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Thread: 2009 Golf 118TSI - dodged a bullet?

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    I have an mk5 GTI and that's been a good car. I am looking for a stock wagon or a Tiguan for the wife. the budget is around 10 to 12

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    Does the golf 90 tsi 2015 suffer the same issues?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shafs View Post
    Does the golf 90 tsi 2015 suffer the same issues?
    Nope its a different engine thankfully.
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    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shafs View Post
    Thanks
    But if you go for the auto, you will be spending money at some point in the future to fix the gearbox.

    The 118TSI had 2 major flaws, alas 1 of those flaws exist in the 90TSI (the 7spd DSG) ... either buy a manual or a different MK6 with the 6spd DSG.
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP (mods are underway ) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI Trendline manual White (with mods now 150TSI) 2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 10 Previous VWs and some others ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shafs View Post
    I have an mk5 GTI and that's been a good car. I am looking for a stock wagon or a Tiguan for the wife. the budget is around 10 to 12
    Look for an auto diesel Tiguan Mk1.
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP (mods are underway ) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI Trendline manual White (with mods now 150TSI) 2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 10 Previous VWs and some others ...

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    Thanks, sharkie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sharkie View Post
    Depends on you budget really. MK6 R, MK6 GTI and MK6 TDI are all viable options, with the best really the R or the TDI (GTI of some years can have timing chain/belt issues). Stay away from anything with a the 1.4twincharge or the 7 speed DSG.
    I agree completely. They are a great looking car, but for the love of whoever you hold holy stay away from the 7 speed and the twinchargers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vorleys1982 View Post
    I agree completely. They are a great looking car, but for the love of whoever you hold holy stay away from the 7 speed and the twinchargers.
    Are they really that bad? Looking for first car for my daughter and the golfs are the same price as the same year Polo with the 1.2 turbo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevvie View Post
    Are they really that bad? Looking for first car for my daughter and the golfs are the same price as the same year Polo with the 1.2 turbo.
    There are two types of twincharger engines, those that have failed and those that are going to fail.
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