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VW Golf Mk V 140hp TSI - Opinions

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  • 25-09-2009 4:04pm
    #1
    baldyback
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭


    Hi,

    Had a look at one of these yesterday - fully loaded and lovely car to drive. What are peoples opinions and is there anything I should watch out for?


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    #2
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Well from the "peoples opinions" side of things, I have to ask why you want a car that you drive past every 10 seconds on Irish roads? Yes its a nice car in that theyre reliable (in the same sense every other car is now reliable) and a safe choice.

    That not meant to be a sneery remark; what I mean is would there any other car you would consider in your price range other than a Golf? What made you arrive at the decision to buy a Golf?


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    baldyback
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭baldyback


    I have looked at a few cars and the golf is the one for me - there's no point in trying to suggest something else because my mind is made up.

    The one i am looking at has GT spec with upgraded wheels, leather seats, climate control, DSG box, twin pipes, blootooth, i pod connection and the winter pack. It has 140hp and will get me to 60 in 8 seconds (not lightening fast but its quick) and its excellent on country roads aswell as motor way.


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    alexmcred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭alexmcred


    Have one and love it. Few probs when it was new but has been a great car since. Your spec sounds great as well.

    Mine had to have a water pump redone just after i got it. Also a dump valve had to be replaced on it. What year is the car? Make sure to check front tyres for wear as well depending on how it was driven it may need a new set:)


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    baldyback
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭baldyback


    its 2008 - lovely car

    What was wrong with the dump valve?


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    alexmcred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭alexmcred


    No idea garage ran diag on the car said it needed to be replaced. didn't notice any difference myself tbh. Think it was the erg dump valve can't remember lol.

    You should have whats left of the warrenty then I would go to a main dealers and get a service done before warrenty runs out.


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    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    baldyback wrote: »
    I have looked at a few cars and the golf is the one for me - there's no point in trying to suggest something else because my mind is made up.

    The one i am looking at has GT spec with upgraded wheels, leather seats, climate control, DSG box, twin pipes, blootooth, i pod connection and the winter pack. It has 140hp and will get me to 60 in 8 seconds (not lightening fast but its quick) and its excellent on country roads aswell as motor way.

    Fair enough, as long as your happy with the car thats all that matters. Sounds like a well kitted out car, DSG box makes it.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,694 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Nismo's turbo blew up I seem to recall


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    #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,202 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    His was the 170bhp version though afaik.


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    BArra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭BArra


    what sorta price are they asking for it?


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,766 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    baldyback wrote: »
    its 2008 - lovely car

    What was wrong with the dump valve?

    Common problem on VAG engines - they use a ****ty cheap plastic one.

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    #12
    benj
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    nice car..good luck with it...


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    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    baldyback wrote: »
    I have looked at a few cars and the golf is the one for me - there's no point in trying to suggest something else because my mind is made up.

    The one i am looking at has GT spec with upgraded wheels, leather seats, climate control, DSG box, twin pipes, blootooth, i pod connection and the winter pack. It has 140hp and will get me to 60 in 8 seconds (not lightening fast but its quick) and its excellent on country roads aswell as motor way.

    Hardly worth asking for opinion so!! :D


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    baldyback wrote: »
    I have looked at a few cars and the golf is the one for me - there's no point in trying to suggest something else because my mind is made up.

    The one i am looking at has GT spec with upgraded wheels, leather seats, climate control, DSG box, twin pipes, blootooth, i pod connection and the winter pack. It has 140hp and will get me to 60 in 8 seconds (not lightening fast but its quick) and its excellent on country roads aswell as motor way.

    I would be very tempted to get a remap, but I wouldnt like to fix a turbo and a supercharger if they fail:D Still a remap would make this near hot hatch territory;)


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    Green Hornet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭Green Hornet


    Biro wrote: »
    Hardly worth asking for opinion so!! :D

    Agreed. Looks like the OP's gonna buy it anyway no matter what other peoples opinions are. Why ask then I ask? :confused:


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    alexmcred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭alexmcred


    Sqaull20 wrote: »
    I would be very tempted to get a remap, but I wouldnt like to fix a turbo and a supercharger if they fail:D Still a remap would make this near hot hatch territory;)

    The remaps can bring them up 190bhp. But with the uprating you would have to do wouldn't be worth it:(


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