Golf Alltrack

[Rooboy]

Sooo....have you nicknamed it the "fire ant"? No one will want to take it on for fear of being bitten...especially after you've given it a tune 😁

[Kachingg]

Sooo....have you nicknamed it the "fire ant"? No one will want to take it on for fear of being bitten...especially after you've given it a tune 

Yeah vry vry tempted to give it a tune right away will be a real beast then but am going to wait a while let motor bed in properly for 12mths and also to see if any warranty work rears its ugly head

But sooner rather than later that's for sure

Salesman told me there is a wisper of a official tune by apr being supported by vw as in the U.S.A

I have looked around but seen nothing yet will ask again before i do my unofficial tune as a factory backed tune would be just awesome

[zardoz]

Yeah vry vry tempted to give it a tune right away will be a real beast then but am going to wait a while let motor bed in properly for 12mths and also to see if any warranty work rears its ugly head

But sooner rather than later that's for sure

Salesman told me there is a wisper of a official tune by apr being supported by vw as in the U.S.A

I have looked around but seen nothing yet will ask again before i do my unofficial tune as a factory backed tune would be just awesome

This, with the 135TDI would be a very interesting combination! I'll have to consider the Alltrack as a potential alternative to the Highline if I end up upgrading, as I'm struggling to justify the R Wagon (well, trying to justify a new car at all, really, but trying to get away from the DQ200).

Also, we use the same car dealer. Great bunch of people at FTG VW!

[Kachingg]

This, with the 135TDI would be a very interesting combination! I'll have to consider the Alltrack as a potential alternative to the Highline if I end up upgrading, as I'm struggling to justify the R Wagon (well, trying to justify a new car at all, really, but trying to get away from the DQ200).

Also, we use the same car dealer. Great bunch of people at FTG VW!

I have got to say they have outdone themselves with the dq381
Its a great gearbox esp when your driving it with a bit of zing changes gears perfectly
Even more fun using the paddle shifters only problem there is that they are tiny will have to get some extended ones fitted
Damn there goes the fuel economy again lol

Yeah they are good at f.t.g vw got me my car super early and nice people to

I don't think they have a diesel demo alltrack tho
If your local to f.t.g and are interested in having a look at one p.m me

[kennyc]

Yeah they are good at f.t.g vw got me my car super early and nice people to

I don't think they have a diesel demo alltrack tho
If your local to f.t.g and are interested in having a look at one p.m me

Which dealership is ftg? I'm reading it as Fountain Gate Volkswagen but that's Berwick Volkswagen?

[Kachingg]

Its on burwood hwy near dorset road

F.T.G is short for ferntree gully

[Eyes24]

Its on burwood hwy near dorset road

F.T.G is short for ferntree gully

It's ferntree gully Vw?


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[kennyc]

Its on burwood hwy near dorset road

F.T.G is short for ferntree gully

Ahh cheers, I know the one.
Drive past it when I take my car to Magic Hand Carwash.

[kennyc]

Totally forgot about Ferntree Gully, lolz

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[Jondalar]

Anyone with the 135TDI? I am looking to hear what the fuel consumption is like compared to the official figures. Very tempted by the specs on these...

Cheers,
Karl

[Rooboy]

Anyone with the 135TDI? I am looking to hear what the fuel consumption is like compared to the official figures. Very tempted by the specs on these...

Cheers,
Karl

I'm still over a week away from when mine is supposed to be delivered but Kachinng will no doubt be able give you an update... although I think he might be enjoying sport mode just a bit too much for a good indicative consumption

[Kachingg]

Anyone with the 135TDI? I am looking to hear what the fuel consumption is like compared to the official figures. Very tempted by the specs on these...

Cheers,
Karl

Hah rooboy is right its sportsmode pretty much everywhere lol
Even doing that and motor tight with 800km on it long term (from start) is 7.3ltr/100km and i am not taking it easy
Drove down to portsea about 170km round trip on weekend mix of freeway and 60/80km speeds
Was 5.4 average with 3 adults and 3 lots of golf gear clubs and buggies
Also keep in mind i have 19 inch rims with slightly wider(235/35 vs225/45) and sticky rubber than the stock
tyres i think if you drove normally once bedded in under 6tlr/100km would be easily achieved
I know one review got 5.9 average over thier test of about 600km
I on the other hand will be happy with 7ish as i give it plenty lol
The gearbox in the diesel the dq381 is a joy to drive btw best dsg i have driven and i have driven all the vw offerings

[Jondalar]

Thanks Kachingg. That sounds pretty promising. They tyres may not make too much difference, I've got 19's and PZero tyres on my Octavia and it gets better economy than my wife's Golf, both 110 TDI. I just want a bit more top end, love the engine until I floor it and then it disappoints. That's good about sport mode too, basically can't use it in our cars except for short drag races as the engine revs way too much.

Cheers,
Karl

[Kachingg]

If more omph is what you are after the 135tdi delivers in spades its the gtd motor stuffed into a awd platform really a match made in heaven it has buckets of torque but the best is the top end it really snarls and revs out willingly does not run out of puff (imo just a bit more would be perfect will be letting bed in for 12mths and then get a tune to 154kw and 450nm)
The gearbox sits the revs at cruising (whatever speed your doing) at about 1500rpm so virtually no turbo lag to be had only 200rpm to max torque and your off
Not like the dq250 6 speed in normal 1200rpm and buckets of lag till turbo spools up usually way to late
Or in sports reving its tits off and holding on to gears to long even with light throttle pressure
The 7 speed even in normal will kick down and rev up to 4000rpm if you give it a bootful
Sports mode tends to hold a gear lower so your in peak torque already usually 1700 or so rpm but the motor is vry unobtrusive into the cab the mating of the 2 makes a supurb unit
I think the r drivers will get a big kick out of it 2 as its fitted to their cars as well much better than a manual imo
I was a manual driver for a long time (5 speed car,6 speed bike,13 speed roadranger truck with no synchro,s)
But this box i would have over a manual no question
Do yourself a favor make sure you option it up the tech and sound system plus drivers display all well worth the extra
Resale will be much more with these items 2 cab feels premium with them