Golf GTI performance first impressions

[revsRus]

I noticed today on the T-Roc that when I gave it some beans the accelerator has a “click” right near the end of the pedal movement that you have to press hard to allow full depression, almost like a lockdown switch.

It’s a bit annoying, i expect my golf will have it too...

I’m fairly hopeful on other stuff though - the interior and gadgets are excellent (yes, I know I’m coming from a 2008 car!) - particularly the fully digital dash, and if the Golf does anywhere even near where the T-Roc does on fuel, then I’ll be happy I didn’t resort to a diesel for this “sensible” phase of my life!

My mk7 gti did the “click” and so does my current mk7 clubsport s. Can’t see that it does anything at all

i wonder if I can stop it clicking!?

Incidentally I also went from a Silverstone Blue e92 M3 to a mk7 gti (non performance edition) and was so blown away by the economy, practicality and deftness of the gti that I really didn’t miss the M3 in the slightest

[scotta]

My mk7 gti did the “click” and so does my current mk7 clubsport s. Can’t see that it does anything at all

i wonder if I can stop it clicking!?

Incidentally I also went from a Silverstone Blue e92 M3 to a mk7 gti (non performance edition) and was so blown away by the economy, practicality and deftness of the gti that I really didn’t miss the M3 in the slightest

The click is to override the speed limiter on the cruise control.

[Broccers]

I thought it overrides economy or other slack settings and makes the car take off as quickly as possible. Seems to in my R.

Re the missing an m3 you'll only miss the noise and experience. Just driven to Edinburgh in the golf, very capable, did 32mpg. Unremarkable.

[Rich B]

My mk7 gti did the “click” and so does my current mk7 clubsport s. Can’t see that it does anything at all

i wonder if I can stop it clicking!?

Incidentally I also went from a Silverstone Blue e92 M3 to a mk7 gti (non performance edition) and was so blown away by the economy, practicality and deftness of the gti that I really didn’t miss the M3 in the slightest

good to know!

Though I am a rwd fan, I’m quite looking forward to trying a front scrabbler with an LSD too - the last fwd car I had (apart from the wife’s Fiesta STs) was my CTR 14 years ago and that would just tramp and spin when pushed.

[scotta]

I thought it overrides economy or other slack settings and makes the car take off as quickly as possible. Seems to in my R.

Re the missing an m3 you'll only miss the noise and experience. Just driven to Edinburgh in the golf, very capable, did 32mpg. Unremarkable.

It does that as well. Full throttle in Eco mode past the button.

[JonMad]

Though I am a rwd fan, I’m quite looking forward to trying a front scrabbler with an LSD too - the last fwd car I had (apart from the wife’s Fiesta STs) was my CTR 14 years ago and that would just tramp and spin when pushed.

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[JonMad]

Is yours a DSG one, Rich? My natural father is talking about getting one next year some time. This after first telling me he wanted an MX-5 RF, then after finding it too small, I suggested a GT-86, which he was in favour of, but now he's liking the mk7 Golf GTi idea. I'm hoping to convince him to put me on his insurance.

[Sundayjumper]

Just driven to Edinburgh in the golf, very capable, did 32mpg. Unremarkable.

My old E36 M3 would do 30mpg ! I didn't realise things had moved on so much.

[scotta]

Just driven to Edinburgh in the golf, very capable, did 32mpg. Unremarkable.

My old E36 M3 would do 30mpg ! I didn't realise things had moved on so much.

I had 38 from mine on a run.

[Broccers]

Travelling 90 plus and overtaking slow traffic at top of A1. The road up here isn't very good. Still, not bad economy.

Hope you get your GTi soon

[Rich B]

Is yours a DSG one, Rich? My natural father is talking about getting one next year some time. This after first telling me he wanted an MX-5 RF, then after finding it too small, I suggested a GT-86, which he was in favour of, but now he's liking the mk7 Golf GTi idea. I'm hoping to convince him to put me on his insurance.

Nope, its Emmanuel. I’ve just had a call to say I’ll get it tomorrow!

[Rich B]

Just driven to Edinburgh in the golf, very capable, did 32mpg. Unremarkable.

My old E36 M3 would do 30mpg ! I didn't realise things had moved on so much.

I had 38 from mine on a run.

the V8 M3 would never get above about 26 on a run. I do tend to cruise at about 95 though.

[Nathan]

I noticed today on the T-Roc that when I gave it some beans the accelerator has a “click” right near the end of the pedal movement that you have to press hard to allow full depression, almost like a lockdown switch.

It’s a bit annoying, i expect my golf will have it too...

I’m fairly hopeful on other stuff though - the interior and gadgets are excellent (yes, I know I’m coming from a 2008 car!) - particularly the fully digital dash, and if the Golf does anywhere even near where the T-Roc does on fuel, then I’ll be happy I didn’t resort to a diesel for this “sensible” phase of my life!

My mk7 gti did the “click” and so does my current mk7 clubsport s. Can’t see that it does anything at all

Same pedal as auto ? The click is kickdown

[scotta]

I noticed today on the T-Roc that when I gave it some beans the accelerator has a “click” right near the end of the pedal movement that you have to press hard to allow full depression, almost like a lockdown switch.

It’s a bit annoying, i expect my golf will have it too...

I’m fairly hopeful on other stuff though - the interior and gadgets are excellent (yes, I know I’m coming from a 2008 car!) - particularly the fully digital dash, and if the Golf does anywhere even near where the T-Roc does on fuel, then I’ll be happy I didn’t resort to a diesel for this “sensible” phase of my life!

My mk7 gti did the “click” and so does my current mk7 clubsport s. Can’t see that it does anything at all

Same pedal as auto ? The click is kickdown

If only someone had answered that further up the page...

[Nathan]

Matty was referring to the kickdown on his SLK55 - which you would expect because it was an auto.

Richards T-Roc is a manual and I am suggesting parts sharing with the auto.

[mik]

I think Nathan has blocked your posts Scott

[Beany]

Travelling 90 plus and overtaking slow traffic at top of A1. The road up here isn't very good. Still, not bad economy.

That seems more realistic. If I tried that in the 330 I'd be amazed to get into the high 20s mpg.

[scotta]

Matty was referring to the kickdown on his SLK55 - which you would expect because it was an auto.

Richards T-Roc is a manual and I am suggesting parts sharing with the auto.

Where as I told you what it actually does. Parts sharing or not it’s there for a purpose.

[Nathan]

scan reading FTL

[Rich B]

The drama continues...

Here’s a lesson for everyone - get your insurance quotes as early as possible (3-4 weeks before you need it) - they jack up the prices (MASSIVELY) on the day/day before.

I had a quote of £418 that I quoted 3 weeks before, I bought it the evening before the AM delivery of the car. The delivery then got postponed so I cancelled it. I called up today to buy it again and the price was now £660.... I politely told them to fuck off (not very politely - I just told them to fuck off).

So, after a bit of internetting I’ve got it down to £548 for the same cover (same company) and I’m on with the leasing company to sort something out as it was their (well, VWs) fault....

Well, the very early quote thing is a lesson learnt for me anyway, I always left it far too late.