Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by Dan W

I posted this in the "just picked up my MKVII Golf" but being the proud parent I am, I'm posting it here too! I'm only 22km in so far but absolutely loving it!

MY16 GTI Manual

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Nice man. Silver's different (in my area anyway). Flaunt it. :)

Interested to know any recommendations for those doing deals on my15 auto brand new? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Carz

Interested to know any recommendations for those doing deals on my15 auto brand new? Thanks

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I got my night blue metallic DSG with sunroof for 43K.

Just under $52K for mine (see signature block) - brand new.

I paid $42k, MY16 GTi, White Manual, Drivers assist. Use a broker to get the best deal.

Good deal ntpete

First post, brand new Golf owner. Ordered, in November, my Carbon Steel Golf GTI MY16 with DSG, DAP and Sunroof. Picked it up a week early (last week). Great little car, really fun to drive. Lovely salespeople.
Unfortunately, the car went back to the dealership this morning. I got the dreaded "Error: gearbox. reverse gear is unavailable." along with some angry error alerts, some accompanying amber lights on the dash, and the inability to leave 1st gear. The service department gave me a courtesy car and will give me a hire car in the meantime. There is a good chance the car will be sent back to VW Australia, and I'll be without my GTI for a while. I'm still deciding whether I should demand (according to consumer law) a refund or replacement, given the replacement will take just as long to receive.
I assume this is just one of those things, and not something 99% of the GTI drivers experience. Any similar experiences out there?

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Originally Posted by mordechaiser

First post, brand new Golf owner. Ordered, in November, my Carbon Steel Golf GTI MY16 with DSG, DAP and Sunroof. Picked it up a week early (last week). Great little car, really fun to drive. Lovely salespeople.
Unfortunately, the car went back to the dealership this morning. I got the dreaded "Error: gearbox. reverse gear is unavailable." along with some angry error alerts, some accompanying amber lights on the dash, and the inability to leave 1st gear. The service department gave me a courtesy car and will give me a hire car in the meantime. There is a good chance the car will be sent back to VW Australia, and I'll be without my GTI for a while. I'm still deciding whether I should demand (according to consumer law) a refund or replacement, given the replacement will take just as long to receive.
I assume this is just one of those things, and not something 99% of the GTI drivers experience. Any similar experiences out there?

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Well that sucks. Hasn't happened to me, and personally I'd be trying for a replacement. Depends how determined you are as it could be a bit of work.

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Originally Posted by mordechaiser

First post, brand new Golf owner. Ordered, in November, my Carbon Steel Golf GTI MY16 with DSG, DAP and Sunroof. Picked it up a week early (last week). Great little car, really fun to drive. Lovely salespeople.
Unfortunately, the car went back to the dealership this morning. I got the dreaded "Error: gearbox. reverse gear is unavailable." along with some angry error alerts, some accompanying amber lights on the dash, and the inability to leave 1st gear. The service department gave me a courtesy car and will give me a hire car in the meantime. There is a good chance the car will be sent back to VW Australia, and I'll be without my GTI for a while. I'm still deciding whether I should demand (according to consumer law) a refund or replacement, given the replacement will take just as long to receive.
I assume this is just one of those things, and not something 99% of the GTI drivers experience. Any similar experiences out there?

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That's just bad luck. Let's hope it gets sorted ASAP.

Not sure how this one will go, but if you think you've got a lemon, then go the replacement - they could repair your current vehicle, but then what if the same thing happens weeks or months down the track? Might be better off starting from scratch...

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Originally Posted by mattaus

I'm going to get this wrapped gloss black before mounting it. Pretty excited :banana:

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Posted at same time :)

Is that a front lip?

I'm going to get this wrapped gloss black before mounting it. Pretty excited :banana:

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