Golf mk8 - is it that bad?

[neil-c]

Looking for a golf for the missus. Was looking for a mk7 but mk8 prices don’t seem that far off now. The car I’m looking at is a 2021 model but I seem to recall a lot of tech issues and complaints about the infotainment at launch. There is some online discussion about software updates etc but would appreciate any feedback from owners about living with the car. It would probably be the 1.5 tsi that would be of interest.

[neil-c]

Ouch, doesn't sound like upgrades have really solved much then. The fact that late mk7s and early mk8s were so close (and often overlapping) on price did have alarm bells ringing. I previously had a mk7 R and I found the cabin and infotainment user friendly so I may have to get a drive in a 1.5 to see how we get on with the engine and gearbox, as DSG probably would be my preference.

Thanks for all the responses and useful info

[neil-c]

Alfa Pete said:

Does she have to have a Golf? had a mk7 Golf and have always loved VWs.
I never warmed to the mk8 and bought a Mazda3 instead .
A Leon was another consideration.

No a golf’s not essential. It does need to be suitable for a medium sized dog though and I always felt a Mazda 3 was a bit too sloped on the hatch. Had 2 before and loved them though and I think the current model looks great. Other options are BMW 1 series (new shape), Kia Ceed, Toyota Corolla or maybe a slightly older BMW 3 touring in a lower SE spec