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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Any recommendations on wiper blades for the GTI? Most ones I see people be bullish about don’t seem to be compatible.
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Oct 5, 2018 12:59
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Bosch Icon 365 OE26, OE18 - Adapter #4 work fine for me.
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Oct 5, 2018 13:48
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Warbird posted:Any recommendations on wiper blades for the GTI? Most ones I see people be bullish about don’t seem to be compatible. PIAA silicone
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Oct 5, 2018 14:54
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Etrips posted:Bosch Icon 365 OE26, OE18 - Adapter #4 work fine for me. Seconding these. Haven't gotten any for the gti yet, but they've been great on my other cars.
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Oct 5, 2018 15:55
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I generally just buy whatever is cheap on rockauto.
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Oct 5, 2018 16:08
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a mysterious cloak posted:Seconding these. Haven't gotten any for the gti yet, but they've been great on my other cars. same, had 'em on all my previous cars, currently have 'em on my jeep. factory wipers on the GTI still, but they're streaking so i'll probably replace them with icons this fall some time.
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Oct 5, 2018 16:46
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I'll take a look at the Icons, thanks!BraveUlysses posted:PIAA silicone This seems interesting, but I'm not sure if they will actually fit. Their chart seems to be a bit outdated and doesn't list anything past 2016. That being said I would imagine all of the wipers that work for Golf Mk. 7 or whatever a '17 GTI counts as will work equally as well.
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Oct 5, 2018 21:07
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Yup they fit, 15-17 are all the same
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Oct 5, 2018 21:50
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Finally got the wipers and the driver side one doesn't have the extra adaptors. Arrrrrrghhhh
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Oct 8, 2018 19:00
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In related news, I put my wipers on without incident. And no, I didn’t spend 20 minutes trying to install them with the wrong adaptors, why do you ask?
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Oct 8, 2018 19:48
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And no, I didn't crack the windshield by leaving them up without blade on them
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Oct 8, 2018 19:50
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Oct 8, 2018 20:05
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BlackMK4 posted:And no, I didn't crack the windshield by leaving them up without blade on them Definitely did that for most of my driving career before the guy at the counter at the Advance Auto Parts saw what I had done and told me why it was a bad idea. Fortunately didn't have to learn it the hard way. Thanks, parts store guy, for probably eventually saving me a windshield. wolrah fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Oct 9, 2018 |
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Oct 9, 2018 03:02
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Warbird posted:Any recommendations on wiper blades for the GTI? Most ones I see people be bullish about don’t seem to be compatible. I can't really promise anything but if the edges don't seem to badly shot try cleaning them thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. Seems to make them chatter a bit but cleans up their functional performance quite nicely.
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Oct 9, 2018 05:24
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Are GTIs still being sold for really good prices, or has diesel-gate been sufficiently long enough ago?
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Oct 23, 2018 15:43
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Residency Evil posted:Are GTIs still being sold for really good prices, or has diesel-gate been sufficiently long enough ago? The dealer I got mine from is advertising a 2018 S with DSG for just under $24,000: https://www.janesvillevw.com/vehicle-details/2018-volkswagen-golf-gti-2-0t-s-janesville-wi-id-26555952
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Oct 23, 2018 19:00
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I got a 2016 6 speed with 20k miles for 20k a month ago.
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Oct 23, 2018 19:43
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Residency Evil posted:Are GTIs still being sold for really good prices, or has diesel-gate been sufficiently long enough ago? The low-volume VW dealer near me is selling a 2018 GTI SE for $4200 off MSRP before customer rebates. I imagine higher volume stores are selling them cheaper.
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Oct 23, 2018 20:31
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it really depends on where you live and how far you're willing to travel for a deal
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Oct 23, 2018 20:36
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TheWevel posted:The low-volume VW dealer near me is selling a 2018 GTI SE for $4200 off MSRP before customer rebates. I imagine higher volume stores are selling them cheaper. That's a deal. Sounds like the golf r is still a tough upgrade in comparison.
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Oct 23, 2018 22:08
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TheWevel posted:The low-volume VW dealer near me is selling a 2018 GTI SE for $4200 off MSRP before customer rebates. I imagine higher volume stores are selling them cheaper. Just understand your depreciation will be a lot higher in the GTI if you plan on selling/trading in later. I was/still am shocked at how bad the depreciation is. I've paid for 1.5 years on my used 2016 GTI and I am still underwater on it if I wanted to trade in. The GTI is really a great car. I almost bought an R at least twice, but I don't think it is worth $42k (for me). Make sure you get the service work done on it. Oil changes every year or 10k miles no matter what. I've already had a few issues with mine: broken seat frame and now the shifter assy error (waiting for new DSG shifter now) but it has been reliable otherwise. You have the new 6yr/72k warranty so I wouldn't worry about anything. I'll definitely get rid of it before the CPO warranty is gone though.
