Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[gregozedobe]

... 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)

Generally speaking, the biggest hit in depreciation comes when you first drive your new car off the selling dealer's lot, then the car continues to lose value in the first year, and loses lesser amounts each year after that. True "collectors cars" don't always follow that trend, but I don't see many Golfs as true "collectors cars" as most are made and sold in too large a numbers to be really rare and in high demand. I look at any car I am likely to buy as a depreciating asset that also costs money to maintain properly.

The initial batch of Golf R Wolfsburg editions (sold in 2014/15) seemed to hold their value better than regular Golfs, probably because we were told they were a strictly limited edition and no more would be sold once they were all gone. Now that a second batch of Wolfsburgs has gone on sale the price of the previous batch may or may not go down - time will tell.

Generally speaking, a car with some warranty (even if it is an extended warranty) will be easier to sell, but may not fetch all that much more than an equal car without warranty.

If you are researching prices of second hand Golfs, note that like many big-ticket items, the asking price is often higher than what they actually sell for, both at dealers and in private sales.

[Dutch77]

Some interesting comments.

If you're looking to hold onto a car for a long time then just buy exactly what you want, regardless of cost.

I get bored quickly so turn my cars over way to often, but I enjoy them so don't mind spending the cash to do it. I once held a car for three years.. just.. and ironically that was my Mk6 GTI.

The first batch of Wolfsburgs held some value for the wagons because some people were under the mistaken belief there would never be more coming - so there was a fair old premium on them. Anyone who was paying a premium for the hatch was just confused.. it's a badge pack, nothing special about it.

I'd also not pay a cent extra for a car with extended warranty cough cough insurance, unless it was genuine factory warranty.

Outside of the elite collectibles, anything new is a money pit in depreciation and even if the Australian tax payer can help offset some of that, it's still your net dollars going out the door.

But.. I don't care.

[pologti18t]

GTI Original (3 door) – $37,490/$39,990 (man/DSG)
GTI (5 door) – $41,490/$43,990 (man/DSG)
GTI Performance Edition 1 (3 door) – $47,990 (DSG)

You lose

Notable omissions from the five-door GTI's features list include adaptive chassis control, keyless entry/start and ambient lighting and sat nav. Doesn't look to be such good value.

[Splashalot]

GTI Original (3 door) – $37,490/$39,990 (man/DSG)
GTI (5 door) – $41,490/$43,990 (man/DSG)
GTI Performance Edition 1 (3 door) – $47,990 (DSG)

You lose

Notable omissions from the five-door GTI's features list include adaptive chassis control, keyless entry/start and ambient lighting and sat nav. Doesn't look to be such good value.

A good option for those who can't quite afford or justify a GTI. But for me, ACC alone is worth the $4,000 difference.

I suspect this is VW trying to minimise the sales impact of the upcoming i30n.

[arebeeyo]

Hey guys, I know this has been covered a fair bit elsewhere but I’m not the most technically minded person!

Just picked up a 2015 GTI and wondering if there are any recommended retrofits for either the newer Discovery Pro media unit (mine is pre-Apple CarPlay for example), or an upgrade to Dynaudio gear?

Is there anywhere in Perth that do these types of upgrades? What kind of dollars are we looking at?

[Brobbe]

Hello! A friend of mine owns a Golf GTI -13 with discover media. He have bought a vw original reverse camera retrofit kit, which we installed, but we cant get it to work.

It folds out, but there is no image.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Best regards Fredrik from Sweden

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[bendoyle089]

Any indications on a good driveway deal for a GTI 7.5 with DSG no options? I see in QLD they are advertised at $45,490 driveway, any ideas on what discount would be achievable?

[bendoyle089]

Are these driveaway prices? In QLD we have a DSG no options for 45,490, thinking of haggling them down to 40-42.

[spiral8]

Are these driveaway prices? In QLD we have a DSG no options for 45,490, thinking of haggling them down to 40-42.

I have a dealer who has quoted A$47500 for MK 7.5 with Colour, Driver Assist and Infotainment options! - If you wanted to compare.
This are the extras added to the base MK 7.5 DSG! It also includes 12 months registration in WA.
Colour = $500
DA = $1600
Infotainment = $2300

[j_man]

Hi All, what are you current thoughts on 2014/15 GTIs as far as reliability goes. Solid car in general or any issues around these build years that you know of?, seem good value at 28-30k on the used car market at the moment, agree?