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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mk5dubber on 23 December 2006, 22:32

Title: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: mk5dubber on 23 December 2006, 22:32: I bought an ex demo 06 plate gt 1.4 tsi 170 from the stealers , from day 1 the car didn't agree with me, the engine imo is very erattic, power delivery is very raw, not at all refined in any sense, at idle revs the super charger dis-engages (for economy purposes). But on touch the of throttle theres an annoying audible clicking noise from the engine as it re-engages, also there is a distinct lag and an almost jurk in power when you need it , and don't be fooled by the figures, vw claim 39 mpg , on steady everyday driving i was seeing 320 to a tank maximum, so why the big ha ha then vw, this car is under spec'ed and overpriced , i also had the misfortune of aquireing a rogue , it had a slight judder on the clutch at biting point, stealers wanted to try new clutch and flywheel but could'nt guarantee it would cure it, HELLO only 3000 miles on the clock , obviously i wasn't too impressed so i opted to return the vehicle as they operate a 30 day no quibble exchange policy and paid an extra 2k for an ex demo GTI , and was i glad i did, its like a totally different car, having already owned a mk4 1.8t gti i was used to performance but the handling on the mk5 is unreal , all i can honestley say is i don't really see the point of the gt tsi its only 2k cheaper but has minimal spec , 1 insurance group lower , and no amazing difference in economy plus your mates will still laugh at you when you say its a 1.4 no matter how hard you try re-assuring them it is a hybrid phoenomenom.
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: The Doc on 24 December 2006, 11:53: Sad for your TSi tale :sad:

Really happy for your GTi tail - there worth every penny :wink:

Welcome - can we have some pics?
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Post by: Neaty on 24 December 2006, 14:54: not good, its a shame too as I think that engine was nominated for engineering awards or something
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Post by: golfpro on 24 December 2006, 16:04: thats an interesting review. Im a bit disappointed tbh, really hoped it was goin to be as good as they made out.
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: mk5dubber on 30 December 2006, 00:51: Quote from: 24-12-06 : The Doc Wrote
Sad for your TSi tale :sad:

Really happy for your GTi tail - there worth every penny :wink:

Welcome - can we have some pics?

Will Post Some Pics V Soon, Bit Tied Up Over Xmas,,, By The Way A Happy New Year To All On The Forum.
Regards. :smiley:
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: ntg06 on 30 December 2006, 10:47: i wonder what the 140PS version is like, as in the Sport model for 16k.
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Post by: Sporran on 30 December 2006, 12:38: isnt this the engine that is due in the scirocco?

Have to say on teh MPG front i can get more from my gti that what the 1.4 was giving lol.

Albiet i have to wear slippers :cool:
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: owls on 31 December 2006, 15:54: Check out 5th gear test:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCBw9J3xxw
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: R32_T on 31 December 2006, 16:51: That 5th gear review didnt fault the car at all, do you think it was just your one you had............ Might have been a reject or something... :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: Neaty on 31 December 2006, 17:36: Quote from: R32_T on 31 December 2006, 16:51
That 5th gear review didnt fault the car at all, do you think it was just your one you had............ Might have been a reject or something... :grin: :grin: :grin:

thats what i was thinking, a bad egg perhaps.

did you test drive the car before you bought it?
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: ntg06 on 01 January 2007, 16:46: theres a lot of things the 5th gear crew dont pick up on when reviewing cars. try the clarkson review of the TSI for more info.

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2505907,00.html (http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2505907,00.html)
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: Neaty on 01 January 2007, 17:49: not a great review then :shocked:
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Post by: Phil mcavity on 01 January 2007, 18:20: ooh dear, im glad i had the extra 2 grand! :grin:
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2007, 12:59: "The worry is that BMW may have fallen into the same trap as Volkswagen, which tried a similar two-stage system on the Golf GT I reviewed recently. That didnÃƒâ€šÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t work at all. It was horrid and jerky and pointless."

Jezzer...
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: golfpro on 02 January 2007, 15:41: Mr Clarkson certainly doesnt mince his words does he. Sounds like good reason to spend the extra on the gti.
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: clum1 on 03 January 2007, 16:00: Clarkson was very unkind about it in the Times a couple of weeks ago; basically saying it was too harsh in power delivery, underspecced and overpriced when compared to the GTi. Sounds like it's a fantastic engine looking for the right car. Polo or Fox GTi perhaps?
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: Neaty on 03 January 2007, 21:20: a fox GT TSI would be cool :cool:

think that engine is going to go in the scirocco or iroc thing when it eventually comes out in about 2020 :grin:
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Post by: david.j.houghton on 10 April 2007, 21:45: i just got the mk5 gti as well (awesome car) but i have noticed a light knocking noise coming from it either just when ignition is engaged, or sometimes when engine is running but sat at lights or slow speed etc! im stumped, wondered if u have any ideas u'd like to share, would appreciate it!

cheers,
dave
Title: Re: DON'T BUY THE TSI
Post by: 2007GTI on 10 April 2007, 22:01: not sure what this has to do with the TSI, probably best to post a new topic about this. :smiley: