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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 10:32

Title: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 10:32
Right, I'm 99% sure I'm going for a MK7 SE 2.0 150 DSG with optional paddle shift.

Only one problem, colour!

The Mazda looked great in black but the thin paint soon showed plenty of white marks as it scratched and chipped quite easily.  Also I'm getting tired of keeping a black car looking clean, even when you think it looks mint, once the sunlight is on it you see all kinds of sh*t.  I do like the MK7 in the deep pearl black but think it's time for something different.  My mk1 is black so was thinking white for the mk7 as it's quite forgiving when it comes to water marks or showing up chips/scratches.  However I don't think white looks that good on this car unless it's a GTI/R.

I'm now thinking Limestone Grey.  Seen similar colours like this on cars and never seem to look dirty as it's a dirty colour already!  :grin:  Also I doubt it will be a popular choice so is more attractive to me. 

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x267/J400uk/golf-7-golf-golf-img-img.jpg)

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: Jimble on 15 January 2013, 10:38
I really like the colour and wheel combo in that picture, i personally love my mk6 in steel grey as it's a happy medium between hiding the dirt and looking great when all polished, i know it's not everyones cup of tea but i think i'll probably get a mk7 in grey too.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 11:09
I really like the colour and wheel combo in that picture, i personally love my mk6 in steel grey as it's a happy medium between hiding the dirt and looking great when all polished, i know it's not everyones cup of tea but i think i'll probably get a mk7 in grey too.

Yeah it's growing on me, will be my first Grey car if I go for it and is tempting for exactly the reasons you describe.

Sadly mine will not be on those wheels, next ones down at 16s.  :sad:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: dubber36 on 15 January 2013, 11:12
Red. You can't beat a shiny red car as it's far more forgiving than black.

Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 11:31
Red. You can't beat a shiny red car as it's far more forgiving than black.

Nowt wrong with red (unless you let it fade). Like it on some older dubs, just never a colour I've ever fancied.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: I.D.C. on 15 January 2013, 11:45
Put my black GTI into a body shop to fix the chips before trading in for the mark 7. The boss told me white or silver was the best colour to get as they are easy to match up. I opted for white.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: dubber36 on 15 January 2013, 11:55
Put my black GTI into a body shop to fix the chips before trading in for the mark 7. The boss told me white or silver was the best colour to get as they are easy to match up. I opted for white.

Silver easy to match? The amount of badly repainted silver cars I see around. They stand out a mile.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 12:40
Put my black GTI into a body shop to fix the chips before trading in for the mark 7. The boss told me white or silver was the best colour to get as they are easy to match up. I opted for white.

Silver easy to match? The amount of badly repainted silver cars I see around. They stand out a mile.

This, had a friend with a silver mk1, I swear every panel was different.  :grin:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: Jimble on 15 January 2013, 13:24
I nearly went for silver with this car but after seeing a few other vw models under showroom lights i decided against it, it looks terrible in those conditions because you can see where the robot has moved across the body if that makes sense? Uneven finish.

Outside is not so bad but still. :undecided:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: Jimble on 15 January 2013, 13:26
Congrats on the order BTW! :smiley: you're among the first to take the leap! :cool:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 13:53
Congrats on the order BTW! :smiley: you're among the first to take the leap! :cool:

Thanks, quite excited now... The wait will kill me, estimated for April.  :sad:

Despite being quite a hard choice as there are other cars for the same money that I like and offer more extras as standard, I think having a MK1 and a MK7 together will put a big smile on my face for some time, plus I'm quite excited about having a DSG box for a change.  Whole new daily driving experience.

Right, better get on it.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: Jimble on 15 January 2013, 14:11
I had a go in a GT DSG 150 at the weekend and it's a great combination, smooth with plenty of pull and so quiet for a diesel! :shocked:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 14:14
I had a go in a GT DSG 150 at the weekend and it's a great combination, smooth with plenty of pull and so quiet for a diesel! :shocked:

Good because that's the Engine and Box combo I'm going for and ordering without testing!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: The Doc on 15 January 2013, 15:33
Nice work, when will it be here  :wink:
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 16:11
Nice work, when will it be here  :wink:

A long time from now!  :sad:  April, could be worse, if I went for the Audi I could be waiting up to 6 months!
Title: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 17:06
OK so I went for it.

2.0 TDI 150 SE DSG

Main Features besides the obvious stuff you get with most cars now (many of which I had to read up on to see if they're any good or even what some of them even did!): 

Colour is Limestone Grey Metallic as shown in the first post

16" wheels (proabably good for me to down size, I go through tyres quite quick!)  :grin:

ADC (Automatic Distance Control) including Front Assist, radar sensor controlled distance monitoring system.

Adaptive Cruise Control, works from 0-99-0 mph with DSG box

Electronic Handbrake with Auto Hold (so technically never even need to touch it)

HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) I believe this replaces the noisier electronic, pedal juddering equivalent.

