Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

**Suspeccct** · 18-05-2016, 09:56 PM

Hey guys,

I've been looking at getting a GTI Performance (around June/July) but it appears that they have removed the option for the Driver Assistance package from their website, anyone have any ideas? Also, anyone have a rough idea when Volkswagen might release the MY17? Might be worth the wait.

**AdamD** · 19-05-2016, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Suspeccct

Also, anyone have a rough idea when Volkswagen might release the MY17? Might be worth the wait.

The model year change is usually around build week 22 - so cars built on or after the last week of May 2016.

**Suspeccct** · 19-05-2016, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by AdamD

The model year change is usually around build week 22 - so cars built on or after the last week of May 2016.

Ah okay, thanks for the info

**ojono** · 20-05-2016, 10:01 AM

Hi Guys,

My partner got her Golf TSI 110 with R-line and she loves it... bit of a lil rev head ! I've been driving it when I pop to Melbourne now and again and it really is a nice car..... Which brings me to my next point. I would like to step away from my Mercedes A200 and... switch to a GTI performance.. pref with leather seats but I can live with out and probably get the tartan replaced privately.

I've been asking a few dealerships for a valuation but they are saying low 30k's for a trade in.. a lil devo was hoping for at least..35- 37K. I've got 12700Km's on the meter and it's a Nov 14 build 2015 Compliance purchased on 24th April 2015. Has AMG pack, Vision pack (led/Bixenon lights/Sunroof) and Becker Map Pilot. I'm looking for a my15/16 GTI performance with Carplay and don't mind it as used or a demo - I saw two at VW 5 dock with 5000km's each going for 45000k drive away.. trying to haggle a bit down to 8000k change over. What do you guys think? I love the interior of the A class but.. I drive a lot for work, I do Freight Forwarding sales around NSW and VIC and.. I kinda want something a bit faster that I can mod and get parts for... Can't really mod the A class unless you're talking about a Chip tune ($900), (KN airfilter $100) Brakes (3000k).. with no real "investment" return as it does not have a slip diff.. and Carplay/Car entertainment system and.. not really meant for mods

What are all your opinions... Also yes.. I'm an idiot for getting an A200

**Dutch77** · 20-05-2016, 10:37 AM

Given Redbook lists either a 2014 Nov build or 2015 build A200 coming in at $30k you're doing well to push a trade into the low 30s. The options and mileage don't count for too much when it comes to wholesale trade - best to find out what that is and then suss out how much more a private sale might net as ultimately all the dealers will offer the same 'real' trade price.

Certainly a lot of well priced mod options on a GTI PP - although the first requirement for me would be to swap those awful wheels out.

I personally would rather take a chance on a used example over a demo though. While you've got a good chance the used example has been taken care of, there is no chance the demo will have.

**ojono** · 20-05-2016, 11:16 AM

Hi Dutch77,

thanks for the speedy feedback... I really appreciate it... I will keep at it re- the dealer.

I kinda like the Santiago rims though mwahaha.

Thanks for the info also about demo vs used

Gah... really want a GTI performance...

Originally Posted by Dutch77

Given Redbook lists either a 2014 Nov build or 2015 build A200 coming in at $30k you're doing well to push a trade into the low 30s. The options and mileage don't count for too much when it comes to wholesale trade - best to find out what that is and then suss out how much more a private sale might net as ultimately all the dealers will offer the same 'real' trade price.

Certainly a lot of well priced mod options on a GTI PP - although the first requirement for me would be to swap those awful wheels out.

I personally would rather take a chance on a used example over a demo though. While you've got a good chance the used example has been taken care of, there is no chance the demo will have.

**ojono** · 20-05-2016, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

Given Redbook lists either a 2014 Nov build or 2015 build A200 coming in at $30k you're doing well to push a trade into the low 30s. The options and mileage don't count for too much when it comes to wholesale trade - best to find out what that is and then suss out how much more a private sale might net as ultimately all the dealers will offer the same 'real' trade price.

Certainly a lot of well priced mod options on a GTI PP - although the first requirement for me would be to swap those awful wheels out.

I personally would rather take a chance on a used example over a demo though. While you've got a good chance the used example has been taken care of, there is no chance the demo will have.

Ok this is what they offered... Demo my April 16 GTI performance 1500km @$47,000 and $38500 for my A200. 2.8% comparison rate on the $8500 change over..... What do you think Dutch ?

**Dutch77** · 23-05-2016, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by ojono

Ok this is what they offered... Demo my April 16 GTI performance 1500km @$47,000 and $38500 for my A200. 2.8% comparison rate on the $8500 change over..... What do you think Dutch ?

I still wouldn't go a demo myself, but that's a fairly sharp price on the demo and $8-10k over on trade so your call.

**wasabiz** · 26-05-2016, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

I still wouldn't go a demo myself, but that's a fairly sharp price on the demo and $8-10k over on trade so your call.

I'm with Dutch on this one. I had one sales rep who took me out to go for a test drive for all VW performance vehicles, all 3 of them we launched multiple times just to show off how good the feature is.

The Scirocco R had 7Km on it too.

**ojono** · 27-05-2016, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by wasabiz

I'm with Dutch on this one. I had one sales rep who took me out to go for a test drive for all VW performance vehicles, all 3 of them we launched multiple times just to show off how good the feature is.

The Scirocco R had 7Km on it too.

Dayum :/.... Haha well... I've got it now for a 7k changeover. But I really like it and it runs really well

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