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You won't regret it so long as you don't get a lemon. I've had the car for a year now and I love every minute of driving it. The twin charged engine is truly fun. Would be a shame if VW abandon it, I would not know what to buy next when my novated lease it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alok
Hi all, first time poster here, long time lurker. Im looking at getting a 118tsi but this noise squeal sounds like it is a bit annoying for some. :P
My question to you who have a 118 is if you were to have the option of buying this model again would you? Thanks in advance!
i wouldnt worry too much about it. admittedly i dont have said squeal noise (least i dont notice it) and even if it does materialise eventually, i'll accept it as a feature of the car. its like that 'pop' sound on some turbos. pretty funky if you ask meQuote:
Originally Posted by 07BPB
I reckon the squeal noise has been fixed with improved clutch material for the 2011 models. mine was changed last year and other than a minor episode(after 4000km), it is silent now.
I've noticed my 4 day old 118tsi makes a click sound on take off and in reverse, has the same sound as when the air cOnd turns on, is that sound normal? Super charger??
That sound is normal.:) supercharger/water pump engaging.Quote:
Originally Posted by fully
Thanks mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brendan_A
I have a 2009 VW Golf and had nothing but trouble from it! While it is a gorgeous car to drive it has spent more time in the mechanic then in my garage!
The car is on its
2nd engine
3rd clutch
2nd gear box
5th water pump
The noise that my water pump makes it unacceptable to me, in the beginning I didn't find it to intrusive but since they replaced it it has gone from bad to worse and with these last few water pumps it is now a squealing grinding kind of noise. The dealer has told me that VW have no fix for this problem and that they will just keep replacing it until I get a water pump that doesn't make a noise.
I also have a terrible shudder in my automatic DSG gearbox. When I am in second gear and accelerating the car shudders quite severely. When I took it back to the mechanic they have attached it to the computer and twice they have reset the timing of the gear changes. Since that didn't work they are now replacing the clutch. VW have said they do not have a fix for this problem but that if they replace the clutch it will stop shuddering for a few months. I am sure that they are trying to do whatever they can until the warranty runs out and then it becomes my expense to fix.
Has anyone else had these problems with their golf?
I feel for you.. seems you have copped the worst of it.
I had the sqeak from the water pump and luckily the replacement did fix it. It has been over 12,000kms and it hasn't come, back fingers crossed!
The DSG shudder - there is another thread on that! I have had my DSG re-flashed twice.. there was new software available the last time (so I was told) but if it doesn't help, which it doesn't seem to have, then call/email and they will order a new clutch pack.
The shudder is what has made me look into extending my warranty, $1450 for peace of mind or get rid of the car and buy something else closer to the end of the current warranty?! I love the car when it is behaving and almost hate it when it plays up.
Your Car reminds me of my favourite axe. It has had 3 new handles and 2 new heads. Still the best Axe I have ever had though :PQuote:
Originally Posted by LemonVW