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I bought my brand new '07 GTI two weeks ago and just now realized that my Daytime Running Lights are not working. Before I take it to the dealer, does anyone have a suggestion? I checked the fuses, but can't find anything. It's pretty annoying, I have 400 miles on the car and I already have stuff checked out. Oh, yeah a rubber seal on my passenger door needs to be replaced as well ... :mad:
The GTI sport seats are also super, super narrow. And even with the super side bolstering everyone in the car was sliding all over the place in cornering due to the slippery leather.
I might check out the non-sport seats in the GTI to see if they're any better, probably in cloth so they're not so freaking slippery.
It better to use name brand foreign gas like Shell or BP to avoid carbonization problem.
also dealer said mid-grade (mid-grade is 89 octane) so my 50/50 mixture is 1 point over 89. Engine is rated at 91, but why does a dealer want 89 in wintertime - ignition computers should adjust mixture in cold temperatures UNLESS the computers have a bug which causes carbonization (incomplete combustion of fuel) this to me is very troubling especially when the car runs great w/o power loss and handles excellently
My 2004 GLI (VR6) requires 91, I used 93 for the first 22,000 miles, now I use 91 by mixing 87 & 93 myself for 6,000 miles due to larger price differential between 87 & 93 gas .So far my engine has no problem.
Are we seeking to avoid spooling up the turbo?? What is the source of your understanding if you dont mind? reading car mags or something more technical?? Would love the chance to speak w the VW Engineers directly eh?
my qualifications: MechEngineer and former Jet engine test engineer
Try posting on the VW Jetta thread (same components). Also swing by www.vwvortex.com Lots of active posters that should be able to help you out.
Those things only happen on rare occasions, what I find really bothersome is EVERY time I get in the car I have contort my body to reach the seatbelt which is way behind me due to the longer door.
Yes, I should have known all of these things when I ordered the car. (none were available for inspection at my local dealer) I'm going through all of this in case someone else is in the same situation. Just more things to think about.
Should we even consider this car?
PLUS: 2 dr vs 4 dr: the fold fwd mechanism broke right after the 2 yr wty, so now it will NOT fold fwd, necessitating opeing the hatch. oh yeah the lock mech on the hatch broke too!! so it is not mechanically locked when the car thinks its locked!!!
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I have had may discussion with my grandpa about this car and he thinks that this is a impractical buy for me. I do not agree. It is hard to tell because i am 17 and want to drive fast.
I have had bad experiences with used cars soo i am wondering if this car would suit my needs.
I know the reliability is hard to guess but i have heard a lot of good and a little bad but only from the ones that just want to fu** up the hole company of VW.
the main reason is that my moms boyfriend is the manager of a vw dealership in toledo, ohio. Soo i could get this car idk about 3-4 under sticker. please give me your feedback and tell me what to buy.. I am open for anything..
I've replaced the HEI coil pack 3 times in 68K miles (under an extended warranty, thankfully - otherwise it would have been $800 a pop) and VWoA was dismissive and frankly downright rude when I called to apprise them of this lamentable repair record. Also, several of the interior parts (driver's seat latch, center console clasp, et al) have broken off, but I attribute that to "normal" wear and tear.
In sum, a great car to drive, but given my personal experience and the recent VW repair reputation, I'd highly recommend an extended warranty.
You need a VAG-COM to do it yourself or if the people at your dealership are nice they could do it for you.
If enough antifreeze leaks out there won't be enough to cool your engine. If your engine overheats the engine may seize (the hot metal internal to the engine has expanded past mechanical tolerances and prevent movement).
Running an engine without coolant is one of the most effective ways to destroy it. If the engine seizes it will most likely be unrepairable. If your temp gauge reads way hot, you're begging for your car to die.
If you can't get it fixed buy some antifreeze and keep the coolant levels to the point where you can at least see some in the resevour tank. Check your manual for the type of antifreeze and antifreeze water mix ratio. It's important to use antifreeze instead of just plain water in the winter so your coolant lines don't freeze.
If the engine has been sounding wierd, it could be singing it's death song - especially if it sounds raspy, or higher pitched.
If your radiator or heater core is leaking you can usually find them in junk yards cheap. If you can't take it to a mechanic find a friend or relative that does auto repair. Worst comes to worst post on craigslist for help.
PS. I've also replaced the center console latch 2x and a couple of the center plastic hubs on the wheels.
My 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta 1.8T has 92,000 miles on it, and I had the belt/waterpump/tensioner changed at 73,000 miles. The only noticeable item during that change was that the waterpump's plastic impeller was beginning to deteriorate (which can cause timing belt-related problems).
Some questions for you:
1) Did you change your oil every 5000 miles?
2) Did you use a VW 502.00 spec motor oil? (Hint: all of the oils on that list are synthetic)
True there were issues in the past with VW's (I had a 97 jetta with lots of problems). They seem to have worked this out pulled the manufactutring back to Germany etc.
Any one car can be a lemon. I had a dealer buy back a 06 honda for that very reason.
how much is service running you? (oil changes/tire rotations)
what about scheduled serivce? (20k,30k etc)
thanks mucho!
I am a very proud owner of a 2005 1.8T GTI (5-speed). I currently have 20000 miles on my car and have been a stickler for oil changes (VW 502.00) at 5000 mile intervals. But I am going to be taking a road trip across the u.s. and was thinking about putting about 6000 highway miles in the car. basically, i am going to be driving to california from connecticut and back. do you think it is ok to go 6000 miles?
thanks for the help.
But i want a faster, fun, and FAST again car to drive around.
Being a Honda owner for the past 8 years it has been really good to me, besides freaking people who try to jack my car.
Will the GTI give me the same reliability with less mechanical problems through many years??
please experienced VW owners share your love and hate...
dont ever ask anyone to share their hate...do you really want to get anywhere with your question?
http://www.myvwlemon.com/
some actual legitamate problems, and then people who don't realize the rabbit is build in germany and not brazil. Losers.
anyway. astormal, why don't you replace the battery? and see if this keeps happening? maybe thats why they can't replicate the problem?