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Mileage and Age
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:07 pm
by andyg
I've had my Gti about 7 months now and I still love driving it. I was wondering what mileage everyone has done in theirs so far. Im currently at 61k.
I think the design of the GTi and the extras it has will keep it looking good even when its 10 years old (some cars age badly). What kind of mileage can you expect from the GTi assuming you look after it? Has the engine been used in other VW's previously?
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:16 pm
by ModifiedMadness
I've got 49812 on mine (2001 - X plate)
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:30 pm
by PhilGTi
Id say one will go for well over 200,000 if its driven with love and care!
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:24 am
by Si_GTi
I bought mine in September 2003 with 51k on the clock, and it's now got nearly 66k after two and a half years
and hopefully the engine should last at least another 100k miles barring any catastrophes! As far as I know the 1.6 16v wasn't used in this state of tune (125bhp) in any other VW model, but a detuned version of around 90bhp (ish) may have seen service in Boras/Golfs/Beetles possibly? Although I think they were 8-valve units...
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:46 am
by nickpolo
so because they were so highly tuned - does this mean they've got a shorter lifespan?
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:45 pm
by Si_GTi
No, I don't think that a stock GTi engine would have a shorter lifespan than any other VAG powerplant. As I understand it, all manufacturers build their engines within certain tolerances and test them long and hard to make sure that they will stay the distance. As Phill says, a looked-after car might reach 200,000 miles with no trouble at all. Some other engines might not be so fortunate, it all depends on how they have been maintained AFAIK. Regular oil and fluid changes, a driver who adapts his/her style to the character of the engine, that kind of stuff. For example trying your utmost not to rev the engine above 3000 revs before it has been properly warmed up
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:57 pm
by nickpolo
properly warmed up? now is that a length of time, or is it purely when your oil temp gauge is where it should be, norm take about 5 or so min on mine
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:06 pm
by Si_GTi
Yeah in my eyes its when the temperature guage has risen to normal operating temperatures, about halfway or so isn't it. Takes only a few minutes on mine too
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:14 pm
by mikegti
nickpolo wrote:... oil temp gauge ...
it's actually a coolant temperature gauge
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:28 pm
by Si_GTi
mikegti wrote:nickpolo wrote:... oil temp gauge ...
it's actually a coolant temperature gauge
D'oh
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:38 pm
by nickpolo
is it really?!? ummm, ohh. now i feel stupid, so how the hell do i tell when the car has warmed up?
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:22 pm
by inder
yep, indeed coolant temperature... the gauge moves to about half way or so, best not to drive 'crazy' till it reaches there
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:03 am
by theclient
52k 2000 w reg
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:23 am
by nickpolo
23k 2001 51 plate
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:12 am
by dubpolo
25K 51 plate