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

[kamold]

Model: Golf Comfortline 6 speed tiptronic
Engine: 2.0FSI 110kw
Year: 2007MY
KMs: Bought at 30k, now 80k

Positives
- comfortable
- auto wipers/headlights were considered a luxury in those days
- has been reliable, only one real issue to date (ABS module)
- reflex silver paint still looks very good despite not being cared for all that well


Negatives
- fuel economy is worse than the 2.0T engine, I think mainly due to transmission losses?
- interior a little dated, this has been corrected somewhat by installing an aftermarket touchscreen headunit/nav
- rear right door lock motor replaced
- ABS module replaced @80k. Second hand unit fitted, total cost $530 inc brake bleed
- not a GTI

[BennyTheJet]

Model: Golf GT Sport
Engine: 1.4 TSI 125kw
Year: 2007 MY08

Positives
- some real grunt for a cheaper version of the GTI
- great fuel consumption (average 700-750km city driving)
- good long distance drive
- handling!

Negatives
- 'cold start phase' engine can idle a bit strange upon cold start up for first 30 seconds
- servicing costs (just spent $670 for 105,000km/7 year service)
- no mp3 connector to audio unit! (can install one myself haven't got around to it yet)