City emergency and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)

Speed Sensitive Steering

Driver Alert System (apparently monitors your driving and tells you when you're too tired to drive)

Start/stop function

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Automatic coming/leaving home lighting

Battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)

Eco HMI - choice of three settings, Sport, Eco and Normal

Media System - 5.8" Colour touch screen with proximity sensors.  DAB, CD, SD card reader, AUX in and bluetooth.

Daytime running lights

Auto Lights

Auto Wipers

Auto Dimming Mirror

I think that's it -

P11D Cost for Tax:      £24009.49

Now the waiting game.  :sick:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: JC on 15 January 2013, 18:56
you will enjoy driving the mk1 sooooooooooooooo much more after getting out of a mk5.75  :laugh: :grin:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 20:51
you will enjoy driving the mk1 sooooooooooooooo much more after getting out of a mk5.75  :laugh: :grin:

That's been the case with every other car I've ever had.  Its only a 5.75 in looks so I'm still looking forward to driving it.
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: JonnyG on 15 January 2013, 20:53
Wow .. great spec and really love that colour ..  the Mk 7 looks good in it  :cool:

Congrats on your order ... now just the wait  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 January 2013, 21:02
Wow .. great spec and really love that colour ..  the Mk 7 looks good in it  :cool:

Congrats on your order ... now just the wait  :rolleyes:

I concur,  these are pretty loaded with spec and that would have been my personal choice in colour as well.  I think i might be a little bit jealous.
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: Wayne on 15 January 2013, 21:49
Looks a good spec and a good choice on the colour :afro:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 January 2013, 23:09
Go for the Grey, it looks great in that colour....
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 January 2013, 23:47
He has.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2013, 00:02
Wow .. great spec and really love that colour ..  the Mk 7 looks good in it  :cool:

Congrats on your order ... now just the wait  :rolleyes:

Not a biased opinion on the colour choice by any chance?  :grin:

Looks a good spec and a good choice on the colour :afro:

Cheers. :afro:

Go for the Grey, it looks great in that colour....

I think I might just do that.  :wink:

He has.  :rolleyes:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: T_J_G on 16 January 2013, 14:58
Cracking choice Shaun! That colour is lovely,
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2013, 15:05
Cracking choice Shaun! That colour is lovely,

Cheers mate, Just seen a post with you joking with Chuff, swapping an empty garage for a toy, where's your car gone?
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: T_J_G on 16 January 2013, 18:47
I still have the Bora(ing) for my 90 mile a day commute but want a toy to go in the garage y some point. May wait till this time next year as an expensive year ahead with the wedding/honeymoon/first house purchase :laugh:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2013, 21:01
I still have the Bora(ing) for my 90 mile a day commute but want a toy to go in the garage y some point. May wait till this time next year as an expensive year ahead with the wedding/honeymoon/first house purchase :laugh:

Have the honeymoon in an old camper.  Problem solved.
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: ajmoir36 on 16 January 2013, 23:03
Red. You can't beat a shiny red car as it's far more forgiving than black.
Agreed
Title: Re: Going to place my order today.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2013, 23:32
Red. You can't beat a shiny red car as it's far more forgiving than black.
Agreed

Ah well, I've gone for English weather grey.
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 January 2013, 06:19
Not to dissimilar to my mk3 then -  storm grey.  :wink:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2013, 08:57
Not to dissimilar to my mk3 then -  storm grey.  :wink:

 :grin: Not British summer grey?
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: Steve30 on 18 January 2013, 19:24
Red is very nice but once it starts picking up stone chips the white primmer shows through really easy. I would go for white or silver great spec you have there lovely motor when it comes. you cant beat a brand new car  :wink:
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 18 January 2013, 21:17
Red is very nice but once it starts picking up stone chips the white primmer shows through really easy. I would go for white or silver great spec you have there lovely motor when it comes. you cant beat a brand new car  :wink:

True about the stone chips, gimme some of that red polish.
Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: MAW73 on 23 January 2013, 11:17
Good choice, many congrat's.

Really liking the look of the car in the grey and the alloy wheel style is spot on. Looks like VW have done a good job with the Mk7.

Title: Re: Ordered!
Post by: scarr89 on 29 January 2013, 14:42
Awesome!

Do you have a delivery date? Very jealous!  :cool:
Title: Re: Ordered - Delivery Date!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2013, 09:34
Awesome!

Do you have a delivery date? Very jealous!  :cool:

I do now.... Week commencing 4th March!!  :cool:
Title: Re: Ordered - Delivery Date!
Post by: Jimble on 22 February 2013, 10:53
Awesome!

Do you have a delivery date? Very jealous!  :cool:

I do now.... Week commencing 4th March!!  :cool:

Whoop whoop!! :smiley:
Title: Re: Ordered - Delivery Date!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2013, 11:03
Awesome!

