MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: garrardrj on May 17, 2014, 10:23:23 am
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So they seem to cause all sorts of problems if you read forums about them
The forums tell you how to sort out the problem if there is an issue .
Whats your experience of them , especially now that they are being checked on MOT's (or should be from Feb 14)
They are really putting me off buying a big diesel 4x4 , need the size but not the hassle . Don't do the mileage but the petrol versions hardly get 13mpg around town ! Having had a RR before !
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my 08 gt tdi 140 is my first DPF diesel. It was an option on the 140bhp, but standard on 170bhp, so you could look for a 140 without DPF.
mine does mainly A road driving, done 111K, so far no problems.
give this a read.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?141943-DPF-info
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I got rid of mine as it was causing a stutter, plus like yourself heard of the issues with them. DPF gone meant no more stutter. Some people get on ok with them but others have had no end of trouble. It does depend on what car you are looking at as other manufacturers manage the way they burn the soot off differently.
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Well i was going to view/buy a X5 35d 2009 model on Friday and ended up not going due to the DPF issue surrounding them . I am looking for a big ish estate or 4x4 and that or the Q5 are on my list . Also i have spotted a 2010 Q5 2.0t fsi same money near me .
The X5 was attractive too as it already has a towbar fitted :smiley:
Both cars i would like to buy but they are a bit expensive for what aged car you get , but then thats always been the case with Audi/BMW . So i am more set on the Q5 and add a towbar later without the issue of the dpf.......but then the Q5 will have the Ea888 engine !
I hate the internet and the way you can find problems with everything you ever buy !
What would you lot do ? I only do about 3/4k a year max
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Well i was going to view/buy a X5 35d 2009 model on Friday and ended up not going due to the DPF issue surrounding them . I am looking for a big ish estate or 4x4 and that or the Q5 are on my list . Also i have spotted a 2010 Q5 2.0t fsi same money near me .
The X5 was attractive too as it already has a towbar fitted :smiley:
Both cars i would like to buy but they are a bit expensive for what aged car you get , but then thats always been the case with Audi/BMW . So i am more set on the Q5 and add a towbar later without the issue of the dpf.......but then the Q5 will have the Ea888 engine !
I hate the internet and the way you can find problems with everything you ever buy !
What would you lot do ? I only do about 3/4k a year max
Get petrol
I have no idea why someone would even consider getting a diesel if they only do 3/4 a year!!
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
The benefit comes when i want to sell as the number of people that want a petrol 4x4 is very limited , hence going for the diesel and depreciation is less on a diesel too
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Would it be a VAG family 4x4 as you can check the state of the soot percentage, last burn etc with vagcom. I have a Mk6 GTD 2.0 CR and my son has a seat Ibiza FR diesel which is basically the same engine and have had no problems, Mine has done 36000 miles and the Ibiza has done 52000 both are showing very little deposits with mixed town and motorway running, I would be wary of a low mileage town run about diesel. Like I say it's very easy to check if you have vagcom :happy2:
"EDIT" Just seen the post about the X5 BMW it is then ...
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
The benefit comes when i want to sell as the number of people that want a petrol 4x4 is very limited , hence going for the diesel and depreciation is less on a diesel too
Do you even need a 4x4 or is it more of a status thing?
:notworthy: :notworthy:
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Had the 530d and I got mine removed. But if you're not doing the miles, better off with petrol.
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
The benefit comes when i want to sell as the number of people that want a petrol 4x4 is very limited , hence going for the diesel and depreciation is less on a diesel too
Do you even need a 4x4 or is it more of a status thing?
:notworthy: :notworthy:
I'm not 25 !
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
The benefit comes when i want to sell as the number of people that want a petrol 4x4 is very limited , hence going for the diesel and depreciation is less on a diesel too
Do you even need a 4x4 or is it more of a status thing?
:notworthy: :notworthy:
I'm not 25 !
