tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.comments2024-02-10T14:11:19.342+08:00For WheelsFor Wheelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356927723993429813noreply@blogger.comBlogger403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-58161195789193626352013-12-05T17:34:19.481+08:002013-12-05T17:34:19.481+08:0018/ per 100 km? that means if the car can go 500 k...18/ per 100 km? that means if the car can go 500 km, u need 90l for 500km and that is RM171 of ron 95...crazy!Aman Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09200739402495605326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-27618497074832427672013-10-23T14:25:53.803+08:002013-10-23T14:25:53.803+08:00Hi scootster,
A timing chain is the sign of the t...Hi scootster,<br /><br />A timing chain is the sign of the times, just by the fact it being more durable and hence, reliable. Though the more-silently-operating timing belt is likely cheaper for car the manufacturer to fit as OEM, it can be quite a pain for the owner as a scheduled replacement item. <br /><br />Thousand apologies for this super-duper late reply.drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-38718968788339945552013-10-23T12:36:00.041+08:002013-10-23T12:36:00.041+08:00Hi Marvin,
I had gotten really busy after my 4th ...Hi Marvin,<br /><br />I had gotten really busy after my 4th kid and also with my skin clinic et al. Hence the "death" of my blog circa 2011 after the last Pajero Sport piece. <br /><br />Coincidentally, I may sell off my wife's Mk6 GTI about this time, if there is a decent offer to commensurate with its low mileage, 32k kms and near-mint stock condition. It is MY2010, regd 2010.<br /><br />Just fyi, this review was meant to be an off-beat piece with humour- intent exaggerations of the Mk6' cons after being nit-picked under a magnifying glass (mostly). I just got tired of waxing lyrical at all the Teutonic makes!<br /><br />PM me at drlong.skinclinic@gmail.com <br />Will be more than happy to share my ownership experience with you. Or perhaps let you take over my Mk6 GTI.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my blog.<br />Cheers!drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-52467604681548088282013-10-23T11:26:14.639+08:002013-10-23T11:26:14.639+08:00Hi Doc,
This may be a rather old post of yours bu...Hi Doc,<br /><br />This may be a rather old post of yours but i stumble upon it when im doing my research on the MK6 GTi. I do enjoy reading your blog mainly coz of how blunt and honest your are with your own opinion on the car. Which is a good thing.<br /><br />Fact of the the matter is, i am actually considering to buy a 2nd hand MK6 GTi. A 2010 model. Of course with warranty left until 2015 and the usual 2nd hand car purchase condition (low milage, good condition, etc etc).<br /><br />After reading your post, i would really like to know, is the car any good? I mean, seeing that you have so many cons to point out. And you still purchased it. Could you please tell me how is it to own the car? From maintenance to everyday drive to fun to practicality? Most importantly, is it a car worth owning? I would truly appreciate to hear your blunt and honest opinion on this matter.<br /><br />Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429545539174182409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-52217443632966765832013-08-19T21:00:27.552+08:002013-08-19T21:00:27.552+08:00Hyundai i10 is an ultra spacious premium hatchback...Hyundai i10 is an ultra spacious premium hatchback model that has the seating capacity of five passengers.The new Hyundai i10 is blessed with a luxurious features- and powerful engine.<br />http://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Hyundai/Hyundai_i10Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055920657142968615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-89088632931197025842013-06-21T11:55:33.033+08:002013-06-21T11:55:33.033+08:00Toyota has made the styling of the 2013 Toyota C...Toyota has made the styling of the 2013 <a href="http://www.tradecarview.com/" rel="nofollow">Toyota Corolla</a> quite impressive. I was just thinking on how much power they will add on the car. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677717942791580486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-1568659404207991142013-06-07T21:40:21.985+08:002013-06-07T21:40:21.985+08:00Seriusly 18l/100 km, what is the oem fuel consumpt...Seriusly 18l/100 km, what is the oem fuel consumption?healthylifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404045263200871197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-35792693136681389632013-01-12T21:18:59.887+08:002013-01-12T21:18:59.887+08:00
I bought my exora bold in January 2012. Since the...<br />I bought my exora bold in January 2012. Since then I have been experiencing gear jerk which I have send to Proton Centre but yet to be rectified.<br />Secondly, just 2 months after purchase the brake disc went faulty.It took 2 months before I could get a replacement.<br /><br />3 months after the replcament,the same problem on the brake disc had reoccur. A report to proton service centre has been lodged, was told a new brake disc has been ordered but till today has yet to receive news on the part.<br /><br />Just recently I notice there are noice as from my right drive shaft.<br /><br />Though Exora is a comfortable car to drive around however, certainy would appreciate some rectification.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752842735724431226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-12683813451905370362012-10-30T22:15:56.134+08:002012-10-30T22:15:56.134+08:00I just bought one last mth .
