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james_tiger_woo
13-05-2013, 11:39 AM
I've made it to 90k. It's been a while as I've not been driving as much lately, but I'm there.

The car hasn't been flawless over the past 10k with having had a new clutch and gearbox, but it's also had the cambelt done and a major service. Economy is disappointing, but I'm doing fewer motorway miles lately and my cruising speed is slightly north of 70 which has an impact.

Still comfortable on smooth surfaces. Still has a crashy ride thanks to 18s (lesson learned) but it does look nice on them but it does work well with the suspension set up. Winter performance has been iffy, but that's a tyre issue.

20594

The car is overdue to go back and someone on here is buying it from the lease company - I'm sure there are cheaper Golf GTs out there, but I'd say few with as much history as mine and hopefully no others with a new gearbox and clutch which would be where I would start asking questions of at 90k.

I'll do a final writeup when it's gone and hopefully the new owner will keep us updated with his plans for it :)

JTW

Guest 2
13-05-2013, 05:04 PM
Excellent - I always liked reading your reviews, hopefully you continue them with the 8V as it could be something I'm interested in buying and you're doing similar mileage as me.

james_tiger_woo
13-05-2013, 05:12 PM
I will keep you posted.

I think my mileage will be slightly less, but I wonder if the service intervals will be lesser - However, I'm not sure how my relationship with a dealer will work as there isn't one local to me and that can make a big difference around how your relationship with the car works.

Guest 2
13-05-2013, 05:15 PM
I do roughly 30-33k a year in my A3 so need something reliable.

You'll probably be put onto the variable interval (ie 20k or 2 years) as most fleet cars are given this way. You may be able to change this at your request to fixed but as you're leasing I probably wouldn't bother.

How far is your nearest dealer? Mine is 50 miles away and I get on great with them.

james_tiger_woo
13-05-2013, 05:21 PM
Audi is 30 miles away (Grimsby) or 31 (Doncaster) - Compare that to my local VW (10 miles away).

We'll see how it shakes out.

bigstuff
14-05-2013, 07:26 PM
that must make my next car an A3 as i followed you here from the B6 passat section

james_tiger_woo
14-05-2013, 09:55 PM
that must make my next car an A3 as i followed you here from the B6 passat section

:) It arrives at the dealer tomorrow - delivery will be soon....