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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: vapourtee on 09 September 2020, 11:12

Title: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 09 September 2020, 11:12
Hi all,

Am along time lurker and thought I'd sign up as I have a few questions.

I have a 14 plate GTi PP which I am looking to replace very soon. I will be very imaginative and replace it with a 7.5 PP  :wink:

Question 1: is there any thing I need to watch out for that is unique to 7.5 PP ownership? I will be buying a <25k miles one
Question 2: replacing the 18" "Parker/ Milton" alloys. What were VW thinking? I'd like to put a set of Mk7 "Austin" 18" alloys as a swap. I assume the fitments are the same? Same offset / PCD stud pattern etc?

Many thanks,

V
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Guzzle on 09 September 2020, 11:25
All 18 inch OEM wheels (Golf / A3 / Octavia/ Leon) should fit no problem.

7.5J wide, 5 x 112 bolt pattern and offset 49.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 09 September 2020, 12:15
All 18 inch OEM wheels (Golf / A3 / Octavia/ Leon) should fit no problem.

7.5J wide, 5 x 112 bolt pattern and offset 49.

Great, thanks Guzzle
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Guzzle on 09 September 2020, 12:29
No problem.

7.5 GTi Performance comes with 245PS, 7 speed DSG and a petrol particulate filter. 

Mk7 PP comes with 230PS, 6 speed DSG and no PPF.

Spec varies between model years, so it may be the case that you have things not available on the 7.5 and vice versa.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 09 September 2020, 13:30
Thanks for the info. So I will be getting a manual - interesting point about the GPF - hadn't thought about that. Has anyone experienced any problems with GPFs? I know the diesel ones (DPF) can be problematic if the engine's use doesn't allow for the regen process to happen. I assume with petrol there aren't the same issues?
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: RM on 09 September 2020, 19:28
Is there much difference between the Milton / Parker and Austin wheels?
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 September 2020, 19:45
Is there much difference between the Milton / Parker and Austin wheels?
Austin's actually look nicer 👍
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Guzzle on 09 September 2020, 20:22
Is there much difference between the Milton / Parker and Austin wheels?

Not much, other than personal preference  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 10 September 2020, 16:40
Is there much difference between the Milton / Parker and Austin wheels?
Austin's actually look nicer 👍

What he said  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: mistac on 10 September 2020, 18:36
Perhaps I am one of the few but I really like the parker alloys! Look smart and easy to keep clean as the bits of the wheel that often accumulates brakes dust are gloss black! 
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: P6GTD on 10 September 2020, 21:10
Having had 2 Mk7s I was quite uneasy about the wheels on my new 7.5 but I didn’t want 19s and didn’t want to pay extra.
After 18 months with the 7.5 I feel at home with the Parkers and ......controversy alert!.....I think the Golf is better proportioned on 18s.
I have had the wheels off a couple of times and have the impression they are more robust than Austins. I can’t tell you why but that’s how I feel.
Of course you might expect me to take that position on the wheels I have but to sum up, if I turned the clock back would I have specced different wheels in hindsight?
No.
Would I have preferred my new 7.5 to be on Austins?
Yes.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 September 2020, 07:54
Hi all,

Am along time lurker and thought I'd sign up as I have a few questions.

I have a 14 plate GTi PP which I am looking to replace very soon. I will be very imaginative and replace it with a 7.5 PP  :wink:

Question 1: is there any thing I need to watch out for that is unique to 7.5 PP ownership? I will be buying a <25k miles one
Question 2: replacing the 18" "Parker/ Milton" alloys. What were VW thinking? I'd like to put a set of Mk7 "Austin" 18" alloys as a swap. I assume the fitments are the same? Same offset / PCD stud pattern etc?

Many thanks,

V

So you want to get a newer car, then make it look older by adding the older wheels? An odd thing to do, might as well keep your existing car!

The Parkers look great in the metal and 'personally', nicer than the Austins.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: steve12345 on 11 September 2020, 08:06
I much prefer the look of the Austin's too!!

