2005 Volkswagen Golf GLS review from North America
"Great fun car to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The dual mass flywheel (DMF) requires replacement. I have just over 16,000 miles on this car in less than 6 months and the clutch is showing signs of imminent failure. After researching this issue I have discovered that I am not the only VW owner having problems with the dual mass flywheel clutch. This is an inferior product, which is unable to handle the high torque of the turbo charged engine. This especially applies to the diesel engine, which are noted for their high torque.
Two things I find very odd follow:
1. The VW clutch and flywheel warranty is only 12 months / 12,000 miles.
1. This well-known problem has a readily available fix on the Internet. Replace with the VW VR6 single mass flywheel and clutch, which is capable of handling 300 ft. lbs. of torque.
General comments?
This is a wonderful car with no other problems except the weak clutch.
VWOA, please resolve this issue.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 467 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16334 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2005 |