at JKSC is just beautiful. Very strong money, and couldn’t justify it myself, but if anyone wanted a cracking CS40 then this is one to consider: https://www.jksc.co.uk/details/used-car-in-stourbridge/volkswagen/golf/2.0-tsi-bluemotion-tech-gti-clubsport-40-dsg-euro-6-ss-3dr/1241243/



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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 GTI Help
« Last post by Dav3smith on Today at 08:37 »
I don't know what car you had before if it wasn't a MK8 try one of those if possible and see how that feels.

And...

Ask to test drive an alternative 8.5 if there's one you can get to at a dealership and see if it's the same.

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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 GTI Help
« Last post by Dogman12 on Today at 08:12 »
That's strange. I've seen such things in the past. Might be something with electronics.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Golf GTI 8.5 reviews
« Last post by BillSan on 04 October 2024, 23:20 »
Amstrad!! Now there’s a blast from the past.

The later mk8 software is fine for the record. Not a blip from mine in 9 months and 8k ish miles, and I’m sure the 8.5 software and indeed most of the hardware is shared with just a few added on layers for the specific changes (IDA etc). All the click bait making the 8.5 interior out like the second coming is a bit nonsense at best. Mind you, VW only have themselves to blame for launching cars using customers who’ve paid a lot of money as beta testers for the software (despite dynamically the cars being very well developed).
VW aren’t the only ones mind, they just led the charge.

Certainly agreed there will be some nicely specced 8.5’s around soon, and not just fully loaded R’s, as the GTI is attractively styled and has some desirable options available.

Roll on the Edition 50 GTI !

Totally agreed Exonian.  I still have my Mk8 and the software was complete sh*t for the first 18 months but resolved and perfectfor the last 2 years.

I'm not happy to have paid £40k to be a beta tester and it has made me reluctant to buy VW again.  If the car had been resolved at launch I could be looking at another VW but sadly the experience means I'll probably be shifting away.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Last post by Sharpe on 04 October 2024, 22:02 »
They didn’t look as bad in the flesh, but still not keen. The boot badge was ok, but think I may replace with a black GTI badge and matching black rear VW overlay badge

I’ve kept them in a little bag for when the time comes to sell or trade in
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Golf mk8 / Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 04 October 2024, 21:29 »
Looks superb👌, I too will be removing the GTI badge from the doors when mine arrives.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Last post by Sharpe on 04 October 2024, 19:46 »
Well I took delivery Monday after work. Had it for 48 hours before taking it in for Gtechniq ceramic coating. Also had them debadge the GTI logos from the doors and boot. Got it back this afternoon looking how it should do from the dealers.
 Only done 40 miles so far, feels a world away from my Transporter - haven’t driven a car in 6 years! Van being sold next week hopefully to pay off the bulk of the finance





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