MK8 VW Golf GTi questions

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Hi all,

Thinking of getting a new VW golf GTI for the mrs and wanted to know if there are any major issues I should be looking out for I couldn't find anything online. Also what are VW service costs on the new GTi as I the VW only has like service plans with a monthly fee.

thanks

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[ManicMunky]

Naff interior quality compared with previous gen, stupid infotainment, but the go alright

[Chainedtomato]

Avoid a 2020 car like the plague and if possible you want a very late 2021 build onwards

[simonwhite2000]

Got a late 2022 GTI CS. Get yourself a mk 7.5

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Hopefully looking at a 2023 car. I just want to know simple things like how to switch lane assist and some of the nanny aids of last time I had a GTi was the MK2 16V

[damianmkv]

Switch lane assist off by pushing in the end of the left stalk, then pressing ok then pressing the end of the stalk again.

[chriz1]

Lots of software problems with these, and steering wheel sensors fail and sos module, front recognition camera to.
I had 2 new steering wheels in 18 months of ownership of which the second one took 6 months for dealer to get hold of just says how common the problem is.
Best to do some searching on these 2 problems and make your own mind up.
I'm not convinced even the newest models are fixed tbh.

[mcg_]

The mk7.5 facebook group used to just be everyone complaining about all the problems with their cars, they sounded like a nightmare.

seems to have died down a bit now though