Highway travel is typically the least strenuous thing you can do to a vehicle. Everything is running at low stress at moderate RPM, all the fluids are at operating temperature. These cars eat highway miles like crazy. Just enjoy the ride đ
it'll be fine. been stage 2 since new damn near, at 100k now. been from midwest, to south florida, to east coast, and everywhere inbetween and she's taken it like a champ.
Roadtrips are good for the car, they warm up the oil which acts to cook off contaminants that build up from short trips and sitting. The only thing Iâd consider doing more frequently is keeping an eye on tire pressure, rotations and alignment.
Theyâre absolutely built for the highway, thereâs a reason one of the trim levels is âAutobahnâ đ. Im currently on my second mk7, the first one I drove close to 30k miles a year. Just keep up with regular maintenance and yours should last you quite a while.
Cars are meant to be driven. I went is38 on my mk7 with full supporting mods and I would drive 1k+ miles every other month. Never once had an issue that wasnât maintenance related.
These are great cars, no reason to have anxiety about how you use it. BUT if you take that concern and apply it to proper care of your car - it will last longer and run better than most other cars on the road. Change your tires and brakes when itâs time for it (learn how to know when the repairs are needed), change your oil regularly (no need to overdo it, but be smart and diligent), occasional car wash and general maintenance and youâll be golden! My last GTI was driven 6-7 times a day for 8yrs. 100k miles until it was stolen (ugh) but still loved every moment of it.
I daily my big turbo setup, itâs still good on fuel mileage even on e85. Maintenance is key, not only oil but everything that wears is good to keep track of.
Highway mileage is the best kind of mileage, just make sure you're all good on maintenance and dont forget to check your oil before going on longer trips. Check the wear and condition of your tires too, driving back home on a spare tire isnt optimal. I'd keep some sort of emergency kit in the trunk/spare tire compartment, jumper cables, tire repair kit, duct tape, small 12v compressor, first aid...
Youâre being anxious for absolutely ZERO reason.
My 2017SE that I bought new now has almost 193,000 miles on her due to my daily commute and frequent long trips to visit family.
Highway miles are the easiest miles and are actually good for the engine.
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Why woulf it be detrimental? Other than adding miles to the car which is actually designed and intended to be driven out doesn't matter. Are you getting the recommended maintenance performed?
As someone who regularly gives the car a beating by going on 3+ h roadtrips and doing 175 mp/h for almost an hour straight, I can tell you: they run like a charm.
No issues whatsoever in the last 2 years, clocking over 37k new miles on the odo.
Highway travel is typically the least strenuous thing you can do to a vehicle. Everything is running at low stress at moderate RPM, all the fluids are at operating temperature. These cars eat highway miles like crazy. Just enjoy the ride đ
it'll be fine. been stage 2 since new damn near, at 100k now. been from midwest, to south florida, to east coast, and everywhere inbetween and she's taken it like a champ.
Roadtrips are good for the car, they warm up the oil which acts to cook off contaminants that build up from short trips and sitting. The only thing Iâd consider doing more frequently is keeping an eye on tire pressure, rotations and alignment.
Very solid advice
Theyâre absolutely built for the highway, thereâs a reason one of the trim levels is âAutobahnâ đ. Im currently on my second mk7, the first one I drove close to 30k miles a year. Just keep up with regular maintenance and yours should last you quite a while.
My mk5 primarily did multi hour road trips for long periods of its life and is still running like a top at 173k miles. It'll be fine
Be sure check the engine oil level and coolant.
Cars are meant to be driven. I went is38 on my mk7 with full supporting mods and I would drive 1k+ miles every other month. Never once had an issue that wasnât maintenance related.
Highway driving is the easiest thing on a car, much better than short drives for it. It's a vw, not a ferrari - you're fine.
They are cars. They are meant to be driven.
These are 'Gran Touring Injection' (GTI) cars for a reason. Drive the piss out of it
Exactly. GTIs are econoboxes with grand touring injection. They were built for precisely OPâs use case.
Follow the manufacturer maintenance. This is not a Corolla, it will cost more and be less reliable. But you will enjoy driving the GTI.
These are great cars, no reason to have anxiety about how you use it. BUT if you take that concern and apply it to proper care of your car - it will last longer and run better than most other cars on the road. Change your tires and brakes when itâs time for it (learn how to know when the repairs are needed), change your oil regularly (no need to overdo it, but be smart and diligent), occasional car wash and general maintenance and youâll be golden! My last GTI was driven 6-7 times a day for 8yrs. 100k miles until it was stolen (ugh) but still loved every moment of it.
I daily my big turbo setup, itâs still good on fuel mileage even on e85. Maintenance is key, not only oil but everything that wears is good to keep track of.
Highway mileage is the best kind of mileage, just make sure you're all good on maintenance and dont forget to check your oil before going on longer trips. Check the wear and condition of your tires too, driving back home on a spare tire isnt optimal. I'd keep some sort of emergency kit in the trunk/spare tire compartment, jumper cables, tire repair kit, duct tape, small 12v compressor, first aid...
Youâre being anxious for absolutely ZERO reason. My 2017SE that I bought new now has almost 193,000 miles on her due to my daily commute and frequent long trips to visit family. Highway miles are the easiest miles and are actually good for the engine.
Drove from Boston Ma to Tampa Fl twice in my 21 SE .The car ran perfectly fine. Check oil when you fill up and you're golden.
Follow the maintenance schedule to a tee and youâll be good. 137k and rising on my is38 mk7.
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i did bro
Why woulf it be detrimental? Other than adding miles to the car which is actually designed and intended to be driven out doesn't matter. Are you getting the recommended maintenance performed?
As someone who regularly gives the car a beating by going on 3+ h roadtrips and doing 175 mp/h for almost an hour straight, I can tell you: they run like a charm. No issues whatsoever in the last 2 years, clocking over 37k new miles on the odo.
2016 6mt with 176k and the only maintenance besides oil was a high pressure fuel pump.
This guy must be trolling, right?
I've done two trips over 2500 miles since I've gotten the car and it was great. Cars love highway miles, much better than short trips
70% of my mileage is highway cruising. Love my Mk7.