Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[kennyc]

I second what the others have said, DAP is fantastic and the AID is a must. Having the map in the dash is fantastic.
The leather is also very comfortable, I can't have a car without it these days, it's fantastic during winter. Just turn on the heated seats and enjoy!

If you can afford it, get it all! Really does feel premium and you won't be sorry. I just wish I had Dynaudio, so that will be a bonus for you!

[CaptainCaveMan]

Thanks guys - what's a reasonable discount to aim for if I go for fully optioned?? Or is it one of those cases where the price is the price is the price.... the VW configurator comes out at about $57k

[frostywinter]

you could get a mk 7.5 R for around 59K

[bgroper]

You can get a ~ 6 month old Mk7 R for sub $50K, drive away. All extras included, sunroof, DAP, etc.

[CaptainCaveMan]

You can get a ~ 6 month old Mk7 R for sub $50K, drive away. All extras included, sunroof, DAP, etc.

Yes but I don't actually want an R (hard to believe I know)

I have test driven both and actually preferred the GTI, for the following reasons:
- Larger boot capacity more practical for my needs
- Don't really like the artificially enhanced engine noise, it just isn't my cup of tea (I'm getting old maybe)
- My kids can't learn to drive in an R because of the HPV classification

[Dutch77]

Thanks guys - what's a reasonable discount to aim for if I go for fully optioned?? Or is it one of those cases where the price is the price is the price.... the VW configurator comes out at about $57k

You should be aiming for low $50s for that car, albeit with limited stock there might be a bit of a wait.

If you're not getting the discount it's an ugly proposition when compared to the R; I'm surprised the 47 litres would be critical, the fake GTI noise is as bad as the R but granted if the kids need to drive then you have no choice.

The GTI proposition adds up in base spec or perhaps one of the options you've looked at.. or again re-consider a low mileage Mk7 and save a packet.. under $35k leaves plenty in the bank (although I'm not the person to talk to about being so logical).

[llanfachreth]

Yes but I don't actually want an R (hard to believe I know)

I have test driven both and actually preferred the GTI, for the following reasons:
- Larger boot capacity more practical for my needs
- Don't really like the artificially enhanced engine noise, it just isn't my cup of tea (I'm getting old maybe)
- My kids can't learn to drive in an R because of the HPV classification

You should be aiming for low $50s for that car, albeit with limited stock there might be a bit of a wait.

If you're not getting the discount it's an ugly proposition when compared to the R; I'm surprised the 47 litres would be critical, the fake GTI noise is as bad as the R but granted if the kids need to drive then you have no choice.

The GTI proposition adds up in base spec or perhaps one of the options you've looked at.. or again re-consider a low mileage Mk7 and save a packet.. under $35k leaves plenty in the bank (although I'm not the person to talk to about being so logical).

Agreed. I have a 2014 Performance GTI for sale. PM me if interested. Cheers

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...660.1495377207

[CaptainCaveMan]

[QUOTE=llanfachreth;1245669]Agreed. I have a 2014 Performance GTI for sale. PM me if interested. Cheers

I take on board what you guys are saying, and it's giving me a lot of food for thought - thank you.

I guess part of my thinking is that I like to keep my cars for a long time, i.e. 10 years, and so I worry that the Golf R is not a long term prospect because of kids, etc. If I were only planning to keep the car for 4 or 5 years, then the Golf R would perhaps be more interesting (my eldest child is only 11 so won't be driving for another 5 years).

If you're selling a 2014 performance GTI then I am curious, is it cost effective to only hold cars like these for a few years? I was worried that the depreciation would kill me. Or is it better to sell them as soon as the warranty period is up? (I don't intend to be critical here at all, I'm just curious to understand how things work at this end of the market as it's unfamiliar territory for me coming from a 2.0 TDI)

[llanfachreth]

[QUOTE=CaptainCaveMan;1245700]

Agreed. I have a 2014 Performance GTI for sale. PM me if interested. Cheers

I take on board what you guys are saying, and it's giving me a lot of food for thought - thank you.

I guess part of my thinking is that I like to keep my cars for a long time, i.e. 10 years, and so I worry that the Golf R is not a long term prospect because of kids, etc. If I were only planning to keep the car for 4 or 5 years, then the Golf R would perhaps be more interesting (my eldest child is only 11 so won't be driving for another 5 years).

If you're selling a 2014 performance GTI then I am curious, is it cost effective to only hold cars like these for a few years? I was worried that the depreciation would kill me. Or is it better to sell them as soon as the warranty period is up? (I don't intend to be critical here at all, I'm just curious to understand how things work at this end of the market as it's unfamiliar territory for me coming from a 2.0 TDI)

I'm simply selling my GTI as I'm buying an R Wagon. Also as I'm buying through my business for tax reasons. Nothing to do with warranty, I've never had any issues with it.

[CaptainCaveMan]

[QUOTE=llanfachreth;1245719]

I'm simply selling my GTI as I'm buying an R Wagon. Also as I'm buying through my business for tax reasons. Nothing to do with warranty, I've never had any issues with it.

R Wagon looks like it would be an excellent family car - good choice.