Kamry XSE impressions and further updates

[Desertbreh]

Got it ! Thanks for sharing, I haven’t seen any base mods out of the 10 or so I looked at.

I think the base cars might've been a bit limited and were only around for 2 model years. 2017 was the first year where they got rid of options entirely.

DAP package was introduced in 2016 and was a standalone option so you may be able to find a 2016 with DCC & nav with no DAP. Although like tarspin said, it's actually very nice to have, especially if you do a lot of highway driving. I didn't want it but it's nice to have.

18" Cadiz: 2015/16 Base cars
19" Cadiz: 2015/16 DCC & Nav cars
19" Pretoria: 2017 DCC, Nav, & DAP
19" Englishtown: 2018/19 DCC, Nav, DAP
19" Black Pretoria: Optional for 2019

These are kill yourself hideous.

[max225]

I think the base cars might've been a bit limited and were only around for 2 model years. 2017 was the first year where they got rid of options entirely.

DAP package was introduced in 2016 and was a standalone option so you may be able to find a 2016 with DCC & nav with no DAP. Although like tarspin said, it's actually very nice to have, especially if you do a lot of highway driving. I didn't want it but it's nice to have.

18" Cadiz: 2015/16 Base cars
19" Cadiz: 2015/16 DCC & Nav cars
19" Pretoria: 2017 DCC, Nav, & DAP
19" Englishtown: 2018/19 DCC, Nav, DAP
19" Black Pretoria: Optional for 2019

These are kill yourself hideous.

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

[Gberg2119]

If you end up with a 2016 DCC & Nav, just pickup a set of OEM ramz. They have 18" pretoria's in silver and black.

[Gberg2119]

These are kill yourself hideous.

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

Summers are standard. The tire itself seemed to vary though. Some had Continental's and some had Pirelli's.

[razr390]

These are kill yourself hideous.

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

I think they come stock with conti summers

[max225]

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

Summers are standard. The tire itself seemed to vary though. Some had Continental's and some had Pirelli's.

Looks like I’ll need a set of tires as is. Okie so I’ll keep that in mind.

Does the mk7 have tpms sensors or abs based ?

[wap]

I think the base cars might've been a bit limited and were only around for 2 model years. 2017 was the first year where they got rid of options entirely.

DAP package was introduced in 2016 and was a standalone option so you may be able to find a 2016 with DCC & nav with no DAP. Although like tarspin said, it's actually very nice to have, especially if you do a lot of highway driving. I didn't want it but it's nice to have.

18" Cadiz: 2015/16 Base cars
19" Cadiz: 2015/16 DCC & Nav cars
19" Pretoria: 2017 DCC, Nav, & DAP
19" Englishtown: 2018/19 DCC, Nav, DAP
19" Black Pretoria: Optional for 2019

These are kill yourself hideous.

Yea, not a fan of those, either.

[Tar]

These are kill yourself hideous.

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

240 treadwear conti Sport summers, :235: , good all around tar, almost an all season bc they can handle business as usual in freezing temps if the road is clear. Just buy whatever you like on the 18s you order, i swap to 17s for winter. Vredstein performance winter treads that are for two to three seasons.

The ride in comfort with 17s is downright Camry with a C status. In race they are fun wheels to have on. The car can overwhelm the shit out of them but they hold their own for winters with sidewalls.

[max225]

Better than the either size Cadiz IMO.

Golf R guys, what are the stock tires on these ? Are they AS? No interest in running Summers.

240 treadwear conti Sport summers, :235: , good all around tar, almost an all season bc they can handle business as usual in freezing temps if the road is clear. Just buy whatever you like on the 18s you order, i swap to 17s for winter. Vredstein performance winter treads that are for two to three seasons.

The ride in comfort with 17s is downright Camry with a C status. In race they are fun wheels to have on. The car can overwhelm the shit out of them but they hold their own for winters with sidewalls.

I just want a mid range compromise .... 18s, with a nice all around tire like a pilot sport as tire or something similar to a dsw. I don’t believe in the “cold temps” require winters. I drive on summer year around here with little to no issues .... gets into 30s/high 20s here. But I need something S rated.

[Apex]

Does come with waxables or are they sliders?

[max225]

Does come with waxables or are they sliders?

Sliders

[max225]

For those in the know, are there any discounts on new golf Rs at all ?

[Gberg2119]

For those in the know, are there any discounts on new golf Rs at all ?

Supposedly people are getting some money off but I don't think you will in california. I'm curious if they're still marking them up out there.

[max225]

For those in the know, are there any discounts on new golf Rs at all ?

Supposedly people are getting some money off but I don't think you will in california. I'm curious if they're still marking them up out there.

