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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

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

    VWwA Used Car Guides ((Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 1.9TDI, 2.0TDI, 1.6, 1.4TSI, 2.0 FSI, GTI, R32
    (Type 1K) Golf 2005-2009 [Trendline, Comfortline, Edition, Pacific, Sportline, GT, GT Sport, GTI, GTI Pirelli & R32]

    If you have owned or own one of the models above please state your experience with the Golf negatives and positives

    Also fill in the below blanks


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    Model: Golf TDI
    Engine: 1.9 TDI with 77kW
    Year: 2006
    Any Problems ?: tyres fell off

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    Model: Golf TDI
    Engine: 1.9 TDI with 77kW
    Year: 2006MY

    Positives
    -power from the turbo.
    -fuel economy.
    -comfortable long distance tourer.
    -its a Golf.
    -massive boot.

    Negatives
    -air con rod (for opening and closing vents) was bent when first purchased (repaired under warranty).
    -tail light assembly had water in it due to failure of vents (repaired under warranty).
    -turbo failure at under 50K (repaired under warranty) we purchased vehicle 2nd hand with 16K on the clock 1st owner could have caused longterm damage.
    -dual mass flywheel failure at 55K
    Last edited by phaeton; 15-08-2012 at 03:29 PM. Reason: dual mass flywheel failure august 2012
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    2008 Golf GTI DSG

    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine:
    Year: 2008 MY09

    Positives
    -power and torque especially after tune and exhaust.
    -fuel economy. Good but not a major factor
    -comfortable long distance tourer.
    -Ride/handling compromise, ideal urban car.
    -Quality of fit and finish.
    -DSG, brilliant when you get used to it.
    - Interior space for a hatch

    Negatives
    -Body rigidity.
    -High servicing cost.
    - Lack of storage bins

    Summary
    - I love it
    Last edited by phaeton; 11-09-2012 at 04:07 PM.

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    Model: Golf GTI 4D 6S
    Engine: 2.0 TFSI with 147kW
    Year: 2008MY

    Positives
    -power with fuel economy.
    -comfortable over long distances
    -looks cool and drives well - sporty
    - 90K until brakes replaced!

    Negatives
    - failing door locks (2 so far)
    - Tyre wear
    - oil use
    - brake dust on wheels

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    08 GT TDI Sport

    Positives
    Economy
    Looks
    Handling
    Torque

    Negatives
    DSG hesitation
    Revs puff out around 4500rpm
    A little low(scuffing), but im in the country
    Last edited by phaeton; 11-09-2012 at 04:08 PM. Reason: cleanup
    Current:12 Golf GTD, Mods on order -Bluefin Remap, Mods planned-plenty
    Former:08 GT Sport TDI DSG Bluefin, HPA SHS Coilovers,H&R Swaybars with Whiteline Adj Links

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    08-09 2.0 TDI Pacific
    Like torque and mid-range acceleration.
    Finish, comfort and economy on long trips.
    Lots of fruit that all seems to work.
    no issues but we dont punt hard either.

    Negatives are few, and would only be very rare and intermittent hesistation from stopped and intermittent bleep from the 310 when playing CDs, neither of which the dealer accepts as fixable faults.
    Not a DSG fan, would probably get a manual next time.
    Oh and the wife likes driving it so much its hard to keep clean.
    Last edited by yowie; 07-01-2012 at 01:48 PM.
    MY09 Golf Candy White 2.0 TDI Pacific
    MY95 Golf III TDI

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    2008 R32 3 door
    Smile every time I drive it
    Exhaust note
    Ample power -184kw V6
    Traction
    Handling
    Big brakes
    HID headlights

    Needed a new mekatronics at 30k (75k now) warranty.
    Brake dust. Fixed with Hawk low dust ceramic pads. Still same pads nearly 60k later.

    Bazzle
    Prev 2008 R32 3 door DSG.
    Prev 2010 S3 Sportback Stronic.
    Now Lexus IS350 F Sport

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    Quote Originally Posted by brimway View Post
    Model: Golf GTI
    Negatives
    -Body rigidity.
    -High servicing cost.
    - Lack of storage bins
    Hi, I'm looking at purchasing one (manual though) and wanted to try and get an idea of how much more these cars are to service (price wise) compared to your standard Toyota, Holden, Ford etc.??

    Thanks

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    I no longer have a MKV GTI now, but from memory, 30k was $450, 45k was $600 and 60K was $1300 (negotiated down to $1050). These are dealer prices, so expect a bit lower from VAG specialist. You'dprobably get a better job done aswell from some non dealer shops.
    Last edited by brimway; 18-10-2012 at 08:59 PM.

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    Awesome, thanks heaps. So 60k sounds like a big one. Cuz I'm looking at buying one with around 50-60k on the clock. Why do you say that you get a better job done from a non dealer?? I think there are a couple in Toowoomba but not sure. What car do have now??

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    Quote Originally Posted by flemmo87 View Post
    Awesome, thanks heaps. So 60k sounds like a big one. Cuz I'm looking at buying one with around 50-60k on the clock. Why do you say that you get a better job done from a non dealer?? I think there are a couple in Toowoomba but not sure. What car do have now??
    60K service for DSG cars is more expensive than manuals.

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