Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Brendan_A]

That's strange your xenons aren't bright. Mine are very bright and better then any halogen lights I've had in other cars.

And no your can't manually adjust the height of them, it's all automatic.

[pepito]

Is there a way to adjust the height of where the xenon's lights point?
I was driving in the mountains this evening and I noticed the xenon's are not that bright when pitch black (prob due to only one set of the "u" lights active) also it seems to point too low to the road and I would like it a bit higher. You can change it with the halogen lights from the switch near the headline switch, but it is missing on my car.

Hope this helps:

[Mountainman]

I just noticed that the Comfort and Highline versions get the "Driver Fatigue Detection System" which i assume is the Lane assistance.
Annoyed we didn't get this option as well in the GTI...

I think you'll find all mk7 Golfs have it. Not only Comfortlines and Highlines - my base model also has and it's gone off quite a few times on long trips. On the MFD a sign comes up saying "Driver Alert (a picture of a cup of hot coffee) Take a Break." If you don't stop it will repeat after about 15 minutes.

[mgrobins]

WiFI for Golf Mk7

I'd like to add WiFi function to my head unit (MK7 GTI). I don't see the "advanced telephone pack" in the Australian brochure. Is it standard on Golf here or available as an extra?

I have a Chi wireless charger I use for my iphone so the phones connector isn't available to plug in.

My plan was to connect WiFi to the Head Unit using an adapter like this: Edimax EW-7811Un Wireless N150 Nano USB Adapter (Worlds Smallest) | Stardot Technology - Computer Sales & Repairs, Capalaba

I'm not looking for internet connectivity through the LAN - just to have the headunit think my phone is connected so I can access stuff like the album art etc.

Anyone tried this or have any suggestions?

[readerr0r]

AU Golf 7 headunits have no internet connectivity at all, and don't use the internet when connected to a phone. Album artwork comes from the audio file (via sd card) or from the phone if streaming via BT audio (if the phone supports that).

iPhone doesn't work via USB with the golf headunit anyway, so you'll be streaming using BT.

A USB wifi adapter will never work with any VW headunit.

[mgrobins]

Thanks. I found the large thread regarding sd cards etc and have opted to copy my music to a USB stick.

resized the embedded artwork and it should now be ok I expect.

I guess this way I can have the phone synced with BT for calls and use the USB for music.

[stedes]

Thanks. I found the large thread regarding sd cards etc and have opted to copy my music to a USB stick.

resized the embedded artwork and it should now be ok I expect.

I guess this way I can have the phone synced with BT for calls and use the USB for music.

That's one way to do although this way you lose the ability to plug in a USB cable and charge your phone and you would need to use the front 12V socket with a USB adapter instead if you wanted to charge. Initially I did what you were thinking but then used an SD card for music (glovebox) so that the USB port is free without any untidy cables around the gearknob.

[mgrobins]

Ill get an SD card then but I may still need to use the 12v socket for my phone charger if it is better than running a cable from the USB. I have a 12V that sits flush in the socket.

[salrom]

I have the GTI PP after test driving the Scirocco, GTI and GTI R and the PP had the best feel making sharp turns and maneuvering the road with the R a close second. the Secroco was great on a straight but felt unsteady maneuvering similar to the GTI particularly if your steering and accelerating at the same time. I love driving the R but it didn't feel as nimble or sharp in the steering making tight turns. In the end the PP and R were the ones that I decided to choose between and while I enjoyed the sound and power of the R the PP felt more drivable around the city where i mostly drive. The other reason was around a $10,000 price difference which i couldn't justify also resale may be better on the PP as there are less of this model available than the GTI or R.
Has any one else tested all three cars?

[salrom]

I dont think thats right I have the the GTI P with the larger breaks from the R and have the Electronic parking Brake although I don't like it even though it does make for a neater center console.

[mgrobins]

I was in the wrong thread so brought this over

I singed at $36k for a white manual with Leather (retrofit) and tinting. Trade-in of 2007 Mazda 3 SP23 hatch (manual, 79k km's, excellent condition).


Other than the seats I think the centre arm rest will be the only other leather change?

The dealer presented it to me as the same leather upholstery - they just do a swap here in country and so the seats are not fitted with the heating. There is a $500 saving as well over the cost of factory leather.


I'm quite happy with the price (and didn't see anything in the GTI thread because I was in the comfortline thread ) as the availability limited my negotiating power if I didn't want the delay. I think Nov is even now being touted as delivery for new orders.

I think Dutch's figures are on the money too re me making a reasonable saving on list.
$42k car, $1.3k stamp duty (QLD), $1.7k rego (QLD), $2k leather, ~$2k Dealer delivery/fat (corporate), Tinting ~$350 as a start point.

My pricing was corporate which shows just how high they are pushing for retail pricing. Initial offer on my Mazda was $7k which is below red-book. On condition and history it would be in the upper percentile of equivalent cars for sale. If availability was better I would have walked and pushed harder.

I wonder if VW is artificially controlling volume here? Wouldn't be the first car company to do so (I think Merc did quite recently).

[Mikey1]

I have the GTI PP after test driving the Scirocco, GTI and GTI R and the PP had the best feel making sharp turns and maneuvering the road with the R a close second. the Secroco was great on a straight but felt unsteady maneuvering similar to the GTI particularly if your steering and accelerating at the same time. I love driving the R but it didn't feel as nimble or sharp in the steering making tight turns. In the end the PP and R were the ones that I decided to choose between and while I enjoyed the sound and power of the R the PP felt more drivable around the city where i mostly drive. The other reason was around a $10,000 price difference which i couldn't justify also resale may be better on the PP as there are less of this model available than the GTI or R.
Has any one else tested all three cars?

You're very fortunate to have had the opportunity to test all three (or four?) models. The GTI-PP by all accounts is a very good package, if based purely on rational criteria, but fortunately many of us in this forum choose what we drive on more emotional grounds, particularly if our budgets allow this. Anecdotal evidence suggests the GTI-PP is not as good a seller as the standard GTI, and not as popular as the Golf R. The standard GTI retains the ability to order one with a manual transmission, sunroof and 18 inch wheels, but the GTI-PP, while very good value for the additional spec level over the standard GTI, doesn't lend itself to much variation. The Golf R is similar in this respect, but at least you can choose the transmission and whether you want a sunroof or not. The new Golf R is also a car that is anything but subtle, and current/prospective owners find this its best feature. The future resale value on any of these models will be a lottery, as will be dependent on many factors. I certainly wouldn't be making any choices based on this criteria.

[Dutch77]

A second hand buyer is going to be possibly wanting manual (rules out the PP), may be keen to modify (in which case paying for those 19s is pointless, and ditto the brakes) or doesn't really care (in which case they'll choose the cheaper stock model).

That isn't to say the PP is going to suffer more on resale, I just don't see how it gains any extra benefits. Obviously if xenons are a MUST then it will be the only option moving forward but again, how much more will one pay on a second hand car for them when most people have no need for them bar the looks.

Buy the car you want, enjoy it, and accept that resale is terrible on anything with four wheels and not an old school classic.

[Ricka]

All good points, but also the PP has the tricky mechanical diff which according to overseas reports places it streets ahead of the 'base' GTI.

[Mikey1]

All good points, but also the PP has the tricky mechanical diff which according to overseas reports places it streets ahead of the 'base' GTI.

Great for the track, but apparently of limited benefit in the real world of street use. The standard GTI's extended differential lock is supposedly very effective in this role.