Mk5 Golf/Jetta Problem Registry

**phaeton** · 13-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Just a heads up VW replaced the rear taillight assembly (the one with water inside) under warranty.

Apparently these things have vents and one was not working

**twotribez** · 02-04-2009, 02:34 PM

jeez guys,

reading all this stuff makes me a little worried about buying a golf. I would have thought only a select few would have had problems. But it seems to be really common. Like an Alfa? I don't mean insult of course..... But it is scary

**VW Convert** · 02-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by twotribez

jeez guys,

reading all this stuff makes me a little worried about buying a golf. I would have thought only a select few would have had problems. But it seems to be really common. Like an Alfa? I don't mean insult of course..... But it is scary

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another VW and I would not take this thread as being representative of the true situation.

There are problems (as there are with all cars) for which there are solutions. What you see here is a group of owners who (rightly) want their car to be perfect and notice and highlight the slightest problem. My VW has not been perfect although the problems have been minor, it has no rattles and squeaks and it drives beautifully. My previous four cars were Falcons, one had the diff replaced at 5,000KM, these sorts of issues happen regardless of make.

Most car forums are like this because they attract people who are passionate about their cars and to whom a car is more than just a means of transport.

Cheers

George

**Russ59** · 02-04-2009, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by VW Convert

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another VW and I would not take this thread as being representative of the true situation.

There are problems (as there are with all cars) for which there are solutions. What you see here is a group of owners who (rightly) want their car to be perfect and notice and highlight the slightest problem. My VW has not been perfect although the problems have been minor, it has no rattles and squeaks and it drives beautifully. My previous four cars were Falcons, one had the diff replaced at 5,000KM, these sorts of issues happen regardless of make.

Most car forums are like this because they attract people who are passionate about their cars and to whom a car is more than just a means of transport.

Cheers

George

Yeah, we're mostly just a bunch of whingers, so don't take too much notice

**HiTorque** · 02-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Make sure that any uneven gaps between panels sorted out with your dealer in the first 1,000km. They don't tell you that but all panel related issues are covered only in the first 1,000km. I discovered my driver door was a bit off, but car was 1 year old, the answer - too late to claim!

**gtimk5** · 02-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Your choice I say, I love my GTI.
True, some like to carry on about problems, spose its their nature??
The only thing wrong with my Golf is the doors automatically dont open up for me!!!

Andrew

**twotribez** · 02-04-2009, 05:54 PM

haha. Yeah, I think most people will complain about problems but not many will publish the good things.

I am really thinking about getting a run out GTi now as I do need a set of wheels and I don't think I could settle for the 118TSi at the same price.

So who's going to encourage me more ahaha. I am going down on Saturday and if the price is right, I may just sign up. Then maybe in a couple of years, trade it for the R20? haha wishful thinking.

When the GTi MKV GTi came out, I always wanted one, but ended up buying an Evo instead as I felt it was better value. But now the price could be just right again.

I have a feeling, the new GTi will not be out till very late in the year and even if it does, I doubt there will be any discounts.

**Guest212** · 04-04-2009, 11:53 AM

Ignoring the issues I have with mine, I would not hesitate to purchase another VW.

They are good cars.

I don't think i'd want to keep it in its old age though hehe.

**acdcfan** · 13-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Yom

Ignoring the issues I have with mine, I would not hesitate to purchase another VW.

They are good cars.

I don't think i'd want to keep it in its old age though hehe.

that makes 2 of us.