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[anonymous-user]

Did VW ever fix the carbon build up and coil pack problems in these? I'm quite tempted with a mk6/7 GTI but need something reliable.

[Dr G]

All DI petrol engines suffer carbon build up to some degree. Earlier MK7 GTI have port as well as DI so not an issue.

Coil packs are not generally problematic; mine are original at 91k (MK7 GTI).

Edited by Dr G on Friday 12th August 17:19

[anonymous-user]

Does the Cupra 280 use the same engine?

[Pistonheader101]

No

[Dr G]

pocketspring said:

Does the Cupra 280 use the same engine?

The same as a MK7 GTI?

Very similar, but not the same. Headline difference is the turbo (IS38 v SI20).

Think of the Cupra 280 as a Golf R engine with GTI drivetrain.