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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 14:14

Title: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 14:14
Hi everyone,

After several Fiesta ST's I have decided to jump to VW and purchased a 7.5 GTI last weekend.

I wanted either white or red, definitely 5 door and definitely dsg. Not too fussed on the PP as I was more than happy with the power and overall drive when I took one for a spin. I would rather save the extra 1k. Any other options were a bonus, but the standard spec is fine with me.

As it happens, there was a red 5 door dsg non PP in the showroom at my local dealer. Brand new with 5 miles on the clock, paintwork in great condition despite it being cleaned a few times. I was being quoted February delivery times for a factory order for the same spec car.

A few hours of haggling and crunching numbers managed to get down to a monthly figure I was happy with, overall 9.8% off list price on PCP. Picking it up this Saturday 9am.

Some people will say it wont be on a 67 plate and to wait, but this is my choice as a private reg is going on in a few months. Plus I'm starting a new job 2 days after pickup and will be nice to start with the new car all sorted. Personal choice.

Cannot wait to pick it up. Hurry up Saturday!

Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Alun on 23 August 2017, 14:40

Oh Clarky that's brilliant.

I wish you all the very best with your new car.

Photos please.

Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Watts on 23 August 2017, 14:41
I like you style clarky, no pi$$ing about, get in there, see what you want and get the job done! You'll love it! Don't forget to get some pictures up of your new pride and joy.
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 15:20
Thanks for the replies!

Here are some photos:

(http://i.imgur.com/1HMDkaV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KMhhmn4.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eKlHJa9.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/DgQKVEk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: fredgroves on 23 August 2017, 16:02
Smashed it! You'll be absolutely chuffed I am certain.
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 23 August 2017, 16:42
Nice!

Has it got any factory fitted options (apart from paint)?
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: MjrSharpe on 23 August 2017, 16:44
Best of luck with the car, I'm sure you will love it. Good colour ;)
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 17:08
Nice!

Has it got any factory fitted options (apart from paint)?

Just red, and DSG. To be honest the base spec is great. The only thing I would have chosen would have been keyless and climate windscreen if I went for a factory order.


Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 17:14
Thanks for all the replies, really enjoying everyone's comments  :smiley:

Another from inside the showroom:

(http://i.imgur.com/Jckpn3s.jpg)

Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: TurboTrev on 23 August 2017, 17:17
Can't see any of the pictures for some reason. :sad:  Edit.  I can see them now, very nice. :cool:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Watts on 23 August 2017, 17:33
Yep, that looks great, TR is a mega colour (other mega colours are available :wink:).
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Lustral on 23 August 2017, 18:14
That looks like Peter Cooper in Shirley :)

Very nice indeed .

Sorry longtime lurker here , some might recognise my username from the 'other' forum
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 23 August 2017, 19:01
Well spotted :)
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Lustral on 23 August 2017, 19:16
Well spotted :)

Haha , well if I see a FL Red GTI about in Southampton , ill give ya a friendly toot on the horn :)
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Alun on 23 August 2017, 19:49
Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 23 August 2017, 20:23
Nice!

Has it got any factory fitted options (apart from paint)?

Just red, and DSG. To be honest the base spec is great. The only thing I would have chosen would have been keyless and climate windscreen if I went for a factory order.

Great that you've got the car and spec you're happy with, in a time frame to suit!!
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 24 August 2017, 12:00
Forgot to add, signed up for 2 years servicing for £149.

Really good value, considering my Fiesta ST was £220 for the 2nd service alone!

Another thumbs up for VW  :grin:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 August 2017, 08:39
Car looks great, including the wheels btw. Only colours I would pick from the current colours are red, tungsten and oryx white.
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Wide on 25 August 2017, 08:54
Thanks for all the replies, really enjoying everyone's comments  :smiley:

Another from inside the showroom:

(http://i.imgur.com/Jckpn3s.jpg)

My next GTi will be a red one, love the color..  :smiley:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: clarky92 on 25 August 2017, 11:24
Thanks for all the replies, really enjoying everyone's comments  :smiley:

Another from inside the showroom:

(http://i.imgur.com/Jckpn3s.jpg)

My next GTi will be a red one, love the color..  :smiley:

Just watched some of your youtube videos, great stuff!   :grin:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Wide on 26 August 2017, 06:43
Thanks for all the replies, really enjoying everyone's comments  :smiley:

Another from inside the showroom:

(http://i.imgur.com/Jckpn3s.jpg)

My next GTi will be a red one, love the color..  :smiley:

Just watched some of your youtube videos, great stuff!   :grin:

 :grin: :grin:Thanks!, my wife think i am wacky.. :sad: :grin: :grin:

We had a red Mk7, and wanted to try another color with the facelift. But my Mk8 will be red again.. :wink:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 26 August 2017, 07:25
Love the red and black look.
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: Daz Auto on 26 August 2017, 10:38
Lovely looking car :cool: :wink:

(must get out and wash mine :embarrassed:)
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 August 2017, 12:07
I must say that red looks stunning, good enough to eat  :cool:
Title: Re: Picking up my 7.5 GTI
Post by: maxie on 26 August 2017, 12:17
red does look good :) looks very good tbh  :grin:.. unfortunately i can never have another red car since my red polo i had many moons ago. why you may ask?  well i had it for 3 years and i was reversed into 3 times had the stereo stolen twice and hit 2 pigeons that destroyed the front grill. plus the door was dented quite badly from a parking spot incident...lol. :)