Anybody can share the...I just bought one last mth .<br />Anybody can share the fuel consumption like .<br />I travel Png Ipoh , it record at 9litre/100 km .<br />Much much bettr than my previous Toyota Unser .<br /><br />Zulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411170625168840118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-56228733531066462072012-10-13T03:10:15.750+08:002012-10-13T03:10:15.750+08:00First time here...u have nice space and really ins...First time here...u have nice space and really inspirational stuff... I'll be back soon.<br /><br /><br /><a title="pajero" href="http://www.repairmanual.net.au/mitsubishi/" rel="nofollow">pajero</a>Mamunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339907476362419380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-17992006410198708152012-09-06T06:52:35.203+08:002012-09-06T06:52:35.203+08:00Hi, I'm wondering. In your article you mention...Hi, I'm wondering. In your article you mentioned the absent upgrade of timing chain for cam shaft. Why does it needs the upgrade ( from normal timing belt)?scootsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414820759838309962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-33107270784541311722012-05-27T19:52:59.130+08:002012-05-27T19:52:59.130+08:00This car really awesome with that high tech system...This car really awesome with that high tech systems of sport car.<br />Very nice to have one of this car dude.Fid"shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550274846338951790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-72720514515252866552012-03-05T19:03:45.805+08:002012-03-05T19:03:45.805+08:00I've just tested drive it. Overall the looks i...I've just tested drive it. Overall the looks is good. Just that when driving it, I don't feel it's a refined car. It's very hard to pick up , the peddle feels hard, and lack of power and quite tiring to drive it on high way. But with Rm49,000, this is what you get, especially if you are a man. Driving a Myvi will make you looks funny, even though it's a easy to drive car.Camyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11306144414487028671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-25588056320750999412012-03-05T19:02:51.784+08:002012-03-05T19:02:51.784+08:00I've just tested drive it. Overall the looks i...I've just tested drive it. Overall the looks is good. Just that when driving it, I don't feel it's a refined car. It's very hard to pick up , the peddle feels hard, and lack of power and quite tiring to drive it on high way. But with Rm49,000, this is what you get, especially if you are a man. Driving a Myvi will make you looks funny, even though it's a easy to drive car.Camyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11306144414487028671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-36967662908771419032012-03-01T21:55:31.926+08:002012-03-01T21:55:31.926+08:00Hyundai and Kia have experienced phenomenal growth...Hyundai and Kia have experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years, even as the rest of the auto industry was embroiled in an ugly downturn. In fact, 2011 was a terrific year for the Korean automaker, as sales jumped by double digits globally. But while Hyundai/Kia has been on fire of late, Reuters reports that company officials feel that 2012 isn't likely to return the same gains. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pridehyundai.com/" rel="nofollow"> Hyundai Accent MA </a>Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06552514258902897211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-25682492697236305112012-01-25T22:22:41.409+08:002012-01-25T22:22:41.409+08:00Hyundai and Kia have experienced phenomenal growth...Hyundai and Kia have experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years, even as the rest of the auto industry was embroiled in an ugly downturn. In fact, 2011 was a terrific year for the Korean automaker, as sales jumped by double digits globally. But while Hyundai/Kia has been on fire of late, Reuters reports that company officials feel that 2012 isn't likely to return the same gains. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pridekiaoflynn.com/" rel="nofollow">KIA MA</a>Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06552514258902897211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-1542595073103690432012-01-09T11:21:33.305+08:002012-01-09T11:21:33.305+08:00Hi James,
