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I quite fancy a Scirocco R as my next car having just sold my Lotus Elise due to needing something more practical to carry bikes around. I've narrowed down the spec I want and am looking at 2010-2012 cars, so early model cars at around the £12-14k mark. I'm currently doing my research around common faults to check for, but are there decent specialists around who I should get to check the car over before any purchase? I'm based in SW London but that's no guarantee the car I'm looking to buy will be (although there is one near me currently that ticks all the boxes).
I don’t own a Scirocco R but sure would love to! Lovely cars, the Scirocco R is quite mechanically similar to the mk6 Golf R so tends to share its problems with the Golf too. From what I’ve read they seem to be relatively reliable but stay away from the DSG gearbox which is known to be problematic if not looked after, but the DSG is also an amazing gearbox when it comes to actually driving, so it’s a risk worth taking?
TSI’s are also known to drink a bit of Oil but if the car has been well serviced and maintained I shouldn’t worry.
Good Luck!
TSI’s are also known to drink a bit of Oil but if the car has been well serviced and maintained I shouldn’t worry.
Good Luck!
I only had use of a facelift DSG Scirocco R (2016 model) for 3 months as a hire car but didn't get on with it - beyond the spec and body kit I far preferred my GF's 08 2.0tsi to drive.
With the torque and delivery the R couldn't put the power down - also didn't like the day to day DSG box
With the torque and delivery the R couldn't put the power down - also didn't like the day to day DSG box
With decent tyres the R doesn’t struggle to put the power down, apart from in very slippery conditions.
Oil consumption is reasonably okay on the EA113 (the engine in the R). It’s a TFSI and does drink a bit however mine uses no more than 500ml between 10k services. Swapping to a 5W40 oil can help to reduce oil consumption if you drive the car hard and/or tinker with the engine.
The mechanical bits of the R are based on the Mk5 Golf platform and are generally very hardy as a result - the R was released after the Mk5 had been in production for around 5 years so VW had had a bit of practice in getting things working.
The DSG can have issues if treated without mechanical sympathy however given you’re option for a manual, you needn’t worry.
I really like mine. They’re not the most practical or comfortable of cars however they look quite striking in R guise and are a good steer. And, with a bit of modification, they can become properly quick cars.
ETA: My car now has 95k on it and I’ve had the car for 75k miles. In terms of faults, I’ve had the following repairs/replacements... A new air-conditioning condensing unit, a new mechatronic unit for the DSG gearbox and replacement clutch packs*, a replacement damper and a new injector - all of these faults were covered under warranty.
*this work was needed a couple of weeks after I collected the car
Oil consumption is reasonably okay on the EA113 (the engine in the R). It’s a TFSI and does drink a bit however mine uses no more than 500ml between 10k services. Swapping to a 5W40 oil can help to reduce oil consumption if you drive the car hard and/or tinker with the engine.
The mechanical bits of the R are based on the Mk5 Golf platform and are generally very hardy as a result - the R was released after the Mk5 had been in production for around 5 years so VW had had a bit of practice in getting things working.
The DSG can have issues if treated without mechanical sympathy however given you’re option for a manual, you needn’t worry.
I really like mine. They’re not the most practical or comfortable of cars however they look quite striking in R guise and are a good steer. And, with a bit of modification, they can become properly quick cars.
ETA: My car now has 95k on it and I’ve had the car for 75k miles. In terms of faults, I’ve had the following repairs/replacements... A new air-conditioning condensing unit, a new mechatronic unit for the DSG gearbox and replacement clutch packs*, a replacement damper and a new injector - all of these faults were covered under warranty.
*this work was needed a couple of weeks after I collected the car
Edited by MrBarry123 on Saturday 11th November 22:20
the-photographer said:
Was the through the VW approved used car warranty?
The DSG work was covered through a combination of goodwill from VW and the RAC warranty I got with the car and from memory the split in costs was about 60% / 40%, respectively.Everything else has been covered via the VW extended warranty which I've had on the car since the gearbox had issues. I pay this monthly.
Had my FL DSG R since the end of March this year and I really like it!
It's starting to become obvious now though that the car will struggle for traction in anything other than perfect conditions. I've only ever driven FWD cars so I''m aware of traction limitations but this has the most power with no diff so it will light up the front tyres even with the smallest amount of throttle.
Car has now done just over 4k and it's likely the front tyres will need changing at some point in the new year. The conti's will be changed to either PS4 or Eagle F1's to help improve things in the traction/handling department.
It's starting to become obvious now though that the car will struggle for traction in anything other than perfect conditions. I've only ever driven FWD cars so I''m aware of traction limitations but this has the most power with no diff so it will light up the front tyres even with the smallest amount of throttle.
Car has now done just over 4k and it's likely the front tyres will need changing at some point in the new year. The conti's will be changed to either PS4 or Eagle F1's to help improve things in the traction/handling department.
HJMS123 said:
Had my FL DSG R since the end of March this year and I really like it!
It's starting to become obvious now though that the car will struggle for traction in anything other than perfect conditions. I've only ever driven FWD cars so I''m aware of traction limitations but this has the most power with no diff so it will light up the front tyres even with the smallest amount of throttle.
Car has now done just over 4k and it's likely the front tyres will need changing at some point in the new year. The conti's will be changed to either PS4 or Eagle F1's to help improve things in the traction/handling department.
Really?It's starting to become obvious now though that the car will struggle for traction in anything other than perfect conditions. I've only ever driven FWD cars so I''m aware of traction limitations but this has the most power with no diff so it will light up the front tyres even with the smallest amount of throttle.
Car has now done just over 4k and it's likely the front tyres will need changing at some point in the new year. The conti's will be changed to either PS4 or Eagle F1's to help improve things in the traction/handling department.
I have 340hp / 625nm in my Scirocco and it's perfectly usable!
Conti Sport 5s don't last very well. The PS4's lasted really well on mine. I'd fully recommend them.
Scirocco R is a very good solid car, well proven TFSI lump, easy to work on , parts are cheap , many specialists for the engine, plenty of DIY guides for the common (and cheaply repaired) fixes.
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