r/vwgolf

New to the VW club! First one, and she’s a beauty
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New to the VW club! First one, and she’s a beauty

u/DavidGman — 10 hours ago
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Estoy preocupado porque me acabo de dar cuenta de esto…

Es normal que surjan preocupaciones cuando no estés acostumbrado a algunas cosas nuevas de tu coche y no sabes si pueden ser malas Pero la verdad que no me he dado cuenta nunca si la caja de cambios hacía este ruido o no. Os dejo las especificaciones:
DSG 7. Golf gti mk8.5 265hp 2026

Solo suena al poner P o cambiar de P a drive

u/gti8-5__Pedro — 9 hours ago
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July 4th, Merica, Golf GTI & R Edition 🦅

A little fun with some friends..... Celebrating July 4th with some Red White and Blue 🇺🇸

u/SoCalAlain — 12 hours ago
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I have been thinking for years that I want a mk2 golf, what should I know about the mk2 golf before I make any decisions?

Hello! I'm someone who has a bit of a soft spot for the semi-boxy vehicle design of the 80s, for hatchbacks, and who wants a vehicle that I can work on myself. I don't have any hands on mechanic experience, but I want a project car so that I can get some, and I have spent a lot of time learning about working on cars and watching videos and even trying to offer advice to friends about their own project cars.

I really like the look of the (non-GTI*) mk2 golf, and I think that I would love the vehicle in terms of practicality and comfort when in good condition.

But I'm also aware that every old car has its common issues, and some are worse than others. Restoring a car takes time, and it's going to be hard to motivate myself to work on a car if I can't tolerate driving it in the meantime. So I wanted to hear what people have to say about these cars in terms of their difficulties and common issues, and any other advice that people think I should have.

I am also very aware that it can be hard to find the specific vehicle you want when you want it. I wouldn't want to settle, but it would be good to have ideas for some alternative but similar cars that are worth looking out for.

For reference, I am in the US (California specifically) so we would be talking about US market cars. I don't know how much it would cost to import a euro golf, but I don't see a good reason to do so, and I know it's probably out of my price range (not to mention impractical) anyways.

Thank you in advance everyone.

*PS. I don't hate the look of the GTI, but I think I prefer the non-GTI look when comparing the two. And I don't really do any racing, if anything I drive my car the way my grandma drives it; carefully and as efficiently as I can. Besides, if I get a non-GTI and decide I want some more performance from it, I can probably just swap some newer performance parts on, rather than having a whole different car just to make number go up.

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u/Moomoobeef — 9 hours ago
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Speedo stuck any help?

Hello all fixing this mk4 golf I got for £200 and noticed the speedo is stuck at 110 any ideas on how to fix it?
Also the airbag light has recently showed up for some reason any help?

Thankyou

u/nathan697 — 1 day ago
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Is this an original RCD 330 or a replica (RCD 360/880)? Need help identifying.

I found this head unit for sale locally for around €100, and the seller claims it's an original unit.

Based on image, is this actually a real RCD 330 (maybe some specific version?), or is it one of those modified RCD 360 / RCD 880 replicas?

Also, is €100 a good price for this specific model if everything works? Thanks in advance!

u/Kenzo_BiH — 2 days ago
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What would you pay for this 54,500 km 2000 Mk4 Golf 2.0 manual? Seller wants $8,000 CAD

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable commuter car to use while I’m at university, and I found this 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 listed for $7,999 CAD in Ontario.

Details:
- 2.0L gasoline engine
- 5-speed manual
- 54,500 km
- One owner
- Seller says it was maintained at a VW dealership
- No warning or engine lights
- Being sold as-is
- Visible rust at the bottom of both front fenders
- Dent on the rear hatch

I have heard that the 2.0L manual Mk4 drivetrain can be very reliable and inexpensive to maintain, which is what attracted me to it. The mileage is extremely low, but I understand that the car is still 26 years old and low mileage does not prevent age-related problems.

The rust concerns me because it is located where the front fenders meet the rocker panels. I know the front fenders can be replaced, but I’m worried there may be more rust underneath or behind them.

The seller is calling it “collectible,” but $8,000 CAD seems high for an as-is car with visible rust. I would only consider buying it after a pre-purchase inspection and reviewing the dealership service records, especially the timing-belt and water-pump history.

What do you think this car is realistically worth? Would this be a good university commuter, or would I be overpaying because of the low mileage? What specific Mk4 issues should I have inspected?

Thanks for any help!

u/Classic_Lavishness25 — 3 days ago
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Back in the Golf family

I have owned many different cars through the years, like many and really different. But one of my favorite and most reliable cars was a 2003 Golf IV.
So after owning a Volvo for almost three years it was time for a change. First I didn’t even think about the Golf. Especially after owning a family combi. But after looking for some time I figured out that the Golf would be the best option for me right now.
So here I am owning a 2018 Golf 1.4 TSI. And to be honest, I always thought that the seventh generation is the best looking one!

u/sz-ski — 3 days ago
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First WAG

Hello guys, recently bought this MK7 GTD Golf with 148.000KM for 17k Euros in Spain.

