fuelboss
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- United Kingdom & Portugal
- Car(s)
- GTI MK7.5 DSG
Is it just me, am I too old, am I too sensitive, too fussy or what?
New facelift 1.5TSI GT. The tyre/wheel/road noise coming out of the rear end of this vehicle is just not acceptable for the price paid. The well in which the spare tyre sits acts like a sounding board and in my opinion just amplifies all rear end noise. Take the wheel out and just tap the floor with a knuckle and you will see what I mean. Its like banging on a bass drum.There is not really an ounce of sound insulation that can make a jot of a difference to noise levels. No wonder these cars are noisy!
Nearly one month of ownership and I have serious regrets. My GTI Mk7 was silent compared to this thing. This week I have driven a GTD, a 1.5 SV and as far as I can see they all have unacceptable noise levels. For god's sake doesn't anyone at VW consider cabin noise when they design a car? We all know its about minimising weight to maximise consumption and minimising costs. I actually have more sound deadening in my wifes Nissan Micra than in a £25k Golf.
My advice to anyone considering the purchase of a Golf or indeed any car and that is ask the dealer for a 24-hour test drive so you can drive at a variety of speeds over a variety of roads including Motorways. Don't just accept a ride around the block with a salesperson that is more interested in demonstrating the audio system or constantly talking.
On the basis of what I have experienced over the past few weeks with the MK7.5's my advice is give it a miss and look elsewhere. I can honestly tell you that a ride up the M4 motorway in this thing is unbelievable unless you are on the new super smooth tarmac surface.
As far as I am concerned this was a complete waste of money. This car should have come with ear plugs and paracetamols as standard. All I can do now is strip out the rear and spend £100 or so on some sound deadening in the hope that it will improve the cabin noise.
New facelift 1.5TSI GT. The tyre/wheel/road noise coming out of the rear end of this vehicle is just not acceptable for the price paid. The well in which the spare tyre sits acts like a sounding board and in my opinion just amplifies all rear end noise. Take the wheel out and just tap the floor with a knuckle and you will see what I mean. Its like banging on a bass drum.There is not really an ounce of sound insulation that can make a jot of a difference to noise levels. No wonder these cars are noisy!
Nearly one month of ownership and I have serious regrets. My GTI Mk7 was silent compared to this thing. This week I have driven a GTD, a 1.5 SV and as far as I can see they all have unacceptable noise levels. For god's sake doesn't anyone at VW consider cabin noise when they design a car? We all know its about minimising weight to maximise consumption and minimising costs. I actually have more sound deadening in my wifes Nissan Micra than in a £25k Golf.
My advice to anyone considering the purchase of a Golf or indeed any car and that is ask the dealer for a 24-hour test drive so you can drive at a variety of speeds over a variety of roads including Motorways. Don't just accept a ride around the block with a salesperson that is more interested in demonstrating the audio system or constantly talking.
On the basis of what I have experienced over the past few weeks with the MK7.5's my advice is give it a miss and look elsewhere. I can honestly tell you that a ride up the M4 motorway in this thing is unbelievable unless you are on the new super smooth tarmac surface.
As far as I am concerned this was a complete waste of money. This car should have come with ear plugs and paracetamols as standard. All I can do now is strip out the rear and spend £100 or so on some sound deadening in the hope that it will improve the cabin noise.