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Offline D Squared

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Buying an R
« on: March 02, 2017, 02:19:39 pm »
Thinking of changing my MK5 GTi to get an MK7 R..

Any issues I should know about? 4 wheel drive system ok? Manual or DSG?

Cheers
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2017, 05:21:57 pm »
I made the swap last September . Really miss the mk5 gti but it pops up on here f}on time to time so all good . The best think to do is go on vwroc forum it's full of info . I do know on some early models the turbo can go . But I would have thought most would now be repaired under warranty.
Just so you know the mkgti and mk5 are like night and day , go like sh#t of a shovel and also handle out of this world
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2017, 11:11:58 am »
Defo DSG, as it works seamlessly with all the mk7s tech - adaptive cruise etc. Manual clutches cant really handle stock power very well, and will certainly slip after a remap.

Early cars (2014 & early 2015) can have turbo problems, but its not that common really. Late 2015 onwards got a better entertainment unit.

Lapiz blue paint is soft & swirls quite easily.

4WD is robust & can handle 600+bhp, there have neen a few haldex units replaced umder warranty, however regular oil changes will help prolong the life. Not a common failure either

Immense cars though pal, very very capable & really great fun to drive hard. i love mine   :love:
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2017, 11:56:49 am »
Quote from: D Squared on March 02, 2017, 02:19:39 pm
Thinking of changing my MK5 GTi to get an MK7 R..

Any issues I should know about? 4 wheel drive system ok? Manual or DSG?

Cheers

ended up buying GTi, PP, DSG..
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2017, 12:30:00 pm »
Great Choice... 3 door and Red to top it off???  :party:
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2017, 12:27:45 pm »
Quote from: gulfstream11 on May 10, 2017, 12:30:00 pm
Great Choice... 3 door and Red to top it off???  :party:

Nearly...lol

Red and 5dr, 19" Santiago, TechPack, Park assist.... #loveit
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2017, 01:06:12 pm »
Nice one.... congratulations on using your head and getting the far more preferable GTI over the ten-a-penny R
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2017, 03:34:09 pm »
Quote from: rich83 on May 11, 2017, 01:06:12 pm
Nice one.... congratulations on using your head and getting the far more preferable GTI over the ten-a-penny R

haha...Cheers..!  :happy2:
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2017, 09:50:14 pm »
Nice one. You won't be disappointed  :happy2:
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2017, 12:47:29 pm »
I've been sent an email today about VW lease offers.
Got the GTI and R estate on there CHEAP!

Thinking about getting one. What makes the GTI preferred over the R?
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Re: Buying an R
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2017, 11:09:40 am »
What companies are offering you a good deal at the moment? I may be interested in a GTi, sent my R back in March  :happy2:
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