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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #230 on: 10 January 2021, 15:17 »
Yes will probably pull the trigger soon on the DTD deal. 

3k upfront, 407 monthly (35) plus 18607 GFV which I do intend to take up.

Have listed my polo GTI on Motorway, having sold my R via them previously and got a reasonable price. Hopefully it will be another smooth experience this time round.

Regarding my other options, I would probably add the adelaides at a later date and leave out the camera (never had it on any of my previous VWs anyway  :smiley:)


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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #231 on: 10 January 2021, 15:38 »
I’ve had a RVC on a few cars now. Useful at times. Was a very cheap option on my 2013 GTI at £150 and standard on my TCR.
The mk8 has a larger and higher screen so that would make a big difference.
My CS is vanilla spec and as it’s on PCP I won’t bother changing anything that can’t be quickly unbolted at the end of term.

One side benefit of adding your own wheels is you get to choose what tyres rather than compromising.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #232 on: 10 January 2021, 16:25 »
I’ve had a RVC on a few cars now. Useful at times. Was a very cheap option on my 2013 GTI at £150 and standard on my TCR.
The mk8 has a larger and higher screen so that would make a big difference.
My CS is vanilla spec and as it’s on PCP I won’t bother changing anything that can’t be quickly unbolted at the end of term.

One side benefit of adding your own wheels is you get to choose what tyres rather than compromising.

Tis useful, my wife has it on her a-class and I do like it. Oh well..

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #233 on: 11 January 2021, 08:48 »
Does the Mk8 have a soundaktor producing the fake engine noise in the cabin?

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #234 on: 11 January 2021, 09:02 »
Does the Mk8 have a soundaktor producing the fake engine noise in the cabin?

It has something - whether its the Mk7 style mechanical buzzing thing or an audio track through the speakers, I don't know.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #235 on: 11 January 2021, 11:51 »
There’s still a menu option to put the sound into Eco in individual mode.
It sounded less like a Subaru flat four with a bad misfire and more like an actual engine noise on my shortish drive home.
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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #236 on: 11 January 2021, 13:03 »
Not sure if previously posted, but the 19" Estoril wheels have appeared on the configurator. (GTI only, not CS)

No price and for some reason you have to add 17" Richmonds?

Offline ar899

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #237 on: 11 January 2021, 14:11 »
There’s still a menu option to put the sound into Eco in individual mode.
It sounded less like a Subaru flat four with a bad misfire and more like an actual engine noise on my shortish drive home.

I tried all the different engine noise settings during my test drive and didn't seem to make any difference..... I think I need another test drive anyway as first one was truncated. Looks like I might have a long wait for that though.

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #238 on: 13 January 2021, 10:06 »
Been reading a thread on the Mk 7 board re the winter pack & heated windscreen. From the configurator for the Mk 8, it seems that a heated windscreen isn't an option. Is that right?

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Re: Mk8 gti ordering
« Reply #239 on: 13 January 2021, 10:53 »
Been reading a thread on the Mk 7 board re the winter pack & heated windscreen. From the configurator for the Mk 8, it seems that a heated windscreen isn't an option. Is that right?

Based on what I’ve read on this forum and other forums, that would appear to be the case.
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