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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Hpoolsteve on 18 February 2019, 09:40

Title: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Hpoolsteve on 18 February 2019, 09:40

Hello all,

Im new to the whole GTI scene, I am currently searching for a nice MK7 i have a budget of about 16.5k. I came across this one on autotrader.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902014511810?fromSavedAds=true (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902014511810?fromSavedAds=true)

Whats your thoughts? My only stipulation is not red and has to have the dsg box

Thanks

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 February 2019, 09:52

That looks great...and Tungsten Silver is a great choice for the GTI and quite rare...!

Bonus on that one is it's got the Performance Pack but hasn't been listed as a PP.  :smiley:

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Hpoolsteve on 18 February 2019, 10:01

Thanks for the input.

How can you tell it has PP

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Gnasher on 18 February 2019, 10:04

Easiest way is the front brake calipers are different and have GTI logos on them and the rear discs will be vented.

All apart from the 2014 models will have chrome GTI badges with red inserts rather than the plain chrome ones.

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Hpoolsteve on 18 February 2019, 10:25

Thanks for the info buddy

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 February 2019, 10:25

As Gnasher said, the larger GTI front brake callipers was the give away unless the last owner fitted them which is unlikely.

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: jaceyboy on 18 February 2019, 12:35

Very well spec'd that one :cool:

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: 2007GTI on 18 February 2019, 13:15

check it has had all it's services at main dealers and it had a DSG service at 40k. 

Also check it's not had loads of owners.

Do you want 19s? Bit harsher ride, more expenses tyres, but they do look nice.

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Guzzle on 18 February 2019, 13:19

What on earth is 'Lights & Vision Pack'??

Never heard of it.

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Hpoolsteve on 18 February 2019, 14:17

Is it the doors and the sills light up?

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 February 2019, 16:00

Quote from: Guzzle on 18 February 2019, 13:19

What on earth is 'Lights & Vision Pack'??

Never heard of it.

Think the dealer has pinched it from an Audi brochure! All the stuff Audi had to charge for previously that VW had std for years.

Title: Re: New Member currently searching for a MK7
Post by: Guzzle on 18 February 2019, 18:33

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 February 2019, 16:00

Quote from: Guzzle on 18 February 2019, 13:19

What on earth is 'Lights & Vision Pack'??

Never heard of it.

Think the dealer has pinched it from an Audi brochure! All the stuff Audi had to charge for previously that VW had std for years.

Aah, Audi charge extra for everything don't they. So I assume it's headlights and a windscreen  :whistle: