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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Sootchucker on 27 February 2018, 12:58
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Hi all. Shock horror....after my recent thread about Diesel vs Petrol and from the other day, about a friend of mine who's changing his GTI, I went into my own dealership last night, and unbelievably, they made me an absolute cracking offer on a new GTI (this is the dealership I've purchased the last 11 VW's from), am I'm seriously considering it (just working things out in my mind at present - but the wife says OK :grin:)
Not going to yet talk actual figures (as the spec is still a bit fluid), but it currently equates to around 17.5% off list. This comfortably beats the price I've had from Drive the deal and Orangewheels, and (taking the offers I've had so far) also beating Car Wow. I thought I'd then get reamed on the part ex price on the GTD, but they are offering me a price that gives me considerably more than I was offered back in December (though Car Wow dealers when I was last looking) and thus results in a tidy amount of collateral in the GTD, which they will hold at the same differential as what I owe over the next few months (so depreciating in line with what I owe only), until a new vehicle arrives (which they are quoting around the 16i-18ish week mark for a factory order - does that sound about right ?).
So, I'm now looking at options and i know these are a marmite thing for some people, but I've always specce'd a car to what I want over the next few years rather than worrying about resale cost.I'm pretty much locked in on the options I want (which I'll keep private - for now), but one that's giving me issues is the Discover Navigation (DN) vs Navigation Pro (DNP).
I know it's a lot of money (£1,325.00), but putting cost aside for a moment, as I've always had the Nav Pro's in my MK7's, I'm wondering what I will miss if i stick to the "standard" Nav. From what I can see, these are things that I know of
9.2" Widescreen display vs 8" display (Nav Pro vs Stnd). Reading the specs it looks like the 9.2" is a much higher resolution (1280x 640 vs 800 x 480). How much better and sharper is the screen or is the smaller unit still just fine ?
HDD to store the maps on leaving 2 free SD cards (as I currently have) for music / movies - whereas in the DN unit, one SD car has to have the map SD card in it at all times ?
I've heard that the Google maps feature has been removed completely (even from the £1325 DNP), so what CAR-Net services now distinguish one from the other ?
DNP (if it's like my Gen 2 version) allows you to play movies (which I do quite often whilst waiting for the wife at the train station), does the standard DN unit as well (from SD cards ?)
Do both units still only have 1 USB socket (what if you add the wireless smartphone charging - does that get you another one) ?
I know that only the DNP allows you to mirror the maps onto the Active Info Display and have both up at the same time (i understand that VW are working on a fix for this for the standard NP ?), but is this something that people actually need to have displayed on both units at the same time ?
What about speed of operation and boot up times - are they better for the DNP or about the same as the DN unit ?
If I've missed anything else out please chime in. As I say, please don't let the price or resale value cloud your thoughts, I know it's a fair chuck of money, but I can comfortably afford it, but I just need to understand if I actually do need it ?
I know this all seems a bit hypocritical of me, following on from my big thread last month, but having seen an indium grey GTI in their car park with 19" Brescia alloys and Art Velour interior, I'm really thinking that life's too short and I really want one of those in my life whist I can. I think the MK7 (7.5) will be the swan song of the 2L petrol engined hot hatches, and I fully expect that whilst the MK8 GTI will do doubt be more powerful, I think it will have a smaller engine (maybe 1.5-1.6 liter like their new WRC Polo), with some form of hybrid technology on board, so it could be now or never !
Cheers and thanks.
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Hypocrite :laugh:
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Go for it, let your heart rule I say.
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I wasn't aware of DTD when I ordered my GTi a few weeks ago, and reading all the posts I felt silly afterwards as I felt like I'd been "had"
But when I checked it yesterday the DTD price is about £20 cheaper only, further away as well. I got about 16.5% off list from the local dealer, nothing to part-ex mind, didn't even have to negotiate much and a friend who knows more than I do tells me it was a good price.
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I'd get the pro - you'll always regret it and in the scheme of things its not a lot of money (if you can afford it) and if you end up keeping the car longer than you anticipate, it'll be money well spent and enjoyed, every day you drive it.
