New member searching- clubsport edition40

[madstaff]

Great cars, love mine too but the OP wants a manual which I can understand. Perhaps a late 5 door manual R might be worth thinking about? I would probably prefer that to a GTIP for the better engine if I had to.

Brave man with a cast iron warranty needed if purchasing a manual Golf R, as i believe the clutches are very prone to slipping/failure if driven hard??

[Exonian]

The Golf R manual ‘box also has a very low second gear which can be a bit frustrating.
Not as frustrating as DSG often is when attempting gentle acceleration and ending up with the TCU having a committee meeting about whether to change down, just slip the clutch or knock it down too many gears for no reason.

It’s well worth holding out for a decent Ed40. And I mean a decent one, many won’t be by now.

[tricky401]

Thread bump on this

I have found a lovely clubsport with all the options I’m after, including recaros which is a nice bonus

I am however in need of a car that occasionally will need a rear facing baby seat in the back.

Firstly, how easy this is in 5 door golf( my wife’s troc actually gives very little room for the front passenger)
Secondly, is this better or worse with the recaros, they look a look bigger from pictures but first would experience would be great

Hopefully this gets a reply rather than making a new thread on it or if somebody could link to a discussion before, thanks

[tricky401]

Also does anybody have a service schedule for these or any idea what’s done when? Any tips what to look for specific to the clubsport or gti when viewing the car

Thanks

[madstaff]

Do you do many miles??

As a Golf R and Clubsport both have the bigger IS38 turbo which in turn leads to increased mpg.
I see around 29mpg commuting and saw 38mpg on a run up the M1 on boxing day.

By all accounts a Golf GTI returns better mpg.

[sjw]

Do you do many miles??

As a Golf R and Clubsport both have the bigger IS38 turbo which in turn leads to decreased mpg.
I see around 29mpg commuting and saw 38mpg on a run up the M1 on boxing day.

By all accounts a Golf GTI returns better mpg.

FTFY

[madstaff]

Do you do many miles??

As a Golf R and Clubsport both have the bigger IS38 turbo which in turn leads to decreased mpg.
I see around 29mpg commuting and saw 38mpg on a run up the M1 on boxing day.

By all accounts a Golf GTI returns better mpg.

FTFY

Thanks.

[tricky401]

No I only do about 4/5000 per year so pretty low. Thanks for the reply

When does the aux belt need changing? Don’t think it’s been done on this, well
No receipt. Also the brake fluid is every 3 years, is that correct?

[Yusee]

Belt- check and replace as needed (VW schedule)
Brake fluid- every 2 years

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016.html

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-5-gti-2018-2019.html

[Legacywr]

You looking at that silver car in Evesham? That looks really nice, top spec too.