Gearbox issues; and problems at VW Service Centre

[Binatan]

So I'm short better the get jap cars????

Korean cars are more value for money & their interior are far better looking than the japs.

 

Back to your questions about VW, if you have the slightest doubts about the reliability, worry about the maintenance cost and potential huge repair cost, then better don’t get VW.

 

Some myths on conti car parts are expensive are nonsense, I bought 3pcs/set of original engine mount from stockist only $280, u can buy a individually too.

I bought a preowned VW knowing fully the potential problems, I just set aside a 4 figure sum of $ for the repairs if needed, simple as.

 

Before this, been driving jap cars all along with cvt gearbox, but after tasting the shiokness of the DSG, it’s very difficult to go back to other gearbox. I liken the DSG/VW cars to a fun, bubbly and chio GF you would like to have and hangout with rather than a plain Jane( nothing wrong with plane Jane, just a matter of taste & preference).

Cheers.

[Junky73]

The gearbox don't just die like that. Early on long before it will die already got light warning already, if never don't maintain or bother to fix the issue then it will die. Anyway no point explaining to you, just go back and drive your japanese car.

Yeah. I need a car that works 99% of the time.

 

Be honest, everytime your car got clank sound. What’s ur first thought haha

[adrian140180]

I read this thread with amusement the 2 distinctive camps, and their replies.

Each with their theories on conti, and japanese makes of cars, the reliability, etc....

 

Not going to mention what I drive, because you will just think my opinion is skewed as such.

But put that aside, and I will give my 2 cents.

 

There is no way to change any deep set thinking, perceived from the years of what one will hear from my brother in law, father in law, my friend, my colleague, my whatever ownership of what and what car.

One time you hear, and the impression seeps in, and stays there, unless you have personally perceived otherwise.

It will only get reinforced, when you hear another case from another friend, nephew, friend of a friend, etc, etc...

 

The only way is to experience it yourself, of course great if you have.

But in the Singapore context, most are just getting out to get into their first ride.

Buyers are smarter, they go around looking for resources, before embarking to make that first big ticket purchase.

Again, these resources can be a collective pool, just like this thread, each with an opinion, from the experiences gained, or i hear from so and so.

 

If you believe conti, and japanese makes are such and such, great.

But until you have a go at it, it will remain what you make of it in your mind.

Again, not everyone is fortunate enough to get that opportunity, not everyone will dare to take the risk on such.

It will always be a slight game of chance when coming to car ownership.

[Jamesc]

Chance favours the prepared mind.

 

Before they buy they never heard of dsg.

 

Now they cannot forget.

 

Other people read here all the problems existing owners have and non owners imaginary experience and then decide to buy or not to buy.

 

Smart people separate advertising from reality.

 

[Binatan]

Yeah. I need a car that works 99% of the time.

 

Be honest, everytime your car got clank sound. What’s ur first thought haha

Seriously! replying at 12:20am with this type of questions? Get more sleep better lah!

Why are you so concerned about VW owner's thoughts & feeling? If you wanna know then go owned one and you will know.

There's nothing wrong with driving Japs, korean or conti, to each his own but why must you keep on harping about the issues with VAG cars, we got your point already.

[Junky73]

Seriously! replying at 12:20am with this type of questions? Get more sleep better lah!

Why are you so concerned about VW owner's thoughts & feeling? If you wanna know then go owned one and you will know.

There's nothing wrong with driving Japs, korean or conti, to each his own but why must you keep on harping about the issues with VAG cars, we got your point already.

Hahaha. Love ur reaction

[Binatan]

Hahaha. Love ur reaction

It shows how childish and immature you are.

[Junky73]

It shows how childish and immature you are.

 

which post of mine lead you to this conclusion.

[adrian140180]

Seriously! replying at 12:20am with this type of questions? Get more sleep better lah!

Why are you so concerned about VW owner's thoughts & feeling? If you wanna know then go owned one and you will know.

