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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: I.D.C. on 25 November 2012, 18:32
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1.4 SE – White – panoramic sunroof – xenon’s – fog lights –Sat Nav – voice recognition –winter pack –tints from the b-pillar. Ordered with the light interior and two tone dash.
Gave me a price of 22,060 which is not bad.
My GIT- pearl black – sunroof –xenon’s-dyneaudio system-folding mirrors. 40,000 mls. The new golf will arrive March so was given 13,500 for the GTI . Could get more selling private but it takes all the hassle away from me
I’m going to keep the alloys I upgraded on the GTI and put the original alloys back on the GTI. The ones I will keep are 18’ so I am hoping they will fit the new golf.
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Sounds good...first on here to order a MK7... :smiley:
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Nice one looking forward to seeing it!
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Sounds good, did you check with the dealer at time of ordering whether they knew if the alloys your keeping will defo fit the 7...?
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Sounds good, did you check with the dealer at time of ordering whether they knew if the alloys your keeping will defo fit the 7...?
The salesman is not sure if the alloys will fit the new car my fingers are crossed. If not will sell them. Don’t like the wheels you can get on the options list so if the worst comes to the worst will get a set of BBS.
Would have liked the GT model but to add the sunroof and lights would have pushed my budget too far. Have had a Golf match with the 1.4 120 bhp. While it’s no hot hatch it feels zippy enough.
Salesman was over in Spain driving the new golf. Said on the skin it looks sharper and modern. While inside if feels bigger and more up market. Said refinement has taken a big step forward. More or less what we read in the car magazines.
Will miss the GTI power but with the daughter away to Uni this year I had to cut back so it’s the SE. Still happy though as I am a big fan of the Golf.
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I was going to ask why the downgrade but you already answered it for me, needs must mate! Sounds like a nice spec you've gone for. :cool:
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In fairness it looks like the specs have been uplifted compared to previous models so exciting times for us VeeDub geeks.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
My understanding is the mark 7 will be in the show rooms in January.
Only thing I can think of is the extras make it a factory order rather than the normal spec from the show room ? However I ordered it on Sunday so maybe I will hear from the salesman something different. Would rather collect the car around March when the worst of the winter is over.
The largest wheels on the SE model available from VW are 17’s. Anyone know if putting on 18’s from the GTI would be a problem to the handling of the car as the SE is a comfort car not sport. I know I have to tell the insurance.
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Found this link the other day on the VW site that allows you to track the order of your car!!
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order
Hopefully it works and not just a gimmick.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
My understanding is the mark 7 will be in the show rooms in January.
Only thing I can think of is the extras make it a factory order rather than the normal spec from the show room ? However I ordered it on Sunday so maybe I will hear from the salesman something different. Would rather collect the car around March when the worst of the winter is over.
Might as well leave it till March I guess for the new reg. Local dealer offering to keep it till then should I order one. No chance of any discount he said though.
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Found this link the other day on the VW site that allows you to track the order of your car!!
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order
Hopefully it works and not just a gimmick.
:laugh: at a guess that's to try and stop customers constantly phoning them asking for updates.... :laugh:
Will it work? who knows....
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I was going to ask why the downgrade but you already answered it for me, needs must mate! Sounds like a nice spec you've gone for. :cool:
It's an upgrade ie MK7 over an old Mk6 :grin:
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I was going to ask why the downgrade but you already answered it for me, needs must mate! Sounds like a nice spec you've gone for. 8)
It's an upgrade ie MK7 over an old Mk6 ;D
We'll see! >:D
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Found this link the other day on the VW site that allows you to track the order of your car!!
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order
Hopefully it works and not just a gimmick.
That’s brilliant , have sent an e-mail to the dealer asking for the order number. When I get this will post what week the car will be built and post it here so you know how long the order book is.
Thanks for that link.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
My understanding is the mark 7 will be in the show rooms in January.
Only thing I can think of is the extras make it a factory order rather than the normal spec from the show room ? However I ordered it on Sunday so maybe I will hear from the salesman something different. Would rather collect the car around March when the worst of the winter is over.
Might as well leave it till March I guess for the new reg. Local dealer offering to keep it till then should I order one. No chance of any discount he said though.
