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  • #31
    Upgrade from mk6 to Mk 7 wagon. Anything I am missing?

    Ok. I've trawled round here and the mk 6 boards a bit. The wipers are an issue maybe. So is a waste box, once I find what it is. I reluctantly realize that the best replacement for my defect-ridden 118TSI Mk 6 wagon may well be the Mk 7 when the wagon arrives. I have no interest in the hatch. Hyundai i40 wagon actually costs about the same for similar spec, but really doesn't feel the same as the Golf. Golf is great to drive, but totally non-trustworthy in trips greater than 150km. I digress. What should I know about Mk 7 Golfs as a potential buyer, after the Mk6 DQ200 and engine experience?

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    • #32
      Octavia?

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      • #33
        Originally posted by pologti18t View Post
        Octavia?
        +2 but even better how about an Octavia RS!!!

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        • #34
          Originally posted by adhock View Post
          Ok. I've trawled round here and the mk 6 boards a bit. The wipers are an issue maybe. So is a waste box, once I find what it is. I reluctantly realize that the best replacement for my defect-ridden 118TSI Mk 6 wagon may well be the Mk 7 when the wagon arrives. I have no interest in the hatch. Hyundai i40 wagon actually costs about the same for similar spec, but really doesn't feel the same as the Golf. Golf is great to drive, but totally non-trustworthy in trips greater than 150km. I digress. What should I know about Mk 7 Golfs as a potential buyer, after the Mk6 DQ200 and engine experience?
          Well it still has the dry clutch gearbox, improved they say yet some cars have already been recalled. If you really want a Golf wagon do yourself a favour and get the diesel. Solid motor and the less troublesome 6spd wet clutch DSG.

          Or buy the Hyundai, it is quite a nice looking car.

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          • #35
            Prices released.

            Golf 90 TSI - 7spd DSG - $25,540
            Golf 90 TSI Comfortline - 7spd DSG - $29,290
            Golf 103 TSI Highline - 7spd DSG - $33,840
            Golf 110 TDI Highline - 6spd DSG - $36,340

            No manuals. Interest lost.

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            • #36
              Interesting that the Golf Wagon 110TDI is more fuel efficient than the hatch Must be more aerodynamic...

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              • #37
                Originally posted by adhock View Post
                Ok. I've trawled round here and the mk 6 boards a bit. The wipers are an issue maybe. So is a waste box, once I find what it is. I reluctantly realize that the best replacement for my defect-ridden 118TSI Mk 6 wagon may well be the Mk 7 when the wagon arrives. I have no interest in the hatch. Hyundai i40 wagon actually costs about the same for similar spec, but really doesn't feel the same as the Golf. Golf is great to drive, but totally non-trustworthy in trips greater than 150km. I digress. What should I know about Mk 7 Golfs as a potential buyer, after the Mk6 DQ200 and engine experience?
                What's the deal with the wipers?

                Some options that were previously available are no longer; there's no premium sound option, the Discover Pro is still not yet available (and the display is a significant downgrade from the RNS510) and the steering wheel is thinner and I find doesn't feel as nice as the mark 6. I know I can get the Discover Pro as an aftermarket option for 3k (sign me up!) but this still leaves the sound as an issue.

                Otherwise, #shutupandtakemymoney.

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                • #38
                  Spotted this morning in Adelaide, at a VW press event (I'm guessing the Wagon's launch):

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                  2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
                  2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
                  Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
                  Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by zardoz View Post
                    What's the deal with the wipers?

                    Some options that were previously available are no longer; there's no premium sound option, the Discover Pro is still not yet available (and the display is a significant downgrade from the RNS510) and the steering wheel is thinner and I find doesn't feel as nice as the mark 6. I know I can get the Discover Pro as an aftermarket option for 3k (sign me up!) but this still leaves the sound as an issue.

                    Otherwise, #shutupandtakemymoney.
                    It's not possible to aftermarket the Discover Pro. It's a much more complex unit than the RNS510 use to be and needs to be activated via VW Germany. It might be possible to do it via a dealer when its properly launched by VW Aus though.
                    MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

                    MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by zardoz View Post
                      What's the deal with the wipers?
                      The wipers? I read earlier on these forums that the blades lifted at times, and would be fixed if reported reasonably swiftly. Dunno if it's still an issue.

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                      • #41
                        Has there been any news on a GTI or R version of the Wagon to compete against the Octavia RS...??

                        Ive got an RS wagon at the moment and new car is maybe 2-3 years away and at this stage the new RS is at the top of the list unless this comes out with a go fast model...

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by dportaz View Post
                          Has there been any news on a GTI or R version of the Wagon to compete against the Octavia RS...??
                          There never has been a GTI-based Golf Wagon, and although some have speculated, there's nothing to suggest VW is about to bring one out with the Mk7.
                          2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
                          2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
                          Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
                          Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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                          • #43
                            Oh, if only there was a GTI version

                            Am I correct in assuming that the rear seats cannot fold completely flat? I can't find any images of the 7 with completely flat seats unlike my 6.

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                            • #44
                              Rear seats fold just as flat as my Mk 6. No change in mechanism - based on test drive and demo yesterday.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by dportaz View Post
                                Has there been any news on a GTI or R version of the Wagon to compete against the Octavia RS...??

                                Ive got an RS wagon at the moment and new car is maybe 2-3 years away and at this stage the new RS is at the top of the list unless this comes out with a go fast model...
                                Is there a particular reason as to why you're after a VW-branded wagon vs. the new Octavia RS?

                                I'm starting to consider the Octavia (not the RS) wagon as I can actually get the options I want (Discover Pro, premium sound) without having to go aftermarket - along with the 132TSI engine, which isn't even available (to be perfectly honest, not too fussed about the engine).

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