Oooh. The Bosch Aerotwin is a whole lotta better than the stock wipers on my prev Golf, planning to upgrade my current one as well, but finding one for the mk7 is a bit hard, as least here.

Aerotwin plus for RM90?!! A piece or pair?

Well for the 1.6 cars (Polo HB, Sedan, Vento) they're specified in the service schedule. The spark plugs are just RM55 actually, 55x4 = RM220 but add up the also mandatory air filter (RM138) and pollen/cabin filter (RM107) PLUS labour, it adds up. Especially at 4th service when the ATF change is needed. A little bit of diggin reveals that the plugs - by Bosch, does specify requiring replacement every 30k. Can't they use a long-life iridium instead..?

Imagine when a customer that migrated from a Jap to the so called 'entry-level, affordable VW' reached his/her 2nd service? Sigh.

Eh..? Yea they're RM55 each, so a set of 4 would be RM220 of course..? Iirc every other TSIs cost around RM100++ each, not counting those GTI/R stuffs off course.

How much Honda charges for those plugs for a City btw?

Yea price list for parts are standard across all SCs afaik. But not labour, although I don't know why.

Here. Look at the Polo Sedan/Hatch 1.6 for the general idea (the windscreen washer fluid is optional). Varies a little bit from one SC to another, but pretty much almost the same. Which is darn expensive compared to the other common models, and obviously very expensive if you compare the same segment from other makers. I suggest you top up a bit for the Vento 1.2 - much more powerful engine ( best in class IMO), better FC, and cheaper maintenance. But yea all models, the interval is 15k km or 12 months - whichever comes first.

The B8 is too new for any issues to pop up really. But the then Highline is basically uh, a mk7 Golf in a sedan body with the GTI engine technically. Should be okay compared to the B7 iinm.

Well to count.. my 2 year old + Mk7 had been through 2 batteries, 1 mecha replacement, and the fuel flap motor. I'd count the suspension mount and bearings too, but that's my own fault for going with aftermarket shocks/springs. And the front driver side cornering bulb which is well.. just a silly bulb.

I'm getting small microscopic cracks on my headlights too. Haven't got to asking my dealer on this.. it's rather unacceptable for a 2 year old+ car.

Do you mean the EWP..?

Ah I thought it's VGM's Extended Warranty Programme, which is no more currently since they changed to 5 years Manufacturer warranty.

AFAIK you can just use any battery w/out problems. As long as it fits fine that is. Not many people go back to the dealer for a replacement battery, unless the batter yis still covered under warranty, because it's just plain expensive compared to purchasing an equivalent one outside.

kadajawi have you tested the new Tiguan? Being a fellow Golf owner.. lately I feel the need for a SUV, a compact one specifically. Tired of dodging potholes, speed bumps, and my kids hogging alllllll the space in my Golf The announcement of the new Tiguan most probably in the 1.4 guise somehow.. excites me hmmm.

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Yea but IMO the newest version of the DSG 7 feels somewhat.. better than previous ones, mine included. Although I wish the Jetta especially Highline should get more kit (even though it's already cheaper than the previous post-lift lel..)

Why didn't you test the Passat Highline? Now that's a whole lot of fun!

My dealer offered me and extra 1k, on top of what you're quoting. It's in Kuantan though..

I agree the Passat Comfortline is pretty much well-specced, compared to the Jetta Comfortline. But you sure you can't top up for the Highline B8? The digital meter cluster, nice 18" wheels, 6.5" headunit with Navi (that goes on the cluster!) dynamic suspension and obviously, alllllll the power at your fingertips (or your foot)

But maintenance cost for the 2.0 is roughly like what.. 2k more? Over the course of 5 years or 60k km, assuming. And not including the stuff like tyres/roadtax/insurance and obviously, the fuel cost

2016 units, IINM

The new Tiguan is looking good. 1.4 TSI, with stuff like 6.5" Navi, Active Info Display (!), KESSY and Park Assist. Mmmmhhh this is bad, veryyy baddd for me.

Yea I agree. We'll see what the upcoming Raya promo will bring, which is just a few mere months now.

I think the Highline is better specced than the current Q3 Audi Malaysia is offering, that costs like 40k more. Seems the only advantage the Q3 has over the new Tiguan esp the Highline is the badge imo.

Yea I've read about that KESSY fiasco, but I thought MQB models are still relatively safe..? 'Sides at where I live, I really don't need to worry about all that, ha. I wouldn't have had any use for adaptive cruise control.. but Light Assist would be neat! Anyway for me the new Tiguan HL ticks all the right boxes for me - cept for the somewhat.. slighly high fc. I understand it's like 200kg heavier than my Golf, but still..

Oh would love Pano roof, too

Comfortline or Highline?

Good for you bro What color are you opting for?