VW Golf VI: reliability issues ? real or not ?

[SChan]

So, two noises and a reverse camera image that failed to come up on the screen once are the sum of your complaints?

Hardly life threatening or what anybody would class as major problems are they? I mean, if your engine blew up or your gearbox was full of neutrals and your car had spent half its life at the dealership I could understand.

So you wouldn't buy another one or recommend them to anyone because of a squeak? Unbelievable! Sounds like you need to buy a Rolls Royce, or a pushbike. I can't decide which would give you less opportunity to whinge.

Ozram,

You can call it whinge or whatever u like!

I know my complaints are NO major problems but they are problems!

I have had the car now for almost 90 days... In April it spent 3 days (Issues: Wipers, RVC, & Rattle, Water pump n tinting) at the dealership, in May 3 days (Issues: Wipers, Tinting, water pump n rattle), in June 3 days (Rattle n tinting) & now in July it's been there for last three days (Issues: rattle n water pump).

I love the car - no doubt, but after spending $53K i think it would be reasonable for anyone to expect "no problem" for at least 1-2 years.

Have u experienced both rolls n pushbike ... i would buy if no problems with any of them !

[SChan]

Might that be this problem:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f112/b-pillar-clicking-ticking-door-rubber-seal-creaking-squeaking-41289.html

Can you be more specific about this (possibly post in the appropriate thread if there is one)? What is a squint image? If the RVC subsystem (head unit, camera controller) hasn't booted/initialised by the time you put the car into reverse, it's possible the image won't be displayed on the screen. I've had this problem twice in my two years of ownership; in both cases, switching the car off and on fixed it.

Thanks AdamD.

What I am trying to say by squint image is: 2 images on the display (appeared that the camera is pointing sideways - one left n one right!).
I did turn the car off n back on but i still had the problem... but it happened only once.

Cheers,

[anthony]

Ozram,

You can call it whinge or whatever u like!

I know my complaints are NO major problems but they are problems!

I have had the car now for almost 90 days... In April it spent 3 days (Issues: Wipers, RVC, & Rattle, Water pump n tinting) at the dealership, in May 3 days (Issues: Wipers, Tinting, water pump n rattle), in June 3 days (Rattle n tinting) & now in July it's been there for last three days (Issues: rattle n water pump).

I love the car - no doubt, but after spending $53K i think it would be reasonable for anyone to expect "no problem" for at least 1-2 years.

I could not agree more with you,there is nothing worse than being disapointed with a new car purchase,as it is a massive purchase in ones life...and nothing is more annoying than rattles and squeeks in a new car.

[SChan]

I could not agree more with you,there is nothing worse than being disapointed with a new car purchase,as it is a massive purchase in ones life...and nothing is more annoying than rattles and squeeks in a new car.

Exactly Anthony!

[anthony]

Exactly Anthony!

You are welcome,I know where you are coming from...I have owned 7 brand new cars,and some have been better than others...

[Diesel_vert]

after spending $ xx xxx i think it would be reasonable for anyone to expect "no problem" for at least 1-2 years.

Sorry, not when it comes to cars.

Any model from any marque are susceptible to defects and faults at any time - from bargain basement hatchbacks to expensive supercars.


EDIT - not to say it invalidates your problems though.

[Ozram]

Ozram,

You can call it whinge or whatever u like!

I know my complaints are NO major problems but they are problems!

!

Depends how you define problem. And your threshold for reasonable expectation. I don't doubt that rattles and squeaks may be annoying, disappointing even. But hardly enough reason to dis the brand of vehicle on a public forum over them is it?
Seems to me that some people's expectations are a long way above reality.

Not having a go at you personally, please understand. I just think your original post was much ado about nothing.

[walbjj]

I seriously think that people nowadays have over entitlement issues. It must just be me, but I tend to shrug off a lot of life's petty crap that gets thrown at me because if I dwell on it too much then I would be a bigger ******* than I already am,
My gti suffered the whistle, dealer had it a day for diagnosis, then I had to rebook for their first solution which wasn't the water pumP but another part, whistle was still there do the rebooked another day for the water pumP, which if they listened to me, I would only been out 1 day rather than 3.
I have a squeaky driver door, fixed with dry line. I have a squeaky passenger window/door. I fixed if by opening the passenger window a slight crack, just a tap and the noise goes away.
I often drive with no music on at all, and none of the "noises" the car makes bothers me. In fact, the road noise and wind noise is probably louder.
I installed the ops aftermarket and went thru a whole month of trial and error to get it to work. My car was at the workshop getting it sorted, I was annoyed that I couldn't drive it but I dealt with it. And now that I look back, it's nothing, a distant memory.
I cracked and bent a rim on crappy sydney roads, I was pissed at the council and even wrote them a letter, but it got me no where, I fixed the rim and put it behind me and moved on.
Perhaps some people should do the same

[SChan]

Depends how you define problem. And your threshold for reasonable expectation. I don't doubt that rattles and squeaks may be annoying, disappointing even. But hardly enough reason to dis the brand of vehicle on a public forum over them is it?
Seems to me that some people's expectations are a long way above reality.

Not having a go at you personally, please understand. I just think your original post was much ado about nothing.

Mate,

No, not taking it personally! We are different and have different expectations. This forum is about sharing the experience & thoughts ... this is what i am doing.

[AdamD]

What I am trying to say by squint image is: 2 images on the display (appeared that the camera is pointing sideways - one left n one right!).

I do recall having seen this before on the forums, and had a quick search but didn't immediately find anything. I suggest you post your observation in the VW Car Audio and Electronics forum, and someone should be able to help you.

[SChan]

I do recall having seen this before on the forums, and had a quick search but didn't immediately find anything. I suggest you post your observation in the VW Car Audio and Electronics forum, and someone should be able to help you.

Thanks AdamD.

[rayw]

I had my fair shares of problems
First was the light switch - fixed
then the water pump - fixed
and then the wastegate rattle which is not completely gone after fitting the clip
and some other small rattles which i blame the the road

Coming from many Japanese made and the last one being Lexus
I must admit that i was losing my confidence fast

But when i sat behind the wheel and put my foot into the pedal
EVERTHING is forgiven

This is a true love hate relationship