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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 30 March 2026, 10:30 »Latest news on our order the car is at the port in the uk and will be with the dealer soon
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Garwen on 30 March 2026, 10:28 »Latest email from the dealer the car is actually in the dock in the uk and will be at the dealers within 2 weeks
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Golf mk8 / Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
« Last post by Buster 1234 on 30 March 2026, 10:04 »It seems that at any speed, when in sport mode and I use kick-down, there is an almighty thump before my Mk8.5 GTI takes off like a scalded cat. Google AI says it is a "feature" of the model, but I find it so alarming that I've had to stop kicking-down altogether. Anyone else experienced this?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Garwen on 30 March 2026, 09:22 »By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.Our build fade was meant to be 16 April
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by king monkey on 30 March 2026, 07:43 »Hi Paul, really appreciate that. I’m not going to pester the dealer as in zero rush but just wanted to see if the date had moved. Make sure you get some photos uploaded when it comes! 👍👍
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Paul70 on 30 March 2026, 07:22 »By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.
Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.
My initial email from VW in early Feb confirmed a build week in late May. I didn’t receive any further emails until yesterday. My dealer has kept me updated every few weeks and they confirm BW 13 around late February. Your dealer is the best source of information. Hope everyone hears soon.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 30 March 2026, 01:14 »So that’s 2 people that’s gotten an email saying there car has been built? Did you get a build week email or did you just get an email saying that the car was built? Also what is the spec that you both configured? Thanks
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 29 March 2026, 23:47 »
I going to take the car on many trips and drive it as intended. So I've been looking at getting PPF to protect the paintwork, but the cost is about 4k. By the time you add in the initial detailing to prep for the PPF and maybe ceramic coating you could easily get to 5k, or just shy of 10% of the value of the car. Not sure If I should go down the PPF route or just leave it completely. Any thoughts?
If you’re particular about your paintwork and want to keep it looking as pristine as possible, then I would strongly recommend PPF. You don’t need to do the entire car though. The high impact areas are sufficient - so the front bumper and bonnet primarily. A good ceramic coating will also make it much easier to keep on top of the cleaning.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by The WolfMan on 29 March 2026, 22:04 »I placed my order for a Dark Moss Green Edition 50 with most of the bells and whistles expect pan roof and leather seats in early Feb. I asked my dealer for a build week in early March and he said its week 26, but could be sooner. The VW tracker at some point in the last few weeks has moved to step 2 - your order is with our factory.I have read here that the Akrapovič exhaust, the Black Warmenau wheels and the rear spoiler were causing delays.
I hope it comes slightly early as I've booked A/L in mid August for a car trip around Scotland for a car I yet don't have...It'll still need to be run in and oil changed too before I can drive it freely.
I going to take the car on many trips and drive it as intended. So I've been looking at getting PPF to protect the paintwork, but the cost is about 4k. By the time you add in the initial detailing to prep for the PPF and maybe ceramic coating you could easily get to 5k, or just shy of 10% of the value of the car. Not sure If I should go down the PPF route or just leave it completely. Any thoughts?
Regarding your car, I don't like PPF. I would apply only a ceramic coating.
I understand the care for your car, I do the same but that oil change that you mention, if it is performed after the break in periof I think it is a waste of money. I would do what VW says in the first 1500 km and then enjoy the car.
Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.Sorry, I didn't read well your message
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by king monkey on 29 March 2026, 21:26 »By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.
Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.