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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Kash-Jnr on 31 July 2015, 23:33
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Hi Guys.
Thought it would be a good idea to sign up to a dedicated VW forum to learn a bit more before I take delivery of my car which is ages away. I don't have a build date yet, so not sure when to expect it either. We confirmed the order on the 22nd July and the dealer said we should receive it by the end of October.
My spec is:
5 door
DSG box
Santiago alloys
Deep black pearl
90% rear tints
Rear view camera
Also confirmed with the dealer that it'll have keyless entry/go, winter pack (just heated seats right? or more) and sat nav as standard. Which I'm pretty chuffed with!
I think the car is a bargain considering the amount of standard equipment you receive, it really puts MB and BMW to shame for the extortionate amounts they charge. Any other worthwhile options that I should have got?
My last car was an M135i which I had for about 6 months. Loved it, had the M performance exhaust so it sounded ridiculously good! Unfortunately whilst changing lane on the motorway on a slight incline while it was raining horrendously it aquaplaned and ended up in a ditch. So after looking at tons of cars, from A45's to 435d xDrives I ended up at a VW garage and the rest was history!
Thanks if you've got this far! Look forward to your replies!
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Welcome to the Forum.
Nice spec - bet you can't wait till October!
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Hi Kash!
You've come to the right place for great GTI info. Some knowledgeable peeps on here.
You're right to point out the decent standard spec on the GTI/GTD's. Even more so on the one you're ordering. Lots on here were early adopters, like me, and didn't get Nav, Keyless and heated seats as standard so count yourself lucky!
I hope you don't find the GTI underpowered coming from an M135i?
H5O
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Kash: Is it a GTI you're getting? I can see every option on your car, but not whether you're getting a GTI/GTD (it has to be one of those 2 on Santiagos). I'm assuming GTI from your Avatar.
You'll be using the tracker a lot to see a daily lack of progress on your build, then all of a sudden, build to delivery happens in the blink of an eye.
You'll find plenty of useful info in here.
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Welcome (again). This is a great forum, lots of knowledge and good banter. :smiley:
You've got all the right things: 5 doors; DSG; Deep Black Pearl. Anything else is a bonus :laugh:
You'll get a confirmed build week 4 weeks prior to build and then it's usually 4 weeks to delivery to dealer. Hope you don't have too long a wait.
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You've got all the right things: 5 doors; DSG; Deep Black Pearl. Anything else is a bonus :laugh:
Welcome Junior Kash!
Conversely you obviously don't like driving so picked an autobox and you either love cleaning (black and Santiagos) or have a huge tolerance of heartbreak :laugh:
Only joking!
Great spec, lovely car, but somewhat less lively than the beast that it's replacing. Still, there are ways to improve that and lessen the gap between a GTI and a 135i as I'm sure you're aware...
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Conversely you obviously don't like driving so picked an autobox and you either love cleaning (black and Santiagos) or have a huge tolerance of heartbreak :laugh:
Only joking!
Take no notice.. Mr Ex only like cars that look like fridges :tongue: :kiss: :laugh:
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Conversely you obviously don't like driving so picked an autobox and you either love cleaning (black and Santiagos) or have a huge tolerance of heartbreak :laugh:
Only joking!
Take no notice.. Mr Ex only like cars that look like fridges :tongue: :kiss: :laugh:
And just like my fridge it contains just crumbs!
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Conversely you obviously don't like driving so picked an autobox and you either love cleaning (black and Santiagos) or have a huge tolerance of heartbreak :laugh:
Only joking!
Take no notice.. Mr Ex only like cars that look like fridges :tongue: :kiss: :laugh:
And just like my fridge it contains just crumbs!
:laugh:
Still not crumb free then?
As for your fridge, it's time you sent the Mrs shopping :grin:
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I've now decided to use the drawers for chocolate orange flavour mushroom cultivation :whistle:
When I'm stuck in a traffic jam (as one does at 4am) feeling peckish I need just reach down between my knees (no, a bit further down than that ) and hey presto! Food!
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Hi Kash-Jnr!
I'm new here too and also waiting on my GTI but I succumbed to the lure of the shorter wait of an ex-demo. Wanted a carbon grey PP dsg and ended up with a red manual PP!
I've found this forum to be a mine of useful information and trusted contacts already and although I've lurked far more than interacted, people do seem very friendly.
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Hi,
It's a great forum, lots of info.
