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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: V5Ade on 19 January 2014, 18:25
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Okay, so what are your 'no brainer' options for the MK7?
For me as I have kids, the extra side rear airbags were obvious. Also the Performance pack and Dynaudio (LSD and decent speakers really good value as far as I'm concerned).
What else should I have ordered and why?
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For me the Performance pack is the only no brainer option but what I love is the keyless entry and would always want that now. The standard car is so well equipped it doesn't need many extras added
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I went for leather interior as this will be the family car and eventhough the kids are very careful the seats are just so much easier to clean if they are leather.
Also went for basic nav.
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For me it would have to be the diesel engine and the left pedal delete.
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DSG, Dynaudio and active suspension for me :smiley:
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DSG, Dynaudio, PP :smiley:
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PP, Nav. Thats it imo. The rest aren't so much no brainers.
J
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For me, (although many people will disagree) the PP isn't a no brainer option. If you're driving at 10/10ths everywhere then yes, it's the one to go for, but I will be driving at 7-8/10ths max, and won't be pushing the car hard enough to see the benefits of the higher spec diff over the standard XDS diff. Furthermore, for me, only 10bhp extra wasn't enough to justify spending another £980. Had it been an extra 30bhp, then yes, it's a no brainer.
For me, no brainer options are Adaptive Chassis Control, Sat Nav and DSG.
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I understand where you are coming from JBirchy. However i also think the bigger brakes and callipers finish off the look nicely :cool:
J
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I understand where you are coming from JBirchy. However i also think the bigger brakes and callipers finish off the look nicely :cool:
J
Yes I do agree with you there actually... The bigger brakes (aesthetically) was the biggest consideration when deciding whether to go PP or not!
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Very personal choice this. No such thing as a 'no brainer' option imo :wink:
I have specced DSG on my last two VW's and it's the first option I budget for. It's not for everyone but with the type of driving I do these days its essential and works wonderfully.
Got Keyless too. Love it but its not really a no brainer. Ha ha!
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My no brainer options would be, Performance Pack, Nav Pro, Dynaudio and Rear View Camera. I thought the camera would be a gimmick. But I actually do use it a lot in conjunction with the mirrors and looking back through the rear window (the old fashioned way). This morning I even found a great use for it as my mirrors were still iced up I was able to see out the back still via the camera. A very useful piece of kit, definite no brainer in my opinion.
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Performance pack and ACC (chassis) and DSG. Being able to select comfort mode when in traffic and then switch to sport when the roads open up. The most useful however, and I thought it was a gimmick, comes as standard, and that is adaptive cruise control. I did a trip to the NEC last Sunday and only touched the brake and accelerator twice on the journey between Birmingham and Ringwood. When in traffic just press the button on the steering wheel and forget about the car in front. When you want to pass, foot on the accelerator and away you go.
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For me the best option I picked was the keyless entry, it's amazing!
Also, in hindsight I wish that I'd gone for the high beam assist. Maybe next time.
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Well, it's all academic for me now as my build has been locked (confirmed BW7).The car will be a 5 door, in white with rear side airbags and Dynaudio. It seems there are quiet a few 'nice to haves' but nothing I'm going to regret no ordering.
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PP is the only no-brainer for me.
The car comes with a perfectly good standard spec and the nav is extortionate in either guise. If you're paying for the nav monthly via a contract I guess the payments suddenly seem small when broken down but as an upfront cost it's very high (an no doubt similar to any other marque out there ££ for ££ on the options lists).
No, for me it's GTD (car bought with head not heart) or GTI PP as the diff and bigger brakes are well worth the extra outlay if you're going to up the power of the car at any point. If you're not going to up the power then the GTD is a better all rounder as a normal family hatchback road car with a bit of performance bearing in mind we have a 70 mph speed limit in the UK and very congested roads.
