Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Brendan_A]

Hi Mate,
Any luck with the knocking fix?
My car is going in tomorrow morning.

Hi,

Still waiting for a header tank to turn up for the coolant issue then they will replace the lower control arm at the same time.

Good luck with yours.

[Dutch77]

pic isnt quite big enough to get a good look at it (or im too blind haha)

Tempted to replace the SA logo with a wolfsburg coat of arms on my plates but not sure if the po-po would notice

Get yourself and nine mates to all do it and the law of averages says you will be the one pulled up on it.

SA says: "Number plates must be visible from the front and rear of a motor vehicle and must not be obscured by a tow ball, load, plastic cover, dirt build-up or any part of the vehicle's bodywork." The plate cover I had previously in SA from Lakin had a letter advising it met state requirements and was ok to be fitted; I wonder if the sticker was attached to the cover rather than directly on the plate whether they'd consider that obscuring the plate?

Pretty sure the High Court could spend a week on that topic alone.. it's the vibe of the thing.

[Dawson]

Hi,

Still waiting for a header tank to turn up for the coolant issue then they will replace the lower control arm at the same time.

Good luck with yours.

Dropped it off this morning, driving around in a Jetta for the day, fingers crossed they fix it this time.
I'll let you know.

[Dawson]

Hi,

Still waiting for a header tank to turn up for the coolant issue then they will replace the lower control arm at the same time.

Good luck with yours.

VW Service still has the GTI, kept it overnight to do further testing today to make sure it's fixed. Didn't quiet catch everything they've replaced on the phone, so I'll make sure I get a list when it's ready.

[Dawson]

So got the GTI back after being in for 2 days, the service center have now changed both top mount barrings and all bolts as well. First impressions is the noise is reduced considerably the knocking noise seems to have gone, but their is still a hollow movement at the top of the strut's travel. So I'm going to monitor this over the Christmas break and we go from there in the new year. I'm waiting for the full service invoice to be emailed to me listing all the parts changed.
The service center has said that the service managers car is also making the same noise, so will keep in touch with them in case they come up with another fix.

[Moonee]

RACV awards Golf GTI "Best sports car under $50,000"

RACV awards Golf GTI "Best sports car under $50,000"

[bobg]

Hi guys,

I went into a vw today and the dealer offered me a new GTI with leather and DSG for 48,400...

This guy said I could get the coorporate discount based on the company I work at and all they need is a letter from my work stating that I work there full time and the car I'm buying is for private use.

A previous VW dealer said that the only way I could get the corporate pricing was if I leased it, not sure why the different answers.

They said they can get one in night blue or I can wait until mid February and get one in carbon grey..

What do you think?

Does it sound like a good deal?

[Dutch77]

Hi guys,

I went into a vw today and the dealer offered me a new GTI with leather and DSG for 48,400...

This guy said I could get the coorporate discount based on the company I work at and all they need is a letter from my work stating that I work there full time and the car I'm buying is for private use.

A previous VW dealer said that the only way I could get the corporate pricing was if I leased it, not sure why the different answers.

They said they can get one in night blue or I can wait until mid February and get one in carbon grey..

What do you think?

Does it sound like a good deal?

As stated previously the first dealer obviously had no idea on corporate pricing, how it is financed has nothing to do with it.

Is the $48,400 including corporate discount?

With corporate I'd be pushing for something in the $46-47k range for DSG and leather, I was in the $43s without the leather.

As for color choice that's up to you - they're both nice colors and if I was keen on a car as soon as possible I'd take the one that's here now. I suppose the only difference is that the CSG in February would logically be complianced in 2015 and despite the dealer saying it makes no difference (and it shouldn't) it will make a difference if you try and trade with them in the future.

[bobg]

Thanks Dutch!

The dealer is saying that I can't get a further discount on top of the corporate, I thought the corporate program was a rebate from vw so there is room to move on the dealer price still :s

Someone on this forum also stated that you have to be eligable for salary packaging of a car to get the corporate pricing is that incorrect as well?

Cheers

[Dutch77]

Thanks Dutch!

The dealer is saying that I can't get a further discount on top of the corporate, I thought the corporate program was a rebate from vw so there is room to move on the dealer price still :s

Someone on this forum also stated that you have to be eligable for salary packaging of a car to get the corporate pricing is that incorrect as well?

Cheers

No worries, and yes my understanding was corporate rebate was just that - covered by HQ - so the dealer should still be willing to negotiate to get your business. When I acquired my deal I certainly got both, admittedly it was agreed on the last day of the month which was also the day prior to the $500 increase they put on the Golfs earlier in the year.

Whoever stated the bit about salary packaging is wrong also. I was a cash buyer, so there goes that idea. At the end of the day it's about providing a purchasing incentive to a targeted market from VW's perspective - they don't care how you end up financing and/or packaging the deal.

If your up against a dealer with that information who won't budge and you're ok shopping around then do so!

[bobg]

Thanks again, and yes you are right there are other dealers out there who should want my business. I know what car I want and have the cash to buy today.

[aj555]

For those who have the PP GTI, the electronic front diff is a borgwarner design - FXD. I found a webinar presentation (nearly an hour long) discussing the real world benefits of the technology. Enhanced front-wheel drive vehicle traction and handling with electronic limited-slip differential control on Vimeo

[VMA]

Hi All,

Picked up my CS GTI PP MY15 last thursday and what a joy to drive!!

Question: Why do i have a button for sunroof when clearly i don't have one??

[Arnold]

A few possibilities:

VW forgot to install the sunroof.
In case you later decide to install a sunroof.
In case you ever decide to fit an ejector seat.

BTW, what happened to the OP?

[dkym]

Hey everyone,

I recently put a deposit down on a used GTI-PP from a dealer pending an independent mechanical inspection.The report, which came to me today, found that panel and paint work has been done around the RHS rear panel with a subsequent dent in the undercarriage. Could it have been in a minor accident? Should I avoid this car?

It has received a near perfect score mechanically. I've also test driven it with no problems. Opinions would be appreciated.