jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
Plus don't you have to pay for map updates?Yeah It's such a clunky system whatever they're using. I just use Carplay/Google Maps if I need it. VW's NAV is a terrible.
Plus don't you have to pay for map updates?Yeah It's such a clunky system whatever they're using. I just use Carplay/Google Maps if I need it. VW's NAV is a terrible.
Hmm. Not sure. I bought my 2017 late last year certified pre-owned at 15k miles. Haven't really used the native map to figure that out. I did have Premium Plus 2017 and 2018 Audi S3's (long story) and never had to pay for map/system updates. Only had to pay for the wifi/data plan. But updates were free, at least over wifi.Plus don't you have to pay for map updates?
Just found a used 7.5R in the spec I want that was traded into a GM dealership for a new Camaro. Service records indicate a small accident claim from a rear ender that had a $5000 repair cost. I imagine this bill would be mostly for bodywork? Would be pretty easy to reach $5K on just cosmetic repair. The car was also brought into VW because the cruise control light was on. This appears to not be fixed yet. Lastly the inspection indicates that the car is modified, and there is an APR badge on the back.
Would it be worth trying to grab this car if I could get it for a steal? Or run away from it? Does APR tune/downpipe etc void the entire car’s warranty? ie the cruise control? Or just engine related warranty?
To answer your question specifically a tune voids powertrain related warranty problems only. The cruise control would still be covered. But I wouldn't advise buying it either.Just found a used 7.5R in the spec I want that was traded into a GM dealership for a new Camaro. Service records indicate a small accident claim from a rear ender that had a $5000 repair cost. I imagine this bill would be mostly for bodywork? Would be pretty easy to reach $5K on just cosmetic repair. The car was also brought into VW because the cruise control light was on. This appears to not be fixed yet. Lastly the inspection indicates that the car is modified, and there is an APR badge on the back.
Would it be worth trying to grab this car if I could get it for a steal? Or run away from it? Does APR tune/downpipe etc void the entire car’s warranty? ie the cruise control? Or just engine related warranty?
Ok thanks. Would only consider it if they offered a DEEP discount which I’m sure they’re not likely to do right now. Gunna go drive it tomorrow anyway and find out.
Finally made Grade A at something.You heard it here first, if you tune your Golf you are a Grade A “Fuckboy” and your car is worth shit
You heard it here first, if you tune your Golf you are a Grade A “Fuckboy” and your car is worth shit
I’ve got a 2019 GTI and test drove a few used R’s before buying and did again so recently just to check it out. I love the quad exhausts and the engine tuning on the R a little bit more - laggier is almost adding character, and the gearing on the manual is SO MUCH BETTER. Digital dash I could take or leave, but building in Germany seems to be a huge benefit as my Mexico-built GTI has had so many freaks and rattles.
You said you’re modding down the rod, so this won’t apply- but driving the R it felt so quick 0-40 and then barely ahead of the GTI from about 60 on. Sure enough, I checked Car and Driver and they had GTI’s going from 70-100 in about 7 seconds and R’s in 6.5. APR on the tune site lists their dyno as showing the GTI really only is about 25 hp & lbft down. Random, but was anyone else surprised by how similar they are speed wise above 50 or so?
Regardless, enjoy the R. Chris Harris did an excellent video with it vs the BMW 2 series. While the R is never a car that’s worth nearly 50% more than the gti (used R’s with 10k miles can be 40k, used GTI autobahns are high 20’s), it’s got excellent resale and is surely a great package. Not sure how well it’ll age with the MK8 GTI being even faster than it is, though - and with the MK8 R coming with the twin clutch AWD.
Well, Hyperlite said the car was wrecked and had APR badges on it. Sounds like a fuckboy to me.
What made you go with the GTI over the R? Just price differential and value for money?I’ve got a 2019 GTI and test drove a few used R’s before buying and did again so recently just to check it out.