Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Brendan_A]

Thanks all for your comments. Not too keen on the insert - I think I would prefer to have lower NVH levels all the time and put up with the occassional axle tramp, not the other way round. That's why I went for the GTI, as opposed to more hard core / focused sports cars.

Byrcem, hope your Mk7 GTI doesn't have the same trait. Would love to find out, please let me know!

Adam, I've replied to your other thread (MK6 v MK7: Golf GTI), so won't repeat again here.

I'll let you know next month when I take delivery of our GTI.

[Daniels86]

I have not experienced it any axel tramp in the MK7 GTI

[BaseCamp]

I ordered early January the GTI with driver Assist, roof racks and Performance Pk 52.25k delivery is not till mid May. And nothing on the VW website about the Performance Pk.
Was also looking at the S3 Audi the salesmen said the Performance Pk was already in country but VW wasn't launching it till May?
Has anyone been given a different delivery date?

[Go Cats]

I came across some some photos of the GTI with the adaptive cruise control. There is a big sensor in the middle of the front bumper grill.Don't like the look at all!

Completely agree! The camera is shocking! Mercedes simply hide it within the 3 pointed star grill emblem. You'd never know it was there.
The VW camera sticks out like a sore thumb and as it's not a smooth surface around the lens I can't even imagine how much road muck will get trapped on and around it, soon impeding its function. It's also very low down making it more vulnerable to road debris.
The Audi's camera looks to be a much better design but I haven't had a close look yet.
Still think the Merc has the best design.
Dad is picking up his S3 next week. Looks absolutely stunning. There really is a quantum leap in the new MQB platform over the Mk 6 VW. Dad trading in his Golf R. Bastard.

[Ryan_R]

At the same time the Mercedes often continued to crash into the car in front when the VW and Volvo didn't in a Fifth Gear TV test last year

[ihawk]

I picked up my gti on Friday and I'm a happy man - like a boy with a new toy! It's a sensational car. The steering and roadholding are sensational, the power incredible, the quality is remarkable and the fun factor is mind blowing. Its lower than I expected and looks amazing (white with tinted windows and sunroof).The sound brings such a smile especially when it turns down a gear! I really like so many features such as how the xenons dance on startup and how I can control the stop start depending on the pressure I put on the brake. The few shortfalls such as the low res screen and navigation that can't pronounce road names are far outweighed by the more important factors such as drive ability and confidence behind the wheel. I'm too nervous to test the front driver assist so have no idea if it works and there seems to be no way to connect an ipod apart from via Bluetooth but I might be wrong. The sunroof doesn't open nearly as much as I was expecting as it looks so big (probably the same if not less than a regular sunroof) but it's absolutely fine for me. For all of you waiting, it's worth it and you're in for a treat. I have to chuckle each time a fellow gti driver goes past and notices the new model! I'm really pleased with my decision of getting the GTI.

[Brendan_A]

Congrats! Photos please I've got a long 3-4wk wait then.

[kennyc]

I picked up my gti on Friday and I'm a happy man - like a boy with a new toy! It's a sensational car. The steering and roadholding are sensational, the power incredible, the quality is remarkable and the fun factor is mind blowing. Its lower than I expected and looks amazing (white with tinted windows and sunroof).The sound brings such a smile especially when it turns down a gear! I really like so many features such as how the xenons dance on startup and how I can control the stop start depending on the pressure I put on the brake. The few shortfalls such as the low res screen and navigation that can't pronounce road names are far outweighed by the more important factors such as drive ability and confidence behind the wheel. I'm too nervous to test the front driver assist so have no idea if it works and there seems to be no way to connect an ipod apart from via Bluetooth but I might be wrong. The sunroof doesn't open nearly as much as I was expecting as it looks so big (probably the same if not less than a regular sunroof) but it's absolutely fine for me. For all of you waiting, it's worth it and you're in for a treat. I have to chuckle each time a fellow gti driver goes past and notices the new model! I'm really pleased with my decision of getting the GTI.

Not sure if you have had a sunroof before, but when you open the roof to the max setting it only opens to the default auto setting. If you want it completely open you can turn or pull the open button more after it is open at the max auto setting, this will open the roof fully. Hope it makes sense.
I see you have the driver assist package, how does the front sensor look? Does it look as bad In real life as the pictures show?

Completely agree! The camera is shocking! Mercedes simply hide it within the 3 pointed star grill emblem. You'd never know it was there.
The VW camera sticks out like a sore thumb and as it's not a smooth surface around the lens I can't even imagine how much road muck will get trapped on and around it, soon impeding its function. It's also very low down making it more vulnerable to road debris.
The Audi's camera looks to be a much better design but I haven't had a close look yet.
Still think the Merc has the best design.

I don't get why people don't comment on it much. They must not think it looks that bad, the look of the GTI is bloody hot and the sensor ruins it. Surly the VW designers would have seen how unpleasing it looks and could have come up with a better looking design??
Ahh well, nothing we can do about it as I still want it. I'm sure I will get used to it.

[Matt P]

I have to chuckle each time a fellow gti driver goes past and notices the new model!

This is something i've noticed too. From the general public my car gets very little attention (and TBH, i'm happy with that). Other GTI owners on the other hand... I've seen SO MANY mk6 GTI owners lose their marbles when i come up behind them in traffic etc.. Gives me a little chuckle, probably similar to me driving my old mk5 GTI when the mk6 was new.

[bergerboy]

Hi Guys

Can someone recommend a place in Brisbane to take my GTI in for service.

I've done over 6K in just 3 months so would like someone to have a look over it for me.

I'm at East Brisbane area.

Thanks in advanced.