Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Dutch77]

At a guess a Suncorp or NRMA which are not only cheap but are also flexible on modifications - whether performance or cosmetic, and allow choice of repairer within reason.

A lot of companies don't, or pretend to but will push for cheap fixes rather than getting the job done properly.

I always run with a higher excess to knock the premium down, but usually in the $800-1000 range (it provides a good saving and unless you're planning an at fault incident not relevant anyway).

[Mattlock]

Which company are you with?

Youi is my current insurer. However you only get super sharp pricing out of them for about 5 years and then they jump up to match Suncorp (the guys that started Youi are ex-Suncorp).

Over the last 6 months NRMA have become super aggressive again and on my recent home and car renewals have been within $50-$80 of Youi.

For some context: I am over 40, have had 1 not at fault claim in the last 3 years and have had a clean licence for 2 years. I am Ratings 1 for no claims and have 4 policies with them.

Dutch77 - yeah, playing with the excess (the risk component) is always a very good way to get a better premium. I have done that in the past pushing up to $800 but never higher than that. My comfort zone sits around the $600 mark.


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[Mattlock]

At a guess a Suncorp or NRMA which are not only cheap but are also flexible on modifications - whether performance or cosmetic, and allow choice of repairer within reason.

Yeah, I get a choice of repairer and as long as any mod will pass roadworthy, it's allowed (although they stuttered when I asked them about a supercharger on an 86).


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[Dutch77]

Location also plays a part - Queensland is traditionally pretty cheap, although I was stung fairly hard when I was in Cairns.. my Mk7 was around $750 IIRC compared to sub $500 in Adelaide.

And my current ride is costing me less than half in Adelaide then when I was in Melbourne.

[mjgriffo]

Hi all,

Looking to pick (order if necessary) a MY16 GTI Performance DSG in Carbon Steel Grey Metallic, with all the options - Panoramic Sunroof, DAP and Vienna Leather.

What sort of price have these cars been negotiated down to? I'm looking to trade in my Mk6 GTI, and realise some of the goodwill VW is likely fostering at the moment, considering the International diesel engine dramas.

Thanks in advance,
mjgriffo.

[Mattlock]

If you can do it, sell the GTI privately - you'll get more for it. Then you can use some cash to negotiate harder.

When I bought my Tiguan, I negotiated a trade-in value with the dealer on the basis that if I didn't sell it privately in time, I would have a way to dispose of the old car.

It gave me the chance to get a better price whilst off-setting the risk of holding 2 cars.


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[Matt P]

i pay 700 with SGIC (NRMA) with 3 policies (2 x NRMA Classic policies at 100 bucks a year). 800 excess for a 2013 (MY14 MK7) GTI

34, clean record clean history. Fairly good eastern suburbs postcode.

[wahoo]

Hey guys, I ended up getting insurance via NRMA because I had some other policies with them and they provided some pretty decent discounts.

So... Picked up the car yesterday! Yay! Will be bringing over to the detailer in about a month to get it opticoated and tinted.

Drive probably around 40km yesterday around town. Comfort mode is so comfortable hahaha this is coming from a Civic Type R with pretty harsh suspension.

I notice the car (in full auto/comfort mode) tends to be economical and stays in 6th gear even when climbing slight hills. Didn't really track the speed, but I do notice a low level grumbling of the engine when climbing in 6th gear. Is this normal, the sound? Is the DSG suppose to down shift and am I working the gear too hard?

[Merlin8r43]

I notice the car (in full auto/comfort mode) tends to be economical and stays in 6th gear even when climbing slight hills. Didn't really track the speed, but I do notice a low level grumbling of the engine when climbing in 6th gear. Is this normal, the sound? Is the DSG suppose to down shift and am I working the gear too hard?

I've found the GTI takes some getting used to. It has so much low down torque that the usual 'rev to 3000' just doesn't apply for normal driving. So I think yes, it is normal.

[Dutch77]

It won't downshift unnecessarily, so sounds fine.

Back when I was living in Cairns I had a few smaller hills on the highway to negotiate on my daily run and if I was cruising for economy then it would be fine in sixth (and I'd score a sub 7l/100km trip) but when you needed to zip past all the dual cab numpties who clutter the roads up there then a little extra squeeze on the pedal and you'd see fourth or fifth no problems.