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Oct 24, 2018 11:35
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Sort of the same boat - bought a 2017 SE for dirt cheap post Dieselgate. I could maybe just ably justify the difference between a GTI and an R if they were both at MSRP, but with the significant deals on the GTI and basically none on the R it made the decision a lot easier. FYI - if they’re doing a current owner VW loyalty discount, all I had to do was show a insurance card with a VW VIN, 2001 or newer. I’ve had my GTI since January 2017 and put about 18k on it. No major issues to report, occasionally the pinch protection on one of the windows thinks it caught something so it’ll stop rolling up, causing you to have to hold the button to roll it up. I’ve tinted it, put on new tires/wheels, added a JB1 and a trailer hitch. It’s a great car if you can only have one car.
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Oct 24, 2018 13:06
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:I’ve had my GTI since January 2017 and put about 18k on it. No major issues to report, occasionally the pinch protection on one of the windows thinks it caught something so it’ll stop rolling up, causing you to have to hold the button to roll it up. Same. I have a '17 Sport with about 13-14k since October or Nov. 2017 I think. No issues either. Might have a slight rattle coming from somewhere on bumps, but our roads are pretty abysmal. A couple times android auto has been dumb and frustrating, but that could be my phone getting older and shittier as well. Great only car as you said.
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Oct 24, 2018 14:09
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I'd test drive a Civic Si before you pull the trigger, if you're open to a non-hatch and manual
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Oct 24, 2018 18:53
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The focus/fiesta st as well. New they have some killer discounts since they are being discontinued in America.
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Oct 24, 2018 19:03
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Residency Evil posted:Are GTIs still being sold for really good prices, or has diesel-gate been sufficiently long enough ago? I got my 2017 S last December for just over 23k new. Just had the 10k service done, no weirdness, no problems. Love that car.
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Oct 24, 2018 19:28
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I've had a 2011 gti for about two years now and it's been nearly flawless. Got it at 23k miles, now approaching 60. Only issue was a check engine light around 50k that ended up being a manifold issue that vw covered at no charge. Edit, was 33k, but whatever.
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Oct 24, 2018 20:31
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Suburban Dad posted:Same. I have a '17 Sport with about 13-14k since October or Nov. 2017 I think. No issues either. Might have a slight rattle coming from somewhere on bumps, but our roads are pretty abysmal. Lol i wish I could say my Fiesta might have a slight rattle somewhere. Seattle roads are horrible but even so this thing is basically a maraca.
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Oct 26, 2018 19:49
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BlackMK4 posted:I'd test drive a Civic Si before you pull the trigger, if you're open to a non-hatch and manual I drove an SI, and a sport hatchback. The extra power on the SI really isn't super noticeable (or wasn't, to me). The GTI felt a lot quicker. I also drove focus & fiesta ST's, and settled on a GTI. Just waiting on the dealership to find one for me...
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Oct 26, 2018 20:31
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Fair enough, it is a trade in terms of power versus feedback
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Oct 26, 2018 20:53
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TrueChaos posted:I also drove focus & fiesta ST's, and settled on a GTI.
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Oct 26, 2018 23:33
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I liked the GTI’s comfort but it felt so sedate to drive compared to the Fiesta ST.
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Oct 26, 2018 23:52
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AggressivelyStupid posted:https://twitter.com/jglucker/status/1055156744165314560 talk me down off this ledge Haunted Hatch thread or tell me to jump 
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Oct 27, 2018 14:13
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BlackMK4 posted:Fair enough, it is a trade in terms of power versus feedback Oh, definitely. And comfort / interior quality. I'm getting rid of my e46 for it, and the GTI feels better interior wise than the e46. GutBomb posted:I liked the GTI’s comfort but it felt so sedate to drive compared to the Fiesta ST. It certainly did. I do about 140 miles round trip daily, and the highway comfort was what won me over - more comfortable + still a lot of fun to drive. If I was looking for a combination commuter + autocross / track car, I'd probably have the focus ST, but I have a miata for that. AggressivelyStupid posted:talk me down off this ledge Haunted Hatch thread This is AI, get your jumping shoes on.
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Oct 27, 2018 14:58
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BlackMK4 posted:Fair enough, it is a trade in terms of power versus feedback waiting for the volume knob myself what a comfortable useful sedan
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Oct 27, 2018 23:11
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Elephanthead posted:waiting for the volume knob myself what a comfortable useful sedan Yeah, I'm going to be really interested if you can transplant that head unit with volume and fan controls into an older Civic because that would make me a really happy panda.
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Oct 27, 2018 23:17
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I'm biding my time until CTRs come off lease and I can get one <$30k... until then I am looking for a 2nd gen manual Fit for around $8k so I can drive out to a GridLife event and do the Sundae Cup.
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Oct 27, 2018 23:29
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BlackMK4 posted:I'm biding my time until CTRs come off lease and I can get one <$30k... until then I am looking for a 2nd gen manual Fit for around $8k so I can drive out to a GridLife event and do the Sundae Cup. Are any of those hitting leases? I thought demand was high enough they were holding out for marked up sales.
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Oct 27, 2018 23:36
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People are leasing them, I mean when the leases get returned to the dealers 
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Oct 28, 2018 00:09
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BlackMK4 posted:People are leasing them, I mean when the leases get returned to the dealers Oh, your meaning came through fine! I was just surprised they were doing leases at all instead of 100% wildly inflated sales.
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Oct 28, 2018 00:45
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