VWwA Used Car Guides (Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 1.9TDI, 2.0TDI, 1.6, 2.0 FSI, GTI, R32

[phaeton]

VWwA Used Car Guides ((Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 1.9TDI, 2.0TDI, 1.6, 1.4TSI, 2.0 FSI, GTI, R32
(Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 [Trendline, Comfortline, Edition, Pacific, Sportline, GT, GT Sport, GTI, GTI Pirelli & R32]

If you have owned or own one of the models above please state your experience with the Golf negatives and positives

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Model: Golf TDI
Engine: 1.9 TDI with 77kW
Year: 2006
Any Problems ?: tyres fell off

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Model: Golf TDI
Engine: 1.9 TDI with 77kW
Year: 2006MY

Positives
-power from the turbo.
-fuel economy.
-comfortable long distance tourer.
-its a Golf.
-massive boot.

Negatives
-air con rod (for opening and closing vents) was bent when first purchased (repaired under warranty).
-tail light assembly had water in it due to failure of vents (repaired under warranty).
-turbo failure at under 50K (repaired under warranty) we purchased vehicle 2nd hand with 16K on the clock 1st owner could have caused longterm damage.
-dual mass flywheel failure at 55K

[brimway]

2008 Golf GTI DSG

Model: Golf GTI
Engine:
Year: 2008 MY09

Positives
-power and torque especially after tune and exhaust.
-fuel economy. Good but not a major factor
-comfortable long distance tourer.
-Ride/handling compromise, ideal urban car.
-Quality of fit and finish.
-DSG, brilliant when you get used to it.
- Interior space for a hatch

Negatives
-Body rigidity.
-High servicing cost.
- Lack of storage bins

Summary
- I love it

[PhilMart]

Model: Golf GTI 4D 6S
Engine: 2.0 TFSI with 147kW
Year: 2008MY

Positives
-power with fuel economy.
-comfortable over long distances
-looks cool and drives well - sporty
- 90K until brakes replaced!

Negatives
- failing door locks (2 so far)
- Tyre wear
- oil use
- brake dust on wheels

[stormshark]

08 GT TDI Sport

Positives
Economy
Looks
Handling
Torque

Negatives
DSG hesitation
Revs puff out around 4500rpm
A little low(scuffing), but im in the country

[yowie]

08-09 2.0 TDI Pacific
Like torque and mid-range acceleration.
Finish, comfort and economy on long trips.
Lots of fruit that all seems to work.
no issues but we dont punt hard either.

Negatives are few, and would only be very rare and intermittent hesistation from stopped and intermittent bleep from the 310 when playing CDs, neither of which the dealer accepts as fixable faults.
Not a DSG fan, would probably get a manual next time.
Oh and the wife likes driving it so much its hard to keep clean.

[bazzle]

2008 R32 3 door
Smile every time I drive it
Exhaust note
Ample power -184kw V6
Traction
Handling
Big brakes
HID headlights

Needed a new mekatronics at 30k (75k now) warranty.
Brake dust. Fixed with Hawk low dust ceramic pads. Still same pads nearly 60k later.

Bazzle

[flemmo87]

Model: Golf GTI
Negatives
-Body rigidity.
-High servicing cost.
- Lack of storage bins

Hi, I'm looking at purchasing one (manual though) and wanted to try and get an idea of how much more these cars are to service (price wise) compared to your standard Toyota, Holden, Ford etc.??

Thanks

[brimway]

I no longer have a MKV GTI now, but from memory, 30k was $450, 45k was $600 and 60K was $1300 (negotiated down to $1050). These are dealer prices, so expect a bit lower from VAG specialist. You'dprobably get a better job done aswell from some non dealer shops.

[flemmo87]

Awesome, thanks heaps. So 60k sounds like a big one. Cuz I'm looking at buying one with around 50-60k on the clock. Why do you say that you get a better job done from a non dealer?? I think there are a couple in Toowoomba but not sure. What car do have now??

[brimway]

Awesome, thanks heaps. So 60k sounds like a big one. Cuz I'm looking at buying one with around 50-60k on the clock. Why do you say that you get a better job done from a non dealer?? I think there are a couple in Toowoomba but not sure. What car do have now??

60K service for DSG cars is more expensive than manuals.

[flemmo87]

Good to know, thank you.

[Marcotto]

Model: Golf R32 manual
Engine: 3.2 with 184kw
Year: 2007

Positives
-linear power across the rev range
-excellent torque
-comfortable long distance tourer.
-the sound
-all wheel traction
-It's a V6 in a golf what more could you want?

Negatives
-air con failure (repaired under warranty).
-front link rods & steering arm ( squeaking when steering was turned at low speed ) (repaired under warranty).
-fuel cost
-it could handle another 50kw easy.
-fuel cost
-flat spot between 4000-5000 rpm
-GTI to me is a funner car to drive

Over all

I love it.


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[greg32]

MY09 R32
Owned for 14 months. Came with GIAC, front brake upgrade, KWV3s. It was serviced just before I bought her. 90,000 service cost 650 inn the Orange dealer. Fun car too drive.

Bad.
Dealer didn't reset service reminder or replace cabin filter.

[gazzmo]

MY08 Jetta 147Kw DSG, Powerchip ECU flash at 1,500 klms

Had it since new and it has covered 105,000klms

Good
Power
Fuel economy - Life time average of 7.2 litre per 100 kilometres, trip average as low as 5.7 and as high as 13.3 (lead footing)
Solid feel
Comfort
Brake life, still have the original front brakes, rears where done 2,000 klms ago
Tyre life, original continentals lasted 62,000 klms

Not so good
Oil use (2-3 litres between services) I think the positive is that the engine is loose so makes good power
Had the PCV replaced at 80,000klms
Not that great in cross winds
Too much understeer which can be fixed easy

In summary a very good vehicle.

Previous vehicle was a Polo GTi 2006 also chipped by Powerchip

[Mattlock]

Model: Golf GT Sport TSI
Engine: 1.4l petrol twincharged (125kw)
Year: 2008MY

Bought car as 3rd owner in May 2013.

Positives
- Supercharger whine
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable with good ride (although can get a bit fidgety over potholes and manhole covers)
- Solid build quality after 99,000km
- You can't tell when the SC stops and the TC takes over - an engineering marvel of an engine
- Quiet on the freeway

Negatives
- N249 & N75 failure about a month after I bought it ($400 to fix)
- A/C Compressor failure ($1200 to fix)
- Due to high torque, gets wheelspin easily in the dry and can be tricky to manage in the wet (anti-lift kit should fix this)
- Hot days (QLD summer) can give a noticeable drop in performance. Being twin-charged it really does like cold air
- Monumental amounts of brake dust. It gets everywhere is and very difficult to shift, even using a wheel cleaner solution