Im very happy with the conditions that the car is, 2 owners always checked on a VW authorized workshop, DSG maintenance done always within short KMs range and everything on papers.

What is to take more atention on this model? Any specific thing?

And last, does anyone knows where could I buy (Europe) the CarPlay screen with the GTD frame ? (Example on last picture) Because most of the screens on the market has the grey or full black frames which doesnt really match with the GTD spec

Cheers

u/ConstantFearless8651 — 3 days ago
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Would you 3D print parts for your Golf?

We are thinking on giving away for FREE digital files for 3D printing Front Flaps (side of front spoiler) for Volkswagen Golf GTI MK7.5 ... but is there any interest in the community for this?
3D printing exterior parts is more and more popular among tuners, as we see many document it on Youtube and socials. So as we are working on a complete new package for Golf MK7 & 7.5, we thought maybe some of you would like to 3D print some part for yourself?

You can sign up here:
https://massvantage.de/products/front-flaps-flaps-volkswagen-golf-gti-mk7-5-copy?variant=51409893851466

If there is enough interested then we will keep working on those files and make it available to you.

u/alexbilewski — 4 days ago
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Smoke problem

I’ve had a persistent smoke problem on my 2004 Jetta GLI 1.8t that I can’t seem to figure out. I originally thought it was a pcv issue so I got a 034 Motorsport kit to replace it all… no dice. I just replaced the turbo with a brand new k04 and I still have the same smoke issue. It doesn’t smell sweet and I do not loose any coolant or oil. Puffs more on rev decels. Anyone got ideas 😢?

u/shehateshunterrr — 2 days ago
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Golf 6 1.4 59kW - Ticking noise only audible near belts, engine itself sounds normal?

Hi everyone,

I have a Volkswagen Golf 6 1.4 petrol (59 kW), and I’ve noticed a ticking/clicking sound coming from the belt/accessory side of the engine.
On the video you can hear it near the belts but when i record close to the engine, engine itself is fine.
The car drives fine, there are no warning lights, and the engine performance feels normal.
Has anyone experienced something similar on the 1.4 engine? Could this be coming from the accessory belt, tensioner, alternator pulley, water pump, or something else?
I’d really appreciate if someone with experience could listen to the video and tell me whether this is normal or if it’s something I should check soon.

Thanks!

u/Party_Television_193 — 4 days ago
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Mk4 Golf goes limp on 120kmh?

I have a 1.9 TDI Mk4 Golf 2003 74Kw, it has a safe mode problem, i first noticed it when the speedometer hit 120kmh, it went limp and lost power and stopped accelerating, then i started experimenting with it a bit, in 4th gear it goes limp on 100kmh, in 3rd gear its on 80kmh, but i also noticed that when it climbs to about 2000-2200rpm the car sounds different, it starts like rumbling and the car sounds a bit deeper then usual, and it gets pretty loud while im in the car, and when i hold the gas on about 2k rpm for a bit longer it goes limp again. I went to mechanics and they said that my turbo needs to be cleaned or replaced, i took it to another mechanic and he took the turbo off and said that its actually clean and the heart of the turbo is not wobbling or damaged.

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u/LOSMAA — 4 days ago
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Which oil to use? Please help!

Please help I bought a used VW Golf 7.5 year 2020 DKRF 116hp 1.0 TSI and I don't know if I should put 5w30 or 0w20?

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u/izinhaim — 4 days ago
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Any experience with MK4 2.0 Manual? Looking to buy one.

So I'm on the hunt for a cheap fun car and found this golf mk4 2.0L, manual for around $1200 with 288k kms. Want to check what should I look at, and how long can I expect this to last lol.

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u/Independent-Tank-473 — 5 days ago
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Repair or scrap?

Hey everyone.

I have a 2013 TSI Golf and just found out the turbo and its assembly needs replacing which will cost $6.5k (AUD) which is roughly half the cost of what I paid to buy the car 2nd hand. Currently has 93,000k on the spedo.

As someone who knows little about cars, is it actually worth replacing, or do I cut my losses and look to buy another car? How urgently does it need replacing? As a broke uni student I’m feeling lost and stressed so any help is much appreciated.

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u/MaximumInteraction45 — 4 days ago
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Golf MK7

Hey I had to refill oil after 4,500 miles. Is this normal? Just curious if any info. Would be appreciated. Thanks.

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u/Sad-Egg-8850 — 4 days ago
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Air Conditioning

Hello,

My Golf 2015- ac is blowing cold air on driver side vent and warm air on the passenger side. It took a long time to get the temperature to drop on the passenger side still it wasn’t cold enough.

Could it be the AC refrigerant?
Or anything else.

R-134a refrigerant- i see a lot of diy stuff on refilling it.

Is it worth doing?
How much does it cost to take it a mechanic. Any info?

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u/Vongole_X — 4 days ago