Recall Depreciation - Sell ?

[gavs]

Recall Depreciation - Sell ?

Are you 100% sure they didn't just replace it with an existing, non-updated mechatronics unit mate? I'd love to believe that they are honest, but I don't trust any of them any more.

[Hail22]

Are you 100% sure they didn't just replace it with an existing, non-updated mechatronics unit mate? I'd love to believe that they are honest, but I don't trust any of them any more.

When mine is done I'll be asking to look at the existing part that was replaced and the batch info on the new one that has been installed...shifty buggers won't be fooling me!

[Bassik]

When mine is done I'll be asking to look at the existing part that was replaced and the batch info on the new one that has been installed...shifty buggers won't be fooling me!

I should have done that. I'm going in after work today to get the sticker put on as they obviously didn't. I will be also asking now if my car had a new mechatronics unit installed.

[readerr0r]

Are you 100% sure they didn't just replace it with an existing, non-updated mechatronics unit mate? I'd love to believe that they are honest, but I don't trust any of them any more.

But the mechatronics was fixed back in late 2011 wasn't it?

[Hail22]

I should have done that. I'm going in after work today to get the sticker put on as they obviously didn't. I will be also asking now if my car had a new mechatronics unit installed.

whoa whoa wait...you haven't found a sticker?

That's a non-conformance / legislative breach right there...name and shame if they cannot prove the work was done as its illegal (recall stickers must be easily identified for registered technicians, consumers) for one and fraudulent to mislead you that "safety works" were undertaken!

[Hail22]

But the mechatronics was fixed back in late 2011 wasn't it?

A new DQ200 Box has been built with a slightly modified design / build code rated as "X" followed by a numerical pin / serial located on the part.

[gavs]

Recall Depreciation - Sell ?

But the mechatronics was fixed back in late 2011 wasn't it?

My info is that the gearbox code was updated and different part numbers were used because of the faults in this specific model unit.

These are the same units that instigated the 37G7 campaign which eventually made it across all models of mechatronics unit. Maybe the same will happen in secret with 35C1, who knows....

[Bassik]

Ok so stupid me couldn't find the damn sticker. It was there all along and its on the drivers side front pillar side just behind the bonnet. I was looking on the pillar in between back and front door.

[readerr0r]

A new DQ200 Box has been built with a slightly modified design / build code rated as "X" followed by a numerical pin / serial located on the part.

Interesting, do you know when the rev X DSG was put into production?

Might be getting a new Polo GTI soon...

[Hail22]

Interesting, do you know when the rev X DSG was put into production?

Might be getting a new Polo GTI soon...

I have no idea...certainly not this year as there is no way a 2013 re-design would pass all the tests / global regulatory requirements.

All I know is the new DQ200 mech unit is specifically built for "Pacific" regions rather then the old one which was a European conditioned mech unit yet VW were lazy and combated it with simple coding...which we're all aware now has failed...

[Mountainman]

The other point I should make is that while I hope to god that the Mk7 is a great car, I would take the mk6 over it (aside from the looks factor) because it's a proven platform now with less issues.

Well Gavs, my experience is that would be the wrong decision. I have sold my white 2010 Mk6 Golf 90TSI Trendline manual with comfort pack and bought a new white Mk7 Golf 90TSI manual base model and have already done 4000+km. There is not one thing about the new one that is not better than the old one. Disregarding all the things you expect from a newer design such as the better ride, handling, steering, quietness, performance, brakes, economy, more room, more standard equipment etc, this new one does not use any oil (the Mk6 used around 1L/3000km throughout its 112,000km life) and it doesn't have a single rattle, buzz, groan or build quality issue. In fact it's the first new car I've had that appears to be perfect - I can't find a build fault anywhere. Even the paint appears flawless. And it's just a real advance over the Mk6 to drive. The whole structure feels so much stronger, panel gaps are so even and the interior assembly is just so neat with perfect joins and assembly. My last 3 Jap built cars couldn't come anywhere near the build quality that this car shows. And all this cost me over $4000 less than I paid for my Mk6 3 years ago. And now all I can hope is that bloody turbo doesn't die like it did on the Mk6.

And the final bonus - it just looks better/sharper, both inside and out.

[gavs]

Recall Depreciation - Sell ?

Happy for you mate, but I disagree strongly with your last comment I thinks it's a regression rather than progression in design but that's just me

[ATYPIC]

Apart from the tail lights...it merely looks like a larger version of the Polo 6R. Just my opinion.

[nomadx38]

Is that a bad thing? I still love the look of the Polo 6r so a bigger version is a win win!

[Bassik]

I always loved the Polo but the it's just been a little baby version of the Golf. I'll be doing a lot of comparisons once mine arrives... should be interesting.