118TSI - General Discussion

[118TSI]

Had mine since April 09. Couldn't be happier. It is brilliant around town, even better on long trips. Make sure you get the Sports Pack.

Agreed with the Sports Pack!

[ozgti]

Seriously... where in NSW is this 'test track' that the VW dealers would be using to perform this procedure! To drive from a standstill, and make their way up to 6th gear, but taking at least 10 minutes to do so because they need to drive in 3 or 5 for five and then 4 or 6 for five. hehe

F3. Go from Pennant Hills rd to F3 on-ramp: 80kph, then up to 110kph. Turn around at Berowra or Brooklyn and start again (probably better to do it on the return run as Brooklyn on ramp has a slow bit before going up the gears.

[CrimDub]

I got my Golf wagon 118tsi on tuesday and have had the brake servo warning as well! pls post when you find out some info?

[Stelex]

I had my Golf (118 TSI DSG) in for warranty repairs, three things; very noisy air-con unit and not cooling efficiently, squeaky metal noise when pressing accelerator and clicking in the b pillar. Picked up the car and they said: The air-con noise is not air con, it's super charger and it's within tolerance level and air-con is cooling OK, the metal noise is normal sound of the magnetic clutch and they lubricated the door seal to fix the clicking noise from the b-pillar. Ahem ...

Asked to get one of the better mechanics to sit with me for a drive.

Showed him that the air-con IS the noisy part, that is stops when I switch it off and that it has nothing to do with s-charger as it does it all the time, including idling. And it's about 3 times louder than the engine, so it's cactus. He agreed we need to replace the unit.

Demonstrated the noise when pressing accelerator, he said that the noise of this is scary and it's far louder than the click you hear from magnetic clutch on s-charger, this is like a squeak of metal against metal, very high pitch, very loud. So it needs to be replaced (whatever it was).

The clicking noise came back after two days, loud and clear, just as lovely as always, so they'll be taking off the plastic big time.

They said they will order the parts and it may take a little while since some of them need to come from Germany (!?). They said they will contact me when the parts are here to arrange appointment and a loan car. It's been 3 weeks now, will call them on Monday as my 15k service will be due in about few weeks.

Needles to say, air con is completely dead, the air that comes through is normal outside or inside air and you can hear gargling sound (out of gas).

Also asked them how much the 15k service costs, they said $409 ... laughed it off as a mechanic who services VW and Audis in Brisbane quoted me $250. They said though - let us know when it's due, maybe the boss can do something about the price ... so let's wait and see.

So, pretty Not Happy Jen - but will wait and see how it goes with the service and warranty repair. Also got the software update/recall letter today, will do it at the same time.

Sooooo ... after about 5 or 6 weeks and about three or four calls to the delaership, they finally called me on Monday to advise the parts have arrived, so we booked the service and repairs for 16th of June. I've done just a touch over 15,000 km so it all fits nicely with the first regular service.

Then ... yesterday morning driving to work, taking off the lights and speeding up to around 60-70 km/h I felt a tiny jitter when going from 4 to 5th gear. Oh, I thought ... then another jitter when switching from 5th to 6th ... and finally when it switched to 7th just kept rattling. The warning light came on (exhaust system), the engine tripping over itself big time and giving barely quarter of normal power, so I turned into the side street and parked.

A few phone calls later we towed the car to the dealership (not the same as the one mentioned above). Got a call today - blown engine, the software issue, as the dealer suspected when we brought it in. He said it will be about 4 weeks if there are any engines in the national warehouse (Sydney?), or longer if they need to order from Germany. There you go.

By the way, I thought I saw a topic about blown engines here but can't seem to find it now, am I blind or what? EDIT: Of course I am blind, just found it now

[djooz]

YES! Car is AWE-SOME!

But, unhappy with
- vw dealer delivery service
- rear quarter paint work fubar-ed on delivery, hence 2 trips to the other side of sydney for a buff aka repair, not good enough

At least it was only the rear quarter, my stealership f**ked every panel with swirls, buffed it out, but I have lots of scratches, the reply from the stealership? " thats what you get with black cars" When it should of been "we are too careless to handle black cars."

BTW love the car, 118 wagon, hate VW dealerships, especially the management, ignorant f**ks.

[prise]

118 TSI DSG, 4 mths, 6000 km, no problems other than the buzzes/rattles in the trim on rougher roads. I've averaged 6.4 l/100km since new and 6.0 on the last couple of tanks so very happy with the economy. Power is good when I need it and right up there with the average 6 cylinder. The high speed stability is excellent as is the consistent steering feel. The brake power assistance isn't so good as it doesn/t have a linear response and feels over-assisted for light braking. Great interior room for a car of its size and very quiet on the road.