No doubt the 7.5 will be an improvement in every other way though...
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 11 September 2020, 10:37
Hi all,

Am along time lurker and thought I'd sign up as I have a few questions.

I have a 14 plate GTi PP which I am looking to replace very soon. I will be very imaginative and replace it with a 7.5 PP  :wink:

Question 1: is there any thing I need to watch out for that is unique to 7.5 PP ownership? I will be buying a <25k miles one
Question 2: replacing the 18" "Parker/ Milton" alloys. What were VW thinking? I'd like to put a set of Mk7 "Austin" 18" alloys as a swap. I assume the fitments are the same? Same offset / PCD stud pattern etc?

Many thanks,

V

So you want to get a newer car, then make it look older by adding the older wheels? An odd thing to do, might as well keep your existing car!

The Parkers look great in the metal and 'personally', nicer than the Austins.

So I need to replace my current car. I tend to buy at 3yrs old and sell at 6. I was going to go for a late as possible Mk7 PP, but then thought why not just got for the facelift? A bit more power, a few more toys etc. Am not too bothered about the Austins on a 7.5 as its just an aesthetic thing and entirely subjective. In fact one I have my eye on a the moment has 19" Santiagos - which I know are an upgrade but I don't like those either! I think I'd go Belvedere if I had to have 19"s, but as someone said earlier I think 18"s look better overall
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: SRGTD on 11 September 2020, 10:53
@vapourtee; the Belvedere alloys are 18”, not 19”.

IMO, wheels are easily changed if you don’t like them (I changed the wheels on my last two cars). If you find a car that ticks all the boxes for you other than the wheels, then go fo it.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: skippy on 11 September 2020, 11:29
When I bought my GTI at the start of this year, I much preferred the look of Brescias (19's) to the Parkers (18's). I took a test drive on 19's and it was noticeable how much harsher the ride was compared to my Scirocco which was riding 18's.

I thought about it for a bit and opted to take the standard Parkers. Do I regret it? No - not at all, and the Parkers do look better in the metal for some reason, the pictures never do it justice. My ideal wheel would have been Brescia's on 18" rims if possible,  but it is not something that bothers me at all.





Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 11 September 2020, 11:48
@vapourtee; the Belvedere alloys are 18”, not 19”.

IMO, wheels are easily changed if you don’t like them (I changed the wheels on my last two cars). If you find a car that ticks all the boxes for you other than the wheels, then go fo it.

Ahhh! Even better I had assumed they were 19" Thanks
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Exonian on 11 September 2020, 16:52
Personally I don’t get why so many people hate the Parkers.
They look perfectly ok to me.
What they do need is 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers but that’s a whole different story...
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 September 2020, 19:45
Agree on the Parkers - IMO they look great, especially with the GTI logo red callipers on the PP, but I am paranoid about scuffing them.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Phil245 on 12 September 2020, 08:12
After washing the car and allowing the wheels to dry I clean the Parkers with Mr Sheen and a soft rag.

IMO they then look fantastic with a nice shine from the aluminium part.

But it's all personal obviously...!
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Watts on 12 September 2020, 08:22
After washing the car and allowing the wheels to dry I clean the Parkers with Mr Sheen and a soft rag.

So Mr Sheen really does shine umpteen things clean :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 12 September 2020, 13:16
Well, I've pulled the trigger and put down a deposit on this:

https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/mk7-facelift-20-tsi-gti-performance-3dr-r7cdyy4

Was after a manual, 3 door Mk7.5 PP so bullseye (there's only 5 or 6 for sale with VWUK)

.....and yes, its got Parkers!  :grin: :grin: I'm sure they'll grown on me

Should be picking it up next week - Its in Wales and I'm on the sunny south coast

If anyone wants a 5 door Carbon Grey 14 Plate PP then let me know - 51k miles - will need to go by next weekend!

Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 13:29
Well, I've pulled the trigger and put down a deposit on this:

https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/mk7-facelift-20-tsi-gti-performance-3dr-r7cdyy4

Was after a manual, 3 door Mk7.5 PP so bullseye (there's only 5 or 6 for sale with VWUK)

.....and yes, its got Parkers!  :grin: :grin: I'm sure they'll grown on me

Should be picking it up next week - Its in Wales and I'm on the sunny south coast

If anyone wants a 5 door Carbon Grey 14 Plate PP then let me know - 51k miles - will need to go by next weekend!

Someone at work had tungsten. Always looked good.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: Guzzle on 12 September 2020, 13:32
Should be good vapourtee. I have Tungsten, it's a great colour IMHO.

BTW, hopefully you weren't taken in by that list of 'fitted optional extras'. Pretty much everything listed there is standard equipment except for the metallic paint.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: ar899 on 12 September 2020, 17:30
Do you think it would be possible for VW to list optional extras as just that and not items that are in fact standard?
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 12 September 2020, 19:32
Should be good vapourtee. I have Tungsten, it's a great colour IMHO.

BTW, hopefully you weren't taken in by that list of 'fitted optional extras'. Pretty much everything listed there is standard equipment except for the metallic paint.

Thanks guys. Wasn't sure about Tungsetn. I know Reflex silver, but they don't do that anymore. I was concerned that it would be too much like Limestone which isn't a favourite of mine. So I went to my local VW this afternoon to check a car with the colour - it looks great! TBH I love the carbon grey of my current PP, but our other car is Daytona Grey - cant have too much grey in the household!

Regarding extras, TBH, so long as it has the same as my current PP and had the upgraded infotainment with Android Auto/CarPlay I'd be happy. It would have been nice to have ACC/ DCC, but none are available in my price range. Not sure what else I'm missing? 19" alloys, reversing camera, Lane assist? Am not going to miss those TBH. I was brought up on late 80's and 90's hot hatches so if it has aircon that's great! My 306 Rallye didn't but that was a conscious decision.........
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: fredgroves on 12 September 2020, 19:59
Tbh the mk7.5 base spec is really top notch. There's not many of the options you can't live without. I think you'll find it a step up from the mk7 too... I know I did.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: p3asa on 13 September 2020, 09:10
Well, I've pulled the trigger and put down a deposit on this:

https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/mk7-facelift-20-tsi-gti-performance-3dr-r7cdyy4



!5k miles in just under 3 years old, that's a good find.
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 14 September 2020, 11:57
Thanks all - yep, the standard kit on the 7.5 PP looks pretty good and glad to hear its a step up from the 7 PP - as you'd hope!

Yep, pretty low mileage - pleased with the find!
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: RM on 14 September 2020, 13:58
Low mileage can be a blessing or a curse, IMO. If it has been a city car, with the inevitable crap roads, speed bumps, stop-start traffic, etc that comes with that, the wear and tear could be greater than a car with many more miles on it. Same applies if it has been a weekend toy that has only covered hard-but-fun miles.

The problem is it's practically impossible to know its real history, especially when buying from a dealer.

Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 14 September 2020, 14:16
Judging by the service history looks like the previous owner did 9k in year one and then 3k in year 2 and it's 3rd year isn't finished yet (Dec), so with lockdown this year , 2k for the year sounds about right. Its been serviced annually regardless of mileage which is a good sign...

I agree about low mileage being an issue. "One lady owner" and 25k miles on a 10 Plate GTi with a few services stamps, rings more alarm bells for me than one with 100k miles and a full service history and wad of invoices
Title: Re: Mk7 to Mk 7.5
Post by: vapourtee on 10 October 2020, 17:26
Bump. Well I picked up the 7.5PP a few weeks ago - just as well as the dealer was in Wales and they are now on lockdown. Not sure whether travelling 200 miles to buy a car would count as essential travel. Pics are on the new arrivals thread https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.3140