Some money meaning $500 or $5000? At 5k off I’d go new at $500 we used to have 5k on the mk6 R but it was at a time when the economy still sucked. Nowadays it seems to be sticker or markup out here but I’m figured I’d check in with the experts.

So there is no car play in the pre 18 models correct ? Can one retrofit a newer HU? Or is that like a 2k exercise like before

[Gberg2119]

Supposedly people are getting some money off but I don't think you will in california. I'm curious if they're still marking them up out there.

Some money meaning $500 or $5000? At 5k off I’d go new at $500 we used to have 5k on the mk6 R but it was at a time when the economy still sucked. Nowadays it seems to be sticker or markup out here but I’m figured I’d check in with the experts.

So there is no car play in the pre 18 models correct ? Can one retrofit a newer HU? Or is that like a 2k exercise like before

I'm pretty sure I've seen on vortex people claiming to get 1-2000 off. I assume those people got lucky. I only got $500 off.

There is carplay/android auto for 2016+. It's only not in the 2015. I personally prefer the screens in the 2016 and 2017 cars as they're not all glass and fingerprint magnets. 2018+ screens look great when clean but then they're gross after using them.

And it's easy enough to retrofit the 8" screen if you want it in the 16 and 17 cars. I just haven't felt the need to.

[max225]

Some money meaning $500 or $5000? At 5k off I’d go new at $500 we used to have 5k on the mk6 R but it was at a time when the economy still sucked. Nowadays it seems to be sticker or markup out here but I’m figured I’d check in with the experts.

So there is no car play in the pre 18 models correct ? Can one retrofit a newer HU? Or is that like a 2k exercise like before

I'm pretty sure I've seen on vortex people claiming to get 1-2000 off. I assume those people got lucky. I only got $500 off.

There is carplay/android auto for 2016+. It's only not in the 2015. I personally prefer the screens in the 2016 and 2017 cars as they're not all glass and fingerprint magnets. 2018+ screens look great when clean but then they're gross after using them.

And it's easy enough to retrofit the 8" screen if you want it in the 16 and 17 cars. I just haven't felt the need to.

If it has there is CarPlay that’s all I need. What’s the screen res like ? The 2015 mk7 I drove had a really pixelated laggy screen.

I feel like the hu is the only thing that sort of dates the interior visually.

[Gberg2119]

I'm pretty sure I've seen on vortex people claiming to get 1-2000 off. I assume those people got lucky. I only got $500 off.

There is carplay/android auto for 2016+. It's only not in the 2015. I personally prefer the screens in the 2016 and 2017 cars as they're not all glass and fingerprint magnets. 2018+ screens look great when clean but then they're gross after using them.

And it's easy enough to retrofit the 8" screen if you want it in the 16 and 17 cars. I just haven't felt the need to.

If it has there is CarPlay that’s all I need. What’s the screen res like ? The 2015 mk7 I drove had a really pixelated laggy screen.

I feel like the hu is the only thing that sort of dates the interior visually.

2015's had the smallest screen which I think was 5". 16 and 17 got the big performance upgrade to the MIB2 which is 6.5".

I have no complaints about the infotainment. Not laggy or pixelated with the 6.5" screen. It's not super hi res like the new glass panels but I wouldn't call it bad.

And like I said, if you really wanted to upgrade to the 8" or a glass panel, it's not that bad. Especially since it's plug n play.

https://eurozonetuning.com/products/oem ... trofit-kit

https://eurozonetuning.com/products/vw- ... av-non-nav

[max225]

Oh wow and that’s not very expensive either

[Apex]

That is really a upgrade.

[max225]

Reading some articles it looks like golf R has a 50% take rate on the this explains why I have seen so many of them. Thankfully I’m in an area with a ton of golf Rs so finding one with the sag shouldn’t be too bad.

[max225]

What are you guys averaging in terms of mpg? Also does the golf r have the smaller 13.2 gallon tank ?

[Gberg2119]

What are you guys averaging in terms of mpg? Also does the golf r have the smaller 13.2 gallon tank ?

I usually average around 22-23 combined. This was the first weekend where I actually got over 30 on the highway. Only 31 but still.

R has a 14.5 gallon tank.

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[CorvetteWaxer]

Does the Golf R still use the Haldex system for it's "AWD" ?

[MexicanYarisTK]

Does the Golf R still use the Haldex system for it's "AWD" ?

I believe its 4motion for the mk7


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[max225]

What are you guys averaging in terms of mpg? Also does the golf r have the smaller 13.2 gallon tank ?

I usually average around 22-23 combined. This was the first weekend where I actually got over 30 on the highway. Only 31 but still.

R has a 14.5 gallon tank.

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That’s surprisingly low, but I guess that’s ok. I average 21 in my m3, and I got 24 in the 335. I did some googling an confirmed the fuel tank as well. That’s nice that i has a larger tank. Shit range me.