It's just a gaping visual "def...Hi James,<br /><br />It's just a gaping visual "defect", not a real mechanical one per se.drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-77188569921462328342012-01-09T08:36:50.476+08:002012-01-09T08:36:50.476+08:00Elegance hood has defects? Has Mercedes Benz fixed...Elegance hood has defects? Has Mercedes Benz fixed it?JW True Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622957209539844438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-2979155415447828512011-08-28T23:36:08.973+08:002011-08-28T23:36:08.973+08:00With regards to E46 325i, its 6-pot is a gem but n...With regards to E46 325i, its 6-pot is a gem but needs rev to deliver meaningful grunt since it is an N/A engine. Be wary about maintenance costs for 5 years old cars or older units.<br /><br />I had sampled the Mazda 3 MPS over a weekend last month but sadly I lost my DSLR camera. It's lovely but the clutch is a bit heavy for town driving, especially 'painful' in traffic jams.<br />Torque steer may seem bad at first but as you get used to it, the MPS is zippy, fun and involving. Ride comfort is way better than FD2R.<br /><br />Happy motoring dude!drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-60878244605002912802011-08-28T23:26:58.587+08:002011-08-28T23:26:58.587+08:00Hi d,
Thanks for your confidence in me but really...Hi d,<br /><br />Thanks for your confidence in me but really, I may not be the best person to tell you what you should buy.<br /><br />If space is a consideration, do have a 2nd look at the Peugeot 3008 or the 5008. Both are reasonably peppy with good low-end torque being turbo + direct injection. Forget the 308 Turbo: go read my latest test report why is that so.<br /><br />If you are on a tighter budget and wants a GTI, perhaps shortlist the new Polo GTI for a closer look and test drive. Though it's a tad small, being a B-segment hatch, it is a great buy seeing that it's quicker on all fronts then the Golf 1.4 TSI and even matching the Mk6 Golf GTI doing century sprints!<br /><br />No I do not think the Mk5 GTI is better than the current Mk6. Perhaps just the Mk5 GTI's more premium rear axle (suspension) set-up.<br /><br />Hope this helps!drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-4573164751663441822011-08-27T15:16:41.473+08:002011-08-27T15:16:41.473+08:00dear doc,
i think ur the best person taht can give...dear doc,<br />i think ur the best person taht can give me the best advice as of now..i've got 2 little daughters, n currently searching for a practical, yet fun car..currently owning a small local car only..<br />sadly my budget doent allow me to acquire every car that meets my every desire like u..<br />both vw gti and the fd2r are both in my list, but;<br />1. i was turned off by the rather too hard a suspension on the fd2r making it unbearable for day to day drive..<br />2. whilst gti is a great car, is it not just too small for me and my family?and are u saying that mk5 is better than mk6 overall?<br />3. suggested e90 325 by a friend, but i can only afford a 2nd hand/recond ones..<br />4. mazda 3 mps seems to have a good engine, but too ugly for my liking.. <br /><br />i know ppl would say that it depends on what i want blah blah, to be honest i want a bit of all..performace, comfort, and reasonable space..so what do you think doc?dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372208163023518907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-947744529114497662011-08-26T08:28:55.007+08:002011-08-26T08:28:55.007+08:00Hey TDB,
Thanks for your return to my blog.
