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While I was living in the UK back in 2011, my work lent me a 2010 VW CAVD 118. I totally enjoyed every minute. At high speeds over 150km/h (hey, I was living in Europe 
), it was absolutely smooth with superb handling. After coming back to Aus (VIC), I wanted to buy one badly but due to bad stories, I decided to give it up and ended up buying a highly modified 2010 Ford Focus XR5. Finally in 2022, I bought a second hand 2011 CAVD manual, which had recently got revised pistons, new timing chain, tensioner, pistons, cleaned intakes, water pump and a few others. So far, there have been no issues. I always use 98 Octane and do regular oil changes. I don't have to top up oil like other VW owners I know. VW advised that the new pistons (replaced in 2021) are stronger than the originals but I don't know how far it's true. Does anyone have any views? Are there anyone who experienced piston cracks for the second time? Many thanks
), it was absolutely smooth with superb handling. After coming back to Aus (VIC), I wanted to buy one badly but due to bad stories, I decided to give it up and ended up buying a highly modified 2010 Ford Focus XR5. Finally in 2022, I bought a second hand 2011 CAVD manual, which had recently got revised pistons, new timing chain, tensioner, pistons, cleaned intakes, water pump and a few others. So far, there have been no issues. I always use 98 Octane and do regular oil changes. I don't have to top up oil like other VW owners I know. VW advised that the new pistons (replaced in 2021) are stronger than the originals but I don't know how far it's true. Does anyone have any views? Are there anyone who experienced piston cracks for the second time? Many thanks
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