Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[godzilla_110TDI]

550 for just one tyre?

[bobg]

Hi Guys,

I hope this is the right place to ask this, apologies if it isn't.

I'm in the market for a new car and I'm tossing up between The MK7 GTI, a low KM MK6 R or a V40 T5 R-design.

I was wondering if anyone would be willing t tell me roughly what they paid for there MK7 GTI?

My choice would be a MK7 GTI with leather seats and DSG. I think I might be considered for a corporate discount as both myself and my wife work for large international organisations.

I went into one dealership in Sydney, but they wouldn't give me the time of day and said they new nothing of corporate discounts.

Any help is very much appreciated.

cheers.

[Dutch77]

This thread, and the price thread, is loaded with commentary on pricing.

There are definitely decent discounts to be had on cars, and corporate discounting could apply. Whichever dealer you visited sounds like they're not interested in selling a car, so go elsewhere. And don't be afraid to consider interstate alternatives if you don't like what you're hearing.

The V40 isn't a bad car, and certainly looks good, but is a step below your other two alternatives in the performance and handling stakes. Ultimately which one you go for will depend on your needs and requirements. If you don't mind second hand, and need the AWD, the low mileage Mk6 Rs represent good buying if you shop around - there's a lot of ambitious pricing floating around on them however so do your homework.

[aj555]

I was in exactly the same position. My preference was a mark6 R, had a look at a few, but were still asking silly prices. In the end I went for a Mark7 GTI PP- new car warranty and many more std features than found on the Mark6 R

[giveway]

My GTI PP came with PZeros . Unfortunately I ran over something within the first 400km and it was stuffed. $550 later it turns out that size PZero is hard to get.

I know when you get a flat you don't have time to shop around and I'm not being "the internet" saying you should have done this. This is more for info for others. You could look to get two of something else and sell the good PZero on here. Hell if someone gets a puncture and wants a 4000km Dunlop for a fair price let me know. I want to try and subsidise the trial of another tyre to reduce the axle tramp.

I would not do it personally and use some of the low end tyres in this link, but you could get 4 new ones for the $550. It surprised me how cheap they are. Buy New Tyres|Tyres



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[bobg]

Hi Dutch77,

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I searched through the first 50 or so pages and I guess I gave up finding anything. I was under the impression that the pricing thread was just for the lower spec'ed golfs? Yeah I agree that the handling and performance isn't as good as the Golf R. However the 0-100 on the v40 is better than the GTI ( according to 'official stats') but year thats not a definition of performance. I think the interior on the v40 is much nicer as well, but once again thats subjective. The v40's automatic gearbox does suck.

aj55,

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid? and what specs you got?

cheers.

[OilBurna]

I have or the wife has a v40t5r if u have any questions sorry to hijack the thread keep in mind the new 2 litre 4 cyl with 180kw and paddles is coming soon

[Dutch77]

Hi Dutch77,

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I searched through the first 50 or so pages and I guess I gave up finding anything. I was under the impression that the pricing thread was just for the lower spec'ed golfs? Yeah I agree that the handling and performance isn't as good as the Golf R. However the 0-100 on the v40 is better than the GTI ( according to 'official stats') but year thats not a definition of performance. I think the interior on the v40 is much nicer as well, but once again thats subjective. The v40's automatic gearbox does suck.

Oh, apologies, I figured it was there because I was involved in a fair bit of it a few months back. There is a post of the business end of my invoice around somewhere on here.

You are right, styling both interior and exterior is subjective so if the V40 appeals then it's worth considering.

If you're not shy of tweaking then the Mk6 R has loads of potential, while the new Mk7 tunes are due out shortly and pushing the GTI into the 200s at the flywheel. That will comfortably cover the performance equation in a straight line without stressing the engine or mentioning corners.

[kreuze]

here is a nice body kit for the GTI I can't wait for them to make the Golf R body kit for mine. Enjoy ...
Golf Razor

This is the worst thing I have ever seen

[aj555]

Bobg

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[Jerram]

Love my GTI PP but the axle tramp is a real pain

[irossiter]

You can drive around the axle tramping when you get to know the car well. There is simply a limit to how much power can go through the front wheels. Chipping the GTI would just make it worse. Fine in a straight line but you can't get off the line and it will lose traction out if flow corners. I tried a free 6 hr APR flash in my Mk. 5 and it totally destroyed the amazing quality and refinement of the GTI as a package. I sure did have fun up in the Dandenongs for a few hours though! Ok for a track car but you don't buy a GTI for all out power. Those guys still buy old school WRX's.

[samps]

Cannot disagree more having owned a mk5 stg 1 and mk6 stg 2+. Give it a bump to get the car moving, feather up to around half throttle, grab second gear, and gently apply more throttle while keeping an eye on the traction light. You learn about throttle control when you grow up with powerful cars in the dark ages... before traction control.

[giveway]

My problem is not that the front wheels lose traction, that's to be expected in FWD cars. It is the fact the wheels don't spin without the axle tramp.

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[Dutch77]

Can't say I had any major issues in the SA VWW cruise last Sunday which featured a few sections of sharp, undulating, cambered and damp corners. I'm running the original 18s on OZ rims.

I was followed by a PP on stock 19s - pigdog - be interesting to see how he went if he reads this.