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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Cossieian on 17 December 2015, 21:43
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S I've now had my R 7 weeks now, absolutely love the car to bits..BUT I'm having slightly too many issues IMO, see below a list of issues I'm experiencing:
1: Rubbing sound from front wheels while Turning (Both Durections)
2: Knocking from suspension area when braking at low speeds (More noticeable if I change direction)
3: Media Screen has went black on a couple of occasions, but was fine after a while
4: Slight rattle from the passenger window
5: Most recently ie from today, when accelerating quite hard between 1500-2500 revs there is a slight hesitation in power and I can hear what sounds like a metallic rubbing sound (BTW this isn't the normal ringing sound everyone talks about when accelerating, I have this too lol)
my my car is going into VW the first week of Jan to look at the issues, but I can't help feeling a bit dissapointed, also I'm worried that VW will come back and say all these issues are normal, IMO there not and some of which are really rather annoying and I couldn't live with them for much longer.
Owned nearly 20 cars in my time and never had so many issues on one vehicle never mind a brand new £30k one
Owned my MK7 GTD for 9 months and had no issues whatsoever.
PS still a lovely car that I hope gets resolved :wink:
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I can categorically tell you they are not normal. You get some whining from the steering/wheels at full lock but other than that, nothing you mention is normal, so don't let them try that one!
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I can categorically tell you they are not normal. You get some whining from the steering/wheels at full lock but other than that, nothing you mention is normal, so don't let them try that one!
Yea I know bud, don't worry I'm not shy on speaking my mind.
I tortured my sales guy who sold me the car so much that he's now working for Audi lol :embarrassed:
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I can categorically tell you they are not normal. You get some whining from the steering/wheels at full lock but other than that, nothing you mention is normal, so don't let them try that one!
Yea I know bud, don't worry I'm not shy on speaking my mind.
I tortured my sales guy who sold me the car so much that he's now working for Audi lol :embarrassed:
Lol I know what you mean, when I ordered mine, even the receptionist knew it was me and my name etc.
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S I've now had my R 7 weeks now, absolutely love the car to bits..BUT I'm having slightly too many issues IMO, see below a list of issues I'm experiencing:
1: Rubbing sound from front wheels while Turning (Both Durections)
2: Knocking from suspension area when braking at low speeds (More noticeable if I change direction)
3: Media Screen has went black on a couple of occasions, but was fine after a while
4: Slight rattle from the passenger window
5: Most recently ie from today, when accelerating quite hard between 1500-2500 revs there is a slight hesitation in power and I can hear what sounds like a metallic rubbing sound (BTW this isn't the normal ringing sound everyone talks about when accelerating, I have this too lol)
my my car is going into VW the first week of Jan to look at the issues, but I can't help feeling a bit dissapointed, also I'm worried that VW will come back and say all these issues are normal, IMO there not and some of which are really rather annoying and I couldn't live with them for much longer.
Owned nearly 20 cars in my time and never had so many issues on one vehicle never mind a brand new £30k one
Owned my MK7 GTD for 9 months and had no issues whatsoever.
PS still a lovely car that I hope gets resolved :wink:
Sorry to here about all the issues you're having.
Hope they get resolved without too much hassle.
Hope my GTI is as trouble free as your GTD was when it arrives.
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Fingers crossed for you that you get some resolution in Jan. Disappointing to get a brand new car and have so many issues, particularly the rubbing, knocking and suspension issues and rattling window. The window alone would drive me mad! Media screen sounds just the usual tech blips that are not uncommon with the VW media systems. Just like any tablet/computer - they all have their moments! Unless of course it starts happening regularly.
Hope it gets sorted and you can get on and enjoy the car.
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What a shame you are having so many problems, hope you get them sorted to your satisfaction. Three are suspension so hopefully they can be sorted easily. I dread having problems with a new car, I always have a mental fight before I commit to buying as at least with an older car you expect to have problems from time to time. Good luck. Btw - red really is the best!
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Sorry to hear about your disappointment Ian - I had the blank screen once although I remember reading that it would sometimes reboot so wasn't too worried.
Hopefully you'll get sorted with a visit to the dealer
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That's part of my reluctance in changing my GTD. I'll probably regret saying this, but it's been pretty much bullet proof, and aside from squeaking rear brakes when reversing from cold (which came back after a dealer fix in a month or so), mechanically it's been brilliant.
Build wise I seem to have not got a Friday afternoon car as no squeaks from the interior, no weird noises from the suspension, and all electronics working perfectly (see, they can build decent car's when they want :-) ).
Of course the other big part is a) cost of changing, and b) My GTD does me brilliantly and is a great spec, and whilst I would dearly love an "R", for 90% of the time I'd own it, I wouldn't be able to exploit any of the additional power, so would really be a weekend toy.
