1.8TFSi Test drive..

DanSA · 11-12-2007, 01:21

Well, finally picked her up this morning after a month wait. A blue wagon , standard trim etc.

After a few attempts i found reverse...

with everything else falling to hand nicely - feeling very similar to our Golf V (a good thing)

Initial thoughts are - great engine, tight gearbox (248k on clock tho) too light/springy clutch.
The induction noise is very nice

, and the engine is nice an quiet, compaired to the TDi im used to.
Initial quality seems to be up there with the veeDub, a few shortcomings, but nothing major.

Will be taking her home up the freeway and a few twistys , so will report more tommorow... stay tooned.

There was also a RS wagon just in, I might have to try that too - for comparison sake you understand..

Thinking at this stage is a 1.8T wagon, with elec seats, sunroof and sport suspension/17"s.
Aiming for $39,600 on road with 12m rego. What do you think my chances are??

Beretta · 11-12-2007, 10:22

Just dont get caught speeding in it on a double points day.

runboy · 11-12-2007, 13:11

248,000 miles - wow, thoses are some delivery miles!

Only joking - enjoy the new motor and report back on how you find the engine as these are the way the VW group are going.

DanSA · 12-12-2007, 00:23

re Engine

Got to say it really impressed me, expecially coming from a 2.0 TDI andd all its torque.
Very tractable, linear in delivery with a lovely induction noise. Plan is to keep it stock for at least a year then chip/exhaust etc.. (well, you gotta , havent you.

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11-12-2007, 01:21	#1
DanSA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8TFSi Test drive.. Well, finally picked her up this morning after a month wait. A blue wagon , standard trim etc. After a few attempts i found reverse... with everything else falling to hand nicely - feeling very similar to our Golf V (a good thing) Initial thoughts are - great engine, tight gearbox (248k on clock tho) too light/springy clutch. The induction noise is very nice , and the engine is nice an quiet, compaired to the TDi im used to. Initial quality seems to be up there with the veeDub, a few shortcomings, but nothing major. Will be taking her home up the freeway and a few twistys , so will report more tommorow... stay tooned. There was also a RS wagon just in, I might have to try that too - for comparison sake you understand.. Thinking at this stage is a 1.8T wagon, with elec seats, sunroof and sport suspension/17"s. Aiming for $39,600 on road with 12m rego. What do you think my chances are?? __________________ Dan Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic Clio RS-172 (sold )

11-12-2007, 10:22	#2
Beretta "COLLABORATER" Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South East Posts: 2,230 Thanks: 20 Thanked 43 Times in 42 Posts	Re: 1.8TFSi Test drive.. Just dont get caught speeding in it on a double points day. __________________ Performance like this, it's "IMPOSSIBLE".. Gerry

11-12-2007, 13:11	#3
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 504 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: 1.8TFSi Test drive.. 248,000 miles - wow, thoses are some delivery miles! Only joking - enjoy the new motor and report back on how you find the engine as these are the way the VW group are going. __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

12-12-2007, 00:23	#4
DanSA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1.8TFSi Test drive.. re Engine Got to say it really impressed me, expecially coming from a 2.0 TDI andd all its torque. Very tractable, linear in delivery with a lovely induction noise. Plan is to keep it stock for at least a year then chip/exhaust etc.. (well, you gotta , havent you.) __________________ Dan Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic Clio RS-172 (sold )

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