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Thread: VWwA Used Car Guides (Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 1.9TDI, 2.0TDI, 1.6, 2.0 FSI, GTI, R32

  1. #11
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    Toowoomba, QLD
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    Good to know, thank you.

  2. #12
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    Dec 2009
    Location
    Paddington NSW
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    Model: Golf R32 manual
    Engine: 3.2 with 184kw
    Year: 2007

    Positives
    -linear power across the rev range
    -excellent torque
    -comfortable long distance tourer.
    -the sound
    -all wheel traction
    -It's a V6 in a golf what more could you want?

    Negatives
    -air con failure (repaired under warranty).
    -front link rods & steering arm ( squeaking when steering was turned at low speed ) (repaired under warranty).
    -fuel cost
    -it could handle another 50kw easy.
    -fuel cost
    -flat spot between 4000-5000 rpm
    -GTI to me is a funner car to drive

    Over all

    I love it.


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  3. #13
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    May 2013
    Location
    Orange NSW
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    MY09 R32
    Owned for 14 months. Came with GIAC, front brake upgrade, KWV3s. It was serviced just before I bought her. 90,000 service cost 650 inn the Orange dealer. Fun car too drive.

    Bad.
    Dealer didn't reset service reminder or replace cabin filter.
    08 MY09 R32, DBP, DSG, GIAC, R8V10 reps, KW V3, RNS510/VIM/BT/MDI, region free DVD, switched Haldex, s2t paddles,HPA dogbone rubber,Mk7 climatronics, FIS+, Adams/RDA discs & Hawk pads, Garage button, GruppeM. Front fogs, Milltek. CF Chin spoiler.Strut support. LEDs Alloy front suspension bits.....
    http://photobucket.com/gregsr32

  4. #14
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    Nov 2013
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    MY08 Jetta 147Kw DSG, Powerchip ECU flash at 1,500 klms

    Had it since new and it has covered 105,000klms

    Good
    Power
    Fuel economy - Life time average of 7.2 litre per 100 kilometres, trip average as low as 5.7 and as high as 13.3 (lead footing)
    Solid feel
    Comfort
    Brake life, still have the original front brakes, rears where done 2,000 klms ago
    Tyre life, original continentals lasted 62,000 klms

    Not so good
    Oil use (2-3 litres between services) I think the positive is that the engine is loose so makes good power
    Had the PCV replaced at 80,000klms
    Not that great in cross winds
    Too much understeer which can be fixed easy

    In summary a very good vehicle.

    Previous vehicle was a Polo GTi 2006 also chipped by Powerchip

  5. #15
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    May 2013
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
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    Model: Golf GT Sport TSI
    Engine: 1.4l petrol twincharged (125kw)
    Year: 2008MY

    Bought car as 3rd owner in May 2013.

    Positives
    - Supercharger whine
    - Good fuel economy
    - Comfortable with good ride (although can get a bit fidgety over potholes and manhole covers)
    - Solid build quality after 99,000km
    - You can't tell when the SC stops and the TC takes over - an engineering marvel of an engine
    - Quiet on the freeway

    Negatives
    - N249 & N75 failure about a month after I bought it ($400 to fix)
    - A/C Compressor failure ($1200 to fix)
    - Due to high torque, gets wheelspin easily in the dry and can be tricky to manage in the wet (anti-lift kit should fix this)
    - Hot days (QLD summer) can give a noticeable drop in performance. Being twin-charged it really does like cold air
    - Monumental amounts of brake dust. It gets everywhere is and very difficult to shift, even using a wheel cleaner solution

  6. #16
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    Location
    Sydney
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    Model: Golf Comfortline 6 speed tiptronic
    Engine: 2.0FSI 110kw
    Year: 2007MY
    KMs: Bought at 30k, now 80k

    Positives
    - comfortable
    - auto wipers/headlights were considered a luxury in those days
    - has been reliable, only one real issue to date (ABS module)
    - reflex silver paint still looks very good despite not being cared for all that well


    Negatives
    - fuel economy is worse than the 2.0T engine, I think mainly due to transmission losses?
    - interior a little dated, this has been corrected somewhat by installing an aftermarket touchscreen headunit/nav
    - rear right door lock motor replaced
    - ABS module replaced @80k. Second hand unit fitted, total cost $530 inc brake bleed
    - not a GTI
    2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
    2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

  7. #17

    Model: Golf GT Sport
    Engine: 1.4 TSI 125kw
    Year: 2007 MY08

    Positives
    - some real grunt for a cheaper version of the GTI
    - great fuel consumption (average 700-750km city driving)
    - good long distance drive
    - handling!

    Negatives
    - 'cold start phase' engine can idle a bit strange upon cold start up for first 30 seconds
    - servicing costs (just spent $670 for 105,000km/7 year service)
    - no mp3 connector to audio unit! (can install one myself haven't got around to it yet)
    MY08 Golf GT Sport MKV

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