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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 16:20 »
Quote from: Exonian on 21 January 2026, 15:03
I wonder how many will actually be able to tell through seat of the pants how different this car is to the Clubsport other than them noticing the red seat belts. They’ll only realistically be able to say whether they think it’s a good standalone model, baulk at the cost and harp on about future desirability. Most of us on here could do that from our armchairs!

Exactly my thoughts Andy!

I like Nobby too, it is good to have him and 1-2 other decent lads on the Irish car review scene these days, as we were sorely lacking in that department over here until very recent years.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 21 January 2026, 15:03 »
Nice moody shots from Nobby there.
He’s one of few car reviewers I’ll watcb and he’s a big GTI fan so his views will be interesting and pretty relevant.
Volkswizard seems to fall foul of the VW press people despite videos, particularly the 8.5 launch vids, being probably some of the most comprehensive reviews out there which will have swayed a lot of potential buyers to actually part with their cash who would have skipped the pre-facelift. However some of his personal but published views probably irk VW UK.

It’s normal for news blackouts ahead of the official launch of key models hence the lack of reviews which will hit the press and YouTube in one big lump. It seems to be all about the Fabia 130 at the moment (which is a very good looking car IMO) so all very stage managed.

Stating the obvious here I know but a lot of these press guys will have driven a Clubsport and an R maybe 12-18 months ago, positively reviewed it and then driven dozens of other cars in the interim, that’s their job after all. They’ll be flown in, put through the usual launch nonsense, handed some tech and spec sheets and then let loose. I wonder how many will actually be able to tell through seat of the pants how different this car is to the Clubsport other than them noticing the red seat belts. They’ll only realistically be able to say whether they think it’s a good standalone model, baulk at the cost and harp on about future desirability. Most of us on here could do that from our armchairs!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 13:45 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 12:48
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 11:44
Quote from: JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 11:21
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 10:33
^^^ Interesting.  As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange.  Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.

This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
Thanks for the update.  I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?


Ah I suppose it is just all about building hype and anticipation.

Realistically, for many on here including myself who are already intimately familiar with the MK8 or particularly the 8.5, is it going to feel significantly different behind the wheel to those cars? My guess is absolutely not, unless you spec the PP and you're driving it at 9 tenths on the Nurburgring.

Certainly, I wouldn't expect the average Youtuber's 15 minute experience behind the wheel of one to tell me anything I don't already know myself. I'd definitely value Volkswizard's insight though, as at least he is very very familiar with what has gone before and I trust him to give an objective honest appraisal. Just a pity he doesn't seem to get invites to these launches.
Yes I know what you mean, I've got an 8.5R myself.  I'm curious about the ride quality etc. of an Ed50 spec'd with the PP.  Guess we will find out eventually.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by MervJnr on 21 January 2026, 13:38 »
Quote from: A-Kai on 10 January 2026, 00:09
Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.



How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 12:48 »
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 11:44
Quote from: JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 11:21
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 10:33
^^^ Interesting.  As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange.  Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.

This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
Thanks for the update.  I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?


Ah I suppose it is just all about building hype and anticipation.

Realistically, for many on here including myself who are already intimately familiar with the MK8 or particularly the 8.5, is it going to feel significantly different behind the wheel to those cars? My guess is absolutely not, unless you spec the PP and you're driving it at 9 tenths on the Nurburgring.

Certainly, I wouldn't expect the average Youtuber's 15 minute experience behind the wheel of one to tell me anything I don't already know myself. I'd definitely value Volkswizard's insight though, as at least he is very very familiar with what has gone before and I trust him to give an objective honest appraisal. Just a pity he doesn't seem to get invites to these launches.


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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 11:44 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 11:21
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 10:33
^^^ Interesting.  As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange.  Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.

This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
Thanks for the update.  I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 11:21 »
Quote from: TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 10:33
^^^ Interesting.  As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange.  Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.

This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 21 January 2026, 10:44 »
Does look lovely, I do hope producing all these test mules hasn’t delayed the production of my CS!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 10:33 »
^^^ Interesting.  As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange.  Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.
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Golf mk4 / Market value of my car with major changes
« Last post by Van_Golf on 21 January 2026, 10:16 »
Hi, I bought a 1.8T MK4 just over 3-years ago for £4K as it had decent mileage. The plan was to make it a track car and I've done the following engine deletes SAI/N249/PCV/EVAP and installed an oil catch can, upgraded ignition coils and oversized intake pipe and filter. The rear seats have been removed; it has a stage 1 map and I bought a ploy bush kit. Coil overs were added, but the nearside needs replacing. There is also some damage on rear 1/4 and front splitter was ripped off after it was lowered. It runs/drives and was service recently and has MOT until August.

Regrettably, I need to sell it as I can't afford to do what I need to do; because of what I've done, I've been told market value if £175.00 or £150.00 to scrap.

Can someone help and give me some guidance on what a realistic value would with what I have done to it? 
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