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You must have just been unlucky as my drives have been 2013 MK 7 GTD > 2016 MK 7 R 2019 > MK 7.5 GTI TCR and am running a 2019 MK 7.5 R now and none of those cars had any issues or additional work aside from regular servicing.

All these were DSG and I was originally very reluctant to move from Manual but within a week there was no going back, its amazing technology.

The MK 7.5 was the perfect evolution, a really balanced mix of buttons and new tech, with upgraded media system and driver display and something still prefer over the new models which are cabin bare and screen driven.

Yeah I think I probabily was.

I do like the Edition 40 but I think I will get a TCR when I can afford it.

Coming from my previous RSQ3 the GTI is quieter and the DCC makes for a much nicer ride too. I’ve been pleased with the Hankook tyres.

Driving a Cupra Terramar VZ1 272PS with the version 2 DCC at moment, which is basically a Q3 in disguise and its like driving around in my favourite chair in living room when all set to comfort, on the larger tyres and fantastic seats. Very impressive car the Terramar.

However feel out MK 7.5 R on Continentals with no DCC is pretty good on ride and road noise, so based on a few comments seen on the MK8 series on ride and road noise, will look to test drive to see for myself and look for DCC when in market for an upgrade.

It is all very subjective subject though.

Coming from my previous RSQ3 the GTI is quieter and the DCC makes for a much nicer ride too. I’ve been pleased with the Hankook tyres.

I had a MK7 but it was a GTD - Late 2015 Plate (acutally registered in 2016)

I bought it on 54k had FSH, as part of the purchase, it had the timing belt and waterpump done.
Took it straight to VW to see if it was good enough to be eligable for VW All in package which it was and thank god I did.

I had the following issues;
- Fuel flap acutator broke so couldnt put fuel in (VW fixed under warranty).
- Window switches on Drivers door stopped working (VW fixed under warranty).
- Start button was tempremental (VW fixed under warranty).
- Water came in via speakers (VW fixed under warranty).
- Boot struts failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Infotaintment system failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Heater Matrix blocked (Had quite a fight to get VW to help on this I had to pay £480 towards this getting fixed)
- Drivers Wing mirror glass fell out (Fixed myself)

Soon as my "All in" Warranty expired I traded the car in at VW and bought my MK6 GTi Edition 35 which I have loved to be honest but I did like thew MK7 platform, but if was me, I would probably get a TCR 7.5 if I went back to the MK7 platform.

Deffo gunmetal, I spent an eternity pondering colour and so glad I went with gunmetal, really pops when clean against the red callipers.