Life's too short
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My view - the pro is definitely better than basic one but probably not 1325 quid better... unless you use nav every day...
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My view - the pro is definitely better than basic one but probably not 1325 quid better... unless you use nav every day...
Agreed. Worth an extra £500 tops.
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Not worth the cost. Spend the money on better toys, or upgrading the interior like I did.
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I knew you weren't "asking for a friend" on the Penny Pinching thread ;-)
Just my 2p worth but I think it must all depend what system we are all coming from. For myself, even the basic nav in the 7.5 was a huge step up from the VW RNS315 that I had previously. But given you have been used to the Pro before, there is a chance you will miss the extra.
You're right that one SD card is used always for maps and whilst you could (presumably) get a double size SD card for your music, you could lose a bit on speed and potentially ease of finding what you want. I don't think movies work on the standard system through the SD card but happy to check later.
I've never felt the need to put the map on both screens. I would prefer the turn by directions on one or use Google Maps/Waze on Android Auto (which I don't think you could have on both screens on either system anyway).
I don't regret not speccing the Pro Nav at all - I think VW made it difficult for me to spec it by putting all their focus on the touchless scrolling which didn't seem to work when I tried it, rather than on the benefits you have set out here - but I guess it's once you've had Pro, will the standard system be good enough.
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Ha no seriously I was Andy - he's gone in today and ordered it. But it was talking to him that got me thinking and made me discuss with my dealer.
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I just went with the standard nav as didn’t think £1325 was worth it.
In terms of how long it takes, car ordered 9/1 arrived in the UK to the dealer by 20/2. I guess it is options and colour dependent but that’s 6 weeks from order to delivery!
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Nav Pro every time for me. First thing I spec and don't care if people think it's worth it or not.
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Ha no seriously I was Andy - he's gone in today and ordered it. But it was talking to him that got me thinking and made me discuss with my dealer.
I was only joking, it had the right amount of back story to be someone else! Anyway, I've tried using a SD card tonight to play movies and it didn't work I'm afraid. I think there might be an option using mirrorlink but it was getting too cold out on my drive - certainly not as easy as running off the SD card!
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I don't regret not speccing the Pro Nav at all - I think VW made it difficult for me to spec it by putting all their focus on the touchless scrolling which didn't seem to work when I tried it, rather than on the benefits you have set out here - but I guess it's once you've had Pro, will the standard system be good enough.
the gesture control works find, a bit too fine if you ask me, put your hand on the gear lever and it changes track, pick up a drink from the cup holders again changes track, after a day it was turned off
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One thing I do prefer about my standard MIB3 Discover nav over the Discover Pro is the physical buttons that can be used for scrolling through the menus, but more importantly through my music collection. Trying to do this with the touchscreen is a faff.
I've used both Google maps and the VW nav, and I think I prefer having the VW map on the AID. When it's in nav mode I don't need to look at the head unit, so for me the inability to have nav showing on both screens isn't a massive issue. Ideally it would be great to have Google maps showing in the AID, but as far as i've been able to establish, that isn't possible, even with the Discover Pro.
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I don't regret not speccing the Pro Nav at all - I think VW made it difficult for me to spec it by putting all their focus on the touchless scrolling which didn't seem to work when I tried it, rather than on the benefits you have set out here - but I guess it's once you've had Pro, will the standard system be good enough.
the gesture control works find, a bit too fine if you ask me, put your hand on the gear lever and it changes track, pick up a drink from the cup holders again changes track, after a day it was turned off
Yep, me too... as soon as I could find how to turn it off!
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I've used both Google maps and the VW nav, and I think I prefer having the VW map on the AID. When it's in nav mode I don't need to look at the head unit, so for me the inability to have nav showing on both screens isn't a massive issue. Ideally it would be great to have Google maps showing in the AID, but as far as i've been able to establish, that isn't possible, even with the Discover Pro.
If I'm using VW Nav, I have a big scale map on the MIB and a smaller scale one on the AID, plus the dials in Nav mode which gives me direction indication...
Don't use it much though, prefer both the route selection of Google/Waze which handles traffic much better (even with carnet active).
If you frig around you can get VW Nav maps on the AID and Google/Waze on the MIB if you really want...
