MkV R32 - known problems?
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IIRC there was something about a batch of soft cam chain spockets that would lose their teeth over time, error looks like a cam/crank sensor issue but is much more involved. Main issue is depreciation, as Vw are dropping the price to sell unwanted new stock in the UK. £7k off list is easy apparently, causing knock on effect to second hand values ontop of the general economic climate.
I have had one for 2.5 years and done 40k miles without any major problems (touch wood). I still love it although be aware that it is attracted to petrol stations but I can manage 30mpg average on long runs.
If the cars you're looking at have the optional Recaro seats have a good look over them as the leather comes away from the hard plastic backing and from under the seat. Mine has been in twice to have them repaired under warranty.
It's a brilliant car and with the bargains that around just now thanks to the Chancellor f@cking the market for large capacity cars but even with £400 road tax it's a brilliant car.
One word of caution, the V6 connected to the DSG gearbox coupled with the 4WD meants it is extremely smooth and uneventful which can make it feel slow and almost boring. The DSG box is so smooth you don't really get the sensation of acceleration as you do with a manual because it's constant. Another thing you really need to change your driving style to get the most out of DSG therefore don't make any judgements on it after a 5mins drive.
If the cars you're looking at have the optional Recaro seats have a good look over them as the leather comes away from the hard plastic backing and from under the seat. Mine has been in twice to have them repaired under warranty.
It's a brilliant car and with the bargains that around just now thanks to the Chancellor f@cking the market for large capacity cars but even with £400 road tax it's a brilliant car.
One word of caution, the V6 connected to the DSG gearbox coupled with the 4WD meants it is extremely smooth and uneventful which can make it feel slow and almost boring. The DSG box is so smooth you don't really get the sensation of acceleration as you do with a manual because it's constant. Another thing you really need to change your driving style to get the most out of DSG therefore don't make any judgements on it after a 5mins drive.
Hi,
I bought a 2007 57 R32 and it's already had 3 problems. Currently back with the dealer for the 2nd time. Problems:-
1) Loss of coolant (reported by computer, and was certainly correct! - no fault reported by dealer)
2) Intermittant operation of rear wiper
3) Engine stutter - engine management light came on and it consistently hesitated at low RPM. Popping and spitting. I'm told it's the coil packs, but I'll know more tomorrow when I get it back.
Still love the car and really hope the dealer can fix it. Oh yes, they are thirsty!
They have lent me a brand new Scirocco which is worth trying, but it's certainly too small for me!
Hope this helps!
Mark
I bought a 2007 57 R32 and it's already had 3 problems. Currently back with the dealer for the 2nd time. Problems:-
1) Loss of coolant (reported by computer, and was certainly correct! - no fault reported by dealer)
2) Intermittant operation of rear wiper
3) Engine stutter - engine management light came on and it consistently hesitated at low RPM. Popping and spitting. I'm told it's the coil packs, but I'll know more tomorrow when I get it back.
Still love the car and really hope the dealer can fix it. Oh yes, they are thirsty!
They have lent me a brand new Scirocco which is worth trying, but it's certainly too small for me!
Hope this helps!
Mark
I had a coil pack fail last week, exactly those symptoms
daveknott5 said:
So 911dreamer, how did you fix the rattle from the mesh? yourself, or at the dealer?
Removed mesh and stuck it down with blutak. Worked a treat. I found a link on a forum.... hang on.....Here you go -
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/53492.aspx
and nice pics here -
http://crp.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/GolfV/radio.htm
Edited by 911Dreamer on Friday 12th December 20:39
911Dreamer said:
Why a MK4 over 5? I have never driven a MK4 R32, but have owned a MK5 R32 and a MK4 4 Motion. The MK4 4 Motion wasn't very good.
Never driven a 4Mo but I don't feel that it was marketed as a high performance vehicle ... I've driven both a MK V an MK IV R32 and the MK IV is the better car in my opinion. The MK V is too common as well.Edited by 911Dreamer on Friday 19th December 00:20
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