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Offline Snoopy

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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3220 on: 10 December 2023, 04:01 »
You posh lux pack owners  :evil:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3221 on: 10 December 2023, 11:14 »
You posh lux pack owners  :evil:

LOL, I know Snoopy, that driver's side switch icon really does provide exclusivity, preferential parking at most UK supermarkets :grin: and complementary Ferrero Rocher at Christmas. :wink:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3222 on: 10 December 2023, 12:40 »
Luckly the 2nd hand units I bought when I upgraded to folding mirrors didnt have this issue!
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Mk3 1.8 GL - Silver - 5 door
Mk4 1.8t - Silver - 3 door
Mk4 R32 - Black - 5 door
Mk5 GTi - Black - 5 door
Mk4 R32 - Deep Pearl Blue - 3 door
MK6 2.0 TDI - Graphite Blue - 5 door
MK7 GTD - Solid Black - 5 door
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3223 on: 21 February 2024, 19:45 »
Final service that I plan to do carried out at 217k miles.

Major service, along with brake fluid service and air-con service (both due later this year).  So hopefully no haggle points when I come to sell, also asked the garage to investigate a small but regular top up of coolant.  Unfortunately (fortunately??) they found the water pump to be leaking.  Whilst there was some underbreath grumblings, I can't really complain as that's the original 2009 water pump from the factory. 

I can now claim 'Bingo' on the top 5 engine failures (according to the Humble Mechanic) over my ownership for a 2.0 litre TSI engine: 2 x inlet manifolds. 1 x failed timing chain tensioner/chain slip, 2 x Carbon build up, 1 x oil leak (rear main seal) and now one water pump.  :grin:  Water pump has been replaced.
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3224 on: 25 February 2024, 09:40 »
Sounds about right  :grin: for a TSI  :grin:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3225 on: 26 February 2024, 13:05 »
Final service that I plan to do carried out at 217k miles.

Major service, along with brake fluid service and air-con service (both due later this year).  So hopefully no haggle points when I come to sell, also asked the garage to investigate a small but regular top up of coolant.  Unfortunately (fortunately??) they found the water pump to be leaking.  Whilst there was some underbreath grumblings, I can't really complain as that's the original 2009 water pump from the factory. 

I can now claim 'Bingo' on the top 5 engine failures (according to the Humble Mechanic) over my ownership for a 2.0 litre TSI engine: 2 x inlet manifolds. 1 x failed timing chain tensioner/chain slip, 2 x Carbon build up, 1 x oil leak (rear main seal) and now one water pump.  :grin:  Water pump has been replaced.
Got a few bits still to change yet then from that list. Only had intake manifold done so far but think need carbon removal doing. Still a bit worried about tensioner/chains though.
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3226 on: 03 March 2024, 16:50 »
Finally fitted my Focal IFVW Golf 6 speakers and replaced my door modules again.
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Mk3 1.8 GL - Silver - 5 door
Mk4 1.8t - Silver - 3 door
Mk4 R32 - Black - 5 door
Mk5 GTi - Black - 5 door
Mk4 R32 - Deep Pearl Blue - 3 door
MK6 2.0 TDI - Graphite Blue - 5 door
MK7 GTD - Solid Black - 5 door
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3227 on: 28 March 2024, 18:35 »
A sad day, after 11 years' of ownership and at a final odometer reading of 217,076 miles. I've finally sold my Mk6 GTI, its new owner collected it this afternoon.  :cry:

Was on Autotrader for just over a week.  First caller ended up buying it.  Hopefully the new owner will look after it and enjoy it as much I have.

Demonstrates I think that despite a high mileage, a cared for car with full service history, 11 years' worth of invoices and maintenance records can still sell.  And for more than double than what WBAC offered - though it was always going to be a private sale due to its age.

Hoping the Mk8 Clubsport will bring as much driving enjoyment over as many years.  :cool:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3228 on: 28 March 2024, 20:19 »
:smiley:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #3229 on: 28 March 2024, 23:23 »
A sad day, after 11 years' of ownership and at a final odometer reading of 217,076 miles. I've finally sold my Mk6 GTI, its new owner collected it this afternoon.  :cry:

Was on Autotrader for just over a week.  First caller ended up buying it.  Hopefully the new owner will look after it and enjoy it as much I have.

Demonstrates I think that despite a high mileage, a cared for car with full service history, 11 years' worth of invoices and maintenance records can still sell.  And for more than double than what WBAC offered - though it was always going to be a private sale due to its age.

Hoping the Mk8 Clubsport will bring as much driving enjoyment over as many years.  :cool:

Hope you enjoy the MK8 Bluto
VW Car history
Mk3 1.8 GL - Silver - 5 door
Mk4 1.8t - Silver - 3 door
Mk4 R32 - Black - 5 door
Mk5 GTi - Black - 5 door
Mk4 R32 - Deep Pearl Blue - 3 door
MK6 2.0 TDI - Graphite Blue - 5 door
MK7 GTD - Solid Black - 5 door
MK6 GTi Edition 35 - Candy White - 3 door