Introducing the newbies corner

[Doogs]

First car

Hi team, im sam im a 19 year old student studying in brisbane and was lookin for my first car, found a 95' model seat ibiza GTI, down in sydney, long story short iv had it for about a month now. Iv put 3000km's on it in that time and wouldnt swap it for any other car in its class, even being 13 years old! everyone checks it out, its nice to have a unique car, especially for my first car! my first question is, can anyone recommend a dealer or a mechanic that specialises in VW or audi that i could use to service my car? if youv had any good experiences with a dealer or mechanic in brisbane id be glad to know about it.

regards sam

[wardy]

Hi there

Wardy here, happy to join the forum. We have a May 2008 white Golf GT Sport 1.4 DSG. Standard apart from the iPod connection, mud flaps and carpets. Was going to wait for a 2009 German Golf VI, but our existing bubble 121 gave up the ghost.

Very enjoyable so far. Averaging 7.7l/100 in Sydney peak hour driving (just ticked over 10000km).

[phill]

phill

Hi all i have a 2.5 tdi sincro 2003 acv long wheel base van live in sydney south not quite a shire boy .found this site while looking for info on how to replace the timing belt and pump belt [would greatly apriciate eny info ] recon i can do it but dont have vagcom to set timing ? origanaly was just going to pay for it to be done but vw want to much for it and im having to much trouble finding some one who wants to do it.
hope some one out there can help
phill

[DaveMack]

Hi all just joined up , have owned VW transporters for the last 8 years had 2 x T4 ,s but now 2 xT5s 1 2.5 TDI and a 2.0 lt van , Both vans have been trimmed out and and converted by myself {motor trimmer} .They both have fully built in Webasto-Hollandia sliding sunroofs better than factory offer for T5s . Now have just bought a second hand 96 mod T4 for my son to drive 2.4 diesel . If any one wants advice on sunroofs contact me advice is free !!! {now my main occupation} Howard

Welcome to the forum, Howard. You sound like a good man to know ... been thinking of getting something like a T4 or 5 done out as a camper and doing a bit of touring and it sounds like you could be the man to talk to.

Dave

[Dave_09JETTA]

Hi been waiting on my 09 TFSI Jetta since August I originally ordered the 08 model but having ordered the Charleston wheels it made it a factory order so was told by the dealer that ill be getting the car in early December but the great news is that it will be the new 09 model. These are the options I went for with the Jetta.
Black Metallic Paint, Bonnet Protector, Sunroof, WindowTint, Weathershield, Slimline Headlight protectors, Leather Seats, iPod Interface
18" Charleston Wheels, 6 SP AUTO DIRECTSHIFT.
The Jetta arrives in the country 30/11 and I should have it by 14/12 and I cant wait !

[DaveMack]

Welcome to the forum and pleased to have a new WcVW owner on board. I'm sure you'll love your Jetta and this forum should also be a mine of information to you for future dub ownership.

Dave

[Damo105]

newbie here

Hi all,

I'm Damo from Melbourne. Just found this forum, wish I'd known about it before!!

My daily driver for the last 4 years has been a '99 Cordoba 1.6 man SXE, and it's been a great little car. Decided it was time for a new car, so was looking at the Golf GT Sport and the Polo GTi. 'Almost' bought the Polo, until Peugeot dropped $7k off the price of the 207 GT, so bought one of them instead. Don't hate me! I've long been a fan of VWs, but also like the frenchies and am a bit of an Alfisti too.

Current rides are the Cordoba (for sale), '08 Pug 207 GT, '74 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000, '70 Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina (project car) and an Alfa 2000 Berlina parts car.

[CruiseJunkie]

Hi. Have just ordered my first VW, A shadow blue TDI Golf Pacific. Getting iPod adapter, mats and reverse sensors in the deal so I'm really happy Should be picking it up about 02 Jan. Cant wait! Shifting down from V6 Camry.

Have had a lifelong love affair with VW since my 2 aunts in the 60's and 70's in Rockhampton both had a green beetle. I used to sit in the space behind the rear seat!!

Really happy to have found this forum as I'm sure I will have some questions along the way.

Maurice

[DaveMack]

Welcome to the forum, Maurice ... I'm sure you'll get years of enjoyment from your new dub (when it arrives) and hope you'll join in the forum chat for info and going to some of the social events.

Cheers,
Dave

[David Morris]

T4 data links

Gerday just joined & i am a 2003 ex ambo T4 owner auto 2.5Lt Diesel owner gathering all the gear to do a timing belt change & front disc replacement with pads a few days work at home I guess .
Got the gear to scan the EMS & old laptop with W98 that it will work on I am told but at this point in time wont talk to the EMS .
Running ScanGague ok from the port & I can pull up lots of functions no worries .
Got the latest ELM327 interface USB pluged gadget & programe #9016 Firm ware revised 1.3 Baud rate 38400 RoHs compliant with opperating disc .
Loaded programes on laptop it talks to the interface but not the data plug on my model T4 . any one got a clew where I am going wrong pleare
TC

[hjpks]

Hi, all together.
I'm Hans, and live in Crib Point.
Last week I finally had my 1980 Golf GLD roadworthy, wich I bought at E/bay for $ 650.--.

Cheers, Hans

[Maritimer]

Newbie..V Dubber!!!

Hie to all...First of all....I have just been driving my VW for 55 hours (total time when in motion) and i just LOVE it...To add some icing to the cake...Its a Black GTi !!!...Wow...all those 147 Kilo Wasps!!!...with absolutely nil turbo lag...I am truly in Cloud 9...

Had it for three weeks now...nil regrets....Was converted from a Mazda6( which was excellent in its class and was as comfortable as boat on a calm sea in all surfaces...serve extremely rough)

To all ...you have made this site an interesting one and hopefuly i will enjoy the company as much as i enjoy my GTi...

[j_cullen]

MK2 Golf GTI

Hi everyone,

I'm actually in the UK yet have been thinking about moving to Australia for a while, just wanted to check out the VW scene down there. Iv got a 1990 MK2 Golf GTi and you can have a look if you want at the link. http://flickr.com/photos/jamiecullen I was also wondering if any of you know how much it would cost to ship the car from the UK to australia. i just dont want to sell it!

[gtimk5]

Hi Jamey, welcome to the forum.
Far out!!! Another super neat Mk2 16v. Looks to be in fantastic nick and I love the mods. The Mk2 16v's are very rare in Oz and I can understand you not wanting to sell it.
Bring it over!!!
Andrew

[diesel_DSG]

Gday

Im Sam from Melbourne. Just purchased an 08 Golf TDI Pacific in United Grey. Was in the market for a new car for the Mrs - shopped at Mazda (for a 6) and then Subaru (for a Forester) and am SO glad that we ended up with a Golf.

My car is an 06 commodore, and the TDI blows its socks off, and handles 100 times better to boot.

Couldnt be happier with the car - just under 3000km on the clock now, only had it for a month today!

Having said that -I do have ONE issue - the CD player has **** itself - I get an error message saying to 'check disk' - this comes up regardless of what disk i put in. So I think its going back to Barlow World.. and I think i'll get the ipod adapter fitted while im there.

Does anyone know if the OEM VW ipod adapter will work with the 3G iphone?

Thanks

Sam