There's nothing wrong with driving Japs, korean or conti, to each his own but why must you keep on harping about the issues with VAG cars, we got your point already.

You have been trolled, check out the other similar titled thread.

[Binatan]

You have been trolled, check out the other similar titled thread.

Yeah! Saw it at the other thread.

Well, some imbecile are just plain bo liao!

Edited July 25, 2019 by Binatan

[Rskc]

So I'm short better the get jap cars????

Nope. Just know what you are getting into and will prepare you for it.

 

Fyi, I put aside 10k when I got a 2nd hand german. It is known for engine oil leak and gearbox kaputing on the 6th year. Went in with eyes open. I did the repairs as expected and not a tinge of regret.

[Hamburger]

Yeah. I need a car that works 99% of the time.

 

Be honest, everytime your car got clank sound. What’s ur first thought haha

 

Yes, every time your non conti  car cranked, it would bring a smile.

 

But for me, that smile would probably  get wipe off the moment it moves off.

[Junky73]

Yes, every time your non conti  car cranked, it would bring a smile.

 

But for me, that smile would probably  get wipe off the moment it moves off.

 

Ah... can I interpret your statement such that

 

1. "Drive Conti" = "Grinning all the time in car",

"Drive "NON-Conti" = "Sulking, shaking head in the car"

 

2. Does your "non-conti" include Subaru, Honda, Nissan. 

How about Lexus? I am always confused about Lexus if it is Conti.

[Hamburger]

Ah... can I interpret your statement such that

 

1. "Drive Conti" = "Grinning all the time in car",

"Drive "NON-Conti" = "Sulking, shaking head in the car"

 

2. Does your "non-conti" include Subaru, Honda, Nissan.

How about Lexus? I am always confused about Lexus if it is Conti.

1. For me personally it's a yes. I do not like driving a jap car.

2. Seriously do you even have a license when you asked such question.

[inlinesix]

Ah... can I interpret your statement such that

 

1. "Drive Conti" = "Grinning all the time in car",

"Drive "NON-Conti" = "Sulking, shaking head in the car"

 

2. Does your "non-conti" include Subaru, Honda, Nissan. 

How about Lexus? I am always confused about Lexus if it is Conti.

 

I hate the word "Conti".

 

German car says German car

 

French car says French car

 

Swede car says Swede car

[Junky73]

Junky73, on 25 Jul 2019 - 10:54 PM, said:

Ah... can I interpret your statement such that

1. "Drive Conti" = "Grinning all the time in car",
"Drive "NON-Conti" = "Sulking, shaking head in the car"

2. Does your "non-conti" include Subaru, Honda, Nissan. 
How about Lexus? I am always confused about Lexus if it is Conti.

 

 

1. For me personally it's a yes. I do not like driving a jap car.
2. Seriously do you even have a license when you asked such question.

 

1. I would really love to see a guy smiling all the time at a traffic junction. 

Mostly, the car beside me stared blankly in front, seems like frowning at life.

And if a woman is beside, the woman also don't seem to be happy.

 

2. In your opinion, there is only 2 categories of cars, namely only "Conti" and "non-conti".

I group cars by their brand.  So, eg VW is one.

Is VW considered as conti? Since it is a non-Jap car.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 25, 2019 by Junky73

[Hamburger]

 

Junky73, on 25 Jul 2019 - 10:54 PM, said:

 

 

 

1. I would really love to see a guy smiling all the time at a traffic junction. 

Mostly, the car beside me stared blankly in front, seems like frowning at life.

And if a woman is beside, the woman also don't seem to be happy.

 

2. In your opinion, there is only 2 categories of cars, namely only "Conti" and "non-conti".

I group cars by their brand.  So, eg VW is one.

Is VW considered as conti? Since it is a non-Jap car.

 

 

nevermind............

[Theoldjaffa]

So I'm short better the get jap cars????

If you're short, get a small car. Easier for you to drive. Jap or conti.. it doesn't matter.

 

Get a booster seat to prop you up in case the dash is too high up and block your forward vision.