Kyrios Turbocharged January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 (edited) Guys, any feedback if I were to say plunge into the market for a 2nd hand Volkswagen which is coming to its end warranty? Suicidal right? Any bros done the same thing? Edited January 24, 2014 by Laserjet ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl 5th Gear January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 Glad you know it's suicidal, I'm sure there are more reliable and value-for-money options out there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 Guys, any feedback if I were to say plunge into the market for a 2nd hand Volkswagen which is coming to its end warranty? Suicidal right? Any bros done the same thing? Its the condition of the car, not always the brand … Get a trusted mechanic to check the car b4 you purchase it, if you are not sure ... We used to own a VW … No problems at all … Moreover, there are now so many 3rd party workshops able to service & repair VWs, not like the past … No need to go back to agent … Just make sure, the car is accident free, regardless of brand … 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 maybe get two, so there is always one on stand by if the other one goes in..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 If can buy 2 VW, probably won't consider VW in the first place. maybe get two, so there is always one on stand by if the other one goes in..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 heehee...is this a flamebait thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcx607 4th Gear January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 IMO, looking at the year of conti car (2008-9), not recommended. Conti car, YOM towards reliability from 2011 onwards only. The later Y2013 will be better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 every week, there will be someone who will ask about buying VW cars without fail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 i wonder why is that so? every week, there will be someone who will ask about buying VW cars without fail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 (edited) i wonder why is that so? I reckon most people were owners of Jap cars before; most probably never owned a conti before. For years, they were accustomed to Japenis tincan. Once they go to V-Dub showroom and sit inside.......Whoah............................. it's a world of difference men!!!!!! The feel is totally different, something feel of solidity like carved out of granite or jade, while their Japenis cars were like cardboard pieced together. Somemore, the price is similar or even lower than Japenis cars. Saliva flowed endlessly.............. But, what's holding back is the GB.......... So, they asked and asked and asked and asked and asked.......... Edited January 10, 2014 by Kangadrool 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn1 January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 I had a couple of people change from Jap/Kimchi to Conti and never look back to Jap/Kimchi again 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 I reckon most people were owners of Jap cars before; most probably never owned a conti before. For years, they were accustomed to Japenis tincan. Once they go to V-Dub showroom and sit inside.......Whoah............................. it's a world of difference men!!!!!! The feel is totally different, something feel of solidity like carved out of granite or jade, while their Japenis cars were like cardboard pieced together. Somemore, the price is similar or even lower than Japenis cars. Saliva flowed endlessly.............. But, what's holding back is the GB.......... So, they asked and asked and asked and asked and asked.......... How was the 1.6 / 2.0 fsi mated to the 6AT back then? Less issues ? On a side note, those regular pink AT the ADs recc 40k interval, izit mineral, semi or fully syn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrosszero Turbocharged January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 I had a couple of people change from Jap/Kimchi to Conti and never look back to Jap/Kimchi again Its a "face" thing, once "up"graded to a conti, how can downgrade back to Jap or Kimchi? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 Looks like i got no face le. Downgraded from BMW to Toyota. Volkswagon = Ppl car. What's the equivalent in Jap/Kimchi? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 How was the 1.6 / 2.0 fsi mated to the 6AT back then? Less issues ? On a side note, those regular pink AT the ADs recc 40k interval, izit mineral, semi or fully syn? the older 1.6/2 fsi with 6AT pretty bullet proof semi syn usually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 Its a "face" thing, once "up"graded to a conti, how can downgrade back to Jap or Kimchi? I don't think it is so much a face thing. I mean except for mercs, bmw and audi, the rest of contis aren't really significantly more premium brand. how much face can non-premium conti car afford? on the other hand, it is clear conti car handles better and has less body roll. that is sufficient motivation to dissuade owners from switching to jap/kimchi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 the older 1.6/2 fsi with 6AT pretty bullet proof semi syn usually Actually now that vw has gotten all the awards they wanted, they should have a 6AT version for their Asian markets. In this case the ADs recc of using mineral oil could be <20k intervals change. Even if owner goes ws outside, the change incl change seals, gaskets, labour, think easily 400-500. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic January 10, 2014 Share January 10, 2014 (edited) I don't think it is so much a face thing. I mean except for mercs, bmw and audi, the rest of contis aren't really significantly more premium brand. how much face can non-premium conti car afford? on the other hand, it is clear conti car handles better and has less body roll. that is sufficient motivation to dissuade owners from switching to jap/kimchi. Roll sure have one de unless hardcore modding..... But, one thing I noticed the roll in conti vs roll in Jap totally different; one is very controlled and you never have the toppling over feel, whereas the other can be quite hair-raising in stock form. This is especially so when attacking corners. Edited January 10, 2014 by Kangadrool ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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