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Originally posted by vitagen View PostJust picked up my demo MK7 DSG Comfortline..... first Golf I own and the rattling is Really annoying, so is the driver side wiper as mentioned. Also, why coudnt they have given LED Delay all around?
Anyone know when the fix is happening?Nov '15 Polo 81TSI manual white
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Just over 1000 kms travelled so far and the only real complaint I have is that slow spot before the RPMs hit 1500 and the turbo kicks in.
It's also the first car that I have had to read and then reread the manual given all the features the car does have and I still don't know it all - I tested that pt 6 from exzibit and they do stay on which is cool.
I did experience the rear camera not coming on when reversing once, and assumed the car had a reason for doing that given its got a bit of a mind of it's own (e.g. like the auto stop/start not working every time)!
Now back to the manual to work out how to get pictures of phone contacts to be displayed......May 20 - Nov 19 MY20 Tiguan 162 TSI
May 16 - Apr 16 Mazda 3 Sp25 GT - 2020 hail storm write-off
May 13 - 2013 Mk7 Golf Highline.
May 10 - 2009 Falcon G6E with beige leather.
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Mk7 103TSI Highline, 2000km so far. My first VW and there is very little I don't like about it. Definitely recommend the car.
Minor annoyances (at first but have either got used to or accepted):
Driver side wiper smear (will follow this through with dealer)
No voice activation (just mutes head unit in Oz cars)
Traffic button not functional (in all Oz cars)
Nav voice pronunciation of some street names/types/instructions is way off, always good for a giggle.
Dash dials not illuminated unless headlights on (?)
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Originally posted by thezoneR32 View PostUh that slow spot just before 1500rpm is called idle.May 20 - Nov 19 MY20 Tiguan 162 TSI
May 16 - Apr 16 Mazda 3 Sp25 GT - 2020 hail storm write-off
May 13 - 2013 Mk7 Golf Highline.
May 10 - 2009 Falcon G6E with beige leather.
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Originally posted by Harrydhillon View PostHey
Pt3: safety first
Pt4: agree re the cruise control but you get used to it after a while
Pt 5: daylight running lights are meant to be always on with the ignition - increase visibility on the road.
Pt 6: that's a safety feature in most European cars - wont drain the battery that quick as it only operates at low voltage - if I remember correctly it only works in the dark - stops someone running into your parked car in the dark
Harry
MY13.5 Red Polo GTI
Pt5: would be better if this was an option, if it says OFF, I expect it to be switched off, common sense would seem to indicate as much. If it comes on with AUTO on, I wouldn't have a dislike of it.
Pt6: Nope, happened in broad daylight when I parked outside my house to wash the car and was wondering why the bloody hell one side was on and not the other.
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Originally posted by Nauend View Postlol. Perhaps a better way to describe it is there is an obvious hesitation when accelerating from a stopped position. Experienced it on the three grades of Mk7 that I test drove and still getting used to it. The falcon I used to drive would stick the boot in straight away without hesitation, so I expect its just a matter of me getting used to the smaller 1.4 turbo combo (as well as front wheel drive).
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Originally posted by exzibit View PostI know exactly what you're talking about. There is a subtle but noticeable lag from a standing start before the turbo suddenly kicks in. I've adapted to it by easing up on the accelerator just before the boost so it's a more even acceleration, otherwise, it's quite a jerky take off. Another quirk of the DSG gearbox, I'm led to believe. Even a crappy underpowered Hyundai had a more responsive and even acceleration. Having said that, after the takeoff, the rest of the drive is really quite smooth and enjoyable.Nov '15 Polo 81TSI manual white
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Originally posted by exzibit View Post2. The way you have to turn and twist your wrist to get the ignition key to start. All other cars I've driven and owned the turn is a 90 degrees turn. On the VW, it's almost 180 degrees.Nov '15 Polo 81TSI manual white
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Originally posted by Nauend View Postlol. Perhaps a better way to describe it is there is an obvious hesitation when accelerating from a stopped position. Experienced it on the three grades of Mk7 that I test drove and still getting used to it. The falcon I used to drive would stick the boot in straight away without hesitation, so I expect its just a matter of me getting used to the smaller 1.4 turbo combo (as well as front wheel drive).Volvo S60 RD T6
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Whilst not a current Golf owner I found out in Germany from a dealer that because there are many old towns with very narrow streets drivers can leave either side indicator tail lights on so other drivers can see them in the dark depending which side of the road you park on .DLR lights are my pet hate again in countries like Europe and Northern America [in some Canadian areas its mandantory for the headlights to be on all the time ] because of the weather conditions foggy drizzly days it is a safety feature . Here in Australia they should be optional it would be so simple for the headlight switch to have an "off" position , I suppose my dislike is some of these cars with massive LED displays on during the day which just sceams Look at Me Look at Me .
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Apparently the wiper smear problem is widespread as it has also been commented in the UK forums. Apparently the right side wiper is too long? thus the arm isn't firm enough to push it against the screen.
I guess the slow take off is what Wheels mag described as doughy accelerator, a bit wooden like the Mercs.
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Originally posted by thezoneR32 View PostThis will most likely be the DSG. You'll develop a love/hate relationship with it. Hate it because it makes you feel like you dont know how to drive anymore,/love it because once you learn its nuisances you will be quicker than anything else around you.Golf MK7 | 110 TDI | DSG | Highline |Limestone Grey | 'Rotary' Wheels | Driver Assist
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