Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

I can understand lycra!...................but carbon fibre??

Your very brave going for a VAG product!

I have an A3 S-Line Black Edition, and I can't wait for the lease to end in 2 years! It's on 21000 miles and needs a new DMF, the gearbox synchro in 3rd is on it's way out.

It drinks oil and is the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned. I will be going back to Vauxhall next time, as in 300,000 miles I never had any faults with Vauxhall. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

The S-line's are renown for their hard ride. Matching very low profile tyres, and a lowered hardened suspension does make them an interesting prospect for comfort. I was ok with my A5, but the other half felt every bump in the road as pain in her lower back. Even with the 18" rims on the FL2 she is far happier.

I used to use about 2 litres of oil in between services, which surprised me, but the service centre said was pretty normal.

Very disappointing experience with the gearbox it seems. Does it make horrible noises on the change down? What other 'features' does a failing synchro in a dual clutch box exhibit? Never tell me the odds.

I had 2 Audi A4's between 2005-2011 and I loved them, the first one was one of my favourite cars I've owned. Obviously the FL2 is my favourite.

Luggs wrote:

The S-line's are renown for their hard ride. Matching very low profile tyres, and a lowered hardened suspension does make them an interesting prospect for comfort. I was ok with my A5, but the other half felt every bump in the road as pain in her lower back. Even with the 18" rims on the FL2 she is far happier.

I used to use about 2 litres of oil in between services, which surprised me, but the service centre said was pretty normal.

Very disappointing experience with the gearbox it seems. Does it make horrible noises on the change down? What other 'features' does a failing synchro in a dual clutch box exhibit?

I didn't find it uncomfortable, my other half did! However even whatcar notice the harder ride under the s-line suspension so I am not alone in noticing there is a difference. The ride height on the s-line is generally lowered by 10mm, and this has an effect on travel. add that to less rubber on the tyres with the bigger wheels, and you get the 'harder' ride I refer to.

I didn't dislike it, I would have one again, but I can appreciate how others find it too harsh. Never tell me the odds.

I am loving the golf so far! Don't miss the freelander one bit

Luggs wrote:

I didn't find it uncomfortable, my other half did! However even whatcar notice the harder ride under the s-line suspension so I am not alone in noticing there is a difference. The ride height on the s-line is generally lowered by 10mm, and this has an effect on travel. add that to less rubber on the tyres with the bigger wheels, and you get the 'harder' ride I refer to.

I didn't dislike it, I would have one again, but I can appreciate how others find it too harsh.

Your not listening to what I am saying. I have not once mentioned that the S-Line is too harsh, It is not that different to the Sport model, and I don't find the ride too harsh at all.

I also know how suspension works and what effect's tyres, and suspension travel have on a car.

I am referring to the seats, which are generally .

I have asked if the company can return my car due to it screwing up my back. But I will have to consider carefully as the lease company have said it can be returned as long as the supplying dealer buys it, and I replace it with another Audi! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

really surprised that the seats in a new Audi are not comfortable.

in my experience German cars used to have very supportive comfortable seats and I put it down to the Germans being of larger than average stature in general !!


Iain

iain cooper wrote:

really surprised that the seats in a new Audi are not comfortable.

in my experience German cars used to have very supportive comfortable seats and I put it down to the Germans being of larger than average stature in general !!


Iain