Golf 77TSI Details, Observations and Questions

**prise** · 29-12-2010, 07:40 PM

How much are dealers quoting to fit cruise control to the 77 TSI ? That's one option that could pay for itself in saved speeding fines.

Guest1306 · 29-12-2010, 08:23 PM

It can't be fitted to the MY11 77 TSI as there is no kit available. There might be a kit next year though...

**Ryan_R** · 29-12-2010, 08:37 PM

If it costs $2000 roughly to upgrade the steering wheel on the 118 TSI so that it has paddles (for changing gears), wouldn't it seem likely that upgrading to cruise-control (if it were possible) would also cost an insane amount, and therefore justify the purchase of the 90TSI?

**prise** · 30-12-2010, 07:16 AM

I don't see why it should be insanely expensive. In terms of physical hardware, the vehicle should already have everything it needs except the multi-function stalk. The rest is ones and zeroes in computer modules. Check this out : Vw Mk6 Golf Cruise Control - Vw & Audi Sat Nav, Bluetooth , TV Tuners, Cruise Control Installations UK

Then of course there's the option of a third party system with electric actuators or vacumn reservoirs suitable for turbocharged vehicles which is what I had to fit to my MY99 WRX, but you end up with cheap looking switchgear in the cabin and extra hardware under the bonnet. From memory, the system I installed cost less then $250 (not including my time).

We'll see how long it takes for VWA or the dealers to come up with the kit option Dermot is hinting at.

**Ryan_R** · 17-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Found this:

Brand new OEM CRUISE CONTROL STALK for VW & SKODA (eBay item 270674293661 end time 02-Feb-11 02:15:17 AEDST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

**Matt P** · 07-05-2011, 06:27 PM

Hey all

I've got a MY11 77TSI and i'd love to retrofit the multi function steering wheel.

Is it just the case of the wheel, controller & coding? Has anyone done it?

**dieterbohlen** · 19-05-2011, 12:47 AM

Hi all,

What's the lowest price you've paid for your 2011 77TSI Golf DSG (Driveaway price) and what extras did you get (or can expect to get - floor, boot mats etc) ?

Thanks

**Corey_R** · 19-05-2011, 08:51 AM

I've merged your post here. We don't get many people asking questions about the 77TSI, but since its specs and options differ quite significantly from the rest of the models, I think it's best to keep its pricing separate from the Trendline and Comfortline models.

To be quite honest, from what I've seen, there isn't too much wiggle room in the 77TSI's price. It's the lowest margin of any Golf model already, and even the dealer delivery is usually lower on it compared to the other models.

So I think that asking for a bit off the price and a few extras such as your floor mats, boot mat etc is good option. Can't really say what the lowest anyone has paid for one is, cause people don't normally come on and post about it!

**Rendog** · 04-06-2011, 07:11 PM

I do about 500kms a week of freeway travel and was looking for a new car with low fuel consumption but with some guts on the open road.

After having test driven a Yaris (boat on wheels) Demo Fiesta Zetec WT ex-demo (gutsy, nimble with lots of goods, but I hate the interior) I went into my local VW dealership today looking at Polo Trendline, I found the trendline had no real torque/guts and felt disappointed.

I was about to walk out and go save another $4000 for the Polo 77TSI when the dealer suggested I test drive the Golf 77TSI. I drove it and was really surprised, it's not going to beat anything off the lights but the mid range torque is great for the freeway, low fuel consumption, very little cabin noise and it corners really well and with all the accessories it is a good deal for $21,990.

It was still $2000 over budget but the dealer gave me $1500 more the trade (above glass guide value with 1 month rego left) so I was pretty happy with that and bought it on the spot

Pick up a white 77TSI in 2 weeks. The only thing I will add in alloy's at a later date and maybe after market cruise control....

**hooba** · 04-06-2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rendog

I do about 500kms a week of freeway travel and was looking for a new car with low fuel consumption but with some guts on the open road.

After having test driven a Yaris (boat on wheels) Demo Fiesta Zetec WT ex-demo (gutsy, nimble with lots of goods, but I hate the interior) I went into my local VW dealership today looking at Polo Trendline, I found the trendline had no real torque/guts and felt disappointed.

I was about to walk out and go save another $4000 for the Polo 77TSI when the dealer suggested I test drive the Golf 77TSI. I drove it and was really surprised, it's not going to beat anything off the lights but the mid range torque is great for the freeway, low fuel consumption, very little cabin noise and it corners really well and with all the accessories it is a good deal for $21,990.

It was still $2000 over budget but the dealer gave me $1500 more the trade (above glass guide value with 1 month rego left) so I was pretty happy with that and bought it on the spot

Pick up a white 77TSI in 2 weeks. The only thing I will add in alloy's at a later date and maybe after market cruise control....

Congrats, and welcome.