Mk7.5 Golf - News and Discussion Thread

[Kachingg]

So did i, did not like the looks of the Skoda and the passat was just 2 big for my needs as a empty nester back seat room is not a big issue
plus all the new tech just sealed the deal its still a compact car so rear seat legroom is not great if you are over 5,11ish but boot space is awesome for all my golf gear
Have to fold down back seats atm in highline wont be doing that soon
imo its also the best looking car of the lot but looks are vry subjective so each to his own
The only downside for me was the impressively ugly wheels in the 17 and 18 inch just yuck at least to me
But if you dont like em thats a vry easy fix just get others

[Eyes24]

So did i, did not like the looks of the Skoda and the passat was just 2 big for my needs as a empty nester back seat room is not a big issue
plus all the new tech just sealed the deal its still a compact car so rear seat legroom is not great if you are over 5,11ish but boot space is awesome for all my golf gear
Have to fold down back seats atm in highline wont be doing that soon
imo its also the best looking car of the lot but looks are vry subjective so each to his own
The only downside for me was the impressively ugly wheels in the 17 and 18 inch just yuck at least to me
But if you dont like em thats a vry easy fix just get others

I like all the tech it got, just need to see the boot space.


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[Kachingg]

Yeah splashalot i liked the yellow as well its vry nice and distinctive was going to go for that in a rline pack before alltrack came on my radar(the 135kw diesel just slapped me in the face and said come over here boy lol)

[Kachingg]

How was the highline kitted out splash?
Any discovery pro or active info display?

[Kachingg]

You think you can get your boss to buy you one eyes?

[Eyes24]

You think you can get your boss to buy you one eyes?

Yep he's my brother and l [emoji23]


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[Kachingg]

Sweet deal there mate

[Splashalot]

How was the highline kitted out splash?
Any discovery pro or active info display?

Sorry - just a static display car, so I couldn't tell. But the instruments were completely black at rest, so I expect it did have the active display at least. It did look very clean and classy.

Edit: I was told all dealers are getting their display car in tumeric yellow.

[coladuna]

I'm getting the same story. I've been met with an arrogant response. The lowest for a standard R with sunroof 61700 no one else will entertain to better. For a Wolfsburg I offered 63 and they laughed, told them well it's 2k more than the standard and they responded it's about 5... I told them we must be using a different calculator.

Since then my local Audi dealership seem desperate to give me a new S3 at R prices.


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Don't bother. At full RRP, Golf R IMO isn't worth it.
I would just wait until the demand calms down and try again if you really want the car.

[Mr T.]

Don't bother. At full RRP, Golf R IMO isn't worth it.
I would just wait until the demand calms down and try again if you really want the car.

I'm leaning towards waiting at the moment.


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[Mr T.]

Yeah I hear you MR T, its also getting near M140i territory, there are some really tempting deals on the S3 now, but it would some instances be a compromise(albeit a good one), an Indium grey 7.5 R is what I really want and if I'm going to outlay close to 60K on a car it has to be the one I'm set on, i was also looking at a Wolfsburg as they already have the DAP, Pretoria wheels (although in grey not black) and the Dynaudio which from what I understand can't be optioned on the regular R at this stage, but again no Indium grey option and I'm really not a fan of the Carbon leather look (personal preference I know), plus with limited no.s equals even less chance of a decent discount, I'm happy just to wait till there is stock, if current order delivery times are sep-nov, I may wait and get a 2018 build, who knows by then the Dynaudio might even be on the option list for the regular R, best of luck.

It's a lot of money and you have to be happy with it!


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[SteveMc]

Don't bother. At full RRP, Golf R IMO isn't worth it.
I would just wait until the demand calms down and try again if you really want the car.

Geez, y'know ... At first glance, maybe too exxy. But you pay more for the slightly faster RS to lose your fillings over every pothole and get laughed at by most people over 50. STI just as crude with even less refinement and a twenty year old donk. Type R looks try-harder than Subie (if that's possible) to suffer front axle tramp every time your right ankle flexes in 1st or 2nd. GTI in same stable from same dealers as the R. Not sure where to go for less. Possibly Stinger if you've got no brand loyalty whatsoever and willing to drive like your Nan in the wet.

[Sharkie]

Sat in the MK7.5 on Wednesday night at Austral VW in Brisbane.

Highline with some options in the yellow. Looked good, included the active display .... which I decided I don't like. Looks too much "Playstation" for me.

Otherwise a pretty nice facelift/upgrade. Pricing still TBA.

[Kachingg]

You sure tba?
I got pricing on mine early may
Think 1.4 highline is 34900 plus onroads and options

[GabrielT]

Sat in the MK7.5 on Wednesday night at Austral VW in Brisbane.

Highline with some options in the yellow. Looked good, included the active display .... which I decided I don't like. Looks too much "Playstation" for me.

Otherwise a pretty nice facelift/upgrade. Pricing still TBA.

Preordered mine from there. Pretty sure I get the final price confirmed when I signed the contract. Waiting for it to jump on the ship now.