GTI - First batch issues?

[SA-GTI]

Hello all, posting from South Africa. Enjoyed reading through the Mk7 threads on the forum, some very good information 

I've noticed an issue with the last 2 first batch models, the Mk 5 and 6 GTi. They came with their issues, cam shaft, fuel pump etc on the 5 and cam tensioner issue on the 6, are any of you concerned about or experienced any "teething" issues with the MK7 GTI? Or are we all comfortable with the fact that its a evolution of the previous gen TSI where issues should have been resolved?

[AAddict]

I'm comfortable, they've been working on various incarnations of this engine for many years now, if they can't get it right now I don't 'spose they ever will 

[Bill_the_Bear]

I got the 5 year warranty.  What does that tell you?

Lots of new kit on the mk7.  Changes to engine and DSG, new chassis, lots of new electric gizmos... hopefully no issues.  Never had a problem with my current car despite it being an early batch it sails through each service.  Hoping for the same with my GTI

Probably we haven't got enough in the country to know about any issues yet.  Give it a year.

[SA-GTI]

I got the 5 year warranty.  What does that tell you?

Lots of new kit on the mk7.  Changes to engine and DSG, new chassis, lots of new electric gizmos... hopefully no issues.  Never had a problem with my current car despite it being an early batch it sails through each service.  Hoping for the same with my GTI

Probably we haven't got enough in the country to know about any issues yet.  Give it a year.

I suppose that's the issue, only time will tell. I'm finding it hard to accept that issues should have been ironed out when history has proven otherwise with the early batch models. I just can't wait a year to get into a 7 GTI though 

[SA-GTI]

I'm comfortable, they've been working on various incarnations of this engine for many years now, if they can't get it right now I don't 'spose they ever will 

I'm going to do the same to make myself feel comfortable 

[CraigW]

I certainly hope there's no issues as apparently mine is arriving at the dealeship tomorrow  . Hopefully will collect on Monday.

Welcome to the forum! I was brought up in Cape Town in my early years.

[SA-GTI]

I certainly hope there's no issues as apparently mine is arriving at the dealeship tomorrow  . Hopefully will collect on Monday.

Welcome to the forum! I was brought up in Cape Town in my early years.

Congrats bud, please post pics when you take delivery. Thanks. Cool, I'm from Gauteng, Johannesburg.

[CraigW]

I certainly hope there's no issues as apparently mine is arriving at the dealeship tomorrow  . Hopefully will collect on Monday.

Welcome to the forum! I was brought up in Cape Town in my early years.

Congrats bud, please post pics when you take delivery. Thanks. Cool, I'm from Gauteng, Johannesburg.

Will do mate. Never been to Jo'burg but I have cousins who are working there with PWC 

[Hawaii-Five-O]

I certainly hope there's no issues as apparently mine is arriving at the dealeship tomorrow  . Hopefully will collect on Monday.

Hey Craig, Sorry to butt in. Can't wait to see pics of your new baby. Post up when you can
Lucky swine!

[SA-GTI]

I certainly hope there's no issues as apparently mine is arriving at the dealeship tomorrow  . Hopefully will collect on Monday.

Welcome to the forum! I was brought up in Cape Town in my early years.

Congrats bud, please post pics when you take delivery. Thanks. Cool, I'm from Gauteng, Johannesburg.

Will do mate. Never been to Jo'burg but I have cousins who are working there with PWC 

Cool bud, PWC is around 10km's from where I work