Two and a half years after delivery - Let me reiterate here how wonderful the VW Golf Mk7 is!

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About VW Golf Mk7

in my homeVolkswagen Golf 7 (first half).The final special edition "ALL STAR" was limited to 300 units.Model with 1.2-liter turbo engine and 7-speed DSGIt is. The body color is an exclusive color called Carbon Steel Gray Metallic. The price when purchased as a new car was about 3 million yen.

Volkswagen Golf Mk7

The Golf arrived at our house in August 2016, so it has been two and a half years since we took delivery of the car. By the way, the current mileage is 26,500km.

last yearTest drive the new Cayenne in the fall.For a while after I got the Golf, the Cayenne was so good that every time I got in the Golf, I thought, "I'm going to have to go back to the Golf.Hey, I don't remember the Golf being this uncomfortable to ride.I had come to feel that "I'm not a good person.

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However, time has passed, and the new Cayenne no longer reminds me much of its ride quality. Then the other day, I took the Golf for the first time in a while and drove about 150 km round trip, and I was reminded once again of the "Cayenne".The Golf is a very nice car.I was so reminded of the fact that "I'm not a fan of this," that I really wanted to share that on my blog (laughs).

The beauty of the Golf 7

Ride, handling, high speed stability, enough power for my needs, small turns, fuel economy... everything.The Golf 7 is a well-balanced car.I think. I don't have any complaints, andI even think that one golf car per family would be more than enough.So what is so good about golf?

Smooth ride

The ride quality of the Golf 7 is more like a Porsche smoothed...The ride is relatively stiff but properly smooth, so the ride feels very comfortable.However, when the road surface is rough, or when passing the railroad tracks, there may be a large vertical shaking, but any shaking stops at once, and there is no residual shaking. This is truly amazing. In addition, the system is very comfortable not only in the driver's seat and passenger's seat, but also in the front seat.The ride in the back seat is very comfortable, so long trips are not a problem.

High quality interior and seats.

The interior of the Golf 7 has a good quality feel. The stitching on the seats is stylish, and the touch panel and steering wheel do not feel cheap and plastic at all.

The seats are not too soft and do not tire even after long hours of driving. The back seat is quite spacious, and even my husband, who is 178 cm tall, can sit comfortably.

Comfortable for city driving

When you hear just the numbers, "1200 cc, 105 hp," you might think, "Well, that's a lot of horsepower."Are you okay without so much power?I honestly thought, "What's so special about this car? However, when I actually drive the car, I don't feel that way at all, and in fact, it feels like a powerful car, which is strange. I was surprised to find that it feels like a powerful car.Weak acceleration at the startThere is absolutely no such thing as a "no" and I can drive without any discomfort, even on roads with lots of stoplights and traffic jams.

Volkswagen Golf Mk7

When climbing a steep slope in front of my house, the engine revs up and the sound of the engine becomes louder and louder. and the sound of the engine becomes higher and louder.Not going forward for the sound of the engine.It is not at all "too much power" and rises well. There is neither a feeling of lack of power nor a feeling of having too much power, but just the right balance.

High speed stability

The Golf's high-speed stability is amazing. The other day, I drove on the Chugoku Highway on a weekday when there was little traffic, and the steering wheel and body did not shake at all even when driving at a certain high speed.Rather, the faster you go, the more stable it runs.It felt as if the ride was really flat. In particular, there is little vertical movement of the eyes, and the ride is really flat. There was no sense of wobble when changing lanes, even when turning the steering wheel.

Small and easy to use

The Golf's overall width of 1.800 mm and overall length of 4.500 mm make it very maneuverable. It can easily drive on roads that Panamera would shy away from, and can be parked anywhere without worrying about the width of the parking space. Moreover, it can seat five people, making it very easy to use.

ACC is convenient

ACC for Golf(Adaptive Cruise Control)is pretty smart. I always use it when there is some traffic on the highway.As for the Lane Keep Assist, it will keep you in your lane up to a certain curve.They will give it to me.

Nevertheless, unlike the Panamera, which has radars on both sides, the Golf has only one in the center, so care must be taken to avoid sudden interruptions.

