[F30AM]

Some reported Golf 7R problems:

(1) Very poor Paintwork
(2) Turbos that fail
(3) Rear spoilers that come loose
(4) Rattles from the windscreen area
(5) Rattle from sound actuaator
(6) Ineffective front windscreen wipers
(7) Rear wiper judder
(8) Doors without interim hold
(9) Doors that are not aligned correctly or shut properly
(10) Door wing mirror actuator knob that falls off or breaks easily
(11) Rattling exhaust
(12) Dynaudio unavailable until BW45 so dilemma in upgrading sound system
(13) DSG problems with manual change down
(14) Misaligned steering wheel
(15) Front suspension noises on full lock
(16) Creaking from rear doors
(17) Driver's seat not locating properly on runners with some play when located
(18) Various bits of trim not fitted properly
(19) DSG failure
(20) Clutch failure

Lord, it's a fast Lada!

So do you feel a bit sorry for me now? From the frying pan into the fire! German cars are not that perfect. Some less perfect than others.

[MarkG_M5Comp]

But it's fast, so you'll forgive it. May look at one for my wife's next car, can't believe the R works out better than a GTI!

[teaston]

What do you expect from a "sub premium" car?!

You know what problems "premium" cars have, so makes sense that lower quality cars will have more problems!

[HighlandPete]

Pretty good for a VW then!

I thought you had owned VW, so would know the score.

HighlandPete

[....,,,,..,,..]

Well it is the peoples car, so I guess it reflects the 'People'

Obviously one of problems with any car forum is you only here all the bad stuff.

Just some keep them as stickies
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[F30AM]

Originally Posted by MarkG335

But it's fast, so you'll forgive it. May look at one for my wife's next car, can't believe the R works out better than a GTI!

And with the Superchips Tuning box it is a rocket!
355 bhp, 453 Nm for £399 inc VAT and fitting:
http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?m...0&variant=2942
http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/G...g%20Schips.pdf

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Pretty good for a VW then!

I thought you had owned VW, so would know the score.

HighlandPete

My Mk6 GTI had only one problem. The rear bumper was wavy in the number plate area and was replaced under warranty. No other problems. So pretty rock solid.

[Nick the Greek]

So.
What you're actually saying F30AM, is considering the problems some people have had with their F3xs, the Golf looks very reliable and well built.........

[JustChris]

I did notice that the forums 'over there' do list a lot of issues as well as positives, however I think bang for buck you've made a top choice. Wouldn't fret as I'm sure you're not, how long to go?

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

So.
What you're actually saying F30AM, is considering the problems some people have had with their F3xs, the Golf looks very reliable and well built.........

I think most of the cars are early production ones and the newer ones seem rock solid. Most of the owners say their cars are pretty near perfect and they are a really fussy bunch of plonkers. Not as nice as you guys on here. Can't say a word against the 7R and they have hissy fits.

[pmgreenwood]

What problems! Which Car survey 2014 is apparantly naming f31 as most reliable herse and a top 5 rating for F30 in large saloons !!

[davyk31]

I've had my GTD for 6 months and it has been perfect.

Paint in particular is one area where it excels. Quality is miles above the BMW orange peel effort.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by ChesterM4

I did notice that the forums 'over there' do list a lot of issues as well as positives, however I think bang for buck you've made a top choice. Wouldn't fret as I'm sure you're not, how long to go?

I am on provisional BW37 which means bugger all. The VW Tracker is kaput but the dealer updates me. I don't want the car until mid Dec as I am going away to my place in Greece for 2 to 3 months come Sept.

Dealer feels it will be with them mid to end Nov so BW45 (Nov 3 to Nov 9.)

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by davyk31

I've had my GTD for 6 months and it has been perfect.

Paint in particular is one area where it excels. Quality is miles above the BMW orange peel effort.

One thing the cars don't have is BMW Orange peel but lots of complaints of soft paint and easily chipped by stones. Clearcoat problems.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by teaston

What do you expect from a "sub premium" car?!

You know what problems "premium" cars have, so makes sense that lower quality cars will have more problems!

It's trying hard to be Premium and not the other way around.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30AM

One thing the cars don't have is BMW Orange peel but lots of complaints of soft paint and easily chipped by stones. Clearcoat problems.

F30's are the same, mine is stone chipped to hell!

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by teaston

F30's are the same, mine is stone chipped to hell!

Had only one stone chip on my F30 and that was fixed FOC by BMW when they paint matched the bumper and the bonnet! No stone chips on mine ....... yet.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Had only one stone chip on my F30 and that was fixed FOC by BMW when the paint matched the bumper and the bonnet! No stone chips on mine ....... yet.

How many miles has it done?

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by teaston

How many miles has it done?

Just hit 3000 miles today!!!!!
Did 250 miles in the last week.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Just hit 3000 miles today!!!!!
Did 250 miles in the last week.

I've done more than 3x that! And a lot of a & b roads, not crawling in London traffic!

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by teaston

I've done more than 3x that! And a lot of a & b roads, not crawling in London traffic!

I mainly bomb up and down the A406 - North Circular. 10 miles each way.
And the A40 - Westway. 7 miles each way.

[Tengocity]

18k miles and not a single stone chip!
@F30AM I've always felt a bit sorry for you to be honest!