miles on your 2.5

[mmrabbit]

2008 with 67000 miles no problems at all, just the headliner falling because of the heat in Miami, I'm going to replace the whole interior soon to black, will post pics!!!

[Dronks]

2006 with 63,xxx miles. No "problems".

[Anile_eight]

06' with 90K on the clock. No issues yet. *knocking on wood!

[vwjetta252006]

what kinda miles do you have on ur engines? im wonder how reliable they are after 100k... like a vr6 and need chains?

my 06 2.5 has 140k KM...... only major problem was a PCV valve failure...

my new 08 will have 40km !!
wonder if ill have the same problem with it again?

[mmdub]

2010 with 45k... no issues..also knocking on wood

[TaxMan5]

06 with 63xxx, had it since new, no issues.

[mhjett]

wow you got some miles.. did you only do the chains once? and around 200k?

He did a whole DIY thread on here with photos; well worth searching for.

[MK5golf]

Whoa, I thought I drove a lot
2009 rabbit 5 speed, 115xxx kms (I think thats 72 000 miles?), purchased brand new in march 09.
Absolutely no mechanical issues at all
BUT
I notice sometimes when its really really hot or really really cold and i unlock the doors, its like they keep unlocking themselves non stop like the wires a short circuiting or something. When I step out of the car and lock it stops. This has been since new. Not a big deal at all and I kinda find it cool (quirk of the car as far as I see it!)

[Gott ist gut]

I notice sometimes when its really really hot or really really cold and i unlock the doors, its like they keep unlocking themselves non stop like the wires a short circuiting or something. When I step out of the car and lock it stops. This has been since new. Not a big deal at all and I kinda find it cool (quirk of the car as far as I see it!)

I'd show that to the dealer. Eventually your actuators (or whatever is in there) will prematurely wearout and fail.

[The Dust Bunny]

09 with 14,5xx

[MK5golf]

09 with 14,5xx

go out and drive! :p

[The Dust Bunny]

I've had it for a month. 2k I've put on it.

[KAKASHIxRABBIT]

08' 49,xxx mi.

[PhAyzoN]

'07 with 49,5xx. CAI and Uni Stg1 for about 17K, switched to a UM tune 100 miles ago. No issues and I can only hope it stays that way for a very long time. 250K (only about 20K from me!) on my old A4, have a personal record to beat

[MK5golf]

'07 with 49,5xx. CAI and Uni Stg1 for about 17K, switched to a UM tune 100 miles ago. No issues and I can only hope it stays that way for a very long time. 250K (only about 20K from me!) on my old A4, have a personal record to beat

Hows the uni tune? I was thinking of getting one myself as their headquarters are right in my backyard...

[PhAyzoN]

Hows the uni tune? I was thinking of getting one myself as their headquarters are right in my backyard...

It's better than stock, but it leaves a bit to be desired. They're WAY behind UM (and presumably C2), especially on a 2007 and older.

[spongebob_squarepants]

I got one of the first MkV's. It's a 2005.5 150HP model with (only) 68k miles. Water pump failed about 48k miles and was replaced under power train warranty by VW.

Besides that, it's been a very reliable car.

Now I'm considering a new 2.5L Golf.

[Aonarch]

I got one of the first MkV's. It's a 2005.5 150HP model with (only) 68k miles. Water pump failed about 48k miles and was replaced under power train warranty by VW.

Besides that, it's been a very reliable car.

Now I'm considering a new 2.5L Golf.

I love my MKVI Golf.

[Zoolook_]

7800 miles on my '11 Golf. No issue so far!

It's going in for its 12 month service on Tuesday.

[spartanrabbit09]

40K on my 09

no problems yet!

[Atömic]

I wish I could help more, but my 08' only has 32,XXX. All is well!

- Pete

[tnvdubclub]

2008 Rabbit bought new about to hit the big 100K and not one problem. All I have ever done is change the oil...

Check with your dealer or VWofA about your headliner. They realize there was a problem with the adhesive, and are either picking up all or part of the tab for a new one. The dealer put a brand-spanking new headliner in for me last summer at no charge. I had about 85k on my car at the time. No questions asked, no hassle, etc. I just called and talked to them, drove it over to show them, and they set an appt for me after they received the part. Worth a shot...

Any more info on this??

2008 with 67000 miles no problems at all, just the headliner falling because of the heat in Miami, I'm going to replace the whole interior soon to black, will post pics!!!

I am in the same boat with this TN heat... would love a nice new black one!

I notice sometimes when its really really hot or really really cold and i unlock the doors, its like they keep unlocking themselves non stop like the wires a short circuiting or something. When I step out of the car and lock it stops. This has been since new. Not a big deal at all and I kinda find it cool (quirk of the car as far as I see it!)

Mine did the same thing... and unfortunately, I did not find it cool. I think there is a TSB for it? Either way, take it to the dealer and get it to 'perform' for you on the spot and they will replace the wiring harness. Luckily I was still under warranty and this was in my driver side door btw...

[MK5golf]

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Mine did the same thing... and unfortunately, I did not find it cool. I think there is a TSB for it? Either way, take it to the dealer and get it to 'perform' for you on the spot and they will replace the wiring harness. Luckily I was still under warranty and this was in my driver side door btw...[/QUOTE]
Well, im out of warranty anyways. (Drove way too much!)
I couldnt get it to "perform" either. it usually doesnt happen. Sometimes it goes away. I think it happened last 3 weeks ago and prior to that it could have been last summer. It should be noted, however, that it did this A LOT when I first got the car and then just sort of "levelled off."

[MDmk5]

06 Jetta with 78k on her, replaced the drivers side CV axle boot had a tear in it. besides that nothing, chain makes a little noise not really a rattling noise not sure if i need it changed out though

[kitten_puncher]

knock on wood.... 05.5 95K absolutely no problems at all, just been doing full synthetic oil changes every 5K and a 75K tune up. Power steering getting a tad whiney in ze cold... and I have coilovers, skid plate, wheels, headliner, intake going on soon in about the next month... let the problems begin

[rob454]

05.5 - 107k miles original motor/chain.

Replaced Tranny, water pump, and Valve cover. I still have the original serpentine belts on the motor and I am just starting to get noise. Chains are still quiet as far as I can hear.

[vwjetta252006]

05.5 - 107k miles original motor/chain.

Replaced Tranny, water pump, and Valve cover. I still have the original serpentine belts on the motor and I am just starting to get noise. Chains are still quiet as far as I can hear.

changed the tranny?

auto or manual? and why?

[kitten_puncher]

changed the tranny?

auto or manual? and why?

thisss

[itskohler]

397 miles.

I love that new car smell.

[tnvdubclub]

397 miles.

I love that new car smell.

How do you like the new Jetta so far besides the smell...??

[goshem]

Bought mine in march 11'. 21,000miles on it so far. Drives great, no problems, only complaint is rattling inside and not so superb paint.