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    From an SI to an SE

    Honda are not what they used to and even how people perceive VW as unreliable but I owned a MK6 GTI, MK7 GTI, and now (knock on wood) MK7.5 GTI they never gave me problems even both modded to APR stage 2. Also IMHO the VW MQB communities are much tighter and willing to help and share ideas.
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    From an SI to an SE

    Unfortunately I have a 18 civic hatchback sport touring and purchased it for commute and reliability after traded in my mk7 GTI. It turns out one of the worst car ever owned. The car was stock with no engine mods and within 2 1/2 years with 43k miles, it killed 3 batteries and each time these...
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    Mk7 Vs civic Hatch

    Yes, thank you for the information and if I complained and bitched enough to Honda America and make a big fuss I might of gotten the ac replacement at goodwill. But I have done some research on the replacement and not only you have to wait 3 months for parts due backlog but there are owners when...
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    Mk7 Vs civic Hatch

    I have a 2015 MK7 GTI with about 55k trouble free miles except for the leaky sunroof which in hindsight probably can diy quick fix but decided to trade it in for a 2018 civic hatchback sport touring for mpg and also reliability. The first month ownership the civic battery died while sat in the...
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    FS: OEM Stock MK7 taillights halogen

    Selling my set of OEM stock mk7 halogen taillight off my 2016 GTI. Recently moved and needed to get some of things sitting inside our storage. Looking to get $60 cash OBO for local deal but willing to negotiate if this needed to ship within 48 CONUS Please PM me if any questions thank you...
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    FS: MK7Gloss Black VW emblem - Front and Rear

    Selling my set of new MK7 Gloss Black VW emblem for $25 shipped. Purchased 2 sets and these are extra sets I have no long needed.
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    OEM Euro LED amber turn signal rewiring

    I'm trying to find out if most members purchased and installed the non wire splicing kit for the amber turn signal function for the euro LED. How many hours did it took you install the wire kit? I'm looking to purchased the kit from...
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    FS: OEM Tornado Red mirror caps MK7

    Selling my set of OEM Tornado red mirror caps came off my 1 month old MK7 GTI after purchased a black caps from another MK7 forum member. $120 shipped to paypal verified address. Please PM me for questions.
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    Which adapters LED

    During the past winter I have purchased and installed a set of OEM Euro LED for my GTI and now looking to install the adapters for the amber turn signal. The original kit came with the Euro LED looks very complicated so I'm looking into the BEC adapters since price is reasonable and little less...
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    8000 miles and 2 new tires..really that bad

    Just past Saturday finally able to head over to the dealership thinking just a nail in the rear tire to get it removed/patched and when they inspected all four, they now have to replace 2 tires. Not only was there a nail but also sidewall damage in the rear one but they also found the left front...
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    windshield repair kit

    Took a day off work today to bring the kids to the dentist and during normal day light saw a half crescent shape on the windshield size of a dime and as I suspected it was a small point impact with a small crack. I was little upset on my 8000 miles GTI so I quickly drove to the nearest auto...
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    Sticky/rubbing rear brake - after release from E-brake

    Not sure this happens more often in the colder region with moisture/water but recently once I parked the car with the e-brake pulled and come back either the next day or maybe after work on a colder day, I will hear a rubbing sound from the rear brakes and goes away after I have depressed the...
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    Dirty dub winter mode

    Winter time again, let's see your mk7 covered with dirt and salt. Actually mine is not that bad so far.
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