The dealer throw in winter pack and carpet mats for me. Maybe a sweetener as I have bought 7 cars from the same dealer over the years.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
My understanding is the mark 7 will be in the show rooms in January.
Only thing I can think of is the extras make it a factory order rather than the normal spec from the show room ? However I ordered it on Sunday so maybe I will hear from the salesman something different. Would rather collect the car around March when the worst of the winter is over.
Might as well leave it till March I guess for the new reg. Local dealer offering to keep it till then should I order one. No chance of any discount he said though.
The dealer throw in winter pack and carpet mats for me. Maybe a sweetener as I have bought 7 cars from the same dealer over the years.
Hmm I've no previous business with my local and they won't even give free carpet mats.
Saw this linked to on a review site saying 10% discounts already on Mk7 orders - http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/Mk7-Golf-Deals-313
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What year is the old gti?
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What year is the old gti?
Mine ? April 2010. IS profesinally detailed every srpring then I give it four or five waxes during the summer.
The monzas are only used in winter with winter tyers. Forget the name of the VW alloys up-greaded. They have silver on the outside and polished black in the insides very smart with the pearl black paint. This is my second GTI and have never had so many people tell me what a smart car it is. Even this year.
Will be sad to see it go.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
Absolutely mental if you ask me.
Handing over £8k just to have a new Golf, which is way down the rung compared to your well spec'd GTI. Fair enough "running costs" etc, but surely £8k would get you a good while out your GTI until the new one comes along.
I don't doubt for a minute you'll be eyeing up the new GTI once it arrives and will end up further out of cash as a result of the premature switch. I genuinely don't think you'll be making your £8k back any time soon with the newer car. If anything, you'll be lucky to break even.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
Absolutely mental if you ask me.
Handing over £8k just to have a new Golf, which is way down the rung compared to your well spec'd GTI. Fair enough "running costs" etc, but surely £8k would get you a good while out your GTI until the new one comes along.
I don't doubt for a minute you'll be eyeing up the new GTI once it arrives and will end up further out of cash as a result of the premature switch. I genuinely don't think you'll be making your £8k back any time soon with the newer car. If anything, you'll be lucky to break even.
Guessing you did not read the post where I wrote the daughter is going to Uni. For me it’s important she leaves Uni with no debt that will please me more than any car can. Years ago went from a GTI to a 1.9tdi Vento. Also went from an Audi A3 sport to an Outlander. It’s no big deal from my side. Thought we were going to get an UP ! The fact a mark 7 golf is coming spaced up the way we like is a bonus from where I stand.
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If everything looks bang tidy and she runs well, keep the golf and run her for 3 years(they do last that long), lob the daughter the 8k + regular amounts that your not forking out on depreciation on the new car.
In 2004 I had approx £27k worth of Student debt after doing a Masters as well and it is a bit of a pain paying it off so I salute the sentiment and accept everyones finances are their own and unique.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
Absolutely mental if you ask me.
Handing over £8k just to have a new Golf, which is way down the rung compared to your well spec'd GTI. Fair enough "running costs" etc, but surely £8k would get you a good while out your GTI until the new one comes along.
I don't doubt for a minute you'll be eyeing up the new GTI once it arrives and will end up further out of cash as a result of the premature switch. I genuinely don't think you'll be making your £8k back any time soon with the newer car. If anything, you'll be lucky to break even.
Guessing you did not read the post where I wrote the daughter is going to Uni. For me it’s important she leaves Uni with no debt that will please me more than any car can. Years ago went from a GTI to a 1.9tdi Vento. Also went from an Audi A3 sport to an Outlander. It’s no big deal from my side. Thought we were going to get an UP ! The fact a mark 7 golf is coming spaced up the way we like is a bonus from where I stand.
I did though, that's why it doesn't make sense. You're having to PAY an extra £8k. £8k that would be in your pocket if you kept the GTI. Unless by "my daughter is going to Uni" it means you have extra cash and fancy a new car, I can't see the logic in buying it.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
Absolutely mental if you ask me.
Handing over £8k just to have a new Golf, which is way down the rung compared to your well spec'd GTI. Fair enough "running costs" etc, but surely £8k would get you a good while out your GTI until the new one comes along.
