TheMk5 is fairly reliable, especially the 2009 as it has the newer TSI engine (the FSI was known for timing tensioner failures grenading the engine). It probably won't be as reliable or cheap to maintain as a Civic, but it won't be unreasonable. You get what you pay for in terms of performance.
2017GTI DSG. Aug 17, 2021. #1. Purchased my first GTI used 11 months ago and it's been a mild headache ever since. i bought it with 38, 000km on it. It was in a supposedly minor accident (hit rear center while parked). I was told it was fixed (it looked fine to me). first issue: water in spare tire area. turned out that the old vents were put
Realistically you aren't going to have much more issues then you would with a GTI - except the Haldex. If you maintain it according to what is recommended, and doing the service PROPERLY, it will be fine. I've done my haldex at 34k (when I bought the car) and just now at 55K (pre big 60k).
2009Volkswagen Golf Common Problems. Known issues & solutions. Model Years: 2009. Problem: Pressure Accumulator Housing. Standard Service Campaign. Models
Ownersand lessees of certain 2008-2014 VW and Audi vehicles may soon be eligible to receive benefits for their engine’s defective timing chain. On November 19, 2018 a judge will rule on a proposed settlement that would either reimburse owners for previous repairs or fund future work on the timing chain tensioner system. Reasonsa Volkswagen GTI Is Overheating. Volkswagen GTI. The most common reasons a Volkswagen GTI is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. 0 %. h7hh02. 322 397 49 466 408 180 159 383 187

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