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

[flemmo87]

Good to know, thank you.

[Marcotto]

Model: Golf R32 manual
Engine: 3.2 with 184kw
Year: 2007

Positives
-linear power across the rev range
-excellent torque
-comfortable long distance tourer.
-the sound
-all wheel traction
-It's a V6 in a golf what more could you want?

Negatives
-air con failure (repaired under warranty).
-front link rods & steering arm ( squeaking when steering was turned at low speed ) (repaired under warranty).
-fuel cost
-it could handle another 50kw easy.
-fuel cost
-flat spot between 4000-5000 rpm
-GTI to me is a funner car to drive

Over all

I love it.


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[greg32]

MY09 R32
Owned for 14 months. Came with GIAC, front brake upgrade, KWV3s. It was serviced just before I bought her. 90,000 service cost 650 inn the Orange dealer. Fun car too drive.

Bad.
Dealer didn't reset service reminder or replace cabin filter.

[gazzmo]

MY08 Jetta 147Kw DSG, Powerchip ECU flash at 1,500 klms

Had it since new and it has covered 105,000klms

Good
Power
Fuel economy - Life time average of 7.2 litre per 100 kilometres, trip average as low as 5.7 and as high as 13.3 (lead footing)
Solid feel
Comfort
Brake life, still have the original front brakes, rears where done 2,000 klms ago
Tyre life, original continentals lasted 62,000 klms

Not so good
Oil use (2-3 litres between services) I think the positive is that the engine is loose so makes good power
Had the PCV replaced at 80,000klms
Not that great in cross winds
Too much understeer which can be fixed easy

In summary a very good vehicle.

Previous vehicle was a Polo GTi 2006 also chipped by Powerchip

[Mattlock]

Model: Golf GT Sport TSI
Engine: 1.4l petrol twincharged (125kw)
Year: 2008MY

Bought car as 3rd owner in May 2013.

Positives
- Supercharger whine
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable with good ride (although can get a bit fidgety over potholes and manhole covers)
- Solid build quality after 99,000km
- You can't tell when the SC stops and the TC takes over - an engineering marvel of an engine
- Quiet on the freeway

Negatives
- N249 & N75 failure about a month after I bought it ($400 to fix)
- A/C Compressor failure ($1200 to fix)
- Due to high torque, gets wheelspin easily in the dry and can be tricky to manage in the wet (anti-lift kit should fix this)
- Hot days (QLD summer) can give a noticeable drop in performance. Being twin-charged it really does like cold air
- Monumental amounts of brake dust. It gets everywhere is and very difficult to shift, even using a wheel cleaner solution

[kamold]

Model: Golf Comfortline 6 speed tiptronic
Engine: 2.0FSI 110kw
Year: 2007MY
KMs: Bought at 30k, now 80k

Positives
- comfortable
- auto wipers/headlights were considered a luxury in those days
- has been reliable, only one real issue to date (ABS module)
- reflex silver paint still looks very good despite not being cared for all that well


Negatives
- fuel economy is worse than the 2.0T engine, I think mainly due to transmission losses?
- interior a little dated, this has been corrected somewhat by installing an aftermarket touchscreen headunit/nav
- rear right door lock motor replaced
- ABS module replaced @80k. Second hand unit fitted, total cost $530 inc brake bleed
- not a GTI

[BennyTheJet]

Model: Golf GT Sport
Engine: 1.4 TSI 125kw
Year: 2007 MY08

Positives
- some real grunt for a cheaper version of the GTI
- great fuel consumption (average 700-750km city driving)
- good long distance drive
- handling!

Negatives
- 'cold start phase' engine can idle a bit strange upon cold start up for first 30 seconds
- servicing costs (just spent $670 for 105,000km/7 year service)
- no mp3 connector to audio unit! (can install one myself haven't got around to it yet)