New Golf GTi owner

[chichichibo]

oh, so, if the previous owner hasnt get the car fixed before (or he doesnt aware of the problem of the DSG mechatronic), and if i have bought it from him, there is no way i can take the car back to VW and request a free of charge fixing over the DSG mechatronic?

so, for the DSG mechatronic, if there is a problem, the gear change would not be smooth (feel like a learner trying to drive a manual as you said.)?
and are the problems mentioned by you appear in the 2005-2008 model only? or still having these problem in the 2009+ model?
sorry for asking so much, but i dont want to waste $25k+ for a lemon car...

No, I don't mean VW is obliged to fix it for you. I mean some owners have had VW fix it for them even when warranty has expired. After driving a few you should notice one with a bad DSG mechatronic, it'd feel like a learner trying to drive a manual.

If the diverter is blown it'd feel slow, sometimes you'd even hear a whistle as the air escapes through it

[Lams]

there's no guarantees in this situation. VW will probably tell you to go away but if you are firm with them, I have known cases that they have repaired it. This is entirely based on the cases I have seen. Do a search on the web on aussie sites and you may find more info on this

I don't own a mk5 with DSG so I don't have this issue personally

[chichichibo]

Thanks Lams
hmm, i will try to pay more attention to the mentioned problems when i test drive any GTi...
hopefully i would get a good one~
i think there will still be a long way to go before i can become a member of GTi...(not too many GTi on the market at all in WA.)
anyway, thanks again

there's no guarantees in this situation. VW will probably tell you to go away but if you are firm with them, I have known cases that they have repaired it. This is entirely based on the cases I have seen. Do a search on the web on aussie sites and you may find more info on this

I don't own a mk5 with DSG so I don't have this issue personally

[mr gee]

Don't forget that if you buy a Mk5 GTI of that age, make sure it has had the timing belt and water pump replaced. Best is a car that has been serviced by a dealer or specialist VW mechanic and yes, the air-con, alternator are weak items

[chichichibo]

Thanks!!!So, for the timing belt and water pump, are they replaced at 100000km as to the other cars too?I have been searching for so long, still couldn't find one with low km, xenon, leather insert... =='

Don't forget that if you buy a Mk5 GTI of that age, make sure it has had the timing belt and water pump replaced. Best is a car that has been serviced by a dealer or specialist VW mechanic and yes, the air-con, alternator are weak items

[Lams]

would you also consider a Jetta? some of those got xenons too

[chichichibo]

would you also consider a Jetta? some of those got xenons too

Jet doesn't look as good as golf.
Btw, does anyone know any HID kit that suits golf GTi please?