I don't doubt for a minute you'll be eyeing up the new GTI once it arrives and will end up further out of cash as a result of the premature switch. I genuinely don't think you'll be making your £8k back any time soon with the newer car. If anything, you'll be lucky to break even.
Guessing you did not read the post where I wrote the daughter is going to Uni. For me it’s important she leaves Uni with no debt that will please me more than any car can. Years ago went from a GTI to a 1.9tdi Vento. Also went from an Audi A3 sport to an Outlander. It’s no big deal from my side. Thought we were going to get an UP ! The fact a mark 7 golf is coming spaced up the way we like is a bonus from where I stand.
I did though, that's why it doesn't make sense. You're having to PAY an extra £8k. £8k that would be in your pocket if you kept the GTI. Unless by "my daughter is going to Uni" it means you have extra cash and fancy a new car, I can't see the logic in buying it.
mmm ?
Your quite amusing.
If I could not afford the new Golf I would not get it.
If I did not want to sell the GTI I would not have changed it.
If I could not support the daughter at Uni I would have nether.
Got the order number from the dealer. At the moment order is just being processed dealer still say’s three month.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
The largest wheels on the SE model available from VW are 17’s. Anyone know if putting on 18’s from the GTI would be a problem to the handling of the car as the SE is a comfort car not sport. I know I have to tell the insurance.
If you ordered 17" wheels on the MK6, it automatically comes with lowered suspension (well Match spec with 17").
I have not seen what happens with the MK7.
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Been speaking to the normally useless local dealer who is saying January delivery, suprised you got March, or did you want to wait for new reg?
The largest wheels on the SE model available from VW are 17’s. Anyone know if putting on 18’s from the GTI would be a problem to the handling of the car as the SE is a comfort car not sport. I know I have to tell the insurance.
If you ordered 17" wheels on the MK6, it automatically comes with lowered suspension (well Match spec with 17").
I have not seen what happens with the MK7.
Spoke to a mechanic say’s the current GTI wheels are on the next GTI which means same fitment. Told me my 18’s should not be a problem going onto the SE with no lowered suspension. Really pleased as these alloys were very expensive with the silver and black against the white SE with dark windows and a panoramic sunroof
Order still in process would imagine it will stay that way until a load of British orders come in , just a thought.
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I never think the Monza's suit lower trim cars, I don't know why. :-\
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I never think the Monza's suit lower trim cars, I don't know why. :-\
Monzas's did not do it for me Jimble that's why I got an after sales set. The 17monzas with winter tyers will be on for the paert exchange I'm not going to spend money in a new set of tyers when the winters have plenty tred.
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Interesting same month I bought the gtd was just looking at p/x value I have 46k on the clock, question is does the diesel hold its value better? Sounds like a good price for the gti mind if selling privately would expect an easy 14.5k. Cheapest listed is about 16k and I would have said that's a 2009.
when the GTI is handed over in March I would expect 45 to 46,000. The GTI is around 49% of it's value after three years based on 12,000 a year taking that to 36,000 so I'm around 10,000 over the so called norm. The dealer will need to make a profit so I reckon he will sell it on for 14 to 14,500. The ral figure to look at is the figure to change. So a mark 7 with the extras I want is 8,000 which I think is a fair figure. Sure I could have sold privatly , however living out on the country a car is needed. Then the problem of time wasters before you get it sold. To me handing over the keys of the GTI for the new Golf apeals.
Absolutely mental if you ask me.
Handing over £8k just to have a new Golf, which is way down the rung compared to your well spec'd GTI. Fair enough "running costs" etc, but surely £8k would get you a good while out your GTI until the new one comes along.
I don't doubt for a minute you'll be eyeing up the new GTI once it arrives and will end up further out of cash as a result of the premature switch. I genuinely don't think you'll be making your £8k back any time soon with the newer car. If anything, you'll be lucky to break even.
Guessing you did not read the post where I wrote the daughter is going to Uni. For me it’s important she leaves Uni with no debt that will please me more than any car can. Years ago went from a GTI to a 1.9tdi Vento. Also went from an Audi A3 sport to an Outlander. It’s no big deal from my side. Thought we were going to get an UP ! The fact a mark 7 golf is coming spaced up the way we like is a bonus from where I stand.