Do you have a delivery date? Very jealous!  :cool:

I do now.... Week commencing 4th March!!  :cool:

Whoop whoop!! :smiley:

I was shocked as I was originally advised the end of the month to early April!
Title: Re: Ordered - Delivery Date!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 March 2013, 15:44
Finally have a proper delivery date.... It will be with me on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Buck on 13 March 2013, 17:25
Excellent - looking forward to hearing your views on the new car and your photos of course!
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Mr GTD on 13 March 2013, 19:34
Sweet!!!
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Jimble on 17 March 2013, 22:15
Only two more sleeps!! :tongue:
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 March 2013, 22:48
Only two more sleeps!! :tongue:

 :grin:  Might just sleep now until Tuesday!
Title: Re: Ordered - Delivery Date!
Post by: JC on 17 March 2013, 22:54
Finally have a proper delivery date.... It will be with me on Tuesday!

You will want the Astra back by Wednesday then  :whistle:
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Jimble on 20 March 2013, 21:48
Well??    :P
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 March 2013, 06:37
Yeah come Shaun... :wink:
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 21 March 2013, 19:30
Obviously enjoying it too much.
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Rhyso on 21 March 2013, 19:30
Obviously enjoying it too much.

Or its broken down already  :grin:
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 March 2013, 19:34
Obviously enjoying it too much.

Or its broken down already  :grin:

I hope I won't have to give him the pic uploader link as well... :laugh:
Title: Re: Got my official delivery date!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2013, 21:50
Obviously enjoying it too much.

Precisely.  :smiley:

Although I have been at work too much to drive it as much as I would like to.  :sad:

Some pictures.

Delivery

(http://s23.postimg.org/laba0r49n/Mk7_Work.jpg)

(http://s16.postimg.org/3tdby1kx1/MK7_rear.jpg)

(http://s14.postimg.org/6wse6ujcx/MK7_and_6.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.org/dr8dn14k1/MK7_NIGHT_DASH.jpg)

I can wack some more up at request.....

Kind of bored of looking at it already..... BUT, and it's a big but.  I am amazed with everything else.  Being inside it is just simply perfect and even now I just want to get back in it and give it a spank.

Engine sounds like a grunty petrol from the cabin and outside it's pretty damn quiet.  The ADC and ACC works soooo much better than expected with the DSG box.  Did a 350 mile round trip yesterday and barely had to touch a pedal!

Feels like a much bigger car inside, drives however you want it to, economically, almost automatically, sporty, quietly.  Love the driving modes which allows you to adjust steering weight.  Everybody I have taken out for a spin in it so far has been very impressed with it.

For what it is, this thing shifts.. would write more but I think I'm going to have to pop to a shop now that's nowhere near my house to pick up something I don't need.  :grin:



Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 March 2013, 08:02
Looks stunning in that colour Shaun, love the first pics... :cool:

Glad your enjoying it fella...

And yeah if you don't mind cud you put some more lighter interior pics...
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: vwjack on 22 March 2013, 12:19
looks good, the inside is mental.

Want mine!  :cry:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: p3asa on 22 March 2013, 15:03
The inside looks great. What specs did you go for again?
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Jimble on 22 March 2013, 16:45
I really like that colour on the SE/GT :cool: glad you like the drive mate, is it easy to put faith in the ACC? And does it still have the lighting onto the centre console from near the rear view mirror?
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2013, 19:48
Lovely colour, looks great.  Bet you'll be making lots of (un)necessary journeys  :smiley:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 22 March 2013, 20:28
Colour looks good... :cool:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: andykram on 23 March 2013, 09:38
It is nice BUT that pic with it next to the blue Mk6 just says to me how similar they are from the front and the back. We VW geeks can tell the difference but your average bod on the street wouldn't have a clue.
Still, I've bought Car magazine on Thursday as they have the first full test drive of the GTi - haven't read it yet so it'll be interesting to see what the verdict is.
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 March 2013, 18:52
Looks stunning in that colour Shaun, love the first pics... :cool:

Glad your enjoying it fella...

And yeah if you don't mind cud you put some more lighter interior pics...

friends were telling me that I'd regret the colour as it's a bit "old man like".  However I really like it as I doubt it will be popular and when the sun catches it, it's actually very nice.  The main plus side is that I haven't washed it yet and apart from brake dust on the wheels it still looks pretty clean.  In this weather, black would be fecked in one drive!

Pictures coming in a bit.

looks good, the inside is mental.

Want mine!  :cry:

Awww, I know the feeling.  I've heard that there's been some sort of delays at the ports this week, too.  :lipsrsealed:

Lovely colour, looks great.  Bet you'll be making lots of (un)necessary journeys  :smiley:


Long route to everywhere so far!

