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Volkswagen Caddy 2K.I (2005-2010) (page 2 of 2)
drifandWA, 6112
- 151 reviews
Absolutely not worth investing
As an update from my previous review, the van is absolutely bad, not just the drive, or performance. Simple things like where to fill up the tank, there is no fuel release and simply just push open where it can be sabotaged. Our company van has FAILED on the fuel guage twice in a year and is serviced by Volkswagen, and is brand new! The guage will read as empty even though there is fuel. Next fault was key coding whenever you open the instrument panel. Seriously, this is obviously a money making scheme ensuring you cant do any service to the va...Read more
n yourself. I cannot understand how my company choose this van especially for daily runs. Is poorly designed and one of the worse vehicles I have driven to date with most issues for a new vehicle. Nothing, is an absolutely a box with 4 wheels Everything, I doubt VW was going to exchange this orange for a apple.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
sampson3199
- 11 reviews
- 8 likes
Excellent
Averaged 4.2l/100 km on the trip. Total average over 120,000 km is 5.9l/100km. My wife drives this car for her antique/furniture shop. Uses the space all the time. She totally loves this car even after 4 years! No problems at all.
Great size: small to park but huge in carrying capacity. Holds a double mattress in the back. Lots of ingenious storage areas under seats and above. So economical in the 1.9 turbo diesel manual. Great finish and dash. Handles well. Cheap to service. Easy on tyres.
Seats are a bit hard. Drove from Perth to Adelaide and back in a week with a sore bottom.
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rearrangeAU
- 28 reviews
- 35 likes
Good
If I had to replace the van now I would buy exactly the same van with the same options. There isn't anything else on the market I'd prefer. Some more comfortable seats would be welcome though.
Mine is the Caddy TDI manual van. I've had it for a year and love it (all except the cons below). It is very economical to run, has heaps of space for my needs, looks great with my business signage and it is the only van on the market with completely smooth sides (I went for a metallic charcoal colour with body coloured bumpers and mirrors), is relat...Read more
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I should also add that the van has had a variety of rattles over its life (2.5 years, 20,000km's) and the VW symbol dropped off the key some time ago. Neither reflect good build quality.
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PrwoodsAU
Terrible
I have just traded my 2006 1.9 Caddy Life and feels good to have it gone. When traded it needed about another $4,000.00 of repairs – air conditioning didn’t work (2nd time) rear brakes, rear shock absorbers & CV joints all needed fixing and I had just spent $2,500.00 fixing the clutch (and that was the cheap single plate one) at 120,000km. Recently fixed the clutch on a Toyota (with 210,000km) for $330.00. Paint, yes paint, was coming off radio buttons, power window buttons, and passenger and drivers arm rests.
Fun to driveVery Economical (diesel)Good SizeGood Performance
Unreliable Poor quality finish in some areasvery very expensive to fix
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billleaAU
Great to drive but don't keep it for long
Our company operates 10 VW Caddy's so far we have split two gearboxes one with only 70,000 kilometres on the clock. We have Toyotas with over 300,000 kms and they have not had a spanner laid on them other than regular service.
great fuel economy
Unreliable and expensive to repair
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MightyTribyNSW, 2567
- 15 reviews
- 3 likes
OK
Great small car, perfect for lugging the kids around and driving to work and back etc. Due to the 1.9l size of the engine, it is not powerful enough for overtaking etc on country roads, you need to plan ahead. Finish quality is very good, and so it should be from VW. My wife loves the car, I drive it all day due to my job, and travel very long distances, no real problems to speak of.
I have the 7 seat caddy Life Diesel with DSG transmission. Love the turning circle, turns so tight that parking is not a problem. Love the fact that it can seat 7 ...Read more
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Questions & Answers
TraceyAnne Maherasked
I need to know how to add and check transmission oil in my vw diesel caddy 2011 model please help me out
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Skid markasked
I have a 1.9L diesel caddy and a 1.9L diesel maxi caddy, both around 2008 models and just noticed that all of the rear bumper securing bolts are missing on both. Is this normal?
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DNPasked
2010 Caddy Maxi 1.6 deisel Manual or Auto ?
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personally I would not go near a volkswagon, IF you get a good one you will be happy, get a not so good one and it will break your heart and wallet
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rearrange
Appalling customer 'service' from Volkswagen and their dealers: Two years have passed since writing this review of my Caddy. I have not once had a phone call returned, a letter, fax, or email responde... Read more
d to regarding my missing trip computer. My van also has an annoying wind whistle around the drivers side rear view mirror and it's air conditioning is pathetically weak. I am currently waiting for Volkswagen to authorise warranty repairs of these two items but I am not holding out much hope since the dealer doesn't reply to my emails. If I could change my review star rating now I would give it 2 stars rather than 4.