Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[exzibit]

hey guys just order my comfortline yesterday was just wanting to know if anyone went with the paint protection and other stuff they try and sell you ? I want a tint done but not sure if I want vw to do or if some one can suggest some one in Brisbane ?

thanks Jarryd

Don't fall for it. Paint protection is a load of crap and they mark up window tinting a lot.

[jarryd]

yeah that's what I figured hey .... ill get the tint done else where

[jdbrown1953]

hey guys just order my comfortline yesterday was just wanting to know if anyone went with the paint protection and other stuff they try and sell you ? I want a tint done but not sure if I want vw to do or if some one can suggest some one in Brisbane ?

thanks Jarryd

Dealer quoted just over $2k for paint and fabric protection only. I'm using a guy that did my son's car. He had stage 1 paint correction and opti-cote applied. Car looked great afterwards and so easy to keep clean. His guy quoted $800 for stage 1 paint correction, opti-cote, interior protection and window tinting. I'm getting it done after car arrives in about 2 weeks.

[jarryd]

Dealer quoted just over $2k for paint and fabric protection only. I'm using a guy that did my son's car. He had stage 1 paint correction and opti-cote applied. Car looked great afterwards and so easy to keep clean. His guy quoted $800 for stage 1 paint correction, opti-cote, interior protection and window tinting. I'm getting it done after car arrives in about 2 weeks.

oh nice ! , I think i just want to have a good tint really. also wondering if anyone went with the extra warranty for 3yrs at $1995 ? is it worth it ?

they quoted us "any 2" for $1480 - tint , paint , interior or rust proofing. or the lot for $1780

got a delivery date of the 20th of September for the car

[exzibit]

If you're going to opt for the extra warranty, make sure you actually read what it covers or you may get an unpleasant surprise later on..

[Disciple]

Don't fall for it. Paint protection is a load of crap and they mark up window tinting a lot.

How is paint protection a load of crap?

You need to ask what sort of paint protection is being used and get a price. If it's Opti Coat, it's certainly not a load of crap. $800 for Opti Coat and interior protection on a brand new car is reasonable. "Stage 1" correction though is a bit dubious. He's basically just saying a light, 1 step polish. But still, it's a reasonable price.

[Brew69]

I would never spend my money on paint protection. I am yet to read anything that proves it does a thing except make you poorer.

[AJD]

Rustproofing on a Golf? Isn't the 12 year anti corrosion perforation warranty more than sufficient?

[jdbrown1953]

How is paint protection a load of crap?

You need to ask what sort of paint protection is being used and get a price. If it's Opti Coat, it's certainly not a load of crap. $800 for Opti Coat and interior protection on a brand new car is reasonable. "Stage 1" correction though is a bit dubious. He's basically just saying a light, 1 step polish. But still, it's a reasonable price.

Yeah its all a matter of personal preferences and values. My last new car prepped by a dealer had terrible paint swirls from their ham-fisted 'dealer prep', took a guy over 4 hours to fix. I'm happy.

[jdbrown1953]

If you're going to opt for the extra warranty, make sure you actually read what it covers or you may get an unpleasant surprise later on..

yes and also check the conditions that would void the extended warranty, such as servicing and who needs to do it.

[tonysaurus]

I think my golf has the dreaded wastegate rattle issue. Occurs between 2-3000 rpm when accelerating slowly. Any updates from anyone who's had it fixed at all? I really dread going back and dealing with the dealer.

[exzibit]

I think my golf has the dreaded wastegate rattle issue. Occurs between 2-3000 rpm when accelerating slowly. Any updates from anyone who's had it fixed at all? I really dread going back and dealing with the dealer.

Still waiting for part to be available, ETA is September. It was July before, then August. Go back to your dealer and make a scene then join the long queue of people with the same issue.

[tonysaurus]

Just an update on the wastegate: took it to the dealer today. They acknowledged it and have booked me in the first week of September to get the clip installed. Fingers crossed it totally eliminates the noise!

[jdbrown1953]

I have only one very minor annoyance with my brand new Golf 7- the radio. I can't seem to have the am presets on the same menu as the fm presets, works in my Passat but not the new Golf. I have to press the radio button to change band. Very minor issue though the rest of the car is brilliant. Has anyone been able to get both am radio presets and fm radio preset on the same presets favoutites menu?

[Brew69]

The side mirrors are too small. But I will live witn it.