Getting Google/Waze on the AID would be lovely, but I don't think we'll see that until the Mk8.
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Has anyone with the new Nav Pro found it a bit strange that to go from say Radio to Media to Telephone etc. you have to first hit the menu button then hit the corresponding icon on screen. Whereas with the lower (standard) priced unit, as it has physical shortcut buttons (like the older MIB I & II units), you can go straight to the main screens you need.
Just trying to decide if despite the added functionality and resolution of the bigger screen on the Nav Pro, if VW removing the physical shortcut buttons proves very annoying or not ?
I'll be going into the dealership again later so would appreciate any comments.
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
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I would not have specced the nav pro, but my new 7.5R has it (because a car more or less specced as I wanted was ready and delivered within two weeks of my order). There is no doubt that it looks pretty cool, but I don’t use half the features and feel sure that I’d have been more than happy with the basic system. This brings me on to one more related thing. As I mentioned my car was pretty well specced, but after confirming my order I noticed that my car was not fitted with dynaudio, something I loved on my GTD. I listened to the basic system, using my iPod, on a 7.5GTI and immediately thought I’d have to fit the helix system to get the sound I wanted. However, I have been really impressed with the sound provided from the Nav Pro. Is there really a difference in the sound of the pro compared to the basic or am I just kidding myself?
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I'd doubt it was any different TBH. The difference in dynaudio is just the amp and the speakers.
NavPro has exactly the same audio decoding software, no amp and same speakers.
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I actually think the audio quality of the standard nav is pretty decent as far as standard head units go. I did notice going from Golf Mk5 to Focus Mk2 stereo was a clear backwards step. The Octavia vRS i had after was a step up again, and the Golf 7.5 another step up. Therefore the Dynaudio must be better than the stereo in my front room.
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Dynaudio is very nice indeed. Really sounds excellent.
But IMHO, much like NavPro, its good but is it worth the cash it costs? Its what, 500 quid? Thats a lot of money for even a home audio setup. I suppose you could argue that if you owned the car for 5 years its not much a day but...
The "tech pack" on the runout Mk7 was a good deal, that was definitely worth the money.
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I'm sure the Nav pro has a slightly different sound processor in it or at least it did on the mib1.
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Well guys deal is done and I’ve just ordered my GTI. This will be my first Petrol powered car in 12 years, and whilst the GTD was and still is a fabulous car, I have to admit that even at my age, I’m quite looking forward to picking her up.
Went to and fro on the options but I’ve settled on the below.
GTI 230PS 5 door
DSG
Indium Grey metallic
19” Brescia alloy wheels
Art Velours interior
Dynamic light assist with lane assist and traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio sound pack
Keyless entry
Wireless smartphone charging
Climate windscreen
Rear view camera
Dynamic Chassis control
I umm’d and arr’d about Nav Pro but after using them both and having a good play in the showroom. I decided that as nice as Nav Pro was (for me), it just wasn’t £1325 better than the standard Nav which was really nice and very responsive.
Expecting around 16-20weeks so late June / Early July which suits to be honest, so hopefully I can collect it in some decent warmer weather.
Thanks to all those that helped with the decision making process, I’m very happy.
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Congratulations on your impending new arrival. Hopefully it will make you very happy.
It's your money at the end of the day so if you are pleased with your choices then that's really more important than what any of us think.
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Well guys deal is done and I’ve just ordered my GTI. This will be my first Petrol powered car in 12 years, and whilst the GTD was and still is a fabulous car, I have to admit that even at my age, I’m quite looking forward to picking her up.
Went to and fro on the options but I’ve settled on the below.
GTI 230PS 5 door
DSG
Indium Grey metallic
19” Brescia alloy wheels
Art Velours interior
Dynamic light assist with lane assist and traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio sound pack
Keyless entry
Wireless smartphone charging
Climate windscreen
Rear view camera
Dynamic Chassis control
I umm’d and arr’d about Nav Pro but after using them both and having a good play in the showroom. I decided that as nice as Nav Pro was (for me), it just wasn’t £1325 better than the standard Nav which was really nice and very responsive.