I am ...Hey TDB,<br /><br />Thanks for your return to my blog.<br />I am happy that you have taken the time to dissect this Mk6 GTI review of mine.<br /><br />Just fyi, if you have taken the time to read all of my other car reviews, I had taken a different skew on things to exaggerate a bit more on the weaknesses of the latest GTI 'tested' here since I actually went out and bought one for my wife.<br /><br />I have gotten to sample the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI and Audi A5 2.0 TFSI and I found that their EA888s were less "sluggish"...perhaps it was the higher torque available resulting from a different, more "premium" (Audi) state of tune - especially in the latter.<br /><br />In short, I found VW claims of full 280Nm peak torque with that "plateau" of max torque from just 1700rpm (versus 1800rpm in Mk5) a load of bull. The butt-o-meter tells otherwise, maybe circa 2500rpm? Another motoring pal of mine having a Mk6 GTI (as well as an R35 GT-R) attested to this as well.<br /><br />Yes, I do enjoy my Benz and occasionally drive like a grandma in the Merc because it's great for wafting. So do not hit below the belt regarding my driving style in the GTI.<br /><br />I just took out the new Renault Sport Megane RS250 recently and it was awesome! Busy with 6-speed manual stick shifter et al but very involving. <br /><br />BMW? Oh...the typical stereotyping vs its arch-rival Mercedes. Let's not get into that.<br /><br />Above it all, thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge, opinions and comments. I hope to see you around here again soon.<br />Cheers!drlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366949787090993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-23858978437129049872011-08-26T00:30:06.298+08:002011-08-26T00:30:06.298+08:00part2 -
Maybe it is the strength of the midrange...part2 - <br /><br />Maybe it is the strength of the midrange RPM pull that makes it *feel* sluggish at lower RPM to you??? If so, that is a deceiving perception that does not match with reality. If you look up some dyno charts for these engines you will clearly see what I am talking about. <br /><br />In my last comment, I took issue with your trying to compare a GTI to any RWD car. That is simply foolish. Even the epic DC2 chassis Integra type R will never truly handle like a RWD car. Not possible. The transitional response and grip will never be at the same level. The front wheels have to do too much. Don't assume I am an idiot please. <br /><br />Next I addressed your tinny roof complaint. I only said it’s not *that* bad... and mk5s have this issue too. Again, this is pointing out a FLAW with the Mk5, NOT making it out to be perfect like you claim. If you are going to compare the two compare them accurately. This was not a big change between 5th and 6th gen as I see it. If we disagree so be it. I still see it as a small flaw for the price of the vehicle. It’s a VW Golf, not an S-class Benz buddy... What did you expect?<br /><br />You said nothing of my wheel statement so I'll move on...<br /><br />Next DSG... I said "the DSG trans has been improved". This clearly implies it was deficient in the previous generation! You cannot improve something that is already perfect! So again, I fail to see how I said the mk5 gen was perfect?<br /><br />And I still stand by my statements that the DSG trans is the best in the price range. The best in the world? No. For what it is, DSG is quite good. That said, VW and Audi technicians will be the first to tell you there have been revisions to improve DSG... and there will be more! I'm sure they will sort it all out with time though. Just make sure you keep yours current with your tech/dealer. The computer needs the most current software.<br /><br />In my previous response I clearly said if you want PERFECT shifting AND control of engine RPMs you must buy a manual trans! It really is that simple. Though DSG is good, it is far from a psychic mindreader. If you want it to be 100% perfect what YOU want, 100% of the time, then YOU should be in control, not some computer! Manual transmissions are for this very sort of thing. I shouldn't really have to elaborate and explain this to you. you clearly should (and probably do) know already.<br /><br />Asking an automatic to drive flawlessly below 2000 RPMs at low throttle is a lot harder to achieve than people may think. That is not really how the car is supposed to be driven except maybe in 5th or 6th gear. Stop driving like a grandma hahahaha. And please don't put DSG up on a pedestal and expect it to be 100% perfect. NO automatic transmission in the world is perfect. Period. Dual-clutch types included. It's a bloody $25,000 VW man, what did you really expect?? It sounds like you have unrealistic, overly picky expectations. Maybe you need to save your money and buy a BMW? <br /><br />After pointing out all these FLAWS in the DSG trans and the Mk5 platform in particular... How can you possibly say I am "a blind diehard about the GTI” that “couldn't be serious about it being as faultless as you have preached it to be."