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Reliability of our MKV's
TomB:
These days, European manufacturers buy common parts from one supplier, like Lucas, Hella or Valeo and variants of them are fitted to their cars. For example, current Renaults use a variant of the MK3 Golf rear caliper, and a lot of electrical sensors fit a whole range of makes and models. So in that respect, most cars are similar without you even realising. Its all down to personal preference.
john_o:
as said its natural to post on negative stuff on forums (in general)
fault codes etc to get some help.
What is noticeable is how many people DONT have problems that are modified on this forum, given the torque and power ripping through VW drivetrain :driver:
RedRobin:
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It's been said to me independently by two people who have been in motorsport for many years, that unofficially and as an approximate 'rule-of-thumb', VW build a headroom tolerance of about +40% in their cars. So, in other words, they are generally well built and durable and can take a reasonable increase in performance modification without too much stress.
joesgti:
i love the mk5, best car ive owned by miles.
looking at getting a 1.6 fsi for the misses as they can be baught for around 5k now :party:
never had a problem with it except a new cv boot, other bits that went wrong were aftermarket parts!
gazbutS3:
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that was a week before road trip 2007 right? we nearly had a man down! bad times
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That is the one my man, we were sh*tting ourselves that week :grin: :grin: :grin:
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"oh ha ha" said Jay in a sarcastic tone! ;) :grin:
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wish you would wear dungarees Jay :wink:
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