Expecting around 16-20weeks so late June / Early July which suits to be honest, so hopefully I can collect it in some decent warmer weather.
Thanks to all those that helped with the decision making process, I’m very happy.
I think you missed boot liner and mudflaps :grin:
Nice choice, you'll enjoy having petrol after diesel I do after having diesel for about 15yrs.
Will you be changing your forum name?
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Fantastic news!
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In between selling my Golf R and picking up my Mk 7.5 GTi PP my dealer lent me a Mk7.5 Golf R estate for a week with Nav Pro in it. At the time I thought how much better the resolution of the Nav Pro display was (but maybe not £1325 better) and was starting to regret not ticking that box . Anyway when I picked mine up with the standard Nav i was a little anxious when I first turned it on but I needn’t have worried it’s hardly, if any different and very much better than my previous MIB1 Nav so I am very happy with the standard head unit and Dynaudio 👍👍👍
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
i just use the buttons on the steering wheel to change source
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Well guys deal is done and I’ve just ordered my GTI. This will be my first Petrol powered car in 12 years, and whilst the GTD was and still is a fabulous car, I have to admit that even at my age, I’m quite looking forward to picking her up.
Went to and fro on the options but I’ve settled on the below.
GTI 230PS 5 door
DSG
Indium Grey metallic
19” Brescia alloy wheels
Art Velours interior
Dynamic light assist with lane assist and traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio sound pack
Keyless entry
Wireless smartphone charging
Climate windscreen
Rear view camera
Dynamic Chassis control
I umm’d and arr’d about Nav Pro but after using them both and having a good play in the showroom. I decided that as nice as Nav Pro was (for me), it just wasn’t £1325 better than the standard Nav which was really nice and very responsive.
Expecting around 16-20weeks so late June / Early July which suits to be honest, so hopefully I can collect it in some decent warmer weather.
Thanks to all those that helped with the decision making process, I’m very happy.
The only things I'd change is the doors(and with it keyless) and possibly the colour(red maybe) but congratulations on your order.
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Very good choice. You won’t regret it.
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
i just use the buttons on the steering wheel to change source
Didn't know you could do that!
Time to dig out the manual!
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Thanks all, really quite excited.
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Thanks all, really quite excited.
I'm excited for you! Always good to see some enthusiasm :smiley:
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Sounds lovely, but I'd ditch the keyless! Especially living where you do in the badlands...
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Awesome news... Congratulations!
If i were picking a new GTi (need to ditch my Audi first) I would have a very very similar spec to you.
I love the colour, alloys and of course the Art Velours interior.
I'm excited on your behalf... :laugh:
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You can disable the door handles with vcds and obdeleven 😉
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I'd like to say I'm excited for you but I'll just tell the truth......I'm jelous your getting a new car :sick:.
Enjoy dude, will look superb :laugh:
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Well the truth will set you free Cossieian :grin: :grin:
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Sounds lovely, but I'd ditch the keyless! Especially living where you do in the badlands...
I initially wanted keyless entry but ditched it over security worries. Especially after I read the following on Porsche’s Configurator (they call it Porsche Entry & Drive) but I imagine same tech :- “Note : The Porsche Entry & Drive System uses state of the art technology. However it cannot be completely ruled out that the key’s wireless encryption code is intercepted and used to open or steal the vehicle”
Back on thread topic, I’d agree £1,300 over and above the standard Navigation is crazy money, but as I was on a relatively tight budget it was a no brainer to stay standard.
Out of interest do either system use real time traffic info or are they still TMS?
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I see from your other post Sootchucker that you kept the spec pretty basic :whistle:
Congratulations on the order, it is going to be a fantastic car, albeit with too many doors :grin:
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Well....life’s to short and if I’m going to the bother I’d ditching my great GTD, then it will have to be something very special to replace it.
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I initially wanted keyless entry but ditched it over security worries. Especially after I read the following on Porsche’s Configurator (they call it Porsche Entry & Drive) but I imagine same tech :- “Note : The Porsche Entry & Drive System uses state of the art technology. However it cannot be completely ruled out that the key’s wireless encryption code is intercepted and used to open or steal the vehicle”
The technique is signal amplification - by amplifying the signal constantly sending from your keyless entry fob then can effectively bring your key closer to the car. Its in the hallway at home typically and so stuff an amplifier up to the front door and vroom, car open, engine started. No "encryption" will save you from that.
