Golf Mk 8 - Really that bad ?

[justa1972]

I've just about ordered a new MK8 Golf R Line - 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG on a lease.

I know I shouldn't have but whilst looking at reviews I clicked on a few links about how many issues there have been and still are with this car.

Particularly regarding software and the Adaptive cruise control....

Now I know those that have an axe to grind always shout the loudest on the internet but I'm quite concerned about just how troublesome the MK8 is ?

I'll be leaving an 2019 A250 which funnily enough also supposedly had its fair share of issues when it came out but I didn't experience any !

So any MK8 owners care to comment ? Is it just the usual internet hype or have VW really dropped the ball with the MK8 ?

thanks

[SteBrown91]

Check out the volkswizard YouTube channel. He has a mk8 clubsport and has documented all the issues he has had with it.

The traffic sign recognition seems to affect all new VW group cars including the new A3, ID3 etc etc.

For me the software issues would be a deal breaker. I can deal with the occasional crash/bug, but it appears to be VW have basically released a product that should have not made it past beta testing.

[justa1972]

SteBrown91 said:

Check out the volkswizard YouTube channel. He has a mk8 clubsport and has documented all the issues he has had with it.

The traffic sign recognition seems to affect all new VW group cars including the new A3, ID3 etc etc.

For me the software issues would be a deal breaker. I can deal with the occasional crash/bug, but it appears to be VW have basically released a product that should have not made it past beta testing.

Hum yes I’ve seen quite a few of his videos and he’s obvious a VW fan who is trying to be positive !

[justa1972]

Thanks SJR really appreciate that !