103TDI - General Discussion

[hoi polloi]

I went along to BP Applecross this afternoon to fill up and they were displaying the "BP Ultimate diesel not available" notice.

Well we have never been able to get it here in NSW...

I guess the best option for us is Vortex diesel??..

- Anthony.

[Frankenstrat]

We only have one refinery here in WA, BP Kwinana. I have no idea if they provide fuel to all WA outlets under various brand names or if the non-BP outlets get their fuel delivered from the Eastern States. Does anybody know?

Given that BP Ultimate Diesel deliveries in WA were suspended in December 2009, you'd think they'd have it sorted by now.

[rosslm]

I thought it time to give a 10000K report, well there is nothing apart from the car continues to impress, diesel at the pump since new is an average of 6.37L per 100K, 80% city short duration driving unfortunately, best open road consumption 4.1L per 100K, using Vortex premium diesel since new. I am happy with all the options I picked RVC is great for parking no rims scrapping the curb and no problem in tight parking spots. Dynaudio 300W is great and SD memory chip has made CDs unnecessary. Adaptive Chassis Control with the Sports Pack also a good option, ride is supple even on 17” low profile tires, sports seats are very good. The diesel has bags of power for every day use and on the open road twisty bits and hills are a breeze, stability at all speeds wet and dry is outstanding. DSG love it smooth almost imperceptible changes. It’s no wonder the Golf VI has taken so many awards beautifully put together and the best part I still look for any excuse to go for a drive.

[rs73]

Lower quality cars often feel faster. I've had several friends drive my car, immediately accelerate up to 120kph at which point I tell them to look at the speedo, and they exclaim "I thought I was only doing 70!"

lower quality cars uses less sound deadening material, and the impression of speed often comes to people's senses through NVH level in the cabin... if that was a 7 series they're driving they'd probably already done 160kph in it without realising they've crossed the 100 mark on the speedo!

[moniker]

I went along to BP Applecross this afternoon to fill up and they were displaying the "BP Ultimate diesel not available" notice.

Yeah, Karrinyup BP is on that list too, they have had no Ultimate diesel for the past 6 months in my experience, still "Unavailable"

[Frankenstrat]

I have it on authority that BP Kwinana were experiencing technical difficulties with Ultimate Diesel. I don't know if the problem has been resolved yet.

[triode12]

lower quality cars uses less sound deadening material, and the impression of speed often comes to people's senses through NVH level in the cabin... if that was a 7 series they're driving they'd probably already done 160kph in it without realising they've crossed the 100 mark on the speedo!

That is why an increase in refinement can sometimes mean a loss of fun or excitement in the driving experience. And a lower quality car with less power may actually be more fun to drive than one that is more powerful and more refined because the perception of speed is more evident in the cheaper car.

One of the reasons racing go-karts are so much fun even though you are only going at 80-120km/h.

[HFTDI]

Was looking at a cheaper I30 also as it's a class leader in it's price range but the moment I drove my 103TDI out of the showroom, I had no regret at all. First 2 options I would get on the 103TDI is the DSG and the Sports Pack. It is such a balanced, refined , quality and well designed car and it feels so solid. You won't regret getting one if you do

[kaanage]

That is why an increase in refinement can sometimes mean a loss of fun or excitement in the driving experience. And a lower quality car with less power may actually be more fun to drive than one that is more powerful and more refined because the perception of speed is more evident in the cheaper car.

One of the reasons racing go-karts are so much fun even though you are only going at 80-120km/h.

Or try a Ducati Monster vs any Japanese 600cc sports bike.

Back on topic, our TDI is very nice, aside from the 10% optimistic fuel consumption figures from the MDI and the snatchiness of the DSG in traffic and reversing. And find myself manually selecting gears a fair bit so I'd love the GTD's paddle shifters.

[rs73]

That is why an increase in refinement can sometimes mean a loss of fun or excitement in the driving experience. And a lower quality car with less power may actually be more fun to drive than one that is more powerful and more refined because the perception of speed is more evident in the cheaper car.

One of the reasons racing go-karts are so much fun even though you are only going at 80-120km/h.

true - they are fun... but on the street doing daily commuting, as my bones are getting older - it'll always yearning for a little bit of pampering... golf still cut it well for now, but in 10 yrs i might have to opt for something a lot more smoother...