Out of interest do either system use real time traffic info or are they still TMS?
Yes it does use TMS but Nav and NavPro also come with a 3 year CarNet subscription which gives you live traffic by using your phone as a wifi hotspot to which you connect your car.
Its still not great though!
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Sounds lovely, but I'd ditch the keyless! Especially living where you do in the badlands...
I initially wanted keyless entry but ditched it over security worries. Especially after I read the following on Porsche’s Configurator (they call it Porsche Entry & Drive) but I imagine same tech :- “Note : The Porsche Entry & Drive System uses state of the art technology. However it cannot be completely ruled out that the key’s wireless encryption code is intercepted and used to open or steal the vehicle”
As long as your keys are stored in a metal box or special pouch at home the amplification of signal can't happen. Just remember the spare has to be stored this way too.
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Slightly off topic, but I was in the dealers this weekend with the wife, (as we drive right past it's front door on the way into town). I asked my salesman about the underseat drawer issue (i.e. them missing on the latest build cars). Sure enough the GTi and the GTD they had in the showroom were both missing them.
Thing is VW haven't even bothered to put a blanking piece in where the drawer was, so the area is now totally open and unfinished (see image below - not the best but what I could get with the phone up against the bulkhead)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/40611028072_f58115d61d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24SE8Mb)
I then asked how much were the drawer units so he went to the parts department and came back with the following :
5G0 882 601 A 82V Drawer Titan Black £44.03
5G0 882 599 A 9B9 Guide frame satin black £19.48
Including the VAT - £76.21...WTF !!!! That's just for one side !
I told them that at least Dick Turpin had the common decency to wear a mask when robbing people (which they both laughed and and sort of agreed with me). They could do a little bit of discount but still ?
In any case, what was of interest is that VW's ETKA only shows the part numbers for the passenger side drawers and not the drivers side, and indeed it carries a note saying that a drawer must not be fitted under the drivers seat ? They could only surmise that this was a safety measure in case the drawer opened and something came out and jammed under say the brake pedal ?
When I told them my 2013 GTD and my current 2016 GTD, and members on here with 2017 performance Golf's had them fitted as standard on both sides, they were pretty perplexed. Does anyone know if there really is an issue with retrofitting them to the drivers side in a 2018 model, as I think it just looks horrible and cheap as it is ?
Does member evo1986 (who I believe works for a dealer) have any details as to when exactly these were deleted (and also what else that's perhaps not been noticed was also deleted for the 2018 model year ?
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The price doesn't surprise me one jot. I'd say that was about in line with what I'd expect.
As for "safety" have a play with the German configurator - I'll bet they are on there...
Could be another fog-gate!
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More importantly Fred, I downloaded the price list for the performance Golf's on the VW Ireland website, and sure enough on the standard spec it lists "Top Sport Seats front, height adjustable, including headrests, with lumbar support. With drawers under front seats"
So we know it can't be a RHD issue. My thinking is that this is something VW UK did to claw back some money after the "fog light gate" crisis in mid 2017.
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I'm based in Dublin and have a 7.5 R on order so have been interested in these reports of the under seat drawers missing on all facelift models. I took a look again at the spec lists here in Ireland and all GTD, GTI and R's have under seat drawers listed as standard spec. So as you say Sootchucker it's not a RHD issue.
I haven't got my car yet but it'll be one of the first things I'll check to see if the drawers are there or not as I agree with you, it looks awful and unfinished from the picture you posted. Definitely has a cheap/penny pinching look to it..
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Drawer-gate I say!
Phone VW and ask them just where the hell you are supposed to store McVities Jamaica Ginger cake now!
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Does anyone know if there really is an issue with retrofitting them to the drivers side in a 2018 model, as I think it just looks horrible and cheap as it is ?
Does member evo1986 (who I believe works for a dealer) have any details as to when exactly these were deleted (and also what else that's perhaps not been noticed was also deleted for the 2018 model year ?
