by "Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08)
Published 04/04/2017 at 23:30
by "Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08)
Published 04/04/2017 at 23:30
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Anyone owned one? Anything to look out for reliability wise?
I continue my quest to find something to replace my Accord with something fun with a manual and had completely written off the GTI in the back of my mind as being a maintenance nightmare.
"victor" (victor)
04/04/2017 at 23:40, STARS: 1
My wife’s car is 66k miles and still not one issue. 2011 GTI Autobahn trim.
"ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)" (adabofoppo)
04/04/2017 at 23:42, STARS: 0
I hear they are more reliable than the MK5; that said it’s still a VW.
"ToyotaFamily" (robbav35)
04/04/2017 at 23:54, STARS: 0
timing chain issues have been popping up, carbon buildup at higher miles, small things here and there. But like with any other car, preventative maintenance goes a long way.
"iSureWilll" (isurewilll)
04/05/2017 at 00:17, STARS: 0
I’ve heard problems with the high pressure fuel pump. Other than that, typical stuff. I had a Mk6 gold TDI with about 105k when I turned it in to VW and zero issues with the chassis/suspension/interior.
"FromCanadaWithLove" (fromcanadawithlove)
04/05/2017 at 00:28, STARS: 0
If it has a VW badge on it, it’s best to look out for everything. I had a recent Volkswagen. I will never have a Volkswagen again.
"PWRandSPD" (Pwrandspd)
04/05/2017 at 01:00, STARS: 1
I had a MKV, 125k when sold. Never had an issue beyond regular maintenance.in fact my next car may be a new(ish) GTI again, once I pay off my truck.
"Leon711" (leon711)
04/05/2017 at 04:22, STARS: 0
Have a mk5 GTI and there is a few annoyances but most were ironed out in the mk6. Not unreliable, just need to service regularly.
"Averyrm - GTI YUP" (averyrm)
04/05/2017 at 07:28, STARS: 0
I had one for about 30k miles. One evaporative emissions slow leak check light, cleared and no further problems. The only reason I sold it was to get something with a stick shift. I had the DSG which was, on paper, a better transmission. I now have a MK7 GTI with a stick.
I will say the limited slip in the MK7 performance package makes a huge difference, if you can find one of those in budget. The brakes are more linear than the MK6 as well.
"jariten1781" (jariten1781)
04/05/2017 at 08:06, STARS: 0
Had one for around 5 years 75k. Thing was a train wreck...intake manifold, electrics, water pump, even the fucking coolant globe broke...that’s about a third of the issues. Worst vehicle I ever purchased new.