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For me, (although many people will disagree) the PP isn't a no brainer option. If you're driving at 10/10ths everywhere then yes, it's the one to go for, but I will be driving at 7-8/10ths max, and won't be pushing the car hard enough to see the benefits of the higher spec diff over the standard XDS diff. Furthermore, for me, only 10bhp extra wasn't enough to justify spending another £980. Had it been an extra 30bhp, then yes, it's a no brainer.
For me, no brainer options are Adaptive Chassis Control, Sat Nav and DSG.
I agree with you on the ACC, Nav and DSG - but rolling road tests seem to suggest that PP does indeed provide the 280lb/ft of torque that was predicted by journalists pre-launch (even if all of the current stats quote 258lb/ft). Added to that, on the bumpy country roads around me, the diff provides more traction in low gears .... Then there is the potential resale value .... or desire!
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PP is the only no-brainer for me.
The car comes with a perfectly good standard spec and the nav is extortionate in either guise. If you're paying for the nav monthly via a contract I guess the payments suddenly seem small when broken down but as an upfront cost it's very high (an no doubt similar to any other marque out there ££ for ££ on the options lists).
No, for me it's GTD (car bought with head not heart) or GTI PP as the diff and bigger brakes are well worth the extra outlay if you're going to up the power of the car at any point. If you're not going to up the power then the GTD is a better all rounder as a normal family hatchback road car with a bit of performance bearing in mind we have a 70 mph speed limit in the UK and very congested roads.
You've got to bear in mind that if you don't do many miles then that effectively rules out the GTD as you will bugger the engine due to the DPF. So really that only leaves you with one option
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Slightly different from OP but I was thinking today if I could only have one of the options I ordered, which would it be? (Aside from the extra airbags of course).
It would have to be keyless entry. So useful especially with such cossetting seats and parking spacing being so tiny these days. :)
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Slightly different from OP but I was thinking today if I could only have one of the options I ordered, which would it be? (Aside from the extra airbags of course).
It would have to be keyless entry. So useful especially with such cossetting seats and parking spacing being so tiny these days. :)
I second that, Keyless entry!
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Slightly different from OP but I was thinking today if I could only have one of the options I ordered, which would it be? (Aside from the extra airbags of course).
It would have to be keyless entry. So useful especially with such cossetting seats and parking spacing being so tiny these days. :)
I second that, Keyless entry!
Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that becomes standard during the mk7 lifespan
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I hope so, if nothing it would help people understand that its just keyless lock that I am trying to do when it looks like I'm tickling the door handle ;)
Actually I would hope that the additional rear side airbags would be standard first.
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Agreed that Keyless is the only no brainer really.
Nav - yeah maybe but you can always add it later on, once you have the car.
PP - depends on how you drive
Dynaudio - depends on how well you can tell the difference. std setup is great.
The kids love Keyless too, they get to lock the car themselves, such a gimmick for them.
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Agreed that Keyless is the only no brainer really.
Nav - yeah maybe but you can always add it later on, once you have the car.
PP - depends on how you drive
Dynaudio - depends on how well you can tell the difference. std setup is great.
The kids love Keyless too, they get to lock the car themselves, such a gimmick for them.
How do you add NAV later?
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Was just thinking that..very intrigued. My guess is by the use of TomTom and a windscreen sucker :grin:
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Dynaudio - depends on how well you can tell the difference. std setup is great.
So, if you think the standard setup is great (which it isn't), then, don't buy Dynaudio... that's what options are about
As for keyless, the only difference is that you don't have to press the button on the remote, right? £355 seems a substantial for little gain, to me... But you like it and invested in it
In the end, no options are a no-brainer when you look at it from a financial perspective - when you come to sell the car you will get little or no return from having specified them.
The only no-brainer for me was "premium paint" - because I didn't want flat black or red, I could probably have lived without the Dynaudio and the Advanced Telephone Prep (which is not worth the money) but chose not to...
In simple terms, with options, get what you can justify, if you do that and expect no return come resale then you will not be disappointed...
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PP is the only no-brainer for me.
The car comes with a perfectly good standard spec and the nav is extortionate in either guise. If you're paying for the nav monthly via a contract I guess the payments suddenly seem small when broken down but as an upfront cost it's very high (an no doubt similar to any other marque out there ££ for ££ on the options lists).