The only thing I can think of is from an insurance perspective. I suppose if ETKA states a drawer mustn’t be fitted under the driver’s seat (as your dealer has surmised, presumably for safety reasons) and you were to fit one, could that invalidate your insurance?
Still doesn’t explain why the under seat drawers are fitted next both seats in models built for the R of I market.
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Slightly off topic, but I was in the dealers this weekend with the wife, (as we drive right past it's front door on the way into town). I asked my salesman about the underseat drawer issue (i.e. them missing on the latest build cars). Sure enough the GTi and the GTD they had in the showroom were both missing them.
Thing is VW haven't even bothered to put a blanking piece in where the drawer was, so the area is now totally open and unfinished (see image below - not the best but what I could get with the phone up against the bulkhead)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/40611028072_f58115d61d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24SE8Mb)
I then asked how much were the drawer units so he went to the parts department and came back with the following :
5G0 882 601 A 82V Drawer Titan Black £44.03
5G0 882 599 A 9B9 Guide frame satin black £19.48
Including the VAT - £76.21...WTF !!!! That's just for one side !
I told them that at least Dick Turpin had the common decency to wear a mask when robbing people (which they both laughed and and sort of agreed with me). They could do a little bit of discount but still ?
In any case, what was of interest is that VW's ETKA only shows the part numbers for the passenger side drawers and not the drivers side, and indeed it carries a note saying that a drawer must not be fitted under the drivers seat ? They could only surmise that this was a safety measure in case the drawer opened and something came out and jammed under say the brake pedal ?
When I told them my 2013 GTD and my current 2016 GTD, and members on here with 2017 performance Golf's had them fitted as standard on both sides, they were pretty perplexed. Does anyone know if there really is an issue with retrofitting them to the drivers side in a 2018 model, as I think it just looks horrible and cheap as it is ?
Does member evo1986 (who I believe works for a dealer) have any details as to when exactly these were deleted (and also what else that's perhaps not been noticed was also deleted for the 2018 model year ?
That's an absolute disgrace how that is left, shame on VW :sick:
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Drawer-gate I say!
Phone VW and ask them just where the hell you are supposed to store McVities Jamaica Ginger cake now!
Sunglasses holder Fred if that's big enough for the cake :whistle:
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Drawer-gate I say!
Phone VW and ask them just where the hell you are supposed to store McVities Jamaica Ginger cake now!
Sunglasses holder Fred if that's big enough for the cake :whistle:
I need a LOT of cake. Its quite squidgy though, if I squashed it in it probably would fit!
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I reckon it's a UK thing, Irish cars never missed out on the foglights.
Are new cars now getting isofix covers? When I was ordering my Tiguan I was looking at a new GTi in the showroom and it had them.
Btw that seat looks like crap.
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Probably just discover like the fogs it's an "oversight" by whoever in Vw UK created the build spec for UK cars... If anyone cares to phone and complain about their new car I'll bet they'll find you some money..
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Probably just discover like the fogs it's an "oversight" by whoever in Vw UK created the build spec for UK cars... If anyone cares to phone and complain about their new car I'll bet they'll find you some money..
I wouldn't be surprised Fred, when I had all the trouble with my car last year the dealer(that I will never darken their door again) had 2 new customers collecting their cars when I was leaving, both GTi's and I made a point of telling them that their cars should have fogs and you'll get £500 compensation from your dealer and VW UK
Gave them both my number if they had any questions and both contracted later to thank me.
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How to make friends at your local dealer LOL
To be fair, mine made the point of telling me without prompting that the fogs were definitely fitted to my new car! (July 2017)
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How to make friends at your local dealer LOL
To be fair, mine made the point of telling me without prompting that the fogs were definitely fitted to my new car! (July 2017)
They were the dealers that damaged my bumper and faked the video that I made them take of my car when I was dropping it off. The car was parked in exactly the same place in both videos but when I dropped the car off it was wet and the video they showed me when collecting the car it was dry as a bone.
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
i just use the buttons on the steering wheel to change source
Didn't know you could do that!
Time to dig out the manual!