[Stelex]

Sooooo ... after about 5 or 6 weeks and about three or four calls to the delaership, they finally called me on Monday to advise the parts have arrived, so we booked the service and repairs for 16th of June. I've done just a touch over 15,000 km so it all fits nicely with the first regular service.

Then ... yesterday morning driving to work, taking off the lights and speeding up to around 60-70 km/h I felt a tiny jitter when going from 4 to 5th gear. Oh, I thought ... then another jitter when switching from 5th to 6th ... and finally when it switched to 7th just kept rattling. The warning light came on (exhaust system), the engine tripping over itself big time and giving barely quarter of normal power, so I turned into the side street and parked.

A few phone calls later we towed the car to the dealership (not the same as the one mentioned above). Got a call today - blown engine, the software issue, as the dealer suspected when we brought it in. He said it will be about 4 weeks if there are any engines in the national warehouse (Sydney?), or longer if they need to order from Germany. There you go.

By the way, I thought I saw a topic about blown engines here but can't seem to find it now, am I blind or what? EDIT: Of course I am blind, just found it now

Went to the dealership today to pick up the loan car and was surprised to get a new Jetta - 2,500 km on the odometer. Saw my golf with the guts torn out of it (the front bumper and the the engine missing). Now about a month or so of waiting for my baby to get healthy again.

[Cossor]

Blimy
Do I have to get a mobile phone before taking delivery of new Golf?
Was only too glad to give my old one back on retiring
(Even though company offered to pay cost!!!)
But concernd in case breakdown between Sydney and Alice Springs
(Do VW answer calls after hours? What DOES happen in a country area?)
getting anxious
Cheers

[hooba]

Blimy
Do I have to get a mobile phone before taking delivery of new Golf?
Was only too glad to give my old one back on retiring
(Even though company offered to pay cost!!!)
But concernd in case breakdown between Sydney and Alice Springs
(Do VW answer calls after hours? What DOES happen in a country area?)
getting anxious
Cheers

Don't get anxious, get a Footos.

YouTube cures all

[darkfriend]

Picked up my new 118TSI a week ago. It runs beautifully. Was a little annoyed that the interior floor wells were dirty, there appeared to be some chocolate on the centre arm-rest and a dusty black hand-print on the ceiling! It also needed a wash (kept having to wipe marks off during my inspection to see what they were). The bottle opener was also missing.

The first thing I did when I got home was vacuum it. Washed and waxed it the next day. Felt I shouldn't have had to do this for a new car. Even my trade-in (12yo corolla) was a lot cleaner!!

[Cossor]

Perhaps the dealer gave a few short test drives to potential customers?

[cameronp]

Picked up my new 118TSI a week ago. It runs beautifully. Was a little annoyed that the interior floor wells were dirty, there appeared to be some chocolate on the centre arm-rest and a dusty black hand-print on the ceiling! It also needed a wash (kept having to wipe marks off during my inspection to see what they were). The bottle opener was also missing.

The first thing I did when I got home was vacuum it. Washed and waxed it the next day. Felt I shouldn't have had to do this for a new car. Even my trade-in (12yo corolla) was a lot cleaner!!

That's a bit rubbish. FWIW I also felt that the dealer I bought from must have rushed a bit on the detailing - there were a couple of stickers left on the front windscreen and the side windows hadn't been washed properly - but it was very minor compared to what you describe.

[darkfriend]

I feel I should write a letter to the dealership... not sure who to address it to??

[hooba]

I feel I should write a letter to the dealership... not sure who to address it to??

To the Dealer Principal.

[Brian]

Hi to All,
This reply could also relate to the TSI engine failure post but I think it belongs here. There are a lot of negative posts in here but Id like to be different.
Have had my TSI since just before Christmas last year and have had nothing but joy from it!
Just completed a round Qld road trip from Brisi to Karumba and back in 2 weeks and the dub sang like a song.
5,100 kms in 2 weeks, average fuel consumption 6.3 l/100kms. Mostly sat on 120ks and averaged on all legs > 100km/hr for that consumption.
Passing triple trailer road trains no problem. Kick down the DSG would drop 2 or 3 gears, redline in each and the car would be doing 140/150 by the time you got past the cab of the road train.
Highest I did was 170 when passing 3 trains in a row west of Winton. Was surprised to see the speed as the car had a "big car feel" about it. Very stable
I did have the ECU flash done before I left so was interested to see the fuel consumption hasn't deteriorated with the flash.
To all that have ordered this car, hold the faith, these are a serious touring car, even away from the freeways.
I hope, along with the rest of the TSI owners that the ECU upgrade will fix the engine failure problem.
Oh, BTW I always use 98 RON when I can get it. (Not always available in western Qld but you can usually get 95 - the increased consumption of fuel though is in the order of .5l/100ks)