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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Sootchucker on 04 January 2022, 19:29
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I know I conducted a poll a few years ago on the age of performance MK7 drivers, but as my car will be 4 years old in May, I just wondered how long people have owned their motors, and how long they plan to keep them for ?
I know a lot of members from a few years ago have either moved on to other brands or even MK8 Golfs, but for the stalwarts that are left, was wondering how many still have them and for how much longer they think they’ll keep them for ?
Just a bit of fun of course.
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I’ll start with mine which is coming up to 4 years old. Have flirted with replacing it a few times, but to be honest it;s such a good, reliable well equipped car, so far at least, I’ve always just decided to keep the GTI
Current Mileage - 20,500
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I'm onto my 2nd mk7.5, first one GTD I had 2 years, currently on GTI on month 11 with £4k spent on it in that time getting it up to my standard.
I am currently looking at a 1.9pd '04 Passat to replace it's daily duty, and promote it to summer car duty, I plan to keep it for another 2-3 years, until the prices of the TCR or M2 Competition come down.
Great car for everyday but I'm after something with a bit more road presence hence the TCR / M2 Comp.
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Have had my Mk7 GTi since new in August 2013.
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Mines passed the 4 year mark recently.
No plans to change it at the moment, as long as it remains reliable.
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Had my CS about 6 months and I plan on keeping it for a good while yet, I tend to keep my cars for a good number of years, i had my MK2 GTI about 15 years!!
I always wanted a CS when they first came out but could never afford one, so when I sold my A4 Avant for really good money in early 2021 I then started looking for a GTI PP for a while until CS #706 popped up on Autotrader with all the decent options so I reserved it and the rest is history.
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Bought new in December 2018 and became a homeworker in early 2019 so my mileage is tiny (13170 as of today vs 18k a year when I travelled).
Love the car, absolutely no intention of moving on.
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Bought my R in 2018 and still love it today as much as when I first got it. Hasn't missed a beat yet touch wood and I'm not keen on the MK8. I'll hang on to it for a few more years.
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Bought from new in the showroom just over 5 years ago.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMrJDkyt/GTI.jpg)
Fifth service at the same dealer, not going anywhere any time soon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zSzwQBF/dealer-service.jpg)
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Bought mine in August 2020, plan to keep it until for as long as they sell petrol.
I had my last Mk5 from new for just over 14 years so I tend to keep mine.
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Bought new in December 2018.
I don’t think I’ve enjoyed owning a car as much as this one.
I’ll keep it unless there’s a damn good reason to sell.
I expect this will be my main car until retirement in around 12 years
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What would be interesting is seeing how long they have owned the car, as well as how many miles people have done in said time.
Had mine since February 2020 (right before everything turned to sh..) :whistle:
Already put on over 36 000 miles as the cars are just so capable and good to drive.
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Good idea, I've added my current mileage to mine.
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MK4 GTI 2001 - 2005
MK4 PD 150 2005 - 2008
MK5 GTI 2008 - 2011 Stolen
Edition 30 2011 - 2016
MK7 PP 2016
I average 4yrs of ownership. I tried selling the current GTI last year, fortunately had no nibbles after a week and decided its a keeper. Added Revo Stage 1, the Mrs loves it, 3 doors, DSG, life is good.
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My PCP is up in June and I have no idea what to do :embarrassed: I've currently owned it about 3.5 years and it has been really good, but I just have the itch to try something new. Trouble is, I've been spoiled by the GTI being such a good package.
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I know I conducted a poll a few years ago on the age of performance MK7 drivers, but as my car will be 4 years old in May, I just wondered how long people have owned their motors, and how long they plan to keep them for ?
I know a lot of members from a few years ago have either moved on to other brands or even MK8 Golfs, but for the stalwarts that are left, was wondering how many still have them and for how much longer they think they’ll keep them for ?
Just a bit of fun of course.
I've had the CSS for nearly 5 years. I was the second owner as the ministry of home affairs would not have accepted me getting that and the GT4 new in the same year. I picked one up the following year - it had done 1,800 miles and was mint. Took ages to find the right one in white - every available car seemed to be black or red. I've done around 12,000 miles in it although it has not had as much use as I would want in the last two years. I don't plan on selling it and it's going in for some work in the next few months to lighten it, reduce unsprung weight, improve some components, powder coat parts and I'll put some new alloys on at the same time.