I did though, that's why it doesn't make sense. You're having to PAY an extra £8k. £8k that would be in your pocket if you kept the GTI. Unless by "my daughter is going to Uni" it means you have extra cash and fancy a new car, I can't see the logic in buying it.
I can't understand how spending £8k on a new car will save you money either. :undecided:
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Dubber36 are you on the winde up here :shocked:
How much did you pay for your GTI Not that it’s any of my interest in your financial affairs – hint hint ! !
Thought my reply’s were valid. So will try and simplify it a wee bit more.
The lower running costs of the SE model far outweigh that of a GTI particularly on fuel as we do above average miles I don’t better much than 34mpg. Then you have the cost of Insurance which is half of the GTI. Road tax.
Bottom line is I am not struggling to pay the 8,000 to change the car. I also happen to like what I am getting very much. I never keep a car more than three years.
Lastly if you have not driven a Golf 1.4 from 120bhp up I suggest you try. The engine weighs a lot less than the GTI so when driving down a twisty B road makes the car feel more nimble than the GTI thanks to the loss in weight . Would understand you harping on about the GOLF but to keep going on about having to change to a mark 7 loaded up with extras for around 8 grand is getting tedious.
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No one is doubting your ability to pay for the new car, or the fact that you are looking forward to getting it.
You are the one that appears to be justifying the change of car by telling us that it will save you money that you can spend helping your daughter through university. That's the sort of line we spin our wives when we want to go out and buy something that we don't really need, when the truth is, ultimately the reverse is true.
I have driven a Mk6 with a 122ps engine and was pleasantly impressed. I'm sure you will be very happy with the car, but you really don't have to justify your reasons for buying one to us. Especially when we all know that the reasons you are giving don't stack up.
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No one is doubting your ability to pay for the new car, or the fact that you are looking forward to getting it.
You are the one that appears to be justifying the change of car by telling us that it will save you money that you can spend helping your daughter through university. That's the sort of line we spin our wives when we want to go out and buy something that we don't really need, when the truth is, ultimately the reverse is true.
I have driven a Mk6 with a 122ps engine and was pleasantly impressed. I'm sure you will be very happy with the car, but you really don't have to justify your reasons for buying one to us. Especially when we all know that the reasons you are giving don't stack up.
Only because I was asked why the SE model down from the GTI. Just cutting down on the everyday running cost. Of course would love to get the next GTI but will make do with the SE.
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I get that and agree that a new SE will be cheaper to run than a new GTI.
We all know that the money you are spending to change would run and cover the depreciation of your current car for a good few years, but if you had planned to buy a new car anyway, all is good.
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In terms of running costs, there's a PCP deal at the moment giving free servicing for 3yrs/30k miles if you order before the end of the year. Normally £300ish I think.
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The order has moved from ‘processing order’ to ‘build week confirmed’. In the Q&A section it say’s the Golf will be built in 4 weeks. So would imagine the car should be in the uk for Febuary :)
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Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing the Mk7s in the flesh :smiley:
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My god, does that http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order link actually work, is there where you are getting the info from?
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My god, does that http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order link actually work, is there where you are getting the info from?
Yes -22532007
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My god, does that http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order) link actually work, is there where you are getting the info from?
Yes -22532007
Thats pretty cool. :)
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^^^has it stopped you phoning your dealer? If so...then the tracker system as worked successfully!
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Lee (evo1986) was telling me in the show room the other day he would have two mk7s in the flesh on friday.
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Lee (evo1986) was telling me in the show room the other day he would have two mk7s in the flesh on friday.
Convoy to Cheltenham next weekend??? :laugh:
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It would be nice if they organised something for us all to go see :wink:
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I think he said one SE and one GT. Cheltenham dealer he will be on I expect to correct me if I am wrong.
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Just one for the morning tomorrow for people who didn't go to Spain to have a poke around. Each dealer has been sent an se and a gt trim car will be with dealers by Christmas.
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Link works well....
Upholstery: Shetland.
I know your trading for lesser ponies, but to me this just seems cruel! :evil:
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Link works well....
Upholstery: Shetland.
