Introducing the newbies corner

[tazza]

when can we?

start posting are own topics

[Idle]

G'day

Because I am (in my mid-80's I feel I'm entitled to be), I'll just call myself Idle.

Presently I loaf around Melbourne, Victoria.

Current transport is a white Golf VI 103TDI, replacing a 20+ year-old MX83 Cressida.

Whether it's a change for the better is yet to be determined — the Cressida rode nicely (better than the Golf), handled well, ran like a watch, didn't rust, rattle or smoke and never once failed to get me there and back again.

In 20 years it required its pads replaced once, its tyres once, one indicator bulb replaced, one set of belts, a starter solenoid contact plate and the A/C overhauled — at trade-in time it was showing 160,000K.

Will the VW do as well? — I'll probably not live to find out, but apart from being thumped in the side by the bull-bar of a lane-changing prime mover the first 3000K have been trouble-free.

[cole]

hi im cole im currently not an owner of a volkswagon vehicle and prob wont be for some time.though i am a vw tech at a dealership and have plenty of love for the brand that vw is,

[Borat]

g'day to all

Hi folks,
New to this forum, and to all this online stuff really.
First VW was a beetle, 2nd a hot red 63 beetle with Bilsteins and a bit of grunt, but it was bent by a relo. Then a few other cars. 3 months ago, looking for a Subaru Impreza replacement with a bit more grunt and a bit more quiet on the road (no problems with engine noise, just road noise from our crap rural roads) and so we got our first new VW, an 04 Bora 4Motion.
First impressions - grunt to spare, handling terrific but less chuckable on tight stuff than the subie, all the leather and soundproofing makes for a lovely ride, almost booring if you just toodle along in 5th and 6th. Then the front left suspension squeak (we suspect the rear A arm mount) and water leak (sun roof drain? or aerial mount?) detracted a little from the initial glow, but we are addressing those.
Hence this forum membership, really. I am way out of touch with modern cars in general and VWs in particular. But keen to catch up, and there is no substitute for owners knowledge and experience.
Bring on the learning curve.
Cheers,
Rod

[CCdiesel]

Hi Guys. Ben is my name and I have just taken delivery of a diesel Passat CC with climate controlled seats/satnav/reverse camera and media device module. Had the Fiscon basic pro installed last week and it is an absolute gem to use, also $1000.00 cheaper than the VW premium system offered at time of purchase.

[suthadc]

Oil consumption

Hi all
Just bought a '08 GTI. Great car to drive but a little heavy on oil .
Any thoughts?
Al

[Poe]

Hello

My name is Matt, live in Toowoomba QLD. Currently drive a 09 WRX sedan but looking at a 10 GTI.

Cheers.

[brodzta_GTI]

hey

My names brodie and im about to purchase my 3rd ever vehicle.. a golf 4 GTI..
Its got 200,000km on the clock ( country km's), 5spd manual, working AC.. ( the xf i have at the moment doesnt) and a sunroof which sold the gf straight away..
Mainly joined the site to chase parts as the need arises.. already looking for R32 interior bits!!
Im an apprentice mechanic at the local VW dealership so im stoked im finally able to get a VW

[MADMAX]

Hey

Heyah my name is also Brodie!!! and just picked up my 07 GTI from the dealer!!! So good to finally own a nice car and great site too btw! I will be surfing on here for a while to come.

[PA.]

Hi all, Just ordered a Passat CC 3.6 for me + Passat R36 for my business partner = 1 happy dealer.

The cars won't be made until February and get here many weeks/months later.

[reversi]

Baz here. Proud first time VW owner, picking up a brand-spanking new MkVI GTI last week. Reflex silver. Why is no-one else buying silver?! My pick of the bunch, for sure.

[Apls]

Introductions

G'day all,

My name is Jeff, nickname Apls. i have just ordered a 103 Tiguan, black in colour and fully optioned up. And I mean fully

I'm told that as my car has to come from the factory it will be around March 2010 before I have the opportunity to fully call it mine.

I snooped around this forum for a few weeks prior to signing up for the car and from all accounts, people love it, so I can't wait...

Also the Tiguan forum provides the most interesting facts about the vehicles highs, lows and quirks. Thankyou to those who have passed on this knowledge as it makes it so much easier for newbies like myself.

Looking forward to being able to share my experiences with the forum as my journey with my Tiguan develops

[VWMk5GTi]

hi all I'm Jon; just joined Watercooled forums today. I own a VW Golf GTi with the GIAC ECU and DSG programs uploaded from Eurospeed; many thanx to Lucas for this.



Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

[braddo1972]

braddo1972

i have a golf triple turbo and 6 bov's

triple all i want is a mod chip

[braddo1972]

braddo1972

all i want is more power comming from a supercharged calais to a gen4 2003 golf sport .but what fun to drive i cant stay out of it so if any one can tell me how to get a little more tourque out of my 2ltr non turbo much appreicated