The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[Corey_R]

Anyhow, in Sport I could have sworn the steering got a little heavier ... anyone confirm this?

Yes, the ACC also adjusts the steering weight. Sport is heavier than Normal/Comfort

The MY11 Bluetooth (all the latest delivered Rs have it as standard - RCD610 or something) is pretty trick.

This is not correct. Bluetooth is a factory option across the board in the Golf Range (Except on the 77TSI where it's not available from the factory but can be fitted as a dealer accessory).

Can anyone tell me if doing !20 kph up a steep hill at 100 km on the odometer is bad for it? Just couldn't help it really ....

It's fine for the car, as long as you have warmed it up. Although, how'd you get your car out to the NT where it's legal to do 120kph whilst still having only 100km on the ODO?!

[Ryan_R]

I might have to head up to NT then

I wish Australia did have an Autobahn - it's not like we're crammed for space

[bighdad]

All I know is dealer told me Bluetooth standard on MY11 golfs. Admittedly they couldn't show me how to work it. And now that I check, I paid $500 for that option. Mmmm, oh well, it is a phone with 4 wheels 80% of the time ... and it was 6 months ago that I ordered the options. Apologies, will update specs above.

Andrew

[REXman]

All I know is dealer told me Bluetooth standard on MY11 golfs. Admittedly they couldn't show me how to work it. And now that I check, I paid $500 for that option. Mmmm, oh well, it is a phone with 4 wheels 80% of the time ... and it was 6 months ago that I ordered the options. Apologies, will update specs above.

Andrew

I can see where you might be coming from. I think its because the MY11 onwards have the bluetooth integrated into the car without the unsightly external hardware.

But yes its not "standard" exactly, but is now integrated. hope your enjoying it anyway mate.

[Maz]

Finally took delivery today of my R. OMG what an awesome car...

Big thanks to Phil and Trent from Gerald Slaven VW in Canberra - you guys made the process extremely smooth and enjoyable.

Our household is now a very happy Golf household!

Cheers

Maz

[halojump]

I'll be picking up mine on Thursday @ 2pm ...plan on getting the first 1000km in a week or so. Have already made a booking with Guy @ Harding to get the APR upgrades done.

[dave_r]

I'll be picking up mine on Thursday @ 2pm

Thursday 1pm for me, got my bank cheque sorted today. Not gonna be able to sleep

[weewilly]

halojump, can I ask a couple of questions regarding the APR??
1- Does your warranty get affected?
2- How much for the exhaust?
thanks in advance...

[simonm]

Finally took delivery today of my R. OMG what an awesome car...

Big thanks to Phil and Trent from Gerald Slaven VW in Canberra - you guys made the process extremely smooth and enjoyable.

Our household is now a very happy Golf household!

Cheers

Maz

I don't know what else to say but: x2!

[halojump]

halojump, can I ask a couple of questions regarding the APR??
1- Does your warranty get affected?
2- How much for the exhaust?
thanks in advance...

There's been a lot of discussion about this elsewhere and I don't want to start a whole new topic, but
1. Don't quote me but I don't think so, unless the modifications cause an issue
2. Check out APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW Porsche and Skoda Vehicles. for exact details

[driver19]

Picked up my GTI on Friday. Upon arrival at the dealership and seeing it was immediately a bit disappointed and annoyed to note it had all the dealer plate advertising and it was plastered in stickers despite having asked them several times not to do this. Anyway, a relatively small thing, and to their credit they rectified it immediately, but I had expected better after my initial fantastic treatment during the sale. The sales guy I bought it off, who was awesome, has since moved on and things seemed to have gone a bit downhill from there.

Battled my way through terrible traffic in Sydney and finally got to the Pac Hwy but I still couldn't give it any... the Gods saw me coming coming and placed every 50 year old truck and Camry in front of me (actually reminded me of an episode of the Late Show where they had a team of senior citizens trying to reak havoc on society by irritating them) . I did have a free run after I pulled over for a bite to eat and I gave her some. Felt awesome in Sports mode when I also put her into sport on the ACC. I restrained myself from giving it too much and then found my way back onto the Central Coast highway as I had to get home.

Was having a ball... then I hit the Terrigal area and the problems started with the RNS-510. It kept locking up and trying to reboot.... only to lock up again. It did this all the way home. At first I thought it was something I did.

The next day as I drove around my area it kept doing it. A quick google search revealed this as a problem common in the Central Coast region. From what I read it's an issue with the Sat Nav and the version of maps. From what I read the latest V3 of the maps fixes this problem. The dealer I bought it from insists they put the latest version on it but everything I have read suggests this not to be the case. I called my local dealer and talked to the service manager who was familiar with the issue. Result: I now have it booked in for them to take a look and see what's what. I'll be mega pissed if I find out the dealer I bought off put an old version on despite me calling to confirm.

Kind of spoiled my experience to be honest. To date I have had to set the volume of the stereo real low as 80% of the time it's locked up and I can't change radio station, change volume, or basically do anything... I look forward to getting this resolved and also the official VW survey!

[fergus]

Picked up my GTI on Friday. Upon arrival at the dealership and seeing it was immediately a bit disappointed and annoyed to note it had all the dealer plate advertising and it was plastered in stickers despite having asked them several times not to do this. Anyway, a relatively small thing, and to their credit they rectified it immediately, but I had expected better after my initial fantastic treatment during the sale. The sales guy I bought it off, who was awesome, has since moved on and things seemed to have gone a bit downhill from there.

Battled my way through terrible traffic in Sydney and finally got to the Pac Hwy but I still couldn't give it any... the Gods saw me coming coming and placed every 50 year old truck and Camry in front of me (actually reminded me of an episode of the Late Show where they had a team of senior citizens trying to reak havoc on society by irritating them) . I did have a free run after I pulled over for a bite to eat and I gave her some. Felt awesome in Sports mode when I also put her into sport on the ACC. I restrained myself from giving it too much and then found my way back onto the Central Coast highway as I had to get home.

Was having a ball... then I hit the Terrigal area and the problems started with the RNS-510. It kept locking up and trying to reboot.... only to lock up again. It did this all the way home. At first I thought it was something I did.

The next day as I drove around my area it kept doing it. A quick google search revealed this as a problem common in the Central Coast region. From what I read it's an issue with the Sat Nav and the version of maps. From what I read the latest V3 of the maps fixes this problem. The dealer I bought it from insists they put the latest version on it but everything I have read suggests this not to be the case. I called my local dealer and talked to the service manager who was familiar with the issue. Result: I now have it booked in for them to take a look and see what's what. I'll be mega pissed if I find out the dealer I bought off put an old version on despite me calling to confirm.

Kind of spoiled my experience to be honest. To date I have had to set the volume of the stereo real low as 80% of the time it's locked up and I can't change radio station, change volume, or basically do anything... I look forward to getting this resolved and also the official VW survey!

Mate, V3 maps have been out for ages so I would be very very surprised if you had an earlier version on the RNS510

[Prodigy]

I got told this morning my car will be ready to be collected TOMORROW at 4pm

Big thank you to Dermot who has got the car ready in 9 days from when the ship docked....

[dave_r]

I got told this morning my car will be ready to be collected TOMORROW at 4pm

Big thank you to Dermot who has got the car ready in 9 days from when the ship docked....

Haha I hate you and your reliablely useful dealer!

[runningmanz]

Lol yep to all the guys picking up their cars now, I hate you all!!!

Seriously tho gratz! Enjoy the driving!

Oh well will just have to make do with some more GT5........ GT mode, Level 8, currently driving a Nissan Skyline M spec GTR modded from 330bhp up to 513bhp with more to come LOL!