Having ordered mine in March found its best to try to ignore the tracker for a good few months until you get a confirmed build and then it goes pretty quick and sure will be worth the wait.
I'm at stage 6 in UK and should be at dealer next Saturday :grin:
Have GTI PP, Pearl black, 3 door, Dynaudio, dynamic chassis, climate screen and telephone prep and lucked out on getting free nav, keyless and winter pack (heated light washers, heated seats and screen wash fluid).
Can't wait :laugh:
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Hi,
It's a great forum, lots of info.
Having ordered mine in March found its best to try to ignore the tracker for a good few months until you get a confirmed build and then it goes pretty quick and sure will be worth the wait.
I'm at stage 6 in UK and should be at dealer next Saturday :grin:
Have GTI PP, Pearl black, 3 door, Dynaudio, dynamic chassis, climate screen and telephone prep and lucked out on getting free nav, keyless and winter pack (heated light washers, heated seats and screen wash fluid).
Can't wait :laugh:
Will you wait for 65 plate in four weeks? Nice spec btw :cool:
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Hi
Just can't wait any longer to be honest, so gonna go ahead and get it rather than wait. Took ages to choose spec, can't wait to Hear Dynaudio having read some great reviews.
:grin:
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Hi Kash!
You've come to the right place for great GTI info. Some knowledgeable peeps on here.
You're right to point out the decent standard spec on the GTI/GTD's. Even more so on the one you're ordering. Lots on here were early adopters, like me, and didn't get Nav, Keyless and heated seats as standard so count yourself lucky!
I hope you don't find the GTI underpowered coming from an M135i?
H5O
Hey H50,
Thanks for your reply! Yeah I'm really surprised with the standard equipment and was well chuffed once I found out the winter pack was standard then the dealer told me keyless entry/start was standard. They weren't very forthcoming with the detailers unfortunately and I only kind of found out once I was on the configurator and some options had disappeared.
I reckon it will feel slightly underpowered but to be fair, real world performance it was way too much for the roads. Was a complete shambles in the wet and kinda took the fun out of driving cause it just got to 100 in a blink of an eye. The two previous cars before the M135i were both MINI's and I had way way way much more fun in them besides that the M135i was just amazing on a sunny day (very rare where I live). The engine is a peach! Plus I've noticed in a few places the quoted 0-60 of 6.5 seconds for the GTI is a bit high considering on some reviews they get 5.7-5.9 :)
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Kash: Is it a GTI you're getting? I can see every option on your car, but not whether you're getting a GTI/GTD (it has to be one of those 2 on Santiagos). I'm assuming GTI from your Avatar.
You'll be using the tracker a lot to see a daily lack of progress on your build, then all of a sudden, build to delivery happens in the blink of an eye.
You'll find plenty of useful info in here.
Hi MH, yeah its the GTI, tried a GTE too. 30 or so mile electric range was a bit off putting. Plus 9 month waiting list is looooong lol. I think it has a good selection of options. Wouldn't have minded the PP but should be grateful for what we get! :)
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You've got all the right things: 5 doors; DSG; Deep Black Pearl. Anything else is a bonus :laugh:
Welcome Junior Kash!
Conversely you obviously don't like driving so picked an autobox and you either love cleaning (black and Santiagos) or have a huge tolerance of heartbreak :laugh:
Only joking!
Great spec, lovely car, but somewhat less lively than the beast that it's replacing. Still, there are ways to improve that and lessen the gap between a GTI and a 135i as I'm sure you're aware...
Has to be an autobox! Too many miles for a manual :( currently pottering around in an E class, manual :sick:
You're right there! I love cleaning, bit of a detailer on the weekend. I'm over on DetailingWorld also!
I don't want to void my warranty, wouldn't mind a few mods ;)
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Hi,
It's a great forum, lots of info.
Having ordered mine in March found its best to try to ignore the tracker for a good few months until you get a confirmed build and then it goes pretty quick and sure will be worth the wait.
I'm at stage 6 in UK and should be at dealer next Saturday :grin:
Have GTI PP, Pearl black, 3 door, Dynaudio, dynamic chassis, climate screen and telephone prep and lucked out on getting free nav, keyless and winter pack (heated light washers, heated seats and screen wash fluid).
Can't wait :laugh:
Very very nice spec mate! Pretty much specced out to the eyeballs there! I'm dying to know when my confirmed build will be :(
Also negotiated with the dealer that they would lend me a car for a month! So looking forward to that too!