Meant to post this for you Fred
On audio press up or down on the steering wheel, then find sources and vvv pops up 😉
(http://preview.ibb.co/dVWmOS/887_DB98_E_617_D_484_E_943_A_A9_A789_FBBEBE.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cM46OS)
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
i just use the buttons on the steering wheel to change source
Didn't know you could do that!
Time to dig out the manual!
Meant to post this for you Fred
On audio press up or down on the steering wheel, then find sources and vvv pops up 😉
(http://preview.ibb.co/dVWmOS/887_DB98_E_617_D_484_E_943_A_A9_A789_FBBEBE.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cM46OS)
Cheers, I had no idea about this either. Really like the green on the AID too!
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Its different but you get used to it. Also, I use voice control to switch between modes anyway...
i just use the buttons on the steering wheel to change source
Didn't know you could do that!
Time to dig out the manual!
Meant to post this for you Fred
On audio press up or down on the steering wheel, then find sources and vvv pops up 😉
(http://preview.ibb.co/dVWmOS/887_DB98_E_617_D_484_E_943_A_A9_A789_FBBEBE.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cM46OS)
Cheers, I had no idea about this either. Really like the green on the AID too!
I wanted a green car (like the old mk4 I had) but they don’t do that colour (the do a new green but that made me feel sick) so I’ll settle for the green dash/media 😃
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Thank you! (voice is still quicker though hehehe)
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Which voice? It doesn’t seem to understand me 😂😂😂 so I get a list of things come up on the mib 😡
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Does selecting the source via the up/down button when in the Audio menu also work for the standard 8" Nav on the FL GTI or just the 9.2" Pro unit ?
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Does selecting the source via the up/down button when in the Audio menu also work for the standard 8" Nav on the FL GTI or just the 9.2" Pro unit ?
Yeah it works on mine and I have the standard Nav on my FL GTI
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Great - it was a feature that was quite frustrating on my current and previous GTD's. The steering wheel is crammed with buttons, and you can do most things on it, but you couldn't change the media source. Great to hear you now can.
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Great - it was a feature that was quite frustrating on my current and previous GTD's. The steering wheel is crammed with buttons, and you can do most things on it, but you couldn't change the media source. Great to hear you now can.
I just need to find a quick way of getting to the top of the menu (which is where the back button is to see all sources). If I'm listening to music from the SD card and want to go to a different source it seems like I have to scroll through the alphabet to get to the back button (is that right Vwjap?). I guess in that case, I would probably go back to the main screen...
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Another question please (sorry if this has been asked before - but this will be my first Petrol car in over a decade).
Out of interest, do you need to run the GTI (230ps version) on super unleaded or will it happily run on standard 95 Ron stuff (branded fuel, not cheap supermarket crap - so Shell, Esso, BP etc).
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Another question please (sorry if this has been asked before - but this will be my first Petrol car in over a decade).
Out of interest, do you need to run the GTI (230ps version) on super unleaded or will it happily run on standard 95 Ron stuff (branded fuel, not cheap supermarket crap - so Shell, Esso, BP etc).
I can vouch for the pre facelift PP cars only requiring unleaded - can't see the facelift needing Super.
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Manual says it will run on 95 Ron fine but I've always used Shell v power in mine not because I think it'll give any more performance but because of the cleaning additives. VW Driver mag always recommend using the premium fuels on turbo charged cars.
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Great - it was a feature that was quite frustrating on my current and previous GTD's. The steering wheel is crammed with buttons, and you can do most things on it, but you couldn't change the media source. Great to hear you now can.
I just need to find a quick way of getting to the top of the menu (which is where the back button is to see all sources). If I'm listening to music from the SD card and want to go to a different source it seems like I have to scroll through the alphabet to get to the back button (is that right Vwjap?). I guess in that case, I would probably go back to the main screen...
As far as I know that is correct. I got bored of scrolling through the tracks on my ipod to switch the source to radio. Gave up and just reached across to tap the radio button on the MIB instead. Probably saves about 5 minutes each time.
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Ok so it does stay on the track list the second time (unless it’s a time thing, although I don’t change sources often) but one thing I did notice if you press ok on the track list it pauses the song