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I'll have a look and compare some prices, seem to see some 2017/18 models with 15-20k miles for around £22-23k not completely out of the question
Who owns a Golf GTD / GTI / R?
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Just give me a shout if you need questions answering about them
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that the 7.5 has a 7 speed if you are looking at DSG boxes , vs the 6 speed DSG on the 7. Prolly translates to better MPG on the motorway .
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Just give me a shout if you need questions answering about them
Amazing thanks!
Looking for manual
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Also not sure on colour.
I think the snazzy bluey purple colour, or maybe white
I think the snazzy bluey purple colour, or maybe white
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If you are looking at a manual, it might be worth budgeting a clutch upgrade as the standard one is garbage. Something like a Sachs Performance one be miles better and can handle the power without slipping.Amazing thanks!
Looking for manual
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Lapiz Blue is the de-facto colour for the Rs , but I prefer the Pure White myself, there is a pearlescent white called Onyx White which is nice as well, but that was a cost extra.
Worth a watch if you're deciding between the two :-
Aesthetically I kind of prefer the MK7's exterior. Mainly as I feel the smoothed in colour coded side skirts look better than the black under sill ones of the MK7.5. To be fair though they look very similar other than the wheels in that video don't they!
In terms of tech the Mk7.5 is the marginally better car by way of having a newer 7-speed DSG (assuming you go automatic) versus the 6-speed of the MK7. Also the infotainment is far more modern on the 7.5 with it's digital instrument cluster and Apple Carplay/Android Auto infotainment support IIRC.
Obviously if you have two identical cars at the same price then you'd definitely want the Mk7.5 for the 7-speed and upgraded infotainment. Just a case of deciding how much those features are worth to you really IMO and which you prefer the aesthetics of. As said though I would judge the cars you look at by their condition, mileage and history rather than worrying too much about which specific version it is.
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If anyone is looking for a well looked after and maintained 7.5 R then apparently this is my old one (LG67CXS) which will be up for sale soon: https://www.sytner.co.uk/car-search/12771517-volkswagen-golf/ Options were Leather interior, 19" Prets, DynAudio and a £3k Akrapovic Exhaust 
oh and thankfully no keyless entry.
oh and thankfully no keyless entry.
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A rant about my 2015 GTD...there is a rattle 'in' the dash that is making me go slightly crazy. You can only hear it when in a high gear and going slow, or just naturally when the car is more 'shaky'. I just cannot fathom where it's coming from. I'm ready to rip the dash out and create more rattles and noises. I'm not expecting anyone to know, just ranting.
Oh and the drivers side when on a motorway or cruising I can hear wind noise from the window/door but again I cannot find a gap/hole/cut in any of the lining to fix!
I really am starting to hate the car!
Oh and the drivers side when on a motorway or cruising I can hear wind noise from the window/door but again I cannot find a gap/hole/cut in any of the lining to fix!
I really am starting to hate the car!
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Mine had a similar rattle and it turned out to be a loose knee airbag mounting.
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Well I thought it was coming from where you adjust the steering wheel height, or behind that part. Where is that located my I add? I appreciate the chances of it being the same thing are slim but I'll try anything.
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I believe it is the panel that is below the steering wheel mount. I took mine to the dealers and after a drive with their technicians, they pretty much straight away knew where it was coming from.
One thing that has always driven me insane is rattles and unfortunately there is quite a few on my GTD too but I am learning to not be so particular about it.
It appears I have a similar rattle which starts when I slowly bright the clutch up to biting point and it appears to come from the Steering Column area, what are the odds on this being the loose knee airbag mounting as discussed above?
The car has VW Warranty therefore hoping to have a list of minor niggles to get put right all at once.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103099923648
Thoughts on that? Test drove it today and I bloomin' loved it. Got all the options I was after too. I know its not the cheapest GTI but....
Thoughts on that? Test drove it today and I bloomin' loved it. Got all the options I was after too. I know its not the cheapest GTI but....
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Not too bad , prolly a smidge over priced. One thing it is missing for me is the DCC (Adaptive Dampers) on that options list.
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Nice one ... !It has that too. (shhhh!) When you hit the drive modes button it says 'DCC with Drive mode selection'
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The rimless came in the MY17 roughly 66 plate onwards. They are both dimming , the rimless one is automatic , the one with the rim you can select on or off.