Unbreakable / Low maintenance costs

I've been running 26,500 km for the last two and a half years and using it like crap.It has never been broken before.In addition, "To be ready to respond when the oil refill indicator appears at any time.I've had a 1L oil can in the car since delivery, but I've never topped off the oil myself.(I just get my oil changed every time I have my one year check up)I have a car with a very good fuel economy. It's also more fuel efficient, and when my husband uses it to commute to work(using public roads and congested highways)is said to be roughly 13-15 km/l.

In addition, theThe cost was 30,000 yen, including everything, even after a rough general inspection at the time of the one-year inspection.There are those who consider this cost high or low, but since the Panamera cost more than 40,000 yen for an oil change alone, it seems quite cost-effective when you think about it.

Golf 7 General Comments

."Of all the Porsches in our home, if you had to keep one, which one would it be?I asked my husband once if he would add golf to that list of options.Leaving golf behind is certainly a wise choice.I think it's a "yes. Going by the way I feel now, it looks like I can ride normally for another 10 years without any problems. As for my husband, he too has a thing about golf.

Anyway, the cospa is awesome.For the price, this ride, handling, braking, and texture are unmatched!I think. Sometimes I drive SUVs and sedans of 5-8 million in the class above this one, but I don't think I've ever seen a 'Huh? Golf is better, right?I often feel like I'm not joking.
Also.Highly safeI have always thought, "What is it about this car that makes it so safe in the event of a collision? It is not the safety in the event of a collision, but the basic dynamic performance in terms of collision avoidance capability, such as the touch and effectiveness of the brakes, controllability, firmness of handling, and road-following ability, that is really solid.
There are some cars in the world that emphasize collision safety, which means safety in the event of a collision, and have a squishy suspension.The ability to avoid collisions, which comes from basic running, turning, and stopping performance, is equally important.I'm really impressed that golf hasn't skimped on that. I really think golf has not cut corners in this area.

He said.

This is a completely personal story, but my parents are very fond of domestic automaker T cars and have never cheated on them, and they have always been T cars, but they are both a good age, though.I'd feel safer if you switched to a Golf that drives well, is rigid and safe...I am thinking "What is it that I have to do nowadays?

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  1. heterogeneity

    The Golf looks good, and after reading this article by Mina, I'm thinking of test driving the e-GOLF electric car, which I've had my eye on for a while.
    The Taikan would not yet be able to go far considering Japan's charging infrastructure, and the Taikan is too luxurious to be used only for city driving, so the e-GOLF would fit in nicely as an everyday city vehicle.
    But if I buy this one, I'm afraid it will reduce the availability of my MT FIAT500, which I usually drive, and I don't want to do that...

    • Mina.Mina.

      quicklime-salt
      Thank you for your comment.

      >I thought I would test drive the e-GOLF, an electric car that I have been eyeing for some time.
      Oh... !!!!! I'm very curious to see what kind of driving and riding experience the electric car that VW will bring to the world will have.

      >The Taikan would not yet be able to go far considering Japan's charging infrastructure, and the Taikan is too luxurious to be used only for city driving, so the e-GOLF would fit in nicely as an everyday city vehicle.
      You are right. Japan does not have as good a charging infrastructure as Europe, so it seems a bit difficult to use, and
      It would be a waste to use it to go to the local supermarket. e-GOLF would be useful in any situation.

      >I'm going to have less use for my MT FIAT 500 that I usually drive.
      Oh FIAT500! That would certainly be a waste of money ^^;
      But if you test drive or purchase an e-GOLF, I would be very happy to hear about how it rides.
      Thank you for your continued support.

  2. SN

    Thanks for the unusual golf article.
    I have been using a Ford compact SUV as a second car for over 110,000 km and it is getting to the point where I can no longer stand the gap between the ride quality of a Panamera or Volvo, and I am actually starting to consider a car in this class.
    My main choice is the new mazda3 and my opponent is the Golf. Some reviews say that the mazda3 has surpassed the Golf, but the Golf 8 will be released this year, so I will wait for that and the skyactiv X model of the mazda3, and then I will make my decision.

    • Mina.Mina.

      Mr. SN.
      >The mazda3 is the new mazda3, and the Golf is the competitor. Some reviews say that the mazda3 has surpassed the golf...but the golf 8 is coming out this year, so I will wait for that, and then wait for the mazda3 skyactiv X model, and then decide.

