118TSI - General Discussion

**Cossor** · 12-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Perhaps the dealer gave a few short test drives to potential customers?

**cameronp** · 12-06-2010, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by darkfriend

Picked up my new 118TSI a week ago. It runs beautifully. Was a little annoyed that the interior floor wells were dirty, there appeared to be some chocolate on the centre arm-rest and a dusty black hand-print on the ceiling! It also needed a wash (kept having to wipe marks off during my inspection to see what they were). The bottle opener was also missing.

The first thing I did when I got home was vacuum it. Washed and waxed it the next day. Felt I shouldn't have had to do this for a new car. Even my trade-in (12yo corolla) was a lot cleaner!!

That's a bit rubbish. FWIW I also felt that the dealer I bought from must have rushed a bit on the detailing - there were a couple of stickers left on the front windscreen and the side windows hadn't been washed properly - but it was very minor compared to what you describe.

**darkfriend** · 12-06-2010, 08:48 PM

I feel I should write a letter to the dealership... not sure who to address it to??

**hooba** · 12-06-2010, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by darkfriend

I feel I should write a letter to the dealership... not sure who to address it to??

To the Dealer Principal.

**Brian** · 12-06-2010, 10:00 PM

Hi to All,
This reply could also relate to the TSI engine failure post but I think it belongs here. There are a lot of negative posts in here but Id like to be different.
Have had my TSI since just before Christmas last year and have had nothing but joy from it!
Just completed a round Qld road trip from Brisi to Karumba and back in 2 weeks and the dub sang like a song.
5,100 kms in 2 weeks, average fuel consumption 6.3 l/100kms. Mostly sat on 120ks and averaged on all legs > 100km/hr for that consumption.
Passing triple trailer road trains no problem. Kick down the DSG would drop 2 or 3 gears, redline in each and the car would be doing 140/150 by the time you got past the cab of the road train.
Highest I did was 170 when passing 3 trains in a row west of Winton. Was surprised to see the speed as the car had a "big car feel" about it. Very stable
I did have the ECU flash done before I left so was interested to see the fuel consumption hasn't deteriorated with the flash.
To all that have ordered this car, hold the faith, these are a serious touring car, even away from the freeways.
I hope, along with the rest of the TSI owners that the ECU upgrade will fix the engine failure problem.
Oh, BTW I always use 98 RON when I can get it. (Not always available in western Qld but you can usually get 95 - the increased consumption of fuel though is in the order of .5l/100ks)

**darkfriend** · 25-06-2010, 12:01 AM

Hi all,

Have had my 118TSI for 3 weeks now and I find myself very happy. No problems with the car and a joy to drive.... I even enjoy cleaning the damn car!

My partner is so impressed by it that I'm taking her for a test-drive of the new Polo tomorrow (Wangara VW... not where I bought mine!). Hopefully we'll even meet the legendary Dermot of Wangara...

**guliver_twist** · 25-06-2010, 01:51 AM

i share the same joy everyday.. Love my car!!

**Stelex** · 30-06-2010, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Stelex

Went to the dealership today to pick up the loan car and was surprised to get a new Jetta - 2,500 km on the odometer. Saw my golf with the guts torn out of it (the front bumper and the the engine missing). Now about a month or so of waiting for my baby to get healthy again.

Picked up my Golf today with the new engine fitted. Didn't notice any difference in driving it, but then again I didn't drive too much, just from VW to work and then home, 20-ish minutes total. Noticed they have misalligned the front bumper so the joint between that goes from the headlight towards the front wheel well is about 1mm on one end and about 6mm on the other. Damn, have to go back tomorrow to have it realligned.

**citywok** · 04-07-2010, 12:33 PM

Only done 580km so far. Was expecting a mountain of rattles and other issues leaving the car yard when I picked it up, but guess what, none. Still not sure about the DSG, going from 1st to 2nd seems a little erratic sometimes and then there's the take off issue which has been previously mentioned, but I can live with that. The car is built like a tank and is very solid on the road. Could have bought a Mazda 3 for a lot less, but I think if you're prepared to part with the amount of money being asked for one, you shouldn't regret it (unless your engine blows up). GTI in 3 years time

Golf 118TSI DSG Sports pack Reflex Silver

**Ryan_R** · 27-09-2010, 04:50 PM

I've had my car for just over 6 weeks now. Have done over 4,000kms since then, and have fitted the RN510 and 9W3 Bluetooth myself. Upgraded from a 1992 Toyota Corolla hatch, so no surprises that I love this car.

DSG with beige leather interior.

Will have to take some more pics one day (needs a wash first)

(Excuse the bump.)