???????? <br /><br />I never claimed it to be faultless chief. That is false.<br /><br />I have no "undying protective instinct for the GTI badge and/or brand" as you said. Yes, I like VWs and cars in general, but I’m not stupid or blind or sheltered. I’ve been around a lot of cars for a long time. If I’m lucky this will continue. :)<br /><br />I guess maybe you got offended for some reason and did not take the time to really read my comment and think about it. It’s too bad, cause we are both obviously car enthusiasts and I was simply trying to add to the discussion. <br /><br />I never said the mk5 is better than mk6 or that either is perfect. Enjoy your VW.<br /><br /><br />That is all. <br />As you were sir.TDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798200781169428330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-55836806074114815252011-08-26T00:28:05.579+08:002011-08-26T00:28:05.579+08:00Wow! I just stumbled back upon this page and saw t...Wow! I just stumbled back upon this page and saw this. <br /><br />You really made me laugh there drlong! No, I do not work for VW. Are you serious? I have just owned a slew of them. Yes, I am a fan. No, I do not work in the auto industry in any way. Far from it. Frankly, what I do does not matter here. What I am is a reasonably intelligent grown adult that can write and debate and talk through many subjects. Allow me to retort to your response to me...<br /><br />The mk5 is far from my first or only car, but it seems you assume so. If you think I only have experience with VWs you would be wrong again. I'm not going to waste time and get into some macho-fest comparing what I have or have had in the past to your list. It doesn't matter to this discussion.<br /><br />So let’s get back on topic shall we?? OK.<br /><br />I never said the mk5 was perfect friend. Did you really read *and absorb* my post? I responded to your article and your complaints pretty specifically. <br /><br />You said you want DRLs and TPMS back... I said good riddance. I don't want them. They're not needed and TPMS never worked that well on the mk5 anyways. So this would be pointing out a FLAW in the mk5, not claiming it’s perfect. <br /><br />You complained of perceived sluggishness at extremely low RPM. I responded that this is an unreasonable and unrealistic desire. NO 4 cylinder gasoline engine has really abundant torque below 1800 rpms, turbo or not! (Maybe a turbo diesel, but that’s very different.) It’s really basic simple engine concepts here... hear me out...<br /><br />Question: <br />How can you possibly breathe in enough air, inject enough gas, burn it and expel it fast enough... all while below 1800 rpm, with a small 2Liter engine... and somehow put out More Than 280 ft/lb of torque???<br /> <br />(280 is what the TSI engine in the US market Mk6 GTI puts out at 1800 rpm - at stock boost levels. I won’t get into numbers for modified engines b/c it will make this far too confusing.)<br /><br />The answer is: you can NOT. It’s not possible.<br />The only way would be with a much larger engine with larger bore and stroke and larger combustion chambers to suck, ignite, and blow more at low RPM as I described above. That’s what big V8s are for. Maybe that’s what you need? I don’t know. Please keep the comparison apple and apples, not apples to oranges. That’s all I asked.<br /><br />The fact of the matter is, both the mk5 and mk6 GTI have some of the best low end torque of any similar sized gas engine on the market. It's something these engines are known for. This is not my opinion... Read just about ANY car magazine review... *For their size/displacement* they have terrific low end and midrange grunt. (This is achieved in part by the small stock K03 turbo used. When modifying these engines for more output this small turbo becomes a bottleneck and must be swapped for a larger turbo to breathe more in the higher RPMs. I know a thing or two - see! Trust me.)TDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798200781169428330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54333795776664355.post-37299206371107061572011-07-22T20:08:46.010+08:002011-07-22T20:08:46.010+08:00Nice traning I would like to join this.Nice traning I would like to join this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com