      My husband read the comments and said, "Smart choice!" (lol) I saw the video review of the mazda3, I saw it too, and it was beyond golf! I saw the video review of the mazda3 and it was said that it surpassed the Golf!
      'Eh, that's a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it?' but the reviews are pretty good, so I'm curious.
      My husband also said, "The mazda3 looks pretty good, but the specifications will probably change when it comes to Japan, and the Japanese version will probably be very subtle.
      I am very jealous.
      Please let us know if you take a test drive, etc. ^^^.
      Thank you for your continued support.

  3. nave

    Hello.
    I always enjoy reading your articles.

    Our foot guru is also a Golf 7 early model.

    The Golf is a really well-made car, no kidding, better than the Mercedes-Benz E-class. I often think it's better than the Benz E-class.
    I can relate to your husband's opinion on that one!

    Our Golf has been running over 20,000km/year and at 65,000km the mechatronics (ask your husband lol) broke and it stopped on the highway. I️ think it is such a good car that I️ plan to drive it for another 5 years and make it my oldest son's first car.

    I look forward to reading your articles on Porsche as well as your other articles, so please keep up the blog to the best of your ability.

    I apologize for the length of my first comment.

    • Mina.Mina.

      nave acid
      Thank you so much for visiting our blog and for your first comment!

      >The Golf is a really well-made car, no kidding, better than the Mercedes-Benz E-class. I often think it's better than the Benz E-class.

      My husband said something like that (laughs).
      The mileage of the Golf is over 20,000 km in a year, and even though it has been driven quite a bit, it has been trouble-free except for the mechatronics breaking down (I'll ask my husband about that lol).
      What an excellent car...!
      I also really want to make it the first car for my oldest daughter, who is 5 years old, and I hope to drive it for another 13 years or so (laughs).

      >I am looking forward to your articles on Porsche as well as other topics, so please keep up the blog to the best of your ability.
      Thank you for your consideration! I will continue to write to the best of my ability.
      Thank you for your continued support!

  4. taknokk

    Hello, I always enjoy reading your site.
    I used to drive my wife in the Golf V days. I also rode in it choco choco because it was convenient.
    It doesn't compare to 7, but at that time it was unquestionable.
    It was much more luxurious than the Japanese luxury cars of the time, and I had no complaints.
    Perhaps it was because it had been a Latin car up to that point that I felt that way.
    If I had to say something, I might have complained about the lack of complaints.
    So, to my wife's disapproval, I'm back to Latin cars again...

    • Mina.Mina.

      taknokk acid
      Thank you for visiting my blog!
      The Golf is a really nice car.
      I really, really have no complaints about the interior or the design of the body, which is also very upscale and cost-effective.

      >I guess if I had to say, I would have complained about the lack of complaints.
      >, which is not popular with my wife, but I'm back to Latin cars again...

      I see...! LOL!
      Even among humans, the humanistic type is more attractive than the serious honor student type, lol!
      Thank you for your continued support.

  5. sea turtle

    Nice to meet you. I always enjoy reading your articles.
    I drive a Golf 7 early model under the influence of my Porsche-loving parents. Many people compliment me on my excellent Golf as it is a good car.

    I read an article on this site once, "How can I afford a Porsche?" I read the article "How can I buy a Porsche?" on this site and sympathized with it because I have similar thoughts, though on a smaller scale.
    I am in my twenties and dream of one day driving a Porsche, but I don't have the financial means to buy one right now, so I chose VW because of Porsche's history. I decided to start with a brand that has the same blood and get closer to Porsche. I think it is important to approach your dream from yourself.

    I know this is off subject, but the Golf is truly a great car. I will continue to drive it for a while, thinking of it as a baby Porsche.

    • Mina.Mina.

      sea turtle
      Nice to meet you and thank you for visiting our blog.
      And thank you for your comment.

      I see that you are driving a Golf Mk7.
      The Golf is a really good car...I think every time I drive it that it is really great.

      Sometimes I'm driving without thinking and it occurs to me.
      Sometimes I change my mind and think, "Ha, I thought I was driving a Porsche, but it's a golf car....
      (Really.)

      >I read an article on this site a while back titled "How can I afford a Porsche?" I read the article "How can I buy a Porsche?" on this site and sympathized with it because I have similar ideas, though on a smaller scale.
      Thank you! My husband says, "I think it's a way of thinking that people who understand it will understand."
      I am glad to hear you say so.
      A Porsche in your 20's, that's so cool!
      And I'll do my best!

      Thank you for your continued support.