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Hi Kash-Jnr!
I'm new here too and also waiting on my GTI but I succumbed to the lure of the shorter wait of an ex-demo. Wanted a carbon grey PP dsg and ended up with a red manual PP!
I've found this forum to be a mine of useful information and trusted contacts already and although I've lurked far more than interacted, people do seem very friendly.
Ah very nice! When do you get your car?
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Thanks, particularly looking forward to the PP and the Dynaudio which the forum feedback has been really positive on.
It's worth pushing for a courtesy car VW UK after a lot of pushing provided an A4 for the last 6 weeks given the delays which allowed me to sell my car. They do only tend to do it after the expected delivery date though, unless you can get something from your dealer.
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Hi Kash-Jnr!
I'm new here too and also waiting on my GTI but I succumbed to the lure of the shorter wait of an ex-demo. Wanted a carbon grey PP dsg and ended up with a red manual PP!
I've found this forum to be a mine of useful information and trusted contacts already and although I've lurked far more than interacted, people do seem very friendly.
Ah very nice! When do you get your car?
I'll be picking mine up at the end of the month which seems ages to wait but nothing compared to all those who have factory ordered! I've had my current car for 12 years so it's going to be such a change.
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What car have you had for 12 years. I always find I France a change after 12 to 18 months
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What car have you had for 12 years. I always find I France a change after 12 to 18 months
An Audi A4 - 2.4 sport petrol saloon auto - pearl black and black leather. Been a great car, really enjoyed it and bought it new. I only paid £250 more for the GTI so it was a bit pricey 12 years ago - but well worth it.
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Have had a Audi A4 tdi s line as a courtesy car whilst waiting for the GTI and been pretty blown away by it build quality / interior is absolutely spot on, been very tempted by all the reviews / talk on forum of RS3, but sure the GTI PP will be worth the wait
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Thanks, particularly looking forward to the PP and the Dynaudio which the forum feedback has been really positive on.
It's worth pushing for a courtesy car VW UK after a lot of pushing provided an A4 for the last 6 weeks given the delays which allowed me to sell my car. They do only tend to do it after the expected delivery date though, unless you can get something from your dealer.
Yeah I'm sure the PP is a great option!
The dealer promised a car one month from the intended delivery date so I'll be holding them to that. Wouldn't mind anything but a Polo :)
Hi Kash-Jnr!
I'm new here too and also waiting on my GTI but I succumbed to the lure of the shorter wait of an ex-demo. Wanted a carbon grey PP dsg and ended up with a red manual PP!
I've found this forum to be a mine of useful information and trusted contacts already and although I've lurked far more than interacted, people do seem very friendly.
Ah very nice! When do you get your car?
I'll be picking mine up at the end of the month which seems ages to wait but nothing compared to all those who have factory ordered! I've had my current car for 12 years so it's going to be such a change.
Ooo I bet you can't wait!! Keep us updated on how the change is.
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I looked at a new A4 but they are just that bit too big now, my works car park is tight and my old A4 can be a struggle so I wanted to downsize a bit. Didn't like the A3 interior, a bit boring. The Golf just felt a nicer place to be and the Tornado Red, Santiagos, manual box and tartan cloth combo seemed to fit my mid-life crisis requirements!
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Thanks, particularly looking forward to the PP and the Dynaudio which the forum feedback has been really positive on.
It's worth pushing for a courtesy car VW UK after a lot of pushing provided an A4 for the last 6 weeks given the delays which allowed me to sell my car. They do only tend to do it after the expected delivery date though, unless you can get something from your dealer.
Yeah I'm sure the PP is a great option!
The dealer promised a car one month from the intended delivery date so I'll be holding them to that. Wouldn't mind anything but a Polo :)
Hi Kash-Jnr!
I'm new here too and also waiting on my GTI but I succumbed to the lure of the shorter wait of an ex-demo. Wanted a carbon grey PP dsg and ended up with a red manual PP!
I've found this forum to be a mine of useful information and trusted contacts already and although I've lurked far more than interacted, people do seem very friendly.
Ah very nice! When do you get your car?
I'll be picking mine up at the end of the month which seems ages to wait but nothing compared to all those who have factory ordered! I've had my current car for 12 years so it's going to be such a change.
Ooo I bet you can't wait!! Keep us updated on how the change is.
Certainly will, and likewise I hope!