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Offline firemonkey

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Having a nightmare
« on: 26 August 2007, 20:33 »
 :cry: Hi everyone, I'm having a nightmare with my gti, i have only had it 5 weeks and i need to get this off my chest. First thing i had to have a new Stereo fitted, no biggie was in the the dealers for a day, then i noticed a grinding sound when turning the wheel to the left at low speed, waiting to book it in for that. Next the the drivers window wouldn't go down or up with one touch of the button and today the drivers seat gave up on me, will fold but not go forward to let people in the back. Car is 05 GTI with 23000 miles candy white. Can anyone make me feel better please??  :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Offline firemonkey

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2007, 20:37 »
Oh forgot to say had my arse kick by a copper s first week of having car?
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Offline duzza

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #2 on: 26 August 2007, 20:51 »
Quote from: firemonkey on 26 August 2007, 20:37
Oh forgot to say had my arse kick by a copper s first week of having car?

JCW??
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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #3 on: 26 August 2007, 20:51 »
Well it could be worse. It could have ended up like this!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0CYiFlPsIc&mode=related&search=
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Offline firemonkey

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #4 on: 26 August 2007, 21:01 »
 Sorry whats JCW???


Quote from: duzza on 26 August 2007, 20:51
Quote from: firemonkey on 26 August 2007, 20:37
Oh forgot to say had my arse kick by a copper s first week of having car?

JCW??
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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #5 on: 26 August 2007, 21:03 »
Quote from: firemonkey on 26 August 2007, 21:01
Sorry whats JCW???


Quote from: duzza on 26 August 2007, 20:51
Quote from: firemonkey on 26 August 2007, 20:37
Oh forgot to say had my arse kick by a copper s first week of having car?

JCW??

sorry, was it a John Cooper Works?? only really identifiable by a red badge in the back. Its basically got more BHP than your GTI and weighs a lot less so you didnt stand a chnace
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Offline firemonkey

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #6 on: 26 August 2007, 21:12 »
No not a works model, just caught me by surprise entering a dual carriageway from a roundabout.  By the time I sorted myself out he was too far ahead for me to catch.
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #7 on: 26 August 2007, 23:45 »
Quote from: firemonkey on 26 August 2007, 20:33
:cry: Hi everyone, I'm having a nightmare with my gti, i have only had it 5 weeks and i need to get this off my chest. First thing i had to have a new Stereo fitted, no biggie was in the the dealers for a day, then i noticed a grinding sound when turning the wheel to the left at low speed, waiting to book it in for that. Next the the drivers window wouldn't go down or up with one touch of the button and today the drivers seat gave up on me, will fold but not go forward to let people in the back. Car is 05 GTI with 23000 miles candy white. Can anyone make me feel better please??  :cry: :cry: :cry:

the low speed power steering grinding is a common golf fault and applies to all models, mine does it and I'm having it looked at when its serviced.  if you search the forums you will find lots of people moaning about it.
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Offline NORTHERNER

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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #8 on: 27 August 2007, 00:06 »
Well, after 27k miles I had my entire engine replaced under warranty...  :wink:  TBH, it hasn't put me off the car one bit!  :smiley:
So, you are not too bad off  :laugh:
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Re: Having a nightmare
« Reply #9 on: 27 August 2007, 09:20 »
Yeah there is always someone worse off. :wink: I think its because its the most expensive and newest car i have ever bought, It doesn't help that the dealer is about as helpful as a poke in the eye  :shocked:
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