Ooh dodging the question, I'm obv right
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Hardly dodging the question i could get something alot better
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww48%2Fgarrardrj%2Fstamt_zps00ea6dee.jpg&hash=e8fbad344d6d48b228ebe490dac3e3a9fa68ecdb)
But strangely i'm not , hence how i have retired at 50 !
I don't need status symbols , but i'm sure you are impressed by my bank balance , so :P
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Hardly dodging the question i could get something alot better
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww48%2Fgarrardrj%2Fstamt_zps00ea6dee.jpg&hash=e8fbad344d6d48b228ebe490dac3e3a9fa68ecdb)
But strangely i'm not , hence how i have retired at 50 !
I don't need status symbols , but i'm sure you are impressed by my bank balance , so :P
Nowt worse than a boasting b@stard
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^^ I agree. With that mileage there are no benefits for going diesel :happy2:
The benefit comes when i want to sell as the number of people that want a petrol 4x4 is very limited , hence going for the diesel and depreciation is less on a diesel too
Do you even need a 4x4 or is it more of a status thing?
:notworthy: :notworthy:
I'm not 25 !
It's usually the yummy mummy's doing it for the status :signLOL:
Ithink of it like this:
- Petrol will be smoother, nicer to drive, less trouble to own (no DPF worries), sound better. . .
- Diesel will be easier to sell. . . .
For me the augment is well weighted in one direction, unless re-sale is your main priority?
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Hardly dodging the question i could get something alot better
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww48%2Fgarrardrj%2Fstamt_zps00ea6dee.jpg&hash=e8fbad344d6d48b228ebe490dac3e3a9fa68ecdb)
But strangely i'm not , hence how i have retired at 50 !
I don't need status symbols , but i'm sure you are impressed by my bank balance , so :P
Nowt worse than a boasting b@stard
You started it :innocent:
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Hardly dodging the question i could get something alot better
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww48%2Fgarrardrj%2Fstamt_zps00ea6dee.jpg&hash=e8fbad344d6d48b228ebe490dac3e3a9fa68ecdb)
But strangely i'm not , hence how i have retired at 50 !
I don't need status symbols , but i'm sure you are impressed by my bank balance , so :P
Nowt worse than a boasting b@stard
You started it :innocent:
I asked u a simple question, do u need a 4x4?
Since your so rich and like to boast about it, why are you even worried about the resale value?
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Hardly dodging the question i could get something alot better
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww48%2Fgarrardrj%2Fstamt_zps00ea6dee.jpg&hash=e8fbad344d6d48b228ebe490dac3e3a9fa68ecdb)
But strangely i'm not , hence how i have retired at 50 !
I don't need status symbols , but i'm sure you are impressed by my bank balance , so :P
Nowt worse than a boasting b@stard
You started it :innocent:
I asked u a simple question, do u need a 4x4?
Since your so rich and like to boast about it, why are you even worried about the resale value?
Do you didn't you stated " Do you even need a 4x4 or is it more of a status thing? "
I found it very rude bearing in mind , the we're not worthy icons aswell .
Oddly people that have been successful do worry about re sale value of the things they buy , afterall cars are not investments , well apart from the willys jeep i just sold !
Lets get back on topic - Please
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Worth remembering women don't like filling diesel cars - they complain about the pump nozzles being dirty and smelly!
As for me if your thinking of keeping the vehicle for a number of years and doing low mileage petrol wins!
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You would have to keep on top of the soot loadings by either taking the car out on a longer run so it will passively regen or carrying on your journey until the active regen finishes. Short journeys with lower average EGT's will lead to more forced regens which uses fuel, kind of defeats the object of a Diesel somewhat but I appreciate in a towing application it's preferred.
Petrol is less hassle on paper.
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I'm a techy and about the same with answers I get half customers with no end of problems and the other half never see a bean from the dpf side of things. However there is usually a reason which people over look for blocked dpfs. Injectors and seals leaking are common, oil depreciation and incorrect oil are also huge factors of dpfs blocking or even catching fire which I have seen, so basically I would always say when looking at one with a dpf just like all other cars check over the history in depth. Hope this helps.