Hi VW bros here,

Was looking around used cars that are around rm70k and not too old, and found Ford Focus which i kinda like, but was being told that Ford cars hard to get spare part even the official SCs also take time to get spare part.

Then came across that 2011-2012 Golf 1.4TSI are just selling for around 55-60k, which is a big WOW to me.

Question is, yes I do like Golf very much especially the GTi version, and I know there's DSG problem for 1.4TSI model am I right? But due to the tempting price of the used Golf 1.4, I would like to ask..

1. Actually what is the DSG issue about? Gearbox fail? Or just normal tear n wear that happen more frequent than normal gearbox?

2. Is this 1.4 TSi with DSG reliable? If not, does it breakdown till cant be drive frequently?

3. Roughly how much is the maintenance cost after warranty period? Eg. clutch pack, or even gearbox fail etc...

4. Lastly, is it worth to buy a used 2011/12 Golf 1.4TSI?

This post has been edited by LittleMin: Apr 14 2016, 03:40 PM

And i know if talking about reliability jap cars will be the best, but 70k cant get any decent jap cars that is not too old, plus i love the driving dynamic of the conti cars.. U can call me as backside itchy laa but i do reali get bored wif my souless Toyota, LOL.

As long as the car doesnt breakdown too often, or even requires to be towed always, a little bit unrealible is fine for me.

Hahaha u got me right?
Well i never drive Honda and Mazda before but for Toyota sorry i can only say it's a passenger car, not a driver's car LOL.

I drove GTi mk5 before, n ever since tat GTi is in my dream car list, haha

Bro, mind to tell the reason?

Ic.. Seems like the 1.4 tsi is kinda fragile..
Thanks for ur reply btw bro

Wow thanks for your detailed explaination bro! This is what i need, haha

So 2010-2011 units are most probably gt smth wrong with the engine and transmission? Is CAVE the engine code?
How about 2012 units? Are they having the same problem too?

2015 Jetta is abit over budget for me, although I'm also considering it.. Anyway just asking, I thought they are using the same engine and transmission as the Mk6 Golfs?

Wowww 60k for a 09' GTi?! If i get such offer i might sapu it LOL. What i see from the classified ads 09' mk5 GTis are selling around 70k++, some even asking for 78k man..

Is it the door come out wif a sound like the lock mechanism is repeating the lock action? Seems like my friend's mk5 GTi has this problem too during stop and go traffic. I was wondering whats wrong with the car when i first heard this sound.

In a Toyota you wont be able to pull out the key even if you engaged the gear to Neutral.

Again, why would you turn the ignition off when the gear is still in Drive position? It's not a good habit if not mistaken..

What i heard is basically Ming Heng's boss is also one of the VW dealer in Malaysia..