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What broke on your 2.5 since you own it?

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Rickybobbi

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MLue1 said:
You guys realize that compared to a GTI that this is a "cake walk". I may have missed it but besides Rickybobbi's MAP Sensor issue, can't recall any mention of any Error Codes in any of the post so far.
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Our 2.5's are built like tanks...slow but solid HA!
 
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MLue1

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Rickybobbi said:
Our 2.5's are built like tanks...slow but solid HA!
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Yes and no, it's what you make it.

There was a thread over on Vortex where people posted there 1/4 mile time slips and the 2.5 in MK5 or early MK6 trim weren't far off.... .

FYI Looking at the 2.5 Profiles that were posted, there are a couple of cars that I believe have the potential and right mods/tranny combination to be in the low 6 sec 0-60 and 14 sec 1/4 mile, if only they would get rid of their "boat anchor wheels". While the numbers aren't super car numbers, not many GTIs fair much better.

Just saying
 
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usefulidiot

usefulidiot

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When I bought my Golf I was 85% content. Part of me wanted the GTI, but couldn’t justify the price premium. I became a bit of a 2.5 apologist saying it’s not bad for what it is. Now, after 7 problem free years and 3 years without a car payment, I love this car more than when I bought it. A few small mods and upgrades have perked it up and I’m booked at K&H in Scarborough next week for a UM stage 1 tune( will post)

Like Mark said: I went from an 18x8 OEM Thunder rim (28-30lb) to a 17x 7.5 OEM Goal(22lb) and it felt like adding 20hp and having a BBK. That rolling mass is horrendous.

I don’t track or care about performance metrics too much. I just like to drive and enjoy a car that’s dynamically capable. Having said that, I am the type of person that likes to upgrade parts when appropriate, and stay ahead of maintenance. At the rate I drive I’ll be at 200k at the 10 year mark with this car. The value/cost/fun/dependability quotient is ridiculously great.
 
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brutaledge_

brutaledge_

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I've been pretty lucky but I also have very few miles on the car for its age. I just hit 24,000 miles.

Since purchased new in 2012, the following has broke:

Nothing
 
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MLue1

Drag Racing Champion
brutaledge_ said:
I've been pretty lucky but I also have very few miles on the car for its age. I just hit 24,000 miles.

Since purchased new in 2012, the following has broke:

Nothing
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To me the 2.5 is the perfect Run About, BUT it's my Son's.

Are you interested in selling your Golf?
 
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brutaledge_

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MLue1 said:
To me the 2.5 is the perfect Run About, BUT it's my Son's.

Are you interested in selling your Golf?
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Nope. I figure at this pace, it might be the 2nd to last car I'd have to buy for the rest of my life. Perhaps a bit of an overestimation and not accounting for what could happen if I were to be in an accident but its a great little car and I have no plans to sell.
 
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marksix

Passed Driver's Ed
usefulidiot said:
Car was problem free through the first 120k-ish:

Discovered oil on coils at 120kmwhen replacing plugs and coils - did the valve cover gasket.

Exhaust sleeve around this time as well.

Blower motor around 130Km - sounded like a banshee for about 30 seconds on start-up in the winter for about two years though.

Did the MLue approved PVC replacement before any issues occurred.

Brakes have been done twice. Just did the e-brake spring.

Other than that tip-top over 140K with oil every 6-7k and an alignment every year and after new rubber.

Feels like my endlinks are close and likely doing a full suspension overhaul this fall. Haven't had to do a wheel bearing yet.

Rear ended and had the trunk and bumper replaced. All cosmetic aside from the whiplash.

Oh ya....drivers window is slightly out of the guides after this winter(like a clip broke close to the B pillar). There's a slight rattle when the window is partially down. Widnow is still perfectly aligned. Bit of a pain to fix when I realised that you have to take the door skin off.
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Brakes only twice? That's really good. I bought my car with 87k and 33k kms later it needs new pads and rotors :S. I don't know what's up with that. The dealer installed new pads after I bought it.
 
OrangeSpy

OrangeSpy

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That sucks! I park mine every winter just for that reason. I buy $200 dollar beaters before the snow comes then sell them in the spring haha repairs for the smallest ding on a VW starts at $400 I've found
Wascally Wabbit said:
Ok. You've had some bad luck. If it makes you feel any better I slid into a curb in the snow/ice. I turned the wheel and car kept going straight. Took it to the dealer thinking I just bent a tie rod and $9000 and 7weeks later I got my car back. They replaced everything on the drivers side of the car. Insurance paid for it but personally I think they got scammed.

Edit: Actually that was my TDI but since so much of it still exists in my 2.5 and they are cosmetically identical I consider them the same car.
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Rickybobbi

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Yeah Im at about 130 now. Probably going with a 2018/2017 R after winter. Or maybe a WRX/STI.
 
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MLue1

Drag Racing Champion
Rickybobbi said:
....Probably going with a 2018/2017 R after winter. Or maybe a WRX/STI.
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:lol:I hear ya, I have been in the same boat as you but a couple of decades ago. Along the way, I've learnt that you need a great Run About like the Golf that is like a Golden Reteiver (Loyal, reasonable and reliable) and you can have a fun car that you can show off a bit.

BUT you know when they both break down, I fix the Golden Reteiver first as it is my go to bread and butter, look after the family first.

Just saying.
 
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