I know your trading for lesser ponies, but to me this just seems cruel! :evil:
:grin:
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Had a call from my VW dealer this afternoon saying they were getting a MK7 in on xmas eve...and was posting down a invite to the launch... :cool:
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Had a call from my VW dealer this afternoon saying they were getting a MK7 in on xmas eve...and was posting down a invite to the launch... :cool:
Take ya camara with you Phil...
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Video review of a diesel SE version here :-
http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/video?utm_campaign=autoexpressvideo_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter
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I think there's been a bit of cut-and-paste...
In the 'comfort' section in the review:
http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/review
" The GTI, with its lower and stiffer suspension, is a sportier machine but still feels more at home on public roads than a race track. "
So you heard it here first. The Mk7 GTI has been road-tested by car buyer!
(I think not!)
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Moved
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Popped into the dealer today where SE & GT models were on show.
First impressions were same same but different on the skin , looks more like an up-date than a new model. Inside dose take a leap forward it's just so much smarter the way the centre console leans towards the driver while materials are top notch. Honestly could not feel much difference in size elbow or head hight. Numbers don't lie though so it must be larger. To look at the GT dash is smart , however I preferred the aluminium on the centre console of the SE simply because it's more practical to keep clean than the piano black.
Can fully understand why someone would walk away underwhelmed. The salesman and motoring critics say the biggest leap forward is in the interior which I agree with and the driving experience , have not tried it yet on the road though can drive the mark 7 in GT form on Saturday.
Why change a winning formula ? Well it would have been nice to see the body given a wee bit more flair
still it's a Golf and is more up market inside so if it's as good to drive as we are told and read then I will be more than happy.
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I looked at at GT 2.0TDI today.
Mostly positive, but I thought the internal door strip above the open handle was cheap and the centre console plastic is black and shiny, this will need constant dusting and care not to stratch.
Otherwise, it felt a slight improvement in the MK6 cabin, the seats are great.
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The VW site where you track your order had the wee robot building my car back on the 6th of December. It said your car will be built in the next four weeks. Would think it’s in a factory compound now waiting delivery. Anyone know how long it takes from transit to dealer?
Have now settled for a set of 17’ BBS RX which are on a good deal at the moment. While the SE alloys look quite good feel they just look a wee bit small in the wheel arches.
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The VW site where you track your order had the wee robot building my car back on the 6th of December. It said your car will be built in the next four weeks. Would think it’s in a factory compound now waiting delivery. Anyone know how long it takes from transit to dealer?
Have now settled for a set of 17’ BBS RX which are on a good deal at the moment. While the SE alloys look quite good feel they just look a wee bit small in the wheel arches.
What pcd and ET are the mk7?
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The VW site where you track your order had the wee robot building my car back on the 6th of December. It said your car will be built in the next four weeks. Would think it’s in a factory compound now waiting delivery. Anyone know how long it takes from transit to dealer?
Have now settled for a set of 17’ BBS RX which are on a good deal at the moment. While the SE alloys look quite good feel they just look a wee bit small in the wheel arches.
When my GTD reached the uk it took 4-5 days to reach the dealers so not long at all really, once yours has reached the UK it will probably sit in the compound until transport has been arrange for yours and others cars...but in my experience it didn't take long at all..
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Thanks Mr GTD
What is PCD & ET ?
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Thanks Mr GTD
What is PCD & ET ?
PCD - Pitch Circle Diameter - basically the stud or hole spacing for the wheel bolts.
ET - offset (either plus or minus) in mm from the imaginary centreline of the alloy wheel when looking at it in section. Affects how far in or out they stick from the hub, and is expressed along with the rim width. I.e. 8J ET 35 (8" wide rim, with a positive offset of 35mm)
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Thanks Mr GTD
What is PCD & ET ?
PCD - Pitch Circle Diameter - basically the stud or hole spacing for the wheel bolts.
ET - offset (either plus or minus) in mm from the imaginary centreline of the alloy wheel when looking at it in section. Affects how far in or out they stick from the hub, and is expressed along with the rim width. I.e. 8J ET 35 (8" wide rim, with a positive offset of 35mm)
I'm a chef so know all about frying pans and so on so you keep me right on wheels thanks :grin:
Rimstyle where I'm getting the BBS know the fitment for the mark 7 have said the BBS RX 17 X 7.5 will fit the SE model.
