Considering a change…

[CookieMonsterGTi]

TCR is now a couple of weeks for being 3 years old.

On the whole I really like it.  First auto and think the DSG is way better than the asin box in the BMW M135. That being said I have had my fair share of issues such as cracked sunroof surround, leaking speaking causing soaked rear mats, door handles not returning to closed positions and rattles.

I dont have the most faith having the car out of warranty and with the trade in still really strong (circa 6k from what I paid new) I am considering options.

At this point the new type r is looking interesting ( had an EP3 version years back). Also would expect when it’s announced lead time on orders wouldn’t be so long so could at least cash in on a good price for mine maybe.

Any thoughts?

[Meister]

Definitely would keep the TCR for another year or two and take out VW's all-in warranty. Around £30 per month will get you two services, two MOTs, full warranty cover and two years' roadside assistance.

Too good not to take out. I had a rear main seal replaced under this warranty and just had major service and MOT without paying anything! Nice feeling.

My thinking is there is not really anything too desirable out there and prices are crazy high. Wouldn't even consider buying now.

[Exonian]

Yeah do it!

Or no, don’t do it!

Well you only live once and the Honda should be pretty special.
But how long ‘til the novelty wears off? Or maybe it won’t wear off…

As Meister says, there really isn’t much else out there and whatever is out there costs too much money now.

[Snoopy]

Only you can make the choice. I can understand why the new  type R would appeal. I was tempted. Only it's size is what's putting me off as I personally prefer smaller cars.

[symonh2000]

How about a BMW M140i?

The proper RWD one with a proper BMW 6 cylinder engine, either manual or auto are great and likely to hold or go up in value due to so many people preferring them to the later M135i...

That is where I am likely to go next if I can afford one.

[Watts]

Presumably those issues you mention are sorted now? I have found many of the odd niggly rattles have gone since I had the rear subframe harmonic balancer fitted. Well worth considering.

So if those issues are all sorted and given general reliability is very good, are you trying to justify a change? If you are bored and want something new, and why not, then go for it. Or perhaps you are just having that itch and maybe you need to do something to the car to regain the interest you had? Perhaps a few little mods will reignite the fire?

[CookieMonsterGTi]

How about a BMW M140i?

The proper RWD one with a proper BMW 6 cylinder engine, either manual or auto are great and likely to hold or go up in value due to so many people preferring them to the later M135i...

That is where I am likely to go next if I can afford one.

That’s what I came from. Well the 135i version. Loved it. Had it for 6 years so needed a change but did consider another but would have had the same car for a decade after not much time and that was what pushed me to try the tcr (and the additional practicalities)

[Yusee]

It’s a shame OP has had a number of issues with his car. It’s a well made, reliable car in my experience.

I think most people change cars for the change itself - the desire to try something else. Once your brain starts telling you “ shall I swap? “, it’s only a matter of time before you give in- whatever the arguments for and against.

I’d look at the type R if I was looking to change, though agree with Snoopy- i wish it was more compact.

But if it was me, I’d keep the golf.

[CookieMonsterGTi]

Yeah all issues are now fixed. Well, the rattle I noticed this week was fixed by insulation tape wrapped around the metal fixing in the rear seat so make of that what you will.

If I keep it I will take out the monthly all inclusive for sure.

I think at the moment the hypothetical cost to change to a type r wouldn’t be so much. But at some point the market will equalise and think my 30k+ offer today may look closer to 12 in a couple of years if it does… The. Again everything remains crazy at the moment, and the tcr is no bad place to be!

[symonh2000]

I have the same rattle from the back seat on mine too, It stopped for a while when I sprayed the catch with white grease but it comes back. I will try the insulation tape trick.