Dagobah
Ready to race!
- Location
- Nottingham
Thought I'd share my views and comments on living with my new Golf (for those who are interested) and will try to update.
Starting with the collection from Dealer. My very first contact salesman at VW from test drive to purchasing will be my main contact for all problems, help and advice booking services and MOT's etc. (is this the VW way?) at least I know who I'm talking to.
The only minor issue I had when inspecting the car from new was (believe it or not) the black lettering of the back number plate was very patchy - which they remade.
Overall mega happy with the quality, the front car mats are a bit thin to say how much they cost and seem a bit short unless you have your seats well forward, or front passenger has legs stretched out (SWMBO comment).
After a weeks use have noticed a rattle from engine bay at between 2500 and 3000 rpm, dealer will get back to me after consulting tech guys.
Wipers seem OK , no smears, and the rain sensor works well.
Auto dimming of the rear view mirror is a cool feature.
Tried and now regularly use the speed limiter, in 30 zones it really stops you from speeding, as its so easy to do in this very quiet, agile motor.
Drove first time at night and the interior lighting is well smart.
Had a warning pop up on MFD to check brake light bulb, and sure enough the rear passenger side brake/side light bulb was out. Took the rear light cluster off (yes, you have to remove it to get at bulbs - need any help removing yours, let me know). Problem was that the push-in halogen bulb had fallen out of its connector, strange after only 250 miles on the road!.
Getting used to Auto Hold and Parking Brake, I've found that I need to use higher lift-off revs for hill starts before releasing clutch for hill starts than I'm used to with having a cable handbrake for 30 years.
Only had the "City Emergency Brake" warning once, a car was parked on a tight right hand bend, and as I approached my radar thought a collision was imminent, but as I steered around the bend the warning display and alarm switched off.
OK bored you enough for now.
Starting with the collection from Dealer. My very first contact salesman at VW from test drive to purchasing will be my main contact for all problems, help and advice booking services and MOT's etc. (is this the VW way?) at least I know who I'm talking to.
The only minor issue I had when inspecting the car from new was (believe it or not) the black lettering of the back number plate was very patchy - which they remade.
Overall mega happy with the quality, the front car mats are a bit thin to say how much they cost and seem a bit short unless you have your seats well forward, or front passenger has legs stretched out (SWMBO comment).
After a weeks use have noticed a rattle from engine bay at between 2500 and 3000 rpm, dealer will get back to me after consulting tech guys.
Wipers seem OK , no smears, and the rain sensor works well.
Auto dimming of the rear view mirror is a cool feature.
Tried and now regularly use the speed limiter, in 30 zones it really stops you from speeding, as its so easy to do in this very quiet, agile motor.
Drove first time at night and the interior lighting is well smart.
Had a warning pop up on MFD to check brake light bulb, and sure enough the rear passenger side brake/side light bulb was out. Took the rear light cluster off (yes, you have to remove it to get at bulbs - need any help removing yours, let me know). Problem was that the push-in halogen bulb had fallen out of its connector, strange after only 250 miles on the road!.
Getting used to Auto Hold and Parking Brake, I've found that I need to use higher lift-off revs for hill starts before releasing clutch for hill starts than I'm used to with having a cable handbrake for 30 years.
Only had the "City Emergency Brake" warning once, a car was parked on a tight right hand bend, and as I approached my radar thought a collision was imminent, but as I steered around the bend the warning display and alarm switched off.
OK bored you enough for now.