Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[kensell21]

Hi Brad.

Thanks again..

ahh your right colour is colour.. .. just realised there are products like clear wrap available. My car is two years old. I thought I'd need to get the cars paint looked at before looking at those products..

I'll definitely look at that when we come back.

The guys at Bunnings will think I've got a lot of painting to do






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[kensell21]

Hi Brad
Just a picture of the the car ready to go!!
I'm currently at Broken Hill after 1,000 kms via Mildura. Blustery winds over 42c but the car drove well and all good so far.
When I return after a pro clean, I'm hoping to decide on a clear film or opticoat




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[R_LINE]

Anyone here ever attempt to install a BOV on their mk7?

If i install one will it need tuning or anything additional? Will their be cons other then cops not liking it?

Sorry I don't know much about this stuff. I'm more a visual guy. I don't know much about mechanical stuff.

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[kensell21]

Now this is not suppose to be a travel post but the car is still going strong apart from a little dirt.


Having lunch at Menindee lakes.

Hmm I was hoping my next golf was going to be a GTI, looks like it might have to be a Alltrack


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[Dan_3MPS]

Hi All - need some opinions and advice from experienced Mk7 owners. My partner is looking to get a new car, she's narrowed it down to Golf (new or used), A3 (used) or Mazda 3 (new).

We looked at a very nice 2015 MY16 Highline TDI with the R-Line pack today at a non-VW dealer, however it had quite high km's (37000km) for only one year of use (delivered new in Jan 2016). The changeover price requested has been met, however it will need tyres in the next 10000km. Otherwise all appeared in excellent condition, I didn't drive it but passengered and it was good. It has two years factory warranty remaining.

We're visiting a VW dealer tomorrow to discuss a new Comfortline, hopefully changeover works out to about the same, most probably for a 2016 MY16, although 2016 MY17 could happen.

Any thoughts on which way to go? Car will primarlily be used for city commutes, although some longer highway trips once/twice a month may happen (which we use my Mk6 GTI for at the moment). She has never owned a new car before so that and the Highline TDI not being the exact colour also weigh in to the decision.

All thoughts and input appreciated! Heading down the road to see if we can get a drive of a Mazda 3 SP25 now

[Ozsko]

A one year old car should price should reflect the depreciation hit that they all take in the first year. The comfortline will take the same hit so in some ways the year old car is a better value buy.

[Hillbilly]

A petrol one would be better for mainly city driving. Diesels are better for long runs. Get them hot and keep them hot.
I only use mine when going far enough to get it that way.

Personally I would go for an upspec Mazda 3. Several friends have them and have had a good run out of them.

[Dan_3MPS]

Thanks Good point for in city re: petrol vs. diesel.

Just drove the SP25, motor sounded like a tractor and quite a boomy cabin! She noticed the torque deficit in the low RPM ranges compared to the VW motors...interesting that a 'non-car' person would pick that up so quickly. Looks like the SP25 is out of contention but good to drive it for comparison sake.

[Dan_3MPS]

And...Highline vs. Comfortline. Leather is not a huge deal (Qld...gets hot)

Is the difference between the 92kw and 110kw just a tune or is it hardware also (turbo etc)? Trying to work out if the cost difference is worth it to go up to Highline from Comfortline aside from the extra power.

[agentthumb]

And...Highline vs. Comfortline. Leather is not a huge deal (Qld...gets hot)

Is the difference between the 92kw and 110kw just a tune or is it hardware also (turbo etc)? Trying to work out if the cost difference is worth it to go up to Highline from Comfortline aside from the extra power.

There is a review of the MY15 golfs comparing the comfort line against highline on CarAdvice.

If missing gear from the highline spec is not a deal breaker for you, then comfort line is the sweet spot in that you get all the stuff you really need, and cheaper price.

Apparently power difference between the two is negligible. I almost agree having driven both, however I felt there is just a little bit missing in the comfort line, not sure if it's just psychological tho on my part and only noticeable when driven back to back


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