What to Buy? Golf R 7 vs R Grid 7.5

[flat6]

After a few days of driving I see the argument for the 7 speed, but its not so bad.. Unfortunately its hard to identify these things with a 15 minute test drive. The 6 Speed can be a little clunky on the od occasion but its fairly smooth once you master the brake accelerator clutch action.

[tigger73]

The 6 speed isn't a bad gearbox. It's just the 7 speed is better. Unfortunately car manufacturers keep on drip feeding out improvements to make us want to buy the newer/better/updated car even though the one we are driving is perfectly OK for the job. Case in point Mk7 vs. Mk7.5. The DQ380 has been around sionce 2014 but only made its way into the Golf for 7.5 update. Otherwise there would have been no reason for everyone to update their cars.

[LibraR]

They had to “test” it in the Audi S3 first, to keep the price premium for Audi. Same with the virtual cockpit. Now both are in the Golf.

Tuning the mk7 makes the gearbox foibles even more noticeable in the 6 speed. Obviously why APR and the like have a DSG tune as well. Add a JB1 on your Golf and you’ll see what I mean

[flat6]

Was meaning to ask, is the APR tune on these R's switchable like on the Polo using the cruise control stalk?

Do they usually come with 4 programs? Previous seller had no idea how to do it

[Kachingg]

Get a tune for the 6 speed it will improve it a lot

[WallySimmonds]

Well I picked up my R today and I have to say the seats on the Grid are much better than I remember them. I still prefer the leather and would normally option them but I stand by my pick of going for a Grid over a Mk7. I'm really stoked with it, great car, and a bit improvement over the Highline.

[LibraR]

Well I picked up my R today and I have to say the seats on the Grid are much better than I remember them. I still prefer the leather and would normally option them but I stand by my pick of going for a Grid over a Mk7. I'm really stoked with it, great car, and a bit improvement over the Highline.

Congrats. Next level performance compared with the Highline! Wait until it gets a few kms under the belt and frees up. Very cool!!

[Mattlock]

Well I picked up my R today and I have to say the seats on the Grid are much better than I remember them. I still prefer the leather and would normally option them but I stand by my pick of going for a Grid over a Mk7. I'm really stoked with it, great car, and a bit improvement over the Highline.

Awesome. New car day is the best feeling!

Did it myself yesterday!



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[westenderbender]

Awesome. New car day is the best feeling!

Did it myself yesterday!



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Congrats!! What did you get?!

I picked up my Grid manual this week

[flat6]

Awesome. New car day is the best feeling!
Did it myself yesterday!

Congrats, new financial year seems to be the time to upgrade for all