The Jetta is a cut down version, extremely low specs. The Polo GTI has a lot of extra items which is definitely worth it when it was priced at RM136k. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if a hatch back price is the same as the D-segment, they cater for different markets entirely.

Yes warranty void especially for the engine.

Just be careful when looking at the Recon ones from the UK. Very easy to differentiate.


The image above is taken from one of the adverts in Mudah. Pay attention to the steering wheel.
http://www.mudah.my/Volkswagen+Scirocco+2+...SG-18799265.htm


This image above is taken from one of the adverts for a Golf Mk5
http://www.mudah.my/Volkswagen+Golf+GTI+2+...GE-18767685.htm

So just take note that from 2010 onwards, the Scirocco went an internal and engine change from the EA113 (same as the MkV and also the Golf R and Scricco R) to the EA888 engine which the GTI Mk6 uses.

Some people wouldn't mind the older EA113 engine because the recon cars are cheaper especially if they are already planning on modding the car such as changing the turbo to a KO4 turbo or an aftermarket turbo such as a Garret turbo or a Owens turbo, etc..etc..

Nice to mod but also less power if compared to the newer EA888 engine. For example, a Stage 1 remap on the EA113 doesn't output as much power compared to the Stage 1 remap of the EA888 engine.

Around RM8-RM10k based on outside quotation

Ouch super pricey

Personally driven once at 220km/h but others told me they went faster. Also chased a Jetta at 215km/h as well.

Good that you didn't ask the guy not to clear the fault code. Keep it and then send it to the SC to check it. I had plenty of fault codes previously but the car drove smoothly unless you purposely drive it in such a way that it can aggravate the issue depending on what the issue is.

It is complete bullshit that VAGCOM can void your warranty unless you change significant settings. Don't let them simply bullshit you.

Actually even with the secure tint the glass can still break instead of shattering, it just comes out as one piece

Pros and cons to it, the showroom vendor will usually send to their supplier or their own vendors which should have had experience changing the fabrics to leather. Hence less chances of errors and no issues with the seat air bags.

At 2.7k doubt that you will get Nappa leather!

You should get the SC to fix it since they even know what is causing the sound/noise

Actually there has been a number of car jackings especially on the Golf GTI. Twice happened at the Cha Time at Damansara Utama. The only way is to be cautious and alert. My friend's GTI was carjacked at Kota Damansara as well. But luckily the police managed to recover it back. Apparently it was used to hijack another fella's car.

Only the DSG because of the mechatronics and the dual clutch it has to work with

Good and valid points by gamenoob. In all seriousness, just talk to your friends or people who are tow truck drivers. They will tell you that over the past couple of months, majority of their business comes from Volkswagen, that is towing them to the service centers. Until now I still can't believe that Volkswagen Malaysia can get away with it, but I also believe that it is also partially our faults as consumer to actually go and make reports with the tribunal to ensure that this kind of crappy service doesn't happen all the time.

The jerking is a very known fact for a lot of people driving with the 7-speed DSG gearbox. Also known as the juddering

That is a load of bullshit from your SA.

Golf GTI Mk7 will be around 10-20bhp more powerful and it will be 100kg lighter thanks to it's MBQ platform.
http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/VW-Golf-Mk7-GTI-GTD-323
http://paultan.org/2012/09/27/volkswagen-g...eiled-in-paris/
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/09...gn-concept.html

I bet the SA is confused because the Golf TSI 1.4 Mk7 will have LESS power compared to the Golf TSI 1.4 Mk6 due to VW discontinuing the 1.4 TwinCharge engine and replacing it with the single 1.4 Turbo engine. But the Mk7 again, will be lighter compared to the Mk6.

Hey bro! Yeah its a heck of a lot better in my personal experience now. Free service for 3 years which includes labour, oil, brake pads, etc. And most of the time I send my car in, I get a courtesy car to drive around.

Because if you bothered to read the threads carefully, grifterfmj asked how is the service difference between VW and BMW. Hence if you even bothered to read my thread which is in reply to him, hence the comparison. Grifter knew I used to drive a VW and gave it up after all the horrendous service experience.