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

[Prawn07]

I've got ACC too and its fun to play around it. Agree with the positioning. I'm thinking of sticking some 3M velco tape on the button, so that I can just 'feel' it and push it without looking down. Maybe the service guys can exchange it with the position of the set tyre pressure button (far right of the panelling).

Re chipping, my concern is the 7-speed DSG cant handle the torque. Its officially rated at 250Nm, APR quotes 317Nm, thats almost 30% more than the stated. Of course I believe the Germans have factored in a buffer in their official ratings. The other evidence that it probably cant handle it is that the turbo diesel which has 320Nm torque only comes in the 6 speed DSG. So chipping the TSI118 DSG might be risky, I'm still thinking about it... (Oettinger offers a 290Nm chip, which may be less risky)

[mtj007]

Im living at Canberra now and the car is actually in Sydney, which means I have to drive it back in the next day. I know it is not very good for a new car under 1K mileage on a highway. So, my question is, what kind of issues I should pay attention. Such as keep it below 100km/h? Or keep it below 2500rpm?

Don't use cruise control and vary the revs - when my car was new I had to do a 400km return highway trip so I'd leave it in S for a while so it would hold gears and then back to D. I'd also slow right down to 10-20km/h (when there was no traffic behind me) using the gears for engine braking and then punch it back up to 110 (not foot to the floor, but still hardish acceleration). Every now and then I'd bump it across into tiptronic and leave it in 5th gear for a while, then down into 4th for a bit and then back to 6th.

Basically avoid constant speed/revs and don't be afraid to put your foot down a bit, many agree that babying it during run-in is actually worse for the engine. My car's done around 12 500km now and has really started loosening up - feels better than ever

[Prawn07]

Do a thorough exterior & interior check of the car. When I got mine I noticed that the passenger door seal was coming out a bit. I also noticed a fly in my window tinting!

The car manual has instructions on driving in the car. From memory, it was first 1000km dont use full throttle and it also stated a maximum speed (its proportion of the maximum speed of the car). I think under 100km/hr should be okay. And then very gradually increase revs after 1000km. Personally I tried to keep revs under 3000rpm if possible for the first 1000km. Also I tried not to idle the engine for too long at traffic lights, also didnt use cruise control for first 1000km.

Enjoy the car!

[Transporter]

I actually prefer a long distance drive for running in a new engine.
Also when you start up a cold engine let it idle for 20-30s maximum and slowly drive off. Until engine reaches operating temperature 80-90 deg.C drive gently. Remember brakes, axles and transmission is also running in.

Don't forget to take a camera with you for first pictures of your new car and enjoy.

[MaccaTSI]

Thanks all! I'm becoming quite addicted to driving it.

The ACC is pretty cool, hopefully I'll get a chance this weekend to go for a longer drive and properly test it out, only been doing short trips in it so far. The button is definitely in an awkward spot though lol

Hmm.... APR is tempting if it doesn't void the warranty, might have to do a bit more research If it's not too much for the gearbox that is. I'm sure it would be okay considering the R32 has 320nm as well (assuming it's the same gearbox? Still learning about my dubs )

[ox518]

Don't use cruise control and vary the revs - when my car was new I had to do a 400km return highway trip so I'd leave it in S for a while so it would hold gears and then back to D. I'd also slow right down to 10-20km/h (when there was no traffic behind me) using the gears for engine braking and then punch it back up to 110 (not foot to the floor, but still hardish acceleration). Every now and then I'd bump it across into tiptronic and leave it in 5th gear for a while, then down into 4th for a bit and then back to 6th.

Basically avoid constant speed/revs and don't be afraid to put your foot down a bit, many agree that babying it during run-in is actually worse for the engine. My car's done around 12 500km now and has really started loosening up - feels better than ever

Thanks for advising, really helpful!!

[ox518]

Do a thorough exterior & interior check of the car. When I got mine I noticed that the passenger door seal was coming out a bit. I also noticed a fly in my window tinting!

The car manual has instructions on driving in the car. From memory, it was first 1000km dont use full throttle and it also stated a maximum speed (its proportion of the maximum speed of the car). I think under 100km/hr should be okay. And then very gradually increase revs after 1000km. Personally I tried to keep revs under 3000rpm if possible for the first 1000km. Also I tried not to idle the engine for too long at traffic lights, also didnt use cruise control for first 1000km.

Enjoy the car!

WOW....a fly in the tint....did the dealer fix these issues for you?

[ox518]

I actually prefer a long distance drive for running in a new engine.
Also when you start up a cold engine let it idle for 20-30s maximum and slowly drive off. Until engine reaches operating temperature 80-90 deg.C drive gently. Remember brakes, axles and transmission is also running in.

Don't forget to take a camera with you for first pictures of your new car and enjoy.

I will upload pics when I back home~~~

And some one else mentioned that long distance drive is good for a new engine....anyway, I will ask dealer by then.

[Prawn07]

So MaccaTSI what car did you have previously? I had a Mazda 3 SP23, but the golf is definitely a better car. For me the Golf is my first VW like you.

The R32 & GTIs have 6-speed DSG gearboxes with a wet-clutch system. The TSI118 has a 7-speed dry clutch system (requires less oil). Actually I would be interested if any one with a TSI118 DSG has chipped their car without problem.

[Prawn07]

ox518, yep the window tint was redone, was a hassle though because I had to bring the car back to the service department the following week.

That was a real sloppy job. I told VW they should change their tinters!

[logger]

Does MY09 equate to build or manufacture date? Reason I ask is I just saw a MK6 in a dealer with build DEC 08 and Compliance Feb 09. Would that mean, when you eventually sell it you call it a 2008 or 2009 model?

[pologti18t]

Does MY09 equate to build or manufacture date? Reason I ask is I just saw a MK6 in a dealer with build DEC 08 and Compliance Feb 09. Would that mean, when you eventually sell it you call it a 2008 or 2009 model?

Its based on the build date. So its a 2008 car for trade in valuation.

[logger]

OK thanks . Hopefully mine will be an 09 build, but not that it really matters too much.

[MaccaTSI]

Before the Golf I had a RenaultSport Clio 172, which was a quick little car and fun to drive. But I'm actually enjoying the VW a lot more!!

The clio you have to rev the guts out of it, it's really frantic driving, which is fun don't get me wrong, but the Golf is just effortless, with plenty of torque!

The majority of cars that I've had have been more performance oriented cars and I thought I would need to get a GTI as anything less wouldn't be enjoyable. How wrong I was, I love this car

Interesting info about the gearboxes, didn't realise that. I too would like to know about tuning experiences, I'm a bit hesitant at the moment lol

[dynamictiger]

Anyone seen a 118 TSI manual in Perth availabel for a test drive?