Dualie Clutched July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 Just went for a test drive of the Touran. Really like the power and the smooth transmission and the high safety spec. However, am really worry abt the reliability of a conti... Currently driving the Meagne, and this car really make me ... Less than 1.5yrs, gearbox went kaput while I'm on NSH to Maleka... Plus numerous other issues (flooded compartment, faulty radio, door handle "skin" peel off...) When driving 3 different Japs for 7 years, has never need to make any warranty claim. Just do the normal servcing and that's it. So how does a VW fare in the reliability department? Thank you ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon125 3rd Gear July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 German , SAF just bought their German rides...the MBT....out of so many other conti MBT..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtth84 1st Gear July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 why you compare passenger with military? here no isreali cars leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meow2361 Neutral Newbie July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 HIhi, check out www.vagsg.com (VW forum), you will be able to find the answer... btw, meow drives a golf Gti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 French cars.....come bottom in satisfaction survey . http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/Motor...0630-73734.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavc Clutched July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 my friend you are hurting my feelings comparing the French to the German... (i have always own contis...my first was a Corsa GSI) The french are lovers and not engineers...the Germans are engineers and not lovers.... German engineering is good and reliable trust me... but only if you buy from the AD else PI's stock can be quite ahem... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 bro, not all conti cars are the same. i've never had a VW badged car but for the past 7 years, i have bought cars from the VW cousins, SEAT and SKODA they have been reliable, that is why i got another, parts are cheaper than jap and you can service outside. SKODA tops the reliability surveys very frequently, fyi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawang 1st Gear July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 Just went for a test drive of the Touran. Really like the power and the smooth transmission and the high safety spec. However, am really worry abt the reliability of a conti... Currently driving the Meagne, and this car really make me ... Less than 1.5yrs, gearbox went kaput while I'm on NSH to Maleka... Plus numerous other issues (flooded compartment, faulty radio, door handle "skin" peel off...) When driving 3 different Japs for 7 years, has never need to make any warranty claim. Just do the normal servcing and that's it. So how does a VW fare in the reliability department? Thank you very very reliable, no need water/coolant can go. no radiator also can go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon125 3rd Gear July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 why you compare passenger with military? here no isreali cars leh to me....german cars are build like a tank mah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazz77 Neutral Newbie July 31, 2008 Share July 31, 2008 "very very reliable, no need water/coolant can go. no radiator also can go " That only applies to old skool VW Beetle and such ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echelon 3rd Gear August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 I am driving a German variant in the form of the Czech made, Skoda Superb. It is basically a rebadged VW Passat B5.5 LWB version. Engine is basically German as the parts are a mixture of Audi and VW parts since Skoda do not produce their own parts, they take from the parts basket from both Audi and VW. Quality and built is top notch, a Japaeness Altis ram into the corner of my ride, her ride's lamps, bumpers were totally gone and mine had a paint scratch....this only reconfirms one of the bros post about German rides built like tanks. With a 1.8T engine basically a bullet proof engine with regularly timely servicing. If my ride from German decent is of such quality built, I believe the Touran should even be more, the 1.4TSI Super-Turbo charged powerplant is aplenty with torque low end and a nice mid-high range. Stable and quality ride, if it was released 3 years ago at this price, I would have gone for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtth84 1st Gear August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 there must be something about german rides that even the europeans prefer jap makes in terms of reliability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles 4th Gear August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 my experience with VW, Engine - very reliable. Gearbox - more durable than japs. Reliability wise, percentage is high... but you do get the odd friday car at times. Electronics - better than french or italian, but not as reliable as Japs... but then again, how much electronics does the japs have? Chassis - Safe but dull Safety - Look at Euro NCAP result. ... German are always safer than japs (but not anymore lately, Nissan Qashqai has the highest Euro NCAP crash test score now besides the French C6) Price - a bit exhorbitant... not exactly value for money After sales service - err.... better not to comment if nothing good is coming out. Make your own judgement. It's your money you're putting in. I've heard countless horror stories about the French.... basically, avoid french cars at all cost. The cars are built in France by Morrocans/Tunisians who despise the french. So, what do you think? Well, German cars are built by Turkish in Germany (and sometimes Africans in South Africa as with the 5door GTi, or Mexicans in Mexico as with the Jettas)... that's why there is the odd surprise... but i guess Turkish do not hate the Germans as much as the Morrocans/Tunisians hate the French. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kxbc Turbocharged August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 Your assessment is really . Very readable, informative with tongue in cheek. But you break my heart leh. I was thinking of a Peugeot 307 or 407 for my next car. Love the curves and the feline look (cannot afford Jaguar at least for the next 50 years). But the Peugeot is right at the bottom of the satisfaction survey. Maybe I'll have to stick with my Japanese Xiao Hong for the next few years already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwng 1st Gear August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 (edited) Just went for a test drive of the Touran. Really like the power and the smooth transmission and the high safety spec. However, am really worry abt the reliability of a conti... Currently driving the Meagne, and this car really make me ... Less than 1.5yrs, gearbox went kaput while I'm on NSH to Maleka... Plus numerous other issues (flooded compartment, faulty radio, door handle "skin" peel off...) When driving 3 different Japs for 7 years, has never need to make any warranty claim. Just do the normal servcing and that's it. So how does a VW fare in the reliability department? Thank you Bro, What is the price you been quoted for 1.4TSi -Touran Care to PM me :) Edited August 1, 2008 by Samwng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwalker Clutched August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 Owned an Opel before and the experience was Parts were hard to find, heart aches when wrong parts were given. Arguments with stockist abound. Maybe it was GM... Heard about the shared engine parts between Audi, VW and Skoda. that would solve the parts issue. another thing to consider is fuel economy. Despite greater efforts in this area, tanks do need a lot more fuel. My opel was clocking 12Km/l, at best. My Jap tin can clocks 15km/l easily! I hit 16.5 - 17Km/l in average. I could hit 18km/L if I go for economy aggressively. In cash terms, could be another $100 - $200 more at least. btw, despite tin can status, Jap cars' NCAP Rankings have improved over the years Outlander CRV Bottomline it is how you drive. Drive the tank if you go to the war zone Drive the tin can if you avoid harm's way. I will do the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogster Neutral Newbie August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 Understand how you feel. I was a SA there for a short while. Really sometimes dunno how to explain to the customers when their rides have issues and parts got to wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles 4th Gear August 1, 2008 Share August 1, 2008 You are kind with your words. The cars you are looking at (Jag, 307, 407..) are basically sexy on the outside... But Jag (or its ex parents Ford) has no money for R&D. So what you're getting is old tech. And for the price you pay, ... you can get something newer and better. Having said that, i love the design of the new XF ... especially the pulsing starter button and rotating gear shift knob. Engine is old though... and now at TATA, their future performance will probably mirror Force India's fortune in F1. Peugeot,... well, if its only the curves that appeal to you, ... better to look at Alfa Romeo or Fiat (if you cant afford a Lambo, Ferrari or Maserati). I think Italians are better designers than French. Most Japs will soon have tomyam after taste (with Nissan joinning Toyota and Honda soon). Pure sushi japs dont come by so often now unless you go PI. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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