The Official "I have ordered/received my new MK7 Golf" Thread

[Spanner82]

Anyone had a car on Tugela Vessel that just left Melbourne? Heard anything yet?

Yep, my GTI was on the Tugela. I can see it was unloaded but still expecting another couple of weeks for it to be delivered to Adelaide. Can't wait!!


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[vwgolfgti]

Yep, my GTI was on the Tugela. I can see it was unloaded but still expecting another couple of weeks for it to be delivered to Adelaide. Can't wait!!


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The dreaded wait! I was told by the dealer that it would be 10 to 12 business days after it is off the boat - approx 14 October 2015 for me.

[xclay05x]

For new GTI/R's owners - were you guys advised by the dealer to "break in" the car?
Anything stated in the owner's manual?

[nsavage]

For new GTI/R's owners - were you guys advised by the dealer to "break in" the car?
Anything stated in the owner's manual?

My dealer told me "unofficially" not to baby the car and to give it a decent rev now and then.

I believe the engine is bench tested before it is even installed in the car and is pretty well run in then.

[mattaus]

I don't care what a dealer tells me, there is no harm in wearing a car in for 1000-1500km before going hard. It'll show up any leaks or other potential problems without (hopefully) causing any damage. It also helps some parts bed in better, which a few km on a bench test won't do. My car came with 15km on the clock. That's not even close enough for me to feel comfortable driving hard. As nsavage said, don't baby it though. Give it the beans every now and then, but don't launch hard and don't redline.

I have 934km to go

[nsavage]

I don't care what a dealer tells me, there is no harm in wearing a car in for 1000-1500km before going hard. It'll show up any leaks or other potential problems without (hopefully) causing any damage. It also helps some parts bed in better, which a few km on a bench test won't do. My car came with 15km on the clock. That's not even close enough for me to feel comfortable driving hard. As nsavage said, don't baby it though. Give it the beans every now and then, but don't launch hard and don't redline.

I have 934km to go

Totally agree! I would stick to taking it up to 5000 RPM max now and then and avoid redlining it.

Driving it like a granny doesn't help wear it in at all though. Bear in mind that the majority of the "wearing in" on modern cars relates to rings and seals.

Here is an article worth reading. You will find similar advice all over the internet.

Ask the experts: Breaking in a car

[AdamD]

I believe the engine is bench tested before it is even installed in the car and is pretty well run in then.

Bench-tested - yes. Run in - no way.

Have a read of this thread also: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ine-42450.html

[Billecartz]

Drive it like you stole it

[WallySimmonds]

Just ordered a MY16 Highline with the RLine package. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[MyMyGTI]

Pleased to report that I have just confirmed my MY16 GTI (White/manual/leather)(ordered early august) will be docking in the country November 2nd. Looks like beating my lengthy estimate of mid December by about 3 weeks.... Should be in the car in about a month I'm not sure if I stopped being excited but I sure am again now!

[Ralfi]

Pleased to report that I have just confirmed my MY16 GTI (White/manual/leather)(ordered early august) will be docking in the country November 2nd. Looks like beating my lengthy estimate of mid December by about 3 weeks.... Should be in the car in about a month I'm not sure if I stopped being excited but I sure am again now!

Nice man. Hope the next few weeks fly for you. Though, personally, im hoping for the opposite, as I'll be in holidays.

Hit YouTube for getting up to speed on the cars features (you probably have already). I watched just about every review out there in those closing days....drooled to the end.

[MyMyGTI]

Nice man. Hope the next few weeks fly for you. Though, personally, im hoping for the opposite, as I'll be in holidays.

Hit YouTube for getting up to speed on the cars features (you probably have already). I watched just about every review out there in those closing days....drooled to the end.

Much appreciated.. Oh I swear I've watched all the reviews repeatedly haha

[dannys87]

Hi All, recently purchased and ordered MY16 R limestone grey with DSG , sunroof and drivers assist pack cars on route at the moment on the grand eagle expected to dock in melbourne nov 20 patiently passing the time til it arrives

[shakespeare]

Received my Limestone Grey Wolfsburg Wagon today, love it!

Thanks to Stratton fleet services and John Hughes VW, great help!




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[WallySimmonds]

My Rline turned up today..Very happy!