Golf Alltrack

**murcod** · 01-12-2015, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by brad

Don't choose a CVT then - We've had 3 CVT vehicles & they are shockers. Best you stick with a torque converter slushbox & pay the extra for fuel

Yes, any vehicle with a CVT would be treated with caution (although Subaru and Toyota seem have at least got them working well.) I've got a Kizashi at the moment (6 speed manual) and there are a lot of owners I'm aware of who have the CVT and had them replaced or the overheat and go into a "limp home" mode. Mostly overseas owners though. They use a JATCO CVT (which a lot of Nissan models also use.)

I've always had manuals, but this time it will be an auto. I'll still have a look at a Golf Alltrack sometime- I won't be buying for at least a couple of months.

**Golf Alltrack** · 01-12-2015, 07:28 PM

I was offered a half day test drive which would be a good option if you want to test it on your greyhound. To be honest, the floor is higher than I expected but I expect a girl would fit in the rear without problem and a boy probably would too but it might be a line ball - I have 2 whippets and they fit a little bit uncomfortably (for them) in the very back with rear blind and rear seats both up.

**murcod** · 01-12-2015, 10:19 PM

Ours is a girl but she is big (around 33kg). Going by the measurements (from the spec sheet) it shouldn't be too bad.

**SIRIoz** · 02-12-2015, 09:47 AM

The rear floor can also be dropped about 100mm.

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**murcod** · 02-12-2015, 01:22 PM

Interesting. Is that the whole of the rear cargo area floor that can be lowered?

The official specs say 936mm "luggage load height- to roof lining."

**SIRIoz** · 02-12-2015, 03:52 PM

Yes it is the whole floor. Currently at its standart height i can store a lot of gear in the space above the spare wheel and the floor. If i remove the supports that 'suspend' the floor (i can copy the owners manual instruction if you like) i get the extra space.

Having all that space just below the floor is great for storing

luggage i dont want my lab to eat

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**murcod** · 02-12-2015, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by SIRIoz

Having all that space just below the floor is great for storing

luggage i dont want my lab to eat

So the false floor must be very strong (to support a Lab)?

PS: Just try hiding some dog under there and see how long it takes for the Lab to get to it....