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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on Today at 09:24 »
They're a very expensive proposition here in Ireland! Starting at a shade under €74K on the road. Add PP and paint and it'll be close to €80K.

On the flip side, the finance rates are OK... HP at 1.9%, PCP 3.9%. (and 3.9 is actually on the high side for VW finance). For some reason we tend to get much better finance rates than is typical in the UK.


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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by PAS on Today at 08:33 »
Quote from: CarbonGTD on 13 January 2026, 20:30
Almost every owner will have their tuppence to throw in to this discussion (understandably) as ride quality is a notoriously personal thing - over-stiff ride for one driver is exactly what the next owner was hoping for (particularly in a GTI).

So clearly the best advice is to drive two different 8.5 Clubsports (one with DCC and one without - same size rims) if that is possible to arrange, before you decide.

I owned two 7.5 GTIs both on factory 19's and neither with DCC - for me the ride in both was firm but no problem at all.

I then ran an 8.5 R Line 1.5 TSI on factory upgrade 18's for a year and again I found the ride to be firm but no problem - interestingly though I noted that I had gone down from 19" to 18" wheels and off of GTI suspension but the ride felt just as firm as the Mk 7.5 GTI's on 19's....

I am now in an 8.5 GTI on standard 18's with standard suspension (no DCC) and the ride is every bit as firm as I would want it - particularly at low speed around town - I am actually binning the OEM Bridgestone S001 tyres early as their hard tyre walls are really not helping this.

So my 2p worth would be beware the harder ride of the 8.5 GTI - I wish now that I had gone for a DCC car.

Ride aside, the new 8.5 GTI is fantastic - goes harder than the 7.5 GTI PP and steering/handling is certainly improved - just watch that ride quality if you want it to handle all of the daily grind jobs for you as well as the weekend fun stuff.

What tyres are you looking to replace the Bridgestone's with?
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by davo245 on Today at 07:18 »
I had a 7.5 performance with DCC I spec'd as a paid option from factory also on 19s, I now have a MK8 Gti without DCC also on 19's and find the suspension perfect never once do I ha paid for DCC I would not pay extra for it again.

Found myself never really changing it on 7.5 tbh I know they only had 3 settings unlike the 8 but comfort was too soft and sport to hard for most surfaces so just left in normal most of the time.
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Golf mk6 / Re: ESP FAULT
« Last post by Norwichdaz on Today at 07:04 »
Ok ta, yeh "google" says wheel/speed sensor possibly
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on Today at 06:50 »
Quote from: Watts on 15 January 2026, 21:40
Quote from: Paul70 on 15 January 2026, 21:06
Quote from: Watts on 15 January 2026, 17:23
My choice was £53470 in Tornado Red with diamond cut Estorils, PP and a sunroof. Lovely. Will just have to hope some sucker orders that combo and loses a shed load of cash after no miles so I can pick it up for a steal at 6 months old.

Watts, you had a TR GTI for a good few years. How much work does it need to keep it looking good? Is it durable?

It was great. I'm no detailer and yet it still looked fantastic most of the time. A deep glossy glow. On a nice day even if dirty it still looked good.

Thanks for the feedback Watts. Hope you are enjoying your new Clubsport!
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Golf mk6 / Re: ESP FAULT
« Last post by Snoopy on 15 January 2026, 23:50 »
The clunk will more than likely be the pad unsticking from the disc. The caliper maybe sticking slightly and just needcleaning and regreasing. I have to do my Leon ones more or less every year as it lives outside in a wet and windy area.
 The fault code though maybe something else if it wouldn't let you move. A scan will give you more info. Most garages will have a scan tool and see what exact faults are stored.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 15 January 2026, 21:40 »
Quote from: Paul70 on 15 January 2026, 21:06
Quote from: Watts on 15 January 2026, 17:23
My choice was £53470 in Tornado Red with diamond cut Estorils, PP and a sunroof. Lovely. Will just have to hope some sucker orders that combo and loses a shed load of cash after no miles so I can pick it up for a steal at 6 months old.

Watts, you had a TR GTI for a good few years. How much work does it need to keep it looking good? Is it durable?

It was great. I'm no detailer and yet it still looked fantastic most of the time. A deep glossy glow. On a nice day even if dirty it still looked good.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by king monkey on 15 January 2026, 21:37 »
Quote from: Paul70 on 15 January 2026, 21:09
Quote from: king monkey on 15 January 2026, 20:37
Got a couple of calls lined up in the next few days. Looking to order Tornado Red and PP including 19s. The low rate of interest has swung it for me possibly.

Good luck with the calls, I wonder how many cars have been allocated to dealers in this first round?

Cheers. I’ve asked both dealers that same question. Is there a presale then a general sale too?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 15 January 2026, 21:13 »
My choice would be white or red with the PP option and the graphite warmenau

Can’t beat a white GTI and I’ve seen too many Tornado Pink VWs.

Shame we just get the leather steering wheel option in the UK.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 15 January 2026, 21:09 »
Quote from: king monkey on 15 January 2026, 20:37
Got a couple of calls lined up in the next few days. Looking to order Tornado Red and PP including 19s. The low rate of interest has swung it for me possibly.

Good luck with the calls, I wonder how many cars have been allocated to dealers in this first round?
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