Originally Posted by
dood
My 2009 118tsi manual is still having it's engine replaced following the dreaded cracked piston issue. It's been several weeks now, but I should get it back this week.
Without even trying it out, I've sort of gone off it and will probably be constanttly on edge waiting for it to pack in again.
Unfortunately, I can't think of an alternative that will be as refined to drive in that price range (not keen on corolla, civic, focus). I test drove the new A200 but found it quirky and not quite to my liking.
I'm considering replacing it with another golf - maybe a 2012 run out if I can get a good deal.
My questions are:
1. I would go for the 103tdi, as I certainly won't take a risk with the 118tsi again. Is there anything I should know about unreliability of the 103tdi?
2. I would probably switch from manual to dsg. Am I right in assuming that the 6 speed dsg of the 103 is not prone to the dsg mechatronics failures etc of the 7 speed?
3. My passat 118 dsg has a dreadful shudder, mainly in D2 - are all VW dsgs prone to problems?
4. How long will it be for the Golf VII to arrive? I could wait for it unless there is a very significant saving to be had from getting the 2012 golf.
5. Alternatively, since the golf VII GTi will be a while getting here, I could consider a Golf VI GTi. - Are there issues with this that I need to be aware of - like engines and clutches that just give up!!!
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