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  • 14-07-2009 7:07pm
    #1
    selfbuilder1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 662 ✭✭✭


    I currently have a 2009 Golf but I find it very hard on the road and feel every bump. Is there any way of trading this car without losing a fortune on it. Was thinking of trading it for a secondhand or demo Passat/A4. Has anyone any advice of what to do and I do understand that I will lose money on changing.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,346 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    selfbuilder1 wrote: »
    I currently have a 2009 Golf but I find it very hard on the road and feel every bump. Is there any way of trading this car without losing a fortune on it. Was thinking of trading it for a secondhand or demo Passat/A4. Has anyone any advice of what to do and I do understand that I will lose money on changing.

    Thanks.

    short answer.....No!
    did you test drive before you bought?

    maybe theres a way around it as in what tyres are you using?
    what trim level is it, sport or comfortline etc as do one of these have sport suspension?

    what wheels are on the car? and what size are they?


  • #3
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Tyres make a big difference to the ride comfort. If you're on low profile 17's you'll feel everything. Then change the springs if you really hate the ride after that. It'll be far cheaper than changing the car.

    Surprised you didn't notice it in the test drive - but I suppose excitement overrules common sense (not having a go OP, I know how you feel).


  • #4
    selfbuilder1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 662 ✭✭✭selfbuilder1


    Its a Highline Golf. Ordinary suspension and 16" tyres.


  • #5
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    selfbuilder1 wrote: »
    Its a Highline Golf. Ordinary suspension and 16" tyres.

    Ah. I understand why you want to change in that case. Can't do much to fix it if you've uncomfortable with the standard car.

    What was your last car? Did you have a problem with the ride on it? Have you driven any others you like? Are you particularly sensitive to bumps and such in a car when you're a passenger?

    I'm sure there's plenty of people with the same car here, they might be able to give you some more options. Changing really is a horrible waste of money...


  • #6
    selfbuilder1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 662 ✭✭✭selfbuilder1


    Last car was a passat. Maybe the bigger car just handled the bumps better. Should of test drove on the roads that I travel on and not just the good road at the garage. If I wanted to change it for a 2009 demo passat would the garages fleece me?


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Changing the tyres is probably the cheapest option. Trading up will cost you a fortune.


  • #8
    tweaf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭tweaf


    This is stating the obvious, so I'll apologies in advance!
    I presume you've checked the tyre pressures, you would be surprised how many new cars I've had delivered with overinflated tyres.

    I'd suggest having a word with the dealer who supplied the Golf and see if he can do anything.


  • #9
    selfbuilder1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 662 ✭✭✭selfbuilder1


    Checked the tyre pressure this evening but unfortunately the pressure was at 30psi which is right enough.


  • #10
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    those roads must be very bad or the suspension rock hard, cos I have 18" rims and very low profile tyres on mine and its fine to drive...even with my dodgy back ;)


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