Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[cox11]

How long does it take to actually build a GTI? A couple of days? My car was scheduled to be built yesterday (Wednesday) but prob now in German time, just wondering when i should expect to receive the VIN number so i can track it?

Not sure, but mine is sitting on the docks in Melbourne. Hurry up Toll, release my car!

[Longy]

Some research shows that I can price up an Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sedan (with some nice options like Technik package, band Olufsen audio, Assistance Package) for about the price of a Golf GTI 7. The car looks great and the interior is very nice. I am waiting for the GTI PP. But with the lack of options offered here, I am starting to wonder if an A3 Sedan might be a good alternative. The S3 Sedan would be over my budget.

I drove the A3 Sedan TDI yesterday (with the Sports package). Although it drove well, the road noise and engine noise bothered me. I am hoping to test the 1.4 TSI w/o the sports package to see if it would be quieter and smoother with the 7sp DSG. Has anyone test driven an A3 Sedan? Better still has anyone bought an A3 Sedan and so can give some feedback.

We test drove the 1.8 ltr Audi A3 sedan, and sportback with s-tronic. They were the basic cars without any options, they were good, S-tronic was very smooth, and plenty of grunt, very surprised at how quick the acceleration was.

We compared the price of a 2 ltr Quattro, and ticked all the options we would get, it would had cost just under a based S3, so after few more test drive, we settled on an S3 sedan and placed an order.

You will be able to find and get more feedback here:

A3, S3, RS3

[Brendan_A]

Not sure, but mine is sitting on the docks in Melbourne. Hurry up Toll, release my car!

How long has your car been sitting at the docks? Mine has been sitting on the docks since Tuesday and dealer is hoping to delivery next Thursday.

[team_v]

How long has your car been sitting at the docks? Mine has been sitting on the docks since Tuesday and dealer is hoping to delivery next Thursday.

My experience has been 2-3 weeks to clear the docks then about 1 week with dealer pre-delivery work.

[Brendan_A]

My experience has been 2-3 weeks to clear the docks then about 1 week with dealer pre-delivery work.

Yeah I know, but my dealer said Patricks in Brisbane have been getting cars to them within the week ATM and dealer has a two day turn around. He seems pretty confident that he has booked us in for delivery then. See what happens hey

[Lem2808]

Picked up my GTI today. Awesome car! So much torque! Love it !!!!


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[Brendan_A]

Picked up my GTI today. Awesome car! So much torque! Love it !!!!


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Congrats!!

[alipoo]

Picked up my GTI last Wednesday and it is AWESOME!

One query that I have though: I am not able to keep the front wipers "lifted up" to clean under them as the car bonnet is blocking. Is this part of the design where they are not able to be lifted? Or did I miss something here?

[giveway]

You need to put them in maintenance mode. Turn the car off and push the wiper stalk up or down (can't remember which) and they will swing to the upright position and stay there. You can then lift them up completely

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[Jimi]

I've been told: Ignition on, then off, then hold the wiper stalk down for a few seconds. The wipers will sweep up to a vertical position so you can get them off the screen for cleaning.

[giveway]

It is in the manual somewhere.

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[Ryan_R]

I'm told last night's TopGear UK featured the Mk7 GTI v M135i, except I can't download it from my present location.

Wait a few hours for Episode 5 to be added
FinalGear.com :: Shows :: Top Gear :: Season 21

[kennyc]

I'm told last night's TopGear UK featured the Mk7 GTI v M135i, except I can't download it from my present location.

Wait a few hours for Episode 5 to be added
FinalGear.com :: Shows :: Top Gear :: Season 21

Well that is today then as Top Gear comes out on Mondays here is Aus

[alipoo]

You need to put them in maintenance mode. Turn the car off and push the wiper stalk up or down (can't remember which) and they will swing to the upright position and stay there. You can then lift them up completely

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I've been told: Ignition on, then off, then hold the wiper stalk down for a few seconds. The wipers will sweep up to a vertical position so you can get them off the screen for cleaning.

Thanks guys. I'll try it out later tonight when i wash my car!

[andrew7]

Well that is today then as Top Gear comes out on Mondays here is Aus

(SPOILER ALERT) Jeremy likes the golf, best value best driving all rounder (and thats with the GTI PP and M135i at similar prices in the UK) (he did almost kill himself in the M135i!!)