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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 03 February 2026, 16:04 »
I don't think it's a glitch, it's probably a real offer. If it said £5250 contribution for the Edition 50 then I would very much assume it was an error. However, the fact that's it's a different number, and much lower tells me it probably real. Those numbers are quite far away on the keyboard for a human error.  :laugh: Also, the exclusion clause points to the 7.9% APR and larger contribution.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Sniffer on 03 February 2026, 15:17 »
There's definitely a glitch in the VW Configurator.. It clearly states that the current Golf offer, specifically excludes the Edition 50, and yet the configurator deducts £1,000 discount, as a " deposit contribution".

It's not like VW to get that wrong, is it? 🤔🤣


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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 03 February 2026, 15:13 »
Strangely on Sunday my wife send me a screenshot of a VW UK ad about their new 2 week sales push campaign. Despite what the small print says about Edition 50 being excluded from the big £5250 VW contributions, the calculator online has been updated to have a 1k contributions for the Edition 50, whilst also maintaining the no contribution option.

I have contacted another neighbouring VW dealer via email, played dumb and pretended a knew very little about the car to get some clarification. Sales Ex said it's limited production, but of course unsure about the exact amount, so not very limited. They have 3 allocations and he suspects orders to close at the end of this month. He stated no more further waves/allocations later this year when I pushed for info, this initial set is all they're getting. This is the same message I got my own dealer, and what's been seen online, but contrary to reviews and initial press sayings it'll be available all year round. I did explain in the email, the 1k vs 5.2k contribution difference was vast, and could we meet in the middle. I still stand to be corrected, and thus I can only assume the dealer would enable the 1k contribution.

This is russian roulette. Take them on face value and place a factory order or wait until later in the year when they may be more deals. If this is all the allocations they will provide and they're sold, then depreciation for a 50k+ Golf will be better managed. If it goes largely unsold, they may start to offer bigger incentives.

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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Bluest on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »
My passenger side mirror glass fell out. Somehow it didn't break, so I've stuck it back in
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »
Ooooh. Great spot! Seems to contradict what I’ve been told (in classic Vw style!). I’ve asked my dealer about it as I only ordered 2 weeks ago. Worth a shot!

Finger on the pulse Andy!

Would be interested to hear how you got on with the dealer regarding the £1K contribution that Exonian spotted. I simply cannot remember any offer on the ED40 so I presume take up is low if they are offering a contribution after just 2 weeks, thanks Michele
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Cars and parts for sale / Personalised registration GT11 PAW
« Last post by Willmore on 03 February 2026, 12:20 »
Hi,
I bought GT11 PAW last year.
I have a GTD and my initials are PAW, however I’ve since bought another plate.
It’s not been assigned to a vehicle and is still on the DVLA V750 form.
I paid £399, so offers around £400 would be good :smiley:
It’s currently advertised on a couple of reg sale sites for more.
Thanks. Paul

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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by DrG_GTi on 03 February 2026, 07:18 »
I have a 21 CS, since its had the standard warranty work, new steering wheel, gear selector, software updates, its perfectly fine. Still has random bongs, but nothing most other modern cars (bmw etc) get as things like the cold, condensation and general ice, grime etc, cover/interact with external sensors such as radar, assistance cameras and thier housings and the like. I'd say ignore the haters, as long as its been looked after and had the warranty work, service schedule at VW, you should be good.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by king monkey on 03 February 2026, 06:09 »
This might be of interest to some. Not sure how they’ll actually get the cars though.

GTI 50 leasing:

https://www.cars2buy.co.uk/personal-car-leasing/volkswagen/golf/gti-edition-50/
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 03 February 2026, 00:00 »
The 50 can have the sharpest transmission in individual mode...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivoZW3U737M&t=634s


And probably a gift will be present...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAPAK-wSxWQ&t=1328s
Those gifts are exclusive to the Spanish market (at least the Mk8 replica) where they have decided to sell only 325 units.
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Golf mk7 / Re: New brake judder above 50mph
« Last post by Wayne.R on 02 February 2026, 21:58 »
How many miles have you done since the new discs?
Both pad deposition and interface with hub being out of true tend to only cause problems 1000-5000 miles later. Don't ask me how I know....

Sorry, it's been a while since I was last on...

Since the new front discs were fitted, its been around 6000 miles. Rear discs and pads are now looking bad too i've noticed.

So once this poxy rain naffs off, I'll check all the wheel bearings, for play, and have also purchased brand new discs and pads all round.

I'll put them on and carry out the specific bedding in process and see if anything returns, if the bearings are all good.

Going to try Tartex pads as they seemed to get good reviews. Not a fan of Brembo pads, i've decided.
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