Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by Mikey1

And the same applies to the R, which has the same brake package as the GTI-PP. While 17 inch wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres will fit, I wouldn't imagine there being too many going down this path in Oz.

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I agree, no one here would do it, my only point was that 18s would fit easily as even 17s have been shown to be ok

Manual Mk7 Golf GTI's must be selling like hot cakes in Melbourne.

Two different dealers have quoted me their best drive away price as $41,990 (full wack RRP) + ORD (inc. $2495 dealer delivery).

I think I'll wait until these cakes cool down a bit :cool:

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Originally Posted by pepito

Manual Mk7 Golf GTI's must be selling like hot cakes in Melbourne.

Two different dealers have quoted me their best drive away price as $41,990 (full wack RRP) + ORD (inc. $2495 dealer delivery).

I think I'll wait until these cakes cool down a bit :cool:

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Have you gone in and been prepared to sign or just done a ring around?

Better prices come when they know you're ready to deal.. having said that, I don't know the Melbourne market. If it is behaving like that the easy solution is to pick one up interstate instead. PM me if get bored waiting for your cake and want to consider SA. :)

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Originally Posted by Dutch77

Have you gone in and been prepared to sign or just done a ring around?

Better prices come when they know you're ready to deal.. having said that, I don't know the Melbourne market. If it is behaving like that the easy solution is to pick one up interstate instead. PM me if get bored waiting for your cake and want to consider SA. :)

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Gone in, test driven, prepared to sign :cool:

Hmm, odd.

Well discounts can be had: http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1049063

Speaking of wraps.. black/carbon was so last year:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...b5c2a91a-1.jpg

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Originally Posted by Dutch77

That's a pretty fair formula, and totally possible at the right time and right place (ref my post with copy of invoice).

The Mk7 definitely rides a lot better than its predecessor but the 18s will always ride better. You'd be buying the PP if you planned to track and wanted the tricky diff or from now on wanted xenons. If I'd gone for one I probably would have stayed on 19s and just bought some decent wheels.

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Went down to the tracks a few times with the my pp, many people are amazed with the time it achieved. My friend who drives an m3 is also surprised why the car is faster than his.

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Originally Posted by Dutch77

Have you gone in and been prepared to sign or just done a ring around?

Better prices come when they know you're ready to deal.. having said that, I don't know the Melbourne market. If it is behaving like that the easy solution is to pick one up interstate instead. PM me if get bored waiting for your cake and want to consider SA. :)

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When buying my Mk6, had one dealer tell me "no discounts" then when they called on an update and I mentioned I got it cheaper elsewhere, they said they would have done a deal. Same salesperson and only a couple of days apart (mid-month).

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Originally Posted by elephino

When buying my Mk6, had one dealer tell me "no discounts" then when they called on an update and I mentioned I got it cheaper elsewhere, they said they would have done a deal. Same salesperson and only a couple of days apart (mid-month).

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Sour grapes from this dealer who misses out on all the after-sales business you would have given them, had they played the game professionally and offered you an incentive to open your wallet when you first approached them. I've had a similar experience myself.

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Originally Posted by Dutch77

That'd look smart too.

For those that don't flick through the wheel thread here's another yellow example - with black OZs: http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1061202

That SF mob tagged in Lemonskins pic are a German specialist in wraps - if you're bored google their work, some eye catching stuff. Again in the wheel thread there's an orange Mk7 GTI by them with black Talladegas and a Mk6 style rear diffuser with central pipes: http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1059444

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Yikes, that's a little chartreuse for my liking. I'd prefer matte sunflower yellow... Only thing is it would cost a fortune!