Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
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Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Hey. I'm in the market for a new vehicle and looking at a Golf 7 R. Thinking of either 2015 or 2016 based on my budget. In particular I'm looking for sunroof, Pretoria rims, keyless. A bonus world be Dynaudio and DCC. What are the key things to look for when inspecting these vehicles? Are there known issues with specific year models like recalls and faulty parts. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Guys, are there known issues on the engines for 2014 R models vs later. I know the 2014 gtis had piston issues? I maybe wrong.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Pretoria rims and DCC is a must, Kessy, nice to have. The only issue I'm aware of is the thermostat housing. R12k to fix. Make sure that the car you are looking at has received all oil services per the dates stated in the book. 2016 models manufactured after mid June is with 2017 specs.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Having had a car with kessy and moving to a Bmw without that would be a non-negotiable for me. Just keeping the key in your pocket and not having to press buttons etc is a real winner for me.
Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Thanks guys. Really struggling to find a R within my budget. Now leaning to a G7 2015 full spec with exended warranty. I'm concerned that even if I find an R, it won't come with warranty. Also don't need a balloon payment.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Love this feature. Had it on my G7. What I hate is the start and stop featurejaredm wrote:Having had a car with kessy and moving to a Bmw without that would be a non-negotiable for me. Just keeping the key in your pocket and not having to press buttons etc is a real winner for me.
Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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Start/stop can be disabled via vagcomDrift Devil wrote:Love this feature. Had it on my G7. What I hate is the start and stop featurejaredm wrote:Having had a car with kessy and moving to a Bmw without that would be a non-negotiable for me. Just keeping the key in your pocket and not having to press buttons etc is a real winner for me.
Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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2015 Golf VII GTi Performance Pack DSG
Mk2 Golf 2.0l 16v Exec
Ex:
2012 Edition 35 Dsg CPI Stg2
Golf 6 .:R DSG CPI Stg2+
Scirocco 2.0TSi DSG K04
Golf 3 VR6 Turbo
Golf V GTi DSG
Mazda 3 MPS
Mk2 Golf 2.0l 16v Exec
Ex:
2012 Edition 35 Dsg CPI Stg2
Golf 6 .:R DSG CPI Stg2+
Scirocco 2.0TSi DSG K04
Golf 3 VR6 Turbo
Golf V GTi DSG
Mazda 3 MPS
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Yes I'm aware. Thanks. Unfortunately my previous mechanic/tuner said he can't get it right...loljaredm wrote:Start/stop can be disabled via vagcomDrift Devil wrote:Love this feature. Had it on my G7. What I hate is the start and stop featurejaredm wrote:Having had a car with kessy and moving to a Bmw without that would be a non-negotiable for me. Just keeping the key in your pocket and not having to press buttons etc is a real winner for me.
Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Was in the same boat as you. Considered an R but with my budget the mileage was a bit out and no warranty. Ended up finding a 2015 g7 performance pack with 47k on the clock for 345k still under full Vw plan. Just extended the plan now till 2023 with vw. The g7 is a great carDrift Devil wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:46 pm Thanks guys. Really struggling to find a R within my budget. Now leaning to a G7 2015 full spec with exended warranty. I'm concerned that even if I find an R, it won't come with warranty. Also don't need a balloon payment.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Nice deal. Saw one with 74k on the clock going for 350k. Very neat. Has warranty till next year June which is comforting.JasonGTi300 wrote:Was in the same boat as you. Considered an R but with my budget the mileage was a bit out and no warranty. Ended up finding a 2015 g7 performance pack with 47k on the clock for 345k still under full Vw plan. Just extended the plan now till 2023 with vw. The g7 is a great carDrift Devil wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:46 pm Thanks guys. Really struggling to find a R within my budget. Now leaning to a G7 2015 full spec with exended warranty. I'm concerned that even if I find an R, it won't come with warranty. Also don't need a balloon payment.
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Re: Help in choosing a Golf 7 R
Not that I have personally done it but @Senna did it on my ex 2015 Golf R after watching a YouTube video and @JaredS did it on my current 2014 Touareg also after watching a YouTube video so it is not difficult at all.Drift Devil wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:05 pmYes I'm aware. Thanks. Unfortunately my previous mechanic/tuner said he can't get it right...loljaredm wrote:Start/stop can be disabled via vagcomDrift Devil wrote:Love this feature. Had it on my G7. What I hate is the start and stop featurejaredm wrote:Having had a car with kessy and moving to a Bmw without that would be a non-negotiable for me. Just keeping the key in your pocket and not having to press buttons etc is a real winner for me.
Make sure the Pretoria wheels are oem, lots of 7Rs running around with reps. DCC is great but I would skip it if you are looking to go coil overs.
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Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's