Just_Westy
10-09-2018, 12:39 PM
Okay I've had my car 5 months now and done just over 12,000 k's, this is quite a lot for me usually but we took it to Broken Hill for a short holiday which clocked up a few k's.
In short the car has been brilliant and does everything it's supposed to do well and so far no complains from wife or myself. I actually enjoy driving it to work and back each day and can't see myself getting bored with it like I do so often. I changed the rims to 19" VMR 710's matt black so I have the black and blue think going on. Given the offset is 35 I have about 12mm extra poke which gives it a nice stance on the road.
The long term fuel economy is currently sitting at 5.9 l/100, again this is a surprise as I expected heavier fuel usage given it's an AWD vehicle.
I found setting the tyre pressure on 38 psi to be the best for stability and steering inputs. I tried 32 psi and everything between and found the lower pressure made the car too pointy. This I find strange as usually the opposite is true.
For my general commuting I use the individual settings and ride set on comfort, drive normal, steer sport and find this feels the best for running around town. Love the Sports mode in the mountains but don't bother too much with the paddles.
This is my first DSG trans car and never even driven one before and lament the fact I waited so long to try one. I drove a work mates GTI the other day and now want one of those as well !
Not sure where I will get it serviced yet and debating use the dealer or VW specialist, anyone have any recommendations for Western Sydney
Cheers
In short the car has been brilliant and does everything it's supposed to do well and so far no complains from wife or myself. I actually enjoy driving it to work and back each day and can't see myself getting bored with it like I do so often. I changed the rims to 19" VMR 710's matt black so I have the black and blue think going on. Given the offset is 35 I have about 12mm extra poke which gives it a nice stance on the road.
The long term fuel economy is currently sitting at 5.9 l/100, again this is a surprise as I expected heavier fuel usage given it's an AWD vehicle.
I found setting the tyre pressure on 38 psi to be the best for stability and steering inputs. I tried 32 psi and everything between and found the lower pressure made the car too pointy. This I find strange as usually the opposite is true.
For my general commuting I use the individual settings and ride set on comfort, drive normal, steer sport and find this feels the best for running around town. Love the Sports mode in the mountains but don't bother too much with the paddles.
This is my first DSG trans car and never even driven one before and lament the fact I waited so long to try one. I drove a work mates GTI the other day and now want one of those as well !
Not sure where I will get it serviced yet and debating use the dealer or VW specialist, anyone have any recommendations for Western Sydney
Cheers