TCR we got in May 2019 and we've done just over 19k since new. We would have done considerably more but work got 100% remote and it's primarily our grocery getter and dog car. We did have a debate about waiting for the MK8 when we ordered but we knew enough about what was coming and didn't like the look of it. Still don't. Having driven the MK8, there are some positives but the negatives counter far more.
I can't see myself changing any of the cars we own unless forced to. The only other cars that have caught my attention sufficient to test drive are the A45S (the cannards and stick on wing are a joke) and a Taycan Cross Turismo. Both were a bit soulless for different reasons and for the respective prices, there needs to be some emotional appeal. While the Taycan cabin is a lovely place to be, it's a big, heavy and very expensive vehicle. I don't see it being 3 or 4 times the TCR dynamically, practically or emotionally.
I feel old for writing the above. i'm not but I think I'll be around these parts till I am. :grin:
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Had my Golf R 6 years past on December the 18th,pure white on 60,000 miles.
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Sold my 7.5 GTi PP at almost exactly 4 years old (and 32K miles) due to the silly used prices.
Have an SQ5 on order that probably won't arrive until April / May despite being ordered in July last year 🙄
Currently trundling around in 14 year old 2lt diesel Focus.
I miss the GTi but probably not by as much as I might have thought, good car that it was.
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Bought my new MK7.5 GTI Jan 2020, only 5.5K miles to date. Love the car, although been a bit annoyed recently when the front assist has decided I needed to do an emergency stop, when it was still safe.
Tend to keep cars for a long while, previous Scirocco just under 11 years! Will keep the Golf until we are more or less forced to switch to EV's!
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Bought my TCR just over 2 years ago. It was a dealer demo with 4k miles. Wanted one with pan roof, so drove to Yeovil from W Sussex to get it. I've added 6k now. Thought about Mk8 CS but can't get past touchscreen plonked on top and its inherent safety issues, prodding the screen on the move. The TCR is quick, well equipped and comfortable. It's a keeper.
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Bought my 2019 7.5 manual with no extras and 3.5k miles at 16 months old some 15 months ago and now on 9.9k. Really enjoying the car and it does all I want. Currently in my 7th decade. Will keep it till the petrol runs out or I peg out :smiley:
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Picked up my new GTI PP in Feb 2014 and on 97,000 miles of trouble free motoring apart from needing a new DSG gearbox. :grin: Still prefer the car to any of the newer offerings.
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My GTI PP is from 2014, can't believe its coming up to 8 yrs old! with under 60k on the clock.
I got it at 8 months old and it still drives very well, no issues, just usual maintenance stuff - I'm hanging on to it for another year or two
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MK 7 GTD (3 years), MK 7 R (3 Years) and MK 7.5 TCR with 15,000 miles (2 years) and intend to keep the TCR 8-10 with it as main car for say another 3 then moved to the 2nd car duties
Absolutely nothing out there within my budget has me hankering for a change, still love driving the TCR, its the best of my MK 7 series experience, with the mix of touch and manual cabin interaction spot on and performance and looks in my sweet spot also.
At 3 year mark will pay for a full detail and crack on enjoying all its virtues.
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2014 PP, I purchased it in 2017, 103k and going strong. Lovely little car to get around in and still bags of fun to drive.
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2014 PP, I purchased it in 2017, 103k and going strong. Lovely little car to get around in and still bags of fun to drive.
From all seen of high mileage MK 7, they are incredibly durable and really do not show or feel their mileage if keep them maintained, and one of the reasons that put in the melting pot as my justification to just keep my present car.
Imagine going to share the mileage more with second car at 3 years, so my present 7-9k will likely be 4-5k, and so even at 10 years from now, its likely only going to be a 60k car.
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March 1st 2014 for my GTD, so just about to tick over 8 years. Bought new from Peterborough VW. I have no desire to replace it, my car allowance has more than paid for it.
My wife uses it these days to commute as its compliant with Birmingham clean air zone.
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Mk6 11 years, mk1 31 years.
Prob keep the mk6 a couple more years.
I regret not buying a mk7 clubsport when new as I'm not a fan of the current mk8