Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[brad]

Is 44000 km out of the tyres OK? Mine are the Continetals that came with the car and look like needing replacement. Any recomendations about replacvement tyres that (a) aren't too expensive, (b) have decent grip, and (c) good durability? Or shall I just look for a unicorn?!

44k is around the money although tyre life is very much dependent on driving style, tyre pressure & conditions.

What do you call "not too expensive" and do you expect more km than the 44k you got from the Continentals?

More precisely , what size tyre are you running?

[Arturo]

Thanks for that, Brad. Subjectivity is the killer!

Doing some googling, it seems 45K is ok - some people were saying some tyres were giving them 20-30000km.

Price: looking at up to $125?

and "standard" Golf 92: 195/65 15

[brad]

Thanks for that, Brad. Subjectivity is the killer!

Doing some googling, it seems 45K is ok - some people were saying some tyres were giving them 20-30000km.

Price: looking at up to $125?

and "standard" Golf 92: 195/65 15

Continentals (various patterns available - ComfortContact, EcoContact, PremiumContact) will run about $99-$110.

You can get Toyo NanoEnergy3 for ~$90 (fitted some to GFs Mazda the other week - they seem OK for the money - She does 8,000km/pa so wear rate isn't an issue).

My pick would be Michelin XM2. You'll get awesome mileage out of them & I had the previous model Energy on an Avensis Verso & they stuck like poo on your shoe. About $120 each.

That's Tempe Tyre prices. Bob Jane & some of the others will price match if asked.

[SteveMc]

Are you saying the shortest distance set with ACC still leaves too big a gap? I think that's 1.5s following distance... don't think the car could avoid the car in front at that distance as is...

As with weather shield, it just introduces more noise when your windows are all up. I have two Golfs, one with them, one without. The weather shield is quite noisy. Just crack all 4 windows, solves your problem and is free. I do it everyday, it works fine.

I'm a big fan of cracking just one front and one rear window. Just a few inches for each give a nice airflow thru the car with no buffeting.

[LongValley]

My Mk VI 2.0 tdi is on its third set of tyres, still plenty of rubber before the TWIs.
Oh, did I mention its done 180,000km?

[LongValley]

Greetings all.
Current car is a Golf MY2010 Mk VI 2.0 TDI Comfortline with 6 speed DSG. 180,000 is just coming up. Do I trade it for a Mk 7.5 110TSI Highline while the prices are (supposedly) sharp?

Of all the cars I've had (and there have been many!) my Golf is by far the best. No troubles although it has been very considerately driven it's still n the original front brake pads - true!

The one thing missing from a 110TSI is the staggering torque provided by the oiler engine. Can I live with a petrol engine?

Has anyone else out there been through this anguish?

[gregozedobe]

Why not just keep your Mk VI ? By far the cheapest option, and if it is a good'un you should get lots more Kms out of it.

[SteveMc]

Greetings all.
Current car is a Golf MY2010 Mk VI 2.0 TDI Comfortline with 6 speed DSG. 180,000 is just coming up. Do I trade it for a Mk 7.5 110TSI Highline while the prices are (supposedly) sharp?

Of all the cars I've had (and there have been many!) my Golf is by far the best. No troubles although it has been very considerately driven it's still n the original front brake pads - true!

The one thing missing from a 110TSI is the staggering torque provided by the oiler engine. Can I live with a petrol engine?

Has anyone else out there been through this anguish?

Long, I gotta say a new direct injected petrol motor will surprise you. If you research the EA888, the list of engineering features all designed to get a broader spread of torque and power is really bloody impressive. From variable valve lift and timing, both methods of fuel injection being used in tandem to integrated exhaust manifolds, there's not nearly as much to recommend an oiler over a petrol donk in a small application as their used to be. IMHO, it's deployment in small cars is going to be even more shortlived than the manual gearbox.

[LongValley]

Long, I gotta say a new direct injected petrol motor will surprise you. If you research the EA888, the list of engineering features all designed to get a broader spread of torque and power is really bloody impressive. From variable valve lift and timing, both methods of fuel injection being used in tandem to integrated exhaust manifolds, there's not nearly as much to recommend an oiler over a petrol donk in a small application as their used to be. IMHO, it's lifespan is going to be even more short lived in small cars than the manual gearbox.

Thanks Steve. Just a clarification on your last line please. Lifespan of 110TSI or the oiler?

[SteveMc]

Thanks Steve. Just a clarification on your last line please. Lifespan of 110TSI or the oiler?

Sorry - yes that was slightly ambiguous. I meant the diesels may not be offered by manufacturers for smaller cars for much longer. But I do acknowledge they're sturdy little buggers when longevity is considered. It's just the fuel economy advantage diesels have always enjoyed (due mostly to their more calorific fuel) has been largely bridged now with the new petrol technology.