Interested in buying a Mk7.5 Gti PP.

[Legacywr]

As per title, I’m quite interested in getting a Gti Performance as my next daily, I have some questions…

Do they come with the DCC as standard?

Is the Dynaudio worth searching out, it’s not that common?

Were the Art Velour seats an expensive option, what are they like in the flesh?

Finally, are they actually selling for the advertised prices, or are they sitting around for ages?

Thanks in advance

[EB2019]

Hi

DCC is not standard

The dynaudio is good, I had it on my mk7, its better than 2 BMW's I had with HK and a Ford with B&O since the mk7, but our mk7.5 doesn't have it and I don't miss it. Its very good but unlike other car manufacturers the standard audio isn't poor. (but I listen to random music and podcast so possibly not the best judge).  Not many seem to have it so unless you are really into your audio I wouldn't hold out for it.


If you want a low mileage one owner, none lease car, manual, like I did, it was a bit of a hunt to find one strangely. I wasn't fussed on colour just the other things. Many were selling before the proper pictures came up on VW site and just showed as 'awaiting images' and I couldn't get to the front of the queue. If you have other less specific requirements or want a DSG I'm sure they sit around a little longer. TCR is DSG and I think the mark 8 is all DSG so it was my last best hope of getting back to a GTi in manual for me, and it would seem a pretty good car so perhaps that's why interest is higher?
 

[Adam T7]

Good luck with your search.
In answer to your questions (in order)

No.

I have the standard stereo, works for me.

Never looked at seat options, wanted the Tartan (it’s a GTI).

A decent 7.5 on the market is like a hen’s tooth.

[Exonian]

Welcome Legacywr

 As above, DCC was about a £900 option. Desired by many but far from essential.

Dynaudio rare but well worth the money. The standard audio is perfectly passable, however you can purchase a Helix subwoofer that will give near Dynaudio sound quality from VW dealers for around £600.

Art Velours microfibre was another £900ish option. It’s nice and grippy, warms up very quick on a cold morning even if you don’t use seat heaters, and isn’t too hot in summer unlike leather.
The only downside is it makes the interior of the car very black.
You don’t see many cars with this option.

The car market has been very odd reflecting the general oddness going on in the world so prices of GTI’s have been kept high along with just about everything else. Things are settling down a bit in the market and prices are definitely dropping lately, however strong demand for decent GTI’s will mean bargains will be few and far between.

[joe6]

As with EB2019 took me a while to find a decent manual gti pp and ended with a standard build with no extras but was 2019 build
and known history so had all I really wanted. Audio is fine for me as just play my own usb playlists. Had dcc on a scirocco a while ago and was nice but not essential. Price after 2 years is still the same retail even with the extra mileage so as Exonian says the market is still a bit odd particularly with popular models. A few motor correspondents are still saying the 7.5 gti pp is the car to have and this may be a factor in pricing. Best of luck in your search.

[Sootchucker]

Whilst mine wasn't a PP, it had all the options you mention, and commanded top dollar when I sold it in November at just over 4.5 years old. This was mine - Dynaudio, DCC, Fully Adaptive lights, with side assist, rear assist, blind spot detection, Traffic Jam Assist, 19" Brescia's, keyless locking, heated windscreen, wireless phone charging and art velours interior.

[madstaff]

Art Velours trim was what i would've wanted had i bought a GTI, i think its lovely. 

I have DCC on my CS and the suspensions never been on anything other than comfort!!

[P6GTD]

I specced DCC as only option but now wish I had spent the extra on Arts Velour instead.

[Exonian]

I specced DCC as only option but now wish I had spent the extra on Arts Velour instead.

Having had both on different cars I’d agree with you.
DCC totally overrated in a sports hatch and Arts Velour underrated.

[willni]

For maximum value of Art Velours one must dawn their birthday suit whilst driving, otherwise what's the point?  I've had leather twice now and I wish I had the art velours just depends what condition you can get it in.

Regards to Dynaudio, in my opinion the standard speakers with the Helix accessory is a better than dynaudio, as there's more customisability versus the Dynaudio system.

I've had my GTI for two-ish years put on 17k miles and it's still worth what I paid, so it is weird times but all cars are like this currently, just try buying a £500 run around they're all £3k now.