A Bunch Of Merged "My New Car / Order" Threads

[twotribez]

Ok, my car has been in the workshop for 2 weeks now. I had gear box issues, the box was creaking when accelerating from a standstill.

Had the ECU upgraded but still no luck. Thus, they hav decided to replace me with a brand new car instead of waiting for a new gearbox from Germany, as my car only has 500kms on the clock.

I hope I don't get another issue with the next car. I already had 2 warning lights appear on this car then the gear box problem.

If the next car has a problem, I think it will be my last time with VW.

Fingers cross!!

[windyzz]

Ok, my car has been in the workshop for 2 weeks now. I had gear box issues, the box was creaking when accelerating from a standstill.

Had the ECU upgraded but still no luck. Thus, they hav decided to replace me with a brand new car instead of waiting for a new gearbox from Germany, as my car only has 500kms on the clock.

I hope I don't get another issue with the next car. I already had 2 warning lights appear on this car then the gear box problem.

If the next car has a problem, I think it will be my last time with VW.

Fingers cross!!

Dude, Trust me you'll be fine . When your next car arrive, it will be as good as a diamond

This is the risk we're taking for buying the first batch of new golf, Should be exactly the same with other manufacturer.

P.S. There are no better car in the market for the price of your golf (I suppose it match the 3 series or the c series merc )
Be positive

[twotribez]

Dude, Trust me you'll be fine . When your next car arrive, it will be as good as a diamond

This is the risk we're taking for buying the first batch of new golf, Should be exactly the same with other manufacturer.

P.S. There are no better car in the market for the price of your golf (I suppose it match the 3 series or the c series merc )
Be positive

Haha you must have seen me from another forum. With the problems I had, was almost thinking I should have bought the bmw LOL. But I was very impressed with the golf for the price, much better then the 320i

[Lima]

Ok, my car has been in the workshop for 2 weeks now. I had gear box issues, the box was creaking when accelerating from a standstill.

Had the ECU upgraded but still no luck. Thus, they hav decided to replace me with a brand new car instead of waiting for a new gearbox from Germany, as my car only has 500kms on the clock.

I hope I don't get another issue with the next car. I already had 2 warning lights appear on this car then the gear box problem.

If the next car has a problem, I think it will be my last time with VW.

Fingers cross!!

Wow, sorry to hear of your problems. The car looks great, so let's hope the new one is a good'un.



Cheers
Liam

[LiFers]

Dude, Trust me you'll be fine . When your next car arrive, it will be as good as a diamond

This is the risk we're taking for buying the first batch of new golf, Should be exactly the same with other manufacturer.

First batch? Golf VI has been manufactured and shipped for 6 months before ever arriving in AU. They've shipped over 100,000 of the things and they still working out the kinks? Vacuum hoses falling off. DSGs (and they've built over 1 million of those) still clunking?

Next one will be perfect?

in 2008, 128 out of 100 VW's sold in the US had problems in the first 90 days of ownership (1 car may have more than 1 problem). Compared to an industry average of 118, and Toyota at 104. Porsche top the charts with 87.

I'm all for VW technology, engineering and style, but their reliability is the 13th worst in the USA. And all those who are about to argue with the facts, as measured FOR the manufacturers (they PAY for this service), should go watch Religulous, cause living in fantasy seems to be your reality.

Do you smell something burning?

[Satanstoenail]

128 out of 100 does seem like a lot.

[stormshark]

Nice looking car Mk6's look good- white particularly!

[PassatB6]

I think what you mean is VW had on average 1.28 problems per car and the mighty Toyota had 1.04 per car. Doesn't sound so hugely different to me.

[twotribez]

I guess it is understandable that VW would have more problems than say a toyota. German electronics in their cars are more complex than their Japanese counterparts. VW got the assembly time of the Golf down to 20 hours while the Japanese take around 10 hours. It could be due to production line efficiencies or the amount of parts of each vehicle.

I am not an expert in car assembly but I have been to a toyota plant and it is super quick and efficient. Possibly their cars are just not as complicated as German cars. Germans tend to be the pioneers in a lot of new technology.

However, I have been on many forums and I have to say, VW seems to have the most people complaining about problems.

I went into the purchase even though I read of all this so wasn't really upset. Actually had a laugh about it as I thought crap, I am really unlucky lol.
But it is true though, I thought about getting a full refund but there is absolutely nothing out there for the price that can compare to the MKVI. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! I had a quick look at the Audi A3 and every similar specced model is about 10k more!!!!

[tdi guy]

I had a quick look at the Audi A3 and every similar specced model is about 10k more!!!!

... and much smaller inside! I think you are making the right choice. I bought my V knowing there was a risk of problems. My 2003 Corolla of course has never missed a beat. That said, when we were in the market last year, I suggested a second Corolla (a hatch) and my wife's comment was 'you can buy a good car if you want to' (wise women my wife...)

TG

[golfmk6]

I got my golf late last week will get some pictures up.... Very happy so nice to drive just not sure if I got a Skoda or a VW....

[Rocket]

there is absolutely nothing out there for the price that can compare to the MKVI. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! I had a quick look at the Audi A3 and every similar specced model is about 10k more!!!!

I think actually you raise a valid point (if not one a lot of us already know). There is nothing else that compares to golf VI (or even V at the time) for the price. But I think this is its problem. VW are trying to build a 40k RRP car for 30k RRP. Maybe this is why they have a lot of problems. They are trying to build such a great car for such a low prce, that they cut a lot of corners in quality and quality control. It is true that VW have one of the highest fault rates. One has to ask why?

[Tick]

I got my golf late last week will get some pictures up.... Very happy so nice to drive just not sure if I got a Skoda or a VW....

If you got a Skoda you are less likely to have any problems

[golfmk6]

So maybe I got the best of both worlds...

[Tick]

Hopefully you will enjoy trouble-free motoring