I originally wanted to fit my Vancouver’s 18’s from the GTI however the VW dealer told me the would stick out of the wheel arch a wee bit so are not good for my model just what you are explaining to me. That’s why I went for the 17 BBS
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I originally wanted to fit my Vancouver’s 18’s from the GTI however the VW dealer told me the would stick out of the wheel arch a wee bit so are not good for my model just what you are explaining to me. That’s why I went for the 17 BBS
Vancouvers are ET51 and only 7.5" wide. I doubt they'd stick out of the wheels arch.
It has to be remembered that dealers will always tell you that parts from another model won't fit. They base their information on the part numbers not matching up, not on the fact that they have tried and found out for real.
There are a few exceptions of course, but on the whole car salesmen might as well be selling cheese. They know bugger all about cars and have no enthusiasm real towards them.
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My god, does that http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order link actually work, is there where you are getting the info from?
Yes -22532007
I see your car (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order/inTransit?orderNumber=22532007) is now in transit :laugh:
My Mums is still "Build week confirmed"
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My god, does that http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order link actually work, is there where you are getting the info from?
Yes -22532007
I see your car (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/track-my-order/inTransit?orderNumber=22532007) is now in transit :laugh:
My Mums is still "Build week confirmed"
Thanks for that now the excitement is kicking in :laugh:. In the question & answer section it say’s takes up to 4 weeks to reach the UK Port. Would be fantastic to get the Golf on the 1st of March fingers crossed.
When I put the order in it took around 10 days for it to reach ‘section process’
From there around another 10 days to see the robot working. The robot has been working since around December the 6th until today so it gives you an idea how long for your mum’s Golf
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I originally wanted to fit my Vancouver’s 18’s from the GTI however the VW dealer told me the would stick out of the wheel arch a wee bit so are not good for my model just what you are explaining to me. That’s why I went for the 17 BBS
Vancouvers are ET51 and only 7.5" wide. I doubt they'd stick out of the wheels arch.
It has to be remembered that dealers will always tell you that parts from another model won't fit. They base their information on the part numbers not matching up, not on the fact that they have tried and found out for real.
There are a few exceptions of course, but on the whole car salesmen might as well be selling cheese. They know bugger all about cars and have no enthusiasm real towards them.
Your 100% correct. When the SE was ordered the salesman was rattling on what a great 1.4 I was getting, salesman going on about the cylinders shutting down. Told him that engine is only in the GT. In other words I knew a lot more than him. EVO on here is the exception you can tell he is an enthusiast who you would like to deal with.
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When I put the order in it took around 10 days for it to reach ‘section process’
From there around another 10 days to see the robot working. The robot has been working ,since around December the 6th until today so it gives you an idea how long for your mum’s Golf
My Mums has just gone to "In Transit" today, so looks like it is not far behind :laugh:
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That's great news Mike most likely it will be on the same ship as mine bound for the UK :) Would love to get mine on March the 1st
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Just got a call from the dealer Golf on the transport ship and will be in the UK in a couple of days. March the 1st pick up looking good. :)
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Great news I.D.C., will keep an eye out.. :smiley:
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Just got a call from the dealer Golf on the transport ship and will be in the UK in a couple of days. March the 1st pick up looking good. :)
Goods news!!
You must be buzzing...
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I am thanks Mr GTD though will be sad to see the GTI go at the smae time.
Dealer offered the Autoglym Life Shine said it’s normally 300.00 but would give it to me for 250.00 plus you get a free Autoglym bag full of goodies. Said no as I use the same detailer twice a year, normally spring and just before the winter
The detailer has been trying out a ceramic sealant on his own car for the past year and is now happy to offer the service for new cars. He apple’s the coating as part of a new car preparation detail, which includes any residue and contamination being removed that may have occurred during transit, for a total cost of £250 This also includes alloys and interior and takes 8 hours. Can’t see the dealer working on the car for 8 hours.
The detailer is RGK Detailer and covers central Scotland and North England. The guy Richard is a perfectionist , takes real pride in his work.
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It's crazy how much a dealer will make on that stuff! :sick:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=181077920933&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=67500381073
Not long now though! You'll be getting that tingle of excitement soon! :smiley:
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Most of those Autoglym products sold on Ebay are just cheap Chinese fakes.
