2019 VW Golf GTI
Discussion
Bit of background - the car was purchased in June 2023. It has been used as my only car since then covering approx. 20K miles per year. The plan this year is to retire it to summer/weekend car status.
Car was bought on 24K miles, it's now showing 78K miles.
I don't have a garage, however a family member has one they don't use much so I'm hoping to get use of that.
Also I'll obviously need to buy a new daily driver. Prior to this GTI I owned 3 VW group 2l tdi hatchbacks so the obvious choice is to revert to that. Maybe also consider something with the 1.4 petrol ACT engine.
I'm just thinking out loud the now, hopefully this plan will take shape this year.
The car when I bought it,
Car was bought on 24K miles, it's now showing 78K miles.
I don't have a garage, however a family member has one they don't use much so I'm hoping to get use of that.
Also I'll obviously need to buy a new daily driver. Prior to this GTI I owned 3 VW group 2l tdi hatchbacks so the obvious choice is to revert to that. Maybe also consider something with the 1.4 petrol ACT engine.
I'm just thinking out loud the now, hopefully this plan will take shape this year.
The car when I bought it,
The car was bought from Johnsons VW in Stafford.
I made the decision early on I wanted 3dr and manual. Buying one was a lot harder than I expected. The post COVID prices were very strong and examples were being snapped up as soon as they were advertised.
The car came with the VW approved used benefits which came in handy. Two coolant leaks were sorted under warranty. The aircon was also 'fixed' twice but it's now not working again.
I tried to keep the original diamond cut wheels good but I hasn't worked out. Despite running separate winter wheels, they are showing the usual diamond cut corrosion. I'm not going to bother refurbing them, I've got a set of non diamond cut 18" OEM wheels which I'll fit in the spring.
I made the decision early on I wanted 3dr and manual. Buying one was a lot harder than I expected. The post COVID prices were very strong and examples were being snapped up as soon as they were advertised.
The car came with the VW approved used benefits which came in handy. Two coolant leaks were sorted under warranty. The aircon was also 'fixed' twice but it's now not working again.
I tried to keep the original diamond cut wheels good but I hasn't worked out. Despite running separate winter wheels, they are showing the usual diamond cut corrosion. I'm not going to bother refurbing them, I've got a set of non diamond cut 18" OEM wheels which I'll fit in the spring.
I have a similar golf that I don t like using for commuting, so I bought a Seal Leon Tdi 150. So pleased I did. It isn t as good as the golf for any respect. But it s a good work-horse; plus it makes the golf feel even more special.
Edit- I think I could get away with a 120bhp commuter car. So maybe an 1.6 Tdi next time. Any less might be painful.
Edit- I think I could get away with a 120bhp commuter car. So maybe an 1.6 Tdi next time. Any less might be painful.
Edited by Grumbler on Sunday 4th January 12:02
I had always been a wee bit disappointed with the way the Golf sounded. There was a boomy resonance at about 2800-3000 rpm and above 5000rpm the noise was sometimes quite unpleasant.
What baffled me was it wasn't consistent, cold weather seemed to make it worse.
I knew about the fake noise 'soundaktor' but I wrongly assumed this was only active in sports mode. Turns out it was active in normal mode too.
I disabled the soundaktor with vcds yesterday and pleased to say the annoying noises are gone.
What baffled me was it wasn't consistent, cold weather seemed to make it worse.
I knew about the fake noise 'soundaktor' but I wrongly assumed this was only active in sports mode. Turns out it was active in normal mode too.
I disabled the soundaktor with vcds yesterday and pleased to say the annoying noises are gone.
Nice choice.
My Golf R is booked in there for some servicing work in a few weeks
Its had gearbox, bevel box, haldex and rear dif oils done there already.
Going in for haldex again, asking for a sump off service and inspection along with a pre tuning health check.
I have been changing the oil every 3k. its about to turn 70k miles
My Golf R is booked in there for some servicing work in a few weeks
Its had gearbox, bevel box, haldex and rear dif oils done there already.
Going in for haldex again, asking for a sump off service and inspection along with a pre tuning health check.
I have been changing the oil every 3k. its about to turn 70k miles
Drive Blind said:
got my 'new' summer wheels on today,, I had been after a set of 18" Pretorias for a while.
I knew with the higher offset I might need to look at spacers. Undecided at this time but from certain angles I certainly notice they dont fill the arches as well as my other wheels.
Maybe not, but they look so much better!I knew with the higher offset I might need to look at spacers. Undecided at this time but from certain angles I certainly notice they dont fill the arches as well as my other wheels.
So the idea I had at the start of the year has worked out, although not exactly as I has planned.
The family members garage I thought I could get use of didn't work out. Instead I've found a vehicle storage place near me to take the Golf over the winter.
Car hunting for a new daily I wanted to stay petrol but at my price point cars were either old and tired or strong money for the decent stuff. In a turn of luck I got offered this through a friend.
It's a 2014 2l diesel Leon. I know it's history from new and it's low miles - only 24K - due to the owner being retired and then giving up driving.
Just sods law I'm going back to diesel when diesel prices are at their highest ever. Insurance also turned out to be a bigger hassle than I expected but we got there in the end.
On the Golf,, in June I had a 1000 mile tour of the good driving roads in the Inverness area.
4 new tyres - Goodyear Eagle F1A6s
and a DIY oil change at 90K miles.
Bought a battery charger and put it away until next spring.
The family members garage I thought I could get use of didn't work out. Instead I've found a vehicle storage place near me to take the Golf over the winter.
Car hunting for a new daily I wanted to stay petrol but at my price point cars were either old and tired or strong money for the decent stuff. In a turn of luck I got offered this through a friend.
It's a 2014 2l diesel Leon. I know it's history from new and it's low miles - only 24K - due to the owner being retired and then giving up driving.
Just sods law I'm going back to diesel when diesel prices are at their highest ever. Insurance also turned out to be a bigger hassle than I expected but we got there in the end.
On the Golf,, in June I had a 1000 mile tour of the good driving roads in the Inverness area.
4 new tyres - Goodyear Eagle F1A6s
and a DIY oil change at 90K miles.
Bought a battery charger and put it away until next spring.
Lovely car OP. I have a 2019 GTI PP in 3dr manual too. Bought Sept 2023 approved used so a similar time too in the Covid sales boom. Mine is Isaac Blue with the Brescia wheels.
Absolutely love the car and it’s a keeper. I have a really annoying dash rattle which goes away when you press the dash just above the vents. One day I must find and fix.
Had virtual cockpit failure around 12 months ago, pleased I extended the warranty whilst I still could as it covered that at an expense of £2700 for the part.
Happy motoring and looking forward to following your journey.
Absolutely love the car and it’s a keeper. I have a really annoying dash rattle which goes away when you press the dash just above the vents. One day I must find and fix.
Had virtual cockpit failure around 12 months ago, pleased I extended the warranty whilst I still could as it covered that at an expense of £2700 for the part.
Happy motoring and looking forward to following your journey.
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