Question: Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 78,000 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once…
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2022 Volkswagen GTI — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 47,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 14,500 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to…
Anyone else: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 37,000 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost imme…
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE — question: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
PistonShopper69Community StarterAug 18, 20262022 Volkswagen GTI SEDenver / Front Range15 replies0 helpful
Used truck versus new compact pickup
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2022 Volkswagen GTI — single clunk over small sharp bumps
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 61,000 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 61,500 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask t…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 59,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module? — Atlanta owner question
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 59,000 miles. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about…
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE — need advice: Engine swap packaging: offset versus driveline angle
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 8,200 miles. Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slig…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 26,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module?
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 89,500 miles. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart — buyer question from Florida
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 50,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart.
2022 Volkswagen GTI — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — anyone dealt with this recently?
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just payment. What assumptions make leasing genuin…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 86,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you…
Question: Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — car died once at a light and restarted immediately — Phoenix owner question
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…