Anyone with later model VW Golf GTI ownership experience?

[JRide]

I've had the 2010 TDI and a 2012 GTI. Those were my last two cars before I was given my company truck. I loved both cars but the GTI is the one I really miss. I've had a lot of cars over the years and the GTI is at the top. The P car is pretty new to me so I can't let it have the top spot just yet! I actually miss the GTI everyday. My wife is even thinking of making it her next car as she loved the GTI just as much as I did.

I only had one issue with the GTI in 61,000 miles (60k with a stage I Revo ECU tune). The high pressure fuel pump died at 40,000 miles. At first I thought the ECU tune had something to do with the failure but reading on the forums some stock cars had their HPFP fail as well. Aside from the HPFP failure I used it as my personal/work car averaging about 3,000 miles a month with zero issues. The clutch was starting to slip in third gear or higher under boost but that is understandable with the tune. I was impressed the clutch lasted that long. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask me here or in a PM.

[litespeedp]

Thanks, JRide,

The only thing I'm seeing on the GTI forums is the need to de-carbon the heads/valves on these 2010-14 DFI engines after higher miles. Any experience?

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by litespeedp

Thanks, JRide,

The only thing I'm seeing on the GTI forums is the need to de-carbon the heads/valves on these 2010-14 DFI engines after higher miles. Any experience?

Pretty common issue with DI motors. Think catch can and walnut shells.

If your going to tune the car and you have a manual transmission figure on the need for a clutch as the stock one can't handle more then stock power. The DSG transmission can handle a lot more then stock.

Check out this forum.

VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com - Powered by vBulletin

[JRide]

Originally Posted by litespeedp

Thanks, JRide,

The only thing I'm seeing on the GTI forums is the need to de-carbon the heads/valves on these 2010-14 DFI engines after higher miles. Any experience?

You're welcome. I was aware of the issue but I don't have any experience cleaning out the carbon.

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Pretty common issue with DI motors. Think catch can and walnut shells.

If your going to tune the car and you have a manual transmission figure on the need for a clutch as the stock one can't handle more then stock power. The DSG transmission can handle a lot more then stock.

Check out this forum.

VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com - Powered by vBulletin

^ That forum is a great resource.