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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: WadGTI on 02 July 2013, 10:05

Title: New MAF Required
Post by: WadGTI on 02 July 2013, 10:05

Hi Folks,

I am after a new MAF. After checking GSF website...I have 2 options  - standard or premium.

I think the premium is £130 (bosch) and the £60 one is a aftermarket one. Has anyone purchased the cheaper one from GSF and used it.

I know folks are going to say getting the genuine one, however my pockets are tight for £130 this month. As long as the cheaper one lasts a few months I will buy a bosch one later in the year.

Any feedback r.e. cheaper MAF from GSF would be appricated. Plus I have a 10% code for GSF :)

Thanks

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 July 2013, 11:36

The old saying buy cheap buy twice is especially relevant to MAF sensors. Most people tend to find they last a few months then they die again

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 02 July 2013, 11:37

I'm running the cheaper one now, no issues and its still got a 12m warranty
 
it'll have a refurbished or Exchange sticker on but doesn't matter I looked at mine and it was a brand new housing and the MAF unit inside was new too

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 02 July 2013, 11:38

Quote from: Wazzzer on 02 July 2013, 11:36

The old saying buy cheap buy twice is especially relevant to MAF sensors. Most people tend to find they last a few months then they die again

I would normally agree but my genuine VAG one busted within the warranty and because its 'not standard' voided the warranty so Ill buy cheap and twice if needed at £55 or whatever it works out to

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: dom on 02 July 2013, 12:15

I went through 2 non-VW sensors in 18months, both were Bosch and 'premuim' GSF ones. Now running a genuine one straight from VW with no problems at all.

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: jamie16v on 02 July 2013, 12:19

mine was a bosch one from gsf probably refurbed, bought a good while back, 2-3 years maybe... still working fine

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: WadGTI on 02 July 2013, 13:01

Thanks for the feedback guys. I just going to buy the cheap one for £50 delivered. Like I said, if it lasts a few months I will be happy. I will keep my old VW one so I can get the surcharge back when I come to buy a genuine one  :grin:

Also the car is stock and I hardly ever boot it  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: mar_k on 10 July 2013, 20:32

I can get cheap Genuine dealer MAF's if anyone requires one.
My mate is a work shop manager at a VW dealers.

I got a Genuine Maf for my LCR for £90 from him.

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: WadGTI on 11 July 2013, 08:55

Quote from: mar_k on 10 July 2013, 20:32

I can get cheap Genuine dealer MAF's if anyone requires one.
My mate is a work shop manager at a VW dealers.

I got a Genuine Maf for my LCR for £90 from him.

It looks like thats the price from the dealers once you have handed the old MAF back to them. Running th 3rd party maf for a week and no issues yet. :)

Title: Re: New MAF Required
Post by: mar_k on 11 July 2013, 17:04

Quote from: WadGTI on 11 July 2013, 08:55

Quote from: mar_k on 10 July 2013, 20:32

I can get cheap Genuine dealer MAF's if anyone requires one.
My mate is a work shop manager at a VW dealers.

I got a Genuine Maf for my LCR for £90 from him.

It looks like thats the price from the dealers once you have handed the old MAF back to them. Running th 3rd party maf for a week and no issues yet. :)

This isnt an exchange though,