Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Tsi 2009 Automatic Reliability????

[AudiAvantAwx]

Looking at buying an automatic golf 1.4 tsi 2009 only 94,000 Kilometres
Loads of service history
I dont know much about these cars

Just looking for anyone s opinion or own experience with this car gearbox and engine?
Any advice or help is much appreciated
I am sure its the 90KW 122Hp Output engine

Thanks

[wyson9]

I had the same question as you before buying my Golf and decided to get a manual. I read many horror stories of failing mechatronic units that cost £1500 to replace, with any and all problems disowned by VW. This applies to the 7 speed dry clutch units that come on low torque engines like the 1.4 tsi 122bhp. Haven't heard or seen anything negative about the wet clutch 6 speed DSG's fitted to torquier engines like the 2.0 diesels and GTI. These seem to be a lot more reliable.

I also tried out an early 2010 1.4 122tsi with DSG and it was a dog for city driving. It left me totally powerless for 2 or 3 seconds in the middle of a junction as the traffic lights were changing as it decided what gear to take up. It was very scary indeed. It was also very jerky for slow speed manouvering, especially when moving backwards and forwards parallel parking.

Its also a service item, requiring a £150+ oil change every 40k miles as far as im aware.

[Crasher]

The 122's awful drivability is because the mapping is obsessed with what comes out the tailpipe and ticking EU environmental boxes.

[AudiAvantAwx]

Thanks for the feedback,I was going to get the car for my mother,Decided to keep the 1.4 golf 07 Manual,Just replacing timing belt and waterpump and doing a good service,its been a reliable little car,although no power atal it suits her and with only 70,000 kilometres from new the engine is barely broke in,Thanks again for advice