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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by JoeGTI on 10 February 2026, 20:08 »
Wow, that is shocking!!

Well, since I asked the question, I remembered that I still had a bottle of silver touch-up paint (from my previous reflex-silver MK8), and I dabbed a tiny bit of that onto the trim... and its 95% fine now tbh!

You'd definitely need to be looking hard for it to spot it, so I don't think I'll be asking the dealers to rip the dashboard asunder to replace it.

I also think I may have caused the problem in the first place. I didn't have the car long when I realised that if you remove the rubber mat from that cubby, then your phone fits much better and charges more reliably. But, I believe there's always air blowing from that cubby (to cool the phone) and I'm thinking maybe that stream of air caused the paint on that strip to lift a bit. Just a theory... I've refitted the rubber mat now anyway.

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 10 February 2026, 20:04 »
Quote from: Donster on 10 February 2026, 17:27
I’m based in Cork City but always deal with Blackwater Motors Fermoy (Jamie O’Callaghan). I have bought numerous cars off him over the last two decades, he’s extremely knowledgeable and professional, he’s also a Vage Enthusiast which definitely helps with knowing the product. I would have no issues in recommending him.

Good to know. Always one of the first challenges, finding a good salesman that actually knows the product they're selling!
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 10 February 2026, 19:14 »
Quote from: Dav3smith on 05 February 2026, 13:28
Wouldn't bother if I were you, it fills me with dread taking my car to the dealer inevitably when they get their hands on it they do more harm than good.

Unfortunately I have to agree with this, the most recent examples I’ve had, are heavily scratched leather on the steering wheel of my old Mk8, I feel they knew they’d done this as when I went back the next day and complained they booked it straight in for a new wheel without any questions! And very recently on my 8.5 I had the seemingly common tweeter rattle in the A pillar on the driver side, they changed the whole A Pillar trim and tweeter under warranty, which was great. However. They returned it like this.. 😡 Group1 Swindon, avoid at all costs (particularly service) completely uninterested, and NEVER answer the phone! I even called them when I was sat there looking at them, all three were sat looking at there own mobile phones, no other customers at that point, and they let it keep ringing until it went to the front desk. Because of this it has been over 3 months since they said they’d replace it again, but they are not contactable. Useless!

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Donster on 10 February 2026, 17:27 »
Thanks for the info, I think your correct re the numbers in Ireland the price is a big deterrent alright esp when no discounts were offered,indeed the R was a cheaper option as discounts available.
I’m based in Cork City but always deal with Blackwater Motors Fermoy (Jamie O’Callaghan). I have bought numerous cars off him over the last two decades, he’s extremely knowledgeable and professional, he’s also a Vage Enthusiast which definitely helps with knowing the product. I would have no issues in recommending him.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 10 February 2026, 17:07 »
Quote from: Donster on 10 February 2026, 13:46
Greetings from the Emerald Isle, I’m new to the Forum as I’ve recently placed an order here with my local dealership for Moss Green Edition 50, Performance Pack, Area View and Art Velours steering wheel. big change for me as coming from All Space, had a Tayron on order but cancelled when Edition 50 appeared total heart over head as vehicle will be used as a daily with two kids in toe. Previously had numerous GTi.s but parenthood and buggy’s took over, out the other side now.
Im curious to see has anybody been able to establish how limited this run will me as it will effect residuals, I see some countries have stopped taking orders any truth in this, Ireland is still open to orders I believe.
Build Weeks anybody get anything definitive?
Commemorative Plague as discussed earlier, any further info on this?

Welcome, fellow Irishman  :smiley: That's going to be quite the departure from a Tiguan!!

What part of the country are you in, what dealers do you mind me asking?

From my experience, I don't think it will be limited to any specific number as such in the Irish market. Given the price point, I expect the sales volume here will be low and they'll make them available so long as the factory will build them. My guess is most or all of this calendar year.

The "plaque" is something VW UK have done in the past, there was a huge fuss over it with the Edition 30... 20 years ago, when that car was supposed to be limited, then it wasn't, and then VW UK half-arsedly issued these kinda meaningless plaques (as the car was never really limited, so why bother) to existing owners. I can't see VW Ireland doing it.




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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
« Last post by 2007GTI on 10 February 2026, 17:07 »
Thats a long time to have a car for sale, the book price will have dropped in the time you have had it for sale, but I'm sure you know that.

You could try Volkswizard, he might be interested, but it wont be retail money.

https://www.youtube.com/volkswizard
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Golf mk8 / Re: Decisions!
« Last post by valentino on 10 February 2026, 16:22 »
Quote from: Exonian on 08 February 2026, 10:29
You might find the car on VW’s website https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/new/available-stock-locator/gsl-plp.html?adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D4AB7137510455DD3-5E8A3E8BCF1ABC94%7CMCORGID%3D1D59171B520E91320A490D44%40AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1762349896&---=%7B%22new_available-stock-locator_gsl-plp_featureappsection_18%22%3A%22%2Fsearch%2Fcars%3FpageIndex%3D1%26t_manuf%3DBQ%26t_reserved%3Dfalse%26t_model%3DBQAK%26t_smod%3DBQAKKU%26t_smod%3DBQAKHO%26t_smod%3DBQAKKY%26t_smod%3DBQAKIY%26sort%3DPRICE_SALE%26sortdirection%3DASC%22%7D

It would be worth signing for finance if that gives you further discounts and then settle up once delivery is taken. See if the “fantastic fortnight” deals apply if ringing this coming week. Good luck Valentino
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Golf mk8 / Re: Decisions!
« Last post by valentino on 10 February 2026, 16:15 »
Got it down to £6750 with the Fantastic Fortnight  Deal, but getting Moonstone
Does include the hammer blow luxury VED with first year service included, and swapping over my dashcam hardwire kit
After first year i can always trade it dor something cheaper if i dont fancy paying the ripoff VED
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Donster on 10 February 2026, 13:46 »
Greetings from the Emerald Isle, I’m new to the Forum as I’ve recently placed an order here with my local dealership for Moss Green Edition 50, Performance Pack, Area View and Art Velours steering wheel. big change for me as coming from All Space, had a Tayron on order but cancelled when Edition 50 appeared total heart over head as vehicle will be used as a daily with two kids in toe. Previously had numerous GTi.s but parenthood and buggy’s took over, out the other side now.
Im curious to see has anybody been able to establish how limited this run will me as it will effect residuals, I see some countries have stopped taking orders any truth in this, Ireland is still open to orders I believe.
Build Weeks anybody get anything definitive?
Commemorative Plague as discussed earlier, any further info on this?





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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 10 February 2026, 09:10 »
Quote from: Kgti8 on 09 February 2026, 23:43
Quote from: JoeGTI on 09 February 2026, 18:45
Its definitely always been this way on the Irish configurator.

These configurators are always full of holes. AFAIK, the "Black pack" on the GTI / CS is still something mad like £1500 on the UK configurator whereas its only a couple of hundred in every other market (including Ireland).

Agreed Joe, it was that way on the Irish configurator from launch. I should know, spent a while playing when it when I was flirting with the idea of buying one haha!

To be fair, while not perfect either, the Irish configurator tends to be more reliable than the UK configurator.


haha yeah!
One possible "glitch" I've seen on the Irish one is that the "Discover media" (Sat nav basically) is down as an optional extra. Surely this can't be right, seeing as Nav is standard on basic Golfs these days as far as I know. I dare not ask a dealer, just incase it becomes costly!!

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