Now a 4 Motion GTD, that would be something (even with crappy Bridgestone's)!
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Now a 4 Motion GTD, that would be something (even with crappy Bridgestone's)!
Oh yes, especially if they could slot in the new 240PS BiTDI fitted to the latest Passat and Tiguan. Golf R TDI maybe?
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Quote from: Sootchucker on Today at 07:37
Now a 4 Motion GTD, that would be something (even with crappy Bridgestone's)
VW are bringing out a suv based on the Golf so a GTD 4X4 would be really good and I would persuade my Mrs to buy it .Me I am waiting to see what the new Tiguan is like , going by the photos its quite good as well .
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https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/Volkswagen-Golf-Mk8-2017-price-specs-and-release-date-2367
if this is to be believed then this engine will find its way into the GTD. If they do a GTD 4x4 estate with this engine then im in. I need to order in September so cud be good timing?
Regarding the suspension noises, there is a TPI issued 15th April this year that involves dropping the wishbones and greasing the bushes with a more substansial grease. This cured my creaking, pattering and squeaking noises.
Regarding clunking, mine turned out to be caused by a broken bracket which holds the auxillary water pump in place at the front of the engine.
All this was finally sorted after being fobbed off for more than a year and lots of visits to the dealer.
I hope this helps in some way.
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Not as many issues as you Cossieian but my 12 week old GTD has had more issues than I imagined a new car might have ;
Loud intermittent 'grinding' noise, possibly suspension based, definitely speed related, occurred over three journeys during the same evening, two of which i had passengers so i know i'm not imagining it! It's not re-occurred yet but i've reported it to my dealership just in case.
'Check coolant level' warning ~ returned to dealer for inspection & top up.
Registration plate fixing fallen off ~ fixed with above visit.
Nav-Pro cursor (that represents the car) wandering off the map into the fields ~ corrected itself next journey.
For a car of such sophistication perhaps than not too bad after all.
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That's part of my reluctance in changing my GTD. I'll probably regret saying this, but it's been pretty much bullet proof, and aside from squeaking rear brakes when reversing from cold (which came back after a dealer fix in a month or so), mechanically it's been brilliant.
Build wise I seem to have not got a Friday afternoon car as no squeaks from the interior, no weird noises from the suspension, and all electronics working perfectly (see, they can build decent car's when they want :-) ).
Of course the other big part is a) cost of changing, and b) My GTD does me brilliantly and is a great spec, and whilst I would dearly love an "R", for 90% of the time I'd own it, I wouldn't be able to exploit any of the additional power, so would really be a weekend toy.
Now a 4 Motion GTD, that would be something (even with crappy Bridgestone's)!
We think very similar as my GTD just had the Gators tied and that's it in 2.3 years and having just taken run up a few very open A roads to collect from an Argos and been able to open it up, the GTD still brings a smile as its no slouch especially when pushing the mid range.
Have to choose my next car early 2016 and its such a dilemma as the R is so tempting but that economy drop for 5-10% thrill at times can utilise the R full capability is a balance still trying to resolve in mind.
GTD - R would be the perfect compromise for me about 250 BHP and 4WD
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That's a shame about those niggling faults Ian.I would be pretty fed up about it too.I'm sure VW will put it right.
3 months into my GTD ownership and all is well (so far).Nothing to report, apart from-if you don't shut the boot just right the rear camera doesn't work.It is like a VW version of 'boot not shut' warning light. :huh:
Economy has risen from 45 to 47 mpg.Pretty impressed so far.Master of all trades. :smiley:
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3 months into my GTD ownership and all is well (so far).Nothing to report, apart from-if you don't shut the boot just right the rear camera doesn't work.It is like a VW version of 'boot not shut' warning light. :huh:
How are you shutting the boot? It usually shuts no problem under its own weight. I've never seen a "boot not shut" warning.
Maybe the rubber bump stops on the actual tailgate need adjustment?
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3 months into my GTD ownership and all is well (so far).Nothing to report, apart from-if you don't shut the boot just right the rear camera doesn't work.It is like a VW version of 'boot not shut' warning light. :huh:
How are you shutting the boot? It usually shuts no problem under its own weight. I've never seen a "boot not shut" warning.
Maybe the rubber bump stops on the actual tailgate need adjustment?
I just close it with a slight shove,nothing too much.It only happens rarely.First time i thought the camera wasn't working.So i looked in the handbook for 'reasons camera doesn't work' and one of them was 'boot not shut'.Maybe something needs adjusted but i'll wait till it's first service.
Just remembering.The keyless locking is a bit temperamental as well.Unlocks fine but sometimes have to put my nail into the slot to get it to lock.Another tiny niggle i'll get them to look at.