R32North Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 So, the time has come (80% on the way) to get a new car. The wee vRS has done me well, but I need to move the Audi on and so I might as well get one new car instead of two for the tiome being. I'm quite liking the idea of a MKV GT TDi, 5dr, with some bits on it, but not having had any real experience of the MKV I'm be grateful for all your MKV owners opinions, experiences, bad as well as good, advice, things to look out for, etc etc etc.......... so fire away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Well in my Saga getting my cab repaired I am on my 2nd loan car - the golfs keep breaking:( Both have had management faults and VW assistance out to visit. 1.6FSi (yuk) and TDi - nice engine, but economy has been pants so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Build quality OK, not as good as the MkIV IMHO. Some creaky plastic bits, solved by increasing stereo volume. One slightly loose door handle, boot difficult to shut without slamming. All fairly minor though after 11k miles from new. [/tempting fate] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks guys..... but all a bit academic now as I've bought the car in question. had a look over it, took it for a wee TD and I liked it, so I signed on the dotted line and it was all down and dusted in a flash! car si: MKV Golf, 2.0 GT Tdi 4Motion 5dr, Steel Grey, 55 plate, 14k on clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Grill on top of the dash squeeked/rattled. (I fixed with foam tape). Fixed. Rear quarter panels next to rear shelf creaked (pushed them in so tighten the clips). fixed Door panel rattled (fixed that with new clips). Fixed. Door mirror wissle (sealed gap between mirror and indicator with sealer) fixed. Rear seat squeek (insulating tape round reat mounting to tighten fixing) fixed. Don't think i have had anything else. I could get real picky and say things like shut lines and the way the rear lights into the hatch don't line up etc. Paint quality of finish on darker colours can be very orange peal looking varies between cars. Alloy wheel corrosion on BBS made wheels but then all BBS wheels suffer low quality imo. others have reported rusty hubs(Brake discs really) i don't find that a problem. All small you often get with new cars really and so does not really bother me. Im sure you will enjoy your TDI though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] the way the rear lights into the hatch don't line up etc. [/ QUOTE ] at yesterday's Sussex meet we had 4 MkV's lined up and none of them had the same alignment for the rear hatch and light clusters ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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