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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
« Last post by david25 on Today at 17:47 »
I've been looking for a few months and would say £19,750 if you were a dealer!

However, since its a private car with no credit facilities or warranty, you will have to accept less.

Here is a vcheck valuation for a 2020 car with 45,000 miles

Main dealer 18,750
Trade average 15,250
Auction 16,100
Private clean 16500

From my experience comparing vcheck with main dealers, they are typically 1000-2000 more.

I missed a 2019 car with 60,000 miles from a main dealer, it was priced at 19,750
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Golf mk7 / Good Independent VW required
« Last post by chas.s on Today at 15:15 »
Hi All,

Can anyone recommend a good independent VW specialist workshop in the Sussex area. Thank you.

There was a guy who owned a TCR, who I watched go around Goodwood a while ago. From memory I believe his first name was Oli
and he owned a garage in the Bognor area of West Sussex, can any of you fill the gaps?

Cheers,
Chas :smiley:
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I sold my GTI last year and have a few bits to sell on, one of which is this.

It was fitted to my 2013 GTI and just needed the additional three bolts (included in the sale and in the plastic bag) along with the existing fittings to swap them around. Takes about 15 mins to swap if that.

This is the part number stamped on it: 5Q0825236

Please get in touch with any questions.  Payment by bank transfer please.

Not sure how to price it. Does £45 inc postage to sound fair?











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Car audio / HK sound issues
« Last post by candywhite12 on Today at 13:50 »
got intermittent sound twice in a week, music cuts, thought it was my usb stick and my music, nope, same with radio and spotify.  Had to hard reset the system.  Some members in other forums mention having to change the OSF Control Unit (part code 572035876G), others cite that is happens because of CarPlay or Android Auto. 

As if the disappointment that for such a lovely car, such a poor audio system choice wasn't enough...

Anyone else experiencing this?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI 8.5 first impressions
« Last post by candywhite12 on Today at 13:43 »
makes for an interesting read, cheers mate.  I'll also post in car audio section as im facing some issues with intermittent sound now and then


Hi C

Really useful feedback, thanks.

Many have been disappointed with the HK system, particularly those coming form a MK7/MK7.5.

I don't know if you have seen it, but I make these for members looking to improve the set-up with a simple plug and play option.

100% positive feedback, including many with HK, as it uses the standard system speaker!

Any queries, just shout.


@candywhite12 posted of their disappointment in the HK system on the car audio forum board so I replied to that post about your plug and play upgrade with link to the discussion topic you started. Hopefully @candywhite12 will read either that post or this one.

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291139.0
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Carl_45 on Today at 09:32 »
I’m back to visit you all here, I’ve read the posts, seen the pictures, watched a few videos and been through the ed50 configurator…. My current status is: ‘mildly intrigued’ 😅

I really like the look of the ed50, controversially, I even like the green with red wheels.

It’s great to see a few people ordering, especially long term CS/CS45 owners. That must mean you’ve enjoyed the CS and fancy something with (hopefully) a little extra fizz?

I’d love to get back into a golf, and have often found myself looking at what TCRs are available. I think the ed50 might be special enough for me to consider (although I don’t buy the future desirability propaganda, it isn’t a Clubsport S).

But! At the minute, I just can’t get past the price. I’ve put my spec into carwow and there doesn’t seem to be any deals available, this means an ed50 is a whopping £16,000 more than I paid for the CS45. If I could get one for my M2 plus around £8k I’d consider, but for now, I’ll wait and see if either my status changes, or, deals start to pop up.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
« Last post by Redreels on 30 January 2026, 20:30 »
Any thoughts on a sensible price for this now please? She has covered 49,300 miles now. I have looked on AT for comparable and the prices are still all over
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 30 January 2026, 17:56 »
Now the embargo is lifted there’s going to be a whole load of vids released.
I’ll watch a few over the weekend, time permitting, but I see Autocar have put up a road and track vid Watts plus the usual Autogefuhl etc launch reviews. Otherwise it’ll be a wait until the UK on road reviews.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 30 January 2026, 17:47 »
Just watched the 'Nobby on cars' review, very interesting. I'd be tempted (not at full price though) but wonder just how much better than a regular CS it would be to drive. Having said that, I'm struggling to get many opportunities to stretch the legs on mine given how many decent roads have reduced speed limits these days and the constant swerving to avoid huge pot holes.

I was also surprised as to how much I liked the green with black wheels combination, would be a difficult decision with TR.
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