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  • Originally posted by William_Foster View Post
    Thanks for the feedback, and congratulations on the purchase. I'm looking at the SD option now, to see if I can load my iTunes library onto that, I'm just not sure how it is going to appear on the media unit (i.e. can I search through folders and genres or whether it will just be a big mess). In the test drive I worked out that if you push only lightly on the brake the start/stop feature doesn't kick in, so I am guessing we will all need to get used to that, my fear is that this will be a potentially faulty feature that no doubt will be very expensive to fix.
    With the start/stop function, I have a button next to my gearstick to turn it off...I assume it's just standard across all..? but yeah I agree with the fear thing, which is why I actually switch it off if I'm stuck in the traffic...
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    • Originally posted by wys View Post
      With the start/stop function, I have a button next to my gearstick to turn it off...I assume it's just standard across all..? but yeah I agree with the fear thing, which is why I actually switch it off if I'm stuck in the traffic...
      My understanding is that you can turn it off in the Vehicle Status menu ..
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      • but in traffic is where that feature has most of its benefits!
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        • Last week I took delivery of a Mk7 110 TDI with the Driver Assist option. I've only had time to take it for a couple of relatively short drives and have mixed feelings. My previous car is a Mk5 GT TDI which has been by far the best car I have ever had and in fact I still have it, getting it ready to pass it on to my daughter who currently has the Mk5 103TDI which was the first VW I bought. All were bought new.

          The Mk7 feels like a larger car - very nice to drive but not as engaging as the Mk5. I bought it for the Adaptive Cruise Control (and other electronic goodies) which work very well - it's quite an unusual experience to have the car slow itself to a stop when following another car that has to stop and then taking off again once the one in front moves on. I guess we can look forward to the time when computers will drive the car for us completely. But as my granddaughter (just got her license and loves manual cars) said when I explained how the new car dove, 'That takes all the fun out of it.'

          The BlueMotion engine stopping is a nuisance in my opinion. It has to act immediately to be any use so it often stops the engine when it's really no benefit for a very short stop. Diesel engines start easily but whenever this car does it there is a short delay when taking off and a quite noticeable sound of the starter motor. I'm not really impressed and wonder how much fuel it really saves when you take extra wear and tear into account. Making new parts to replace the worn parts due to extra wear also has an environmental impact.

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          • Originally posted by Wim37 View Post
            Last week I took delivery of a Mk7 110 TDI with the Driver Assist option. I've only had time to take it for a couple of relatively short drives and have mixed feelings. My previous car is a Mk5 GT TDI which has been by far the best car I have ever had and in fact I still have it, getting it ready to pass it on to my daughter who currently has the Mk5 103TDI which was the first VW I bought. All were bought new.

            The Mk7 feels like a larger car - very nice to drive but not as engaging as the Mk5. I bought it for the Adaptive Cruise Control (and other electronic goodies) which work very well - it's quite an unusual experience to have the car slow itself to a stop when following another car that has to stop and then taking off again once the one in front moves on. I guess we can look forward to the time when computers will drive the car for us completely. But as my granddaughter (just got her license and loves manual cars) said when I explained how the new car dove, 'That takes all the fun out of it.'

            The BlueMotion engine stopping is a nuisance in my opinion. It has to act immediately to be any use so it often stops the engine when it's really no benefit for a very short stop. Diesel engines start easily but whenever this car does it there is a short delay when taking off and a quite noticeable sound of the starter motor. I'm not really impressed and wonder how much fuel it really saves when you take extra wear and tear into account. Making new parts to replace the worn parts due to extra wear also has an environmental impact.
            Thanks for the feed back, I do agree with you after driving the car on the weekend, you notice the start and stop way too much, have a look in the status menu to see if you can turn it off full time
            2019 MY19 Mini JCW Hatch
            2016 Holden Astra RSV - Waiting for New Golf

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            • Originally posted by tonymy01 View Post
              but in traffic is where that feature has most of its benefits!
              Yes...and that's why I find myself in a rather ironic place
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              • Originally posted by spikeyboy22 View Post
                Thanks for the feed back, I do agree with you after driving the car on the weekend, you notice the start and stop way too much, have a look in the status menu to see if you can turn it off full time
                Surely that will just be a VCDS thing you can switch around?
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                • Originally posted by prcurrie View Post
                  Surely that will just be a VCDS thing you can switch around?
                  I don't think you need VCDS .. Check the picture off the vw website...



                  I think you maybe able to change in this menu
                  2019 MY19 Mini JCW Hatch
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                  • Originally posted by spikeyboy22 View Post
                    I don't think you need VCDS .. Check the picture off the vw website...



                    I think you maybe able to change in this menu
                    You can but it is re-enabled every time you start the car.

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                    • Does anyone know of the keyless entry/start option available In Europe?? Can you get it at all Australia? Would love push button start on the golf I'm about to purchase...
                      2014 VW Golf TDI Highline DSG - Limestone Green, DAP, Xenons
                      2018 VW Golf R Hatch DSG - White Silver, DAP , Dynaudio
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                      • Originally posted by Alex31 View Post
                        Does anyone know of the keyless entry/start option available In Europe?? Can you get it at all Australia? Would love push button start on the golf I'm about to purchase...
                        Sorry Alex, no keyless and no discover media pro...

                        Got to save something for the Gti
                        2019 MY19 Mini JCW Hatch
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                        • Originally posted by spikeyboy22 View Post
                          Sorry Alex, no keyless and no discover media pro...

                          Got to save something for the Gti
                          Exactly right, the new GTI will have to differentiate itself a bit more... Those two things will help set it apart from the normal Golfs.
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                          • Hill Start with Start/Stop Engine plus Paddles !

                            Originally posted by wys View Post
                            Yes...and that's why I find myself in a rather ironic place
                            I know this is not a solution to turning off Start/Stops but this review of the Golf DSG TDI talks about using the Hill Hold handbrake in conjunction with the Start/Stop function.

                            There is a big difference with Start/Stop tuned oh:


                            If you have hill hold on and you are stationary: The car's engine is off and will only start again once the accelerator is pressed.

                            If you have hill hold off and you are stationary while pressing the brake foot pedal: The car's engine is off and will start immediately once you lift your foot from the brake foot pedal.

                            I hope this might make a difference to people who would like to use this start/stop feature.

                            I have a few questions about the Driver Assistance Package, does anyone know if you get this option do you also get steering wheel mounted paddles of the DSG ? It would be fantastic if it did !!

                            I'm really only getting the Driver Assistance Package for the different driver modes plus the Active Cruise Control which I believe is worth the $1,300 alone. I hope I can use this as the deal breaker with my dealer
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                            • I find this a-bit worrying about the Auto Cruise:

                              Front Assist , scary! - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

                              anyone experienced similar?

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                              • Originally posted by waxdass View Post
                                I find this a-bit worrying about the Auto Cruise:

                                Front Assist , scary! - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

                                anyone experienced similar?
                                From my experience it worked perfectly, we had it demonstrated to us on a skid pad and on the track and it was flawless...
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