Probably just contain soapy water.
The real kits look like this
(http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/images/BAG%20OPEN.jpg)
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Isn't that just a kit of the normal off the shelf stuff though?
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Isn't that just a kit of the normal off the shelf stuff though?
From what I understand, that is the same stuff that you can buy from the shops. The call it the aftercare kit. The Lifeshine, is basically a sealant like Supaguard or Diamond Brite that is smeared on by the Polish valeters, or maybe not even applied at all judging by the amount of kits on ebay for £10.
The amount of people I know that have fallen for the sales trick. Rather than give them another £250 discount, the salesman will let them have Lifeshine or similar that is "worth" £400, for free.
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Lifeshine can produce some amazing results if the car is prepared properly and the application is done correctly but 90% of the time it isn't and then customers wonder why it fails so quickly or think after three years that it is still going strong.
Ceramic sealants are the best and for the wax lovers you can still apply some of your favourite over the top although that does defeat the object slightly as it reduces its repellancy to dirt.
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That’s the Golf in the UK now got a call from the dealer to say pick the Golf up on March Friday the 1st March Getting excited now :)
Hoping I can change the centre caps on the alloys from BBS to VW ones anyone know if they will be the same size ?
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Excellent news, mine is still in transit, but I see it now says yours is at the dealer :laugh:
The wheel caps should be fine, I had ones fitted to a set of OZ alloys.
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G1ts... fook knows where mine is!
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Will get round to putting up a few photos shortly. The car looks stunning with the panoramic sunroof and darkened windows and the BBS alloys I really did not expect the Golf to look as good as it dose , really pleased. Was not sure about the steering at first as it feels totally different from the mark 6 however after a couple of days driving it dose feel good. I tend to be very light footed for the first few thousand miles I know modern cars don’t need run in like the old days but I do prefer to take my time breaking a new car in. The dealer is not really up with all the new gadgets so I’m having to read through the manual to get to grips with the adaptive cruse control and the rest.
One thing I don’t understand is when I see pictures of the xenon lights the square outer shell of the bulb is lit up during the day. Mine don’t only the inner normal day light is on when driving during the day and it’s not xenon. Only at night do the xenon lights kick in. Anyone shed any light on this ( hope you understand what I’m trying to write.
The whole of the front side area of the car lights up when you are doing a sharp turn it looks mental. As I wrote will get some photos up soon.
Sitting in the mark 7 in a showroom did not do much for me it just seemed same same but different. Driving the car for a couple of days has changed my view. The new Golf feels much more up market than previous Golfs. You do also feel it’s got more room. It is extremely quiet. With the extras I added it also looks fantastic better than my GTI. It’s only when you have the car a few days you notice the different looks. VW have done a brilliant job with the new Golf and I can honestly say I was not blown away with the new model until I picked it up. The new GTI will be the best yet guys trust me.
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Nice one, good to hear that it has won you over. Mines due this week, not as high spec'd as yours but still, I'm excited. Feels like I've been waiting forever!
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Glad your enjoying it mate! 8)
Your not the only one surprised by the lack of led drl's unfortunately..,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249509.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249509.0)
I take it yours look like this?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsda95c59e.jpg)
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Great to hear you've finally picked it up...look forward to the pics!! :cool:
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Have a go at the dealers as my mum got the price of the xenons refunded as they were not as advertised.
They seem to be doing this up to a certain order date and you ordered yours first.
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Having read the above regarding the xenon lights it makes me feel more disappointed. So I have sent an e-mail to the dealer asking for a full refund or up-graded to what I thought I was purchasing. Fingers crossed.
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Glad your enjoying it mate! 8)
Your not the only one surprised by the lack of led drl's unfortunately..,
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249509.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249509.0)
I take it yours look like this?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsda95c59e.jpg)
The problem with the ones in this picture is that close up you can see that they are just chrome surrounds
In this one you can see that they are frosted plastic with LED angel eye style DRL
(http://static.autoexpress.co.uk/sites/autoexpressuk/files/styles/gallery/public/volkswagen-golf-mk7-7_0.jpg)
Every press article I've seen shows the above. I even saw a test video on an SE spec one with them?.... Maybe it's just for Ze Germans???