It is nice BUT that pic with it next to the blue Mk6 just says to me how similar they are from the front and the back. We VW geeks can tell the difference but your average bod on the street wouldn't have a clue.
Still, I've bought Car magazine on Thursday as they have the first full test drive of the GTi - haven't read it yet so it'll be interesting to see what the verdict is.

You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.  I thought like you did a little until it turned up. If I had a MK5 and knew what the seven would be like, I would have skipped the 6.  It looks lower, wider, longer and more aggressive front and rear, not one inch is identical to it's predecessor but it certainly is a safe play on design. Personally I think this is the REAL MK6 as it shares nothing with the 5.  They've done a sterling job on it, however, as said before I am a tad bored of looking it already but inside and driving it is where this car's at.

I really like that colour on the SE/GT :cool: glad you like the drive mate, is it easy to put faith in the ACC? And does it still have the lighting onto the centre console from near the rear view mirror?

I was messing with the ACC/ADC within 10 minutes of driving it, you find yourself hovering over the brake pedal to begin with but then I was on an A road.

After a long motorway trip on Friday (it's first), I found this system to be worth the car's weight in Gold, total faith in it and made M6 traffic the most painless it's ever been.  I would highly recommend you keep your wits about you at all times just in case though.

No light above the console.  To be honest though, with all the gadgets in there giving off so much light I doubt you would even notice it if it was.

The inside looks great. What specs did you go for again?

This car is SE Spec.  I added the 2 litre 150 TDI Motor, the DSG box, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles and Metallic Paint.  Note that the luggage net in the pics below is not from this car. (stole it from a previous vehicle)
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 March 2013, 19:12
More interior pics as requested.  PS, Seats are the comfiest I have ever sat in!

(http://s10.postimg.org/xf0nhsfzt/MK7_interior_1.jpg)

(http://s24.postimg.org/tpiz67u6t/MK7_interior_3.jpg)

(http://s21.postimg.org/40hzn87sn/MK7_interior_5.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.org/9v7wtjczl/MK7_interior_9.jpg)

(http://s16.postimg.org/gvoa9bcl1/MK7_interior_8.jpg)

(http://s16.postimg.org/xyr24tt9x/MK7_interior_7.jpg)

(http://s12.postimg.org/xflf0tt99/MK7_interior_9a.jpg)

(http://s21.postimg.org/8s08o7u5z/MK7_interior_4.jpg)

(http://s11.postimg.org/es0ybfrcj/MK7_interior_6.jpg)

Want anything else or some close ups of anything just shout.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 March 2013, 19:49
Tuesday will be one week of driving this car, watch this space for a slightly more in depth review.  Although I am loving driving this car I have a couple of bones to pick with it.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 March 2013, 20:00
Tuesday will be one week of driving this car, watch this space for a slightly more in depth review.  Although I am loving driving this car I have a couple of bones to pick with it.  :lipsrsealed:

You can't do that what are the niggles?
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2013, 21:03
Looks great but tbh I prefer the look of the 6's DSG...

But I do much prefer your rear cup holders to the 6's....
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 March 2013, 22:39
Tuesday will be one week of driving this car, watch this space for a slightly more in depth review.  Although I am loving driving this car I have a couple of bones to pick with it.  :lipsrsealed:

You can't do that what are the niggles?

Oh yes I can, just need to find time to write up.

Looks great but tbh I prefer the look of the 6's DSG...

But I do much prefer your rear cup holders to the 6's....

They have removable parts that allow you to adjust their size which I thought was pretty smart.  The fronts have done away with the bottle opener but they do have 4 spring loaded arms per holder to make all sizes of cups/bottles fit snug without rattling.
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Mr GTD on 26 March 2013, 23:15
They have removable parts that allow you to adjust their size which I thought was pretty smart.  The fronts have done away with the bottle opener but they do have 4 spring loaded arms per holder to make all sizes of cups/bottles fit snug without rattling.

Oh cool sounds like there much improved, I don't like the fact that in the 6 there just 2 flexi arms holding the rear cups in place or tho I haven't had any spills when using them I constantly keep checking on them every now and then while'st in motion...makes me a little uneasy.
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Post by: Whiteshirt on 27 March 2013, 11:57
 :angry: :angry: :angry:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 March 2013, 17:26
:angry: :angry: :angry:


Why the angry faces?
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 March 2013, 18:44
:angry: :angry: :angry:


Why the angry faces?

Yeah, me thort this too...

Why O why...?
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: charlie on 27 March 2013, 19:34
I think whiteshirt is annoyed that the bottle opener has gone  :sad:
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: Whiteshirt on 27 March 2013, 20:07
CORRECT!!!!!
Title: Re: Delivered, Driven, Pics - Page 6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 March 2013, 20:26
Meh.  I never have a need for one in the car.  Nice thing to have in your camping gear though.  :grin: