Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

**Angus** · 22-03-2015, 11:54 AM

Hi, guys I don't know whether this has been mentioned before, however I was driving a 2015 GTi the other day and spotted in the centre console near the hazard light switch, a passenger airbag on/off light. I have never witnessed this in any Australian spec VW, and was wondering if this is a new feature and if so how does it work? I'll post a photo below.

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**Eaglehawk** · 22-03-2015, 09:06 PM

Is there a key hole to activate/deactivate the passenger airbag located on the passenger side of the dash (when you open the door)?

**Angus** · 23-03-2015, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Eaglehawk

Is there a key hole to activate/deactivate the passenger airbag located on the passenger side of the dash (when you open the door)?

I didn't look. If I get another one I'll make sure I investigate further.

**aeon** · 24-03-2015, 11:30 PM

Hi all I've seen some dealer sales where they claim "invoiced price + $1", having a read around this can often misleading as it hides other discounts such as factory discounts, bonuses etc etc. Either way, is there a price I should be looking for for a Manual GTI with no extras? RRP is $41,490, driveway is about $45900.. seems to be some 2014 low km demo models for about $42k available on caresales.

**Rhtside** · 29-03-2015, 03:28 PM

Hi gti owners with dsg. I am looking at buying a permformance model of the gti. I have been comparing it to the new wrx cvt. both great cars really. Anyway just wanting to know if there has been any issues with the golf gti performance that I should know about.

Any advice would be great.

**andrew7** · 01-04-2015, 08:14 PM

^ No issues with the DSG (6 speed very solid) or engine (a cracker). I drove the WRX CVT and was underwhelmed to say the least, very little character, gosh it was quiet, goodbye WRX burble. I think you'll find GTI performance reviews universally positive.

**mattaus** · 02-04-2015, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Rhtside

Hi gti owners with dsg. I am looking at buying a permformance model of the gti. I have been comparing it to the new wrx cvt. both great cars really. Anyway just wanting to know if there has been any issues with the golf gti performance that I should know about.

Any advice would be great.

Came here to ask the same question (not newly signed up though). I've read elsewhere that the turbo's used in the GTI and R TFSI engines have a nasty habit of exploding, and that VW is up to something like their 8th revision? Anyone here experience this at all? I'll have to read around a bit more. As I would be buying new (or near new) then I'm not too concerned about this given the factory warranty.

**Dutch77** · 02-04-2015, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by mattaus

Came here to ask the same question (not newly signed up though). I've read elsewhere that the turbo's used in the GTI and R TFSI engines have a nasty habit of exploding, and that VW is up to something like their 8th revision? Anyone here experience this at all? I'll have to read around a bit more. As I would be buying new (or near new) then I'm not too concerned about this given the factory warranty.

In rare circumstances they do, although I understood this to be predominantly on the Rs (and S3) and that there had not been many cases reported locally. There certainly have been multiple revisions but unsure if these are all related to this one issue - perhaps someone else can confirm.

I can assist with near new.

**turtle** · 03-04-2015, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Rhtside

Hi gti owners with dsg. I am looking at buying a permformance model of the gti. I have been comparing it to the new wrx cvt. both great cars really. Anyway just wanting to know if there has been any issues with the golf gti performance that I should know about.

Any advice would be great.

I was in a similar situation before buying a GTI PP. I've had no issues so far (had car for about 10 months). It's a great car, I'm really happy with it.
comparing it to a WRX, I test drove one (manual, not CVT) and after the drive I decided it wasn't for me. Compared to the GTI, the interior is bland full of hard plastics, the entertainment/satnav screen it tiny whereas the Golf is a lot more luxurious inside with soft touch surfaces and nicer trim. Compared to my missus 09 Forrester, not much had changed for Subaru. If I were to buy the WRX, the premium package is a must. It was a great car though and had a lot of power but I needed something to drive everyday and thus, the golf is a lot more comfortable.
All depends what you want. A raw, performance car that's all about power and a bit more roomier = WRX. A comfortable,quick, economical and something a bit nicer inside = GTI.