No, for me it's GTD (car bought with head not heart) or GTI PP as the diff and bigger brakes are well worth the extra outlay if you're going to up the power of the car at any point. If you're not going to up the power then the GTD is a better all rounder as a normal family hatchback road car with a bit of performance bearing in mind we have a 70 mph speed limit in the UK and very congested roads.
You've got to bear in mind that if you don't do many miles then that effectively rules out the GTD as you will bugger the engine due to the DPF. So really that only leaves you with one option
High mileage doesn't necessary safeguard against DPF problems. I'd say it's more down to your driving style & the temperature you get the engine/exhaust upto. A bit of hard accelerating at regular intervals should sort the DPF regeneration out. Doing lots of miles in 6th gear at 1,400 rpm, won't help THAT much, IMO.
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ps. Has anybody specced the climate windscreen, & would you say its worth it?
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ps. Has anybody specced the climate windscreen, & would you say its worth it?
Yes and Yes if you count it as costing £700 and forget about the phone prep farce
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No Brainers now had for 3 months and would seek to spec again if not standard.
DSG + Auto Hold
DCC - A revelation making quality of UK roads far less an issue, my #1 issue to resolve moving to GTD
Heated Seats - Thought be a nicety only but even in a less than harsh winter been something love
5 Door - #2 to resolve from previous 3 door, no more moans and struggles from passengers!! but this as much as styling too given retains lines so well
SAT NAV - Never had integrated NAV and satisfies my OCD greatly and used more than would thought and no journey been an issue yet and has saved me time on rerouting me due to traffic on Manchester journeys that got announced on radio ages later.
Xenon - Again standard but would specify as makes a huge difference
Parking Sensors and dipping mirrors and mirrors folding when lock car.
All above taken any previous hassle out of driving experience and make pleasurable.
Would not specify or not miss that have now.
The ADC is standard and as much as do use and it works would not specify
Standard Stereo sound is more than fine unless a true audiophile, on par with my previous BOSE with nice clarity and easily heard stereo separation. so no Dynaudio for me
Things would still like to complete the car -
4WD as just be nice to have opposed to being essential for that tramp do sometimes get.
Heated screen as part of winter pack and not bundled with functionality would never use.
Do think the whole media system interaction with devices and GUI could be alot better still.
Basically a Golf GTD - R in R Blue :)
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Just spec'd up a Golf GTi.
For me the only definite no brainers are the Performance Pack and the servicing. It almost paid for itself on what it did to the resale value.
I've also gone for Winter Pack (can't live without the heated seats).
I'm toying with the idea of the keyless entry and/or the reverse camera. The sat nav I wasn't sure about. I'd be looking at the DNS as opposed to the pro.
I'm ordering the car early next week after I've rung around and made sure I'm getting it for the best price I can.
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Don't forget Drive the Deal..
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Just spec'd up a Golf GTi.
For me the only definite no brainers are the Performance Pack and the servicing. It almost paid for itself on what it did to the resale value.
I've also gone for Winter Pack (can't live without the heated seats).
I'm toying with the idea of the keyless entry and/or the reverse camera. The sat nav I wasn't sure about. I'd be looking at the DNS as opposed to the pro.
Have you had a look at the cars the Cheltenham VW have available, there may be something there that suits with fast delivery. I got my GTD from Lee and it arrived with me today, delighted with the deal and the overall service.
I'm ordering the car early next week after I've rung around and made sure I'm getting it for the best price I can.
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They've knocked a couple of grand off so far, but they're not moving too much on the price as it stands. I think it'll be a black car, for the free paint! Haha
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Sure you don't want an R? Only 31k! http://www.drivethedeal.com/specialoffers2012.asp (http://www.drivethedeal.com/specialoffers2012.asp) :laugh: :grin:
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I absolutely want an R. Obviously because the 4WD makes it a practical drive in any weather condition….
My other half didn't believe that line either. :grin: