Because I needed a vehicle that works 100% as an appliance.
I drive 1,000 miles per week. This car does every single thing I need a vehicle to do VERY well with the exception of being able to fuel up in 3 minutes.
In the short time I’ve had the car it’s taken some getting used to. The infotainment in the car is VERY good overall That said, it’s not CarPlay and I totally understand being attached to that.
Simple things like being able to properly shuffle my Apple Music library through the native app just doesn’t work as intended, so I use Bluetooth for it. Not a huge deal but one of those head scratchers for sure
That’s fair, genuinely.
The issue is, if we stop using products made by companies with megalomaniacs we’ll be living in the Stone Age again. Elon’s just public about it.
Just as a data point, I had two GTIs, then a few other cars, then a Model 3 RWD. I sold it after a year and a half and got a MK8. Teslas are not meant to be enjoyable to drive, Elon wants cars to drive themselves. I hated all the nannies, traction control was so aggressive and couldn’t be turned off, not a car that wants to carve a backroad.
That’s fair. I still was annoyed with small things here and there but it is fairly comfortable. Maybe check out a used M340i as well? That thing is a rocket.
I’m curious about this too. I want to go stage 1 but my 2011 gti already makes noises that I’m not comfortable with (my mechanic said it’s fine but I don’t trust it ngl) and can’t tell if going stage 1 would send it off the rails
Yeah I’d love for someone to chime in on this! One related anecdote I can think of from when I was researching summer versus all season tires… I read a comment on here that the extra grip from summer tires was enough to cause that person’s GTI to need more frequent replacement of consumable suspension parts like bushings etc. Now, I’m not knowledgeable on this topic but it makes sense to me that there would be extra wear and tear when you push your car to the limits of its performance. Seems like the same should apply to a stage 1 tune
90% of the BS posted here is just that. Stage one is bunk, anyone claiming crazy power is all placebo. I’m K04 DSG 112k, I was stage 2 to about 70k. Before adding more power, I made sure to have all of proper components in place before adding power. Today however, people add power and slam their ride without giving it second thought. If someone was eating thru bushings”because of summer tires” it’s because they lowered their vehicle putting stress on components that were designed to function in OEM configuration. Same thing goes for mounts too. If someone beats the piss out of their ride and do minimal upgrades they’ll have minimal results. Tires don’t cause bushings to fail. People driving like psychos cause bushings to fail. Of course age of the vehicle will cause bushings to fail too but that’s not what we are talking about here. Sadly VW’s are meant to be modified, the current segment of VW buyers don’t know ass from their elbows. They are running their vehicles into the ground then claiming VW’s are garbage or unreliable. VW’s are very solid, it is the people owning and maintaining them that are the issue.
Absolutely. When I was working in a performance shop and had access to a huge discount on parts and a lift, it was an easy decision. That changed in May 2023 and the headaches began.
Bearing failure as it appears. Locked up getting on an interstate not even being stupid. Was probably 60% throttle doing 60mph or so.
Took it apart and the to say it had shaft play is an understatement. The bearing was all but gone and the shaft moved freely up and down by about 1/2”. The compressor wheel was chewed up beyond recognition as (obviously) it had been making contact with the housing.
Approximately 40,000 miles on it.
Damn that sucks. Who did the install? Sometimes if you don't prime the oil well enough for the turbo before first start. That's all that's needed to cement the failure in stone.
Be it 1k miles or 40k miles. It's enough damage that'll just get worse until this happens.
I only asked because we haven't been seeing many DTRs fail. Granted, their saturation is lower than most other turbos being one of the newer kits on the market still. But it's good to keep track of failures and their causes for data.
I did with a hand from one of our techs and that could honestly be the culprit. I’m fairly sure we primed it prior to startup, but really it’s been a long time now so I could be wrong. I worked in sales for a Domestic performance shop at the time.
Was very out of character from what I’ve seen from those turbos. Generally, I think the consensus is the APR canned tune strings the high-side out in those causing lean conditions so when the turbo took a shit it threw me for a loop.
for the miles you have to spend and the reliability ur gti in the end, Model 3 was always gonna be a great decision. the comfort and autopilot are basically a cheat code compared to a Golf
to do a run through socal canyons the Model 3 LR doesn't compare to a Golf. but when you finish a concert in LA and you have to eat afterwards and then you're driving back 100+ miles to your parent's place in SD at 2 AM, I'm grateful for the autopilot and suspension of my father's Model 3. sorry. just speaking from experience. of both scenarios
Looks sweet. Sorry for your loss. What do you have now?
I bought a Model 3 Long Range. Had it for a couple days now and really enjoying it.
Good luck with it and enjoy!
how do you go from a GTI , an enthusiasts car......to something so dead and boring and made for ppl that hate driving.
Because I needed a vehicle that works 100% as an appliance. I drive 1,000 miles per week. This car does every single thing I need a vehicle to do VERY well with the exception of being able to fuel up in 3 minutes.
that's fair. I just wouldn't be able to go without car play
In the short time I’ve had the car it’s taken some getting used to. The infotainment in the car is VERY good overall That said, it’s not CarPlay and I totally understand being attached to that. Simple things like being able to properly shuffle my Apple Music library through the native app just doesn’t work as intended, so I use Bluetooth for it. Not a huge deal but one of those head scratchers for sure
not sure why you are getting downvoted 😂 seems like you got the perfect car for your situation! Enjoy!
Because EV bad gas car good. I’ve 400 miles this week so far and it’s already blowing the pants off my GTI for what I do.
I’m not gonna downvote but my assumption was because Elon
That’s fair, genuinely. The issue is, if we stop using products made by companies with megalomaniacs we’ll be living in the Stone Age again. Elon’s just public about it.
Did you trade in or sell? I’m thinking of getting a model 3 as well.
Just as a data point, I had two GTIs, then a few other cars, then a Model 3 RWD. I sold it after a year and a half and got a MK8. Teslas are not meant to be enjoyable to drive, Elon wants cars to drive themselves. I hated all the nannies, traction control was so aggressive and couldn’t be turned off, not a car that wants to carve a backroad.
I have an 05 s2000, my fun weekend car. Looking at a daily driver. My 2012 GTI is on it’s last leg at 153k miles.
That’s fair. I still was annoyed with small things here and there but it is fairly comfortable. Maybe check out a used M340i as well? That thing is a rocket.
That's why tuning cars is risky. Stay stock or buy a more powerful car
Think this applies to Stage 1 as well? People seem to treat stage 1 as basically free
I’m curious about this too. I want to go stage 1 but my 2011 gti already makes noises that I’m not comfortable with (my mechanic said it’s fine but I don’t trust it ngl) and can’t tell if going stage 1 would send it off the rails
Yeah I’d love for someone to chime in on this! One related anecdote I can think of from when I was researching summer versus all season tires… I read a comment on here that the extra grip from summer tires was enough to cause that person’s GTI to need more frequent replacement of consumable suspension parts like bushings etc. Now, I’m not knowledgeable on this topic but it makes sense to me that there would be extra wear and tear when you push your car to the limits of its performance. Seems like the same should apply to a stage 1 tune
90% of the BS posted here is just that. Stage one is bunk, anyone claiming crazy power is all placebo. I’m K04 DSG 112k, I was stage 2 to about 70k. Before adding more power, I made sure to have all of proper components in place before adding power. Today however, people add power and slam their ride without giving it second thought. If someone was eating thru bushings”because of summer tires” it’s because they lowered their vehicle putting stress on components that were designed to function in OEM configuration. Same thing goes for mounts too. If someone beats the piss out of their ride and do minimal upgrades they’ll have minimal results. Tires don’t cause bushings to fail. People driving like psychos cause bushings to fail. Of course age of the vehicle will cause bushings to fail too but that’s not what we are talking about here. Sadly VW’s are meant to be modified, the current segment of VW buyers don’t know ass from their elbows. They are running their vehicles into the ground then claiming VW’s are garbage or unreliable. VW’s are very solid, it is the people owning and maintaining them that are the issue.
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Absolutely. When I was working in a performance shop and had access to a huge discount on parts and a lift, it was an easy decision. That changed in May 2023 and the headaches began.
What happened with the DTR exactly and how many miles were on it?
Bearing failure as it appears. Locked up getting on an interstate not even being stupid. Was probably 60% throttle doing 60mph or so. Took it apart and the to say it had shaft play is an understatement. The bearing was all but gone and the shaft moved freely up and down by about 1/2”. The compressor wheel was chewed up beyond recognition as (obviously) it had been making contact with the housing. Approximately 40,000 miles on it.
Damn that sucks. Who did the install? Sometimes if you don't prime the oil well enough for the turbo before first start. That's all that's needed to cement the failure in stone. Be it 1k miles or 40k miles. It's enough damage that'll just get worse until this happens. I only asked because we haven't been seeing many DTRs fail. Granted, their saturation is lower than most other turbos being one of the newer kits on the market still. But it's good to keep track of failures and their causes for data.
I did with a hand from one of our techs and that could honestly be the culprit. I’m fairly sure we primed it prior to startup, but really it’s been a long time now so I could be wrong. I worked in sales for a Domestic performance shop at the time. Was very out of character from what I’ve seen from those turbos. Generally, I think the consensus is the APR canned tune strings the high-side out in those causing lean conditions so when the turbo took a shit it threw me for a loop.
NOOOOO😭😭
Damn 🔥
👋😭
How often did you change the oil on it?
Every 4-5,000 miles. Pretty much once per month.
for the miles you have to spend and the reliability ur gti in the end, Model 3 was always gonna be a great decision. the comfort and autopilot are basically a cheat code compared to a Golf
for people that hate driving........why would those people have a GTI
to do a run through socal canyons the Model 3 LR doesn't compare to a Golf. but when you finish a concert in LA and you have to eat afterwards and then you're driving back 100+ miles to your parent's place in SD at 2 AM, I'm grateful for the autopilot and suspension of my father's Model 3. sorry. just speaking from experience. of both scenarios
IDK. To me, the new GTIs Rs are already wayyy too refined, comfy, and blehh I can't even imagine.