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12742 messages, Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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Replying to: mochalatte (Aug 31, 2003 7:19 pm) Is this a good deal? Is this 1.8T less problematic than the VR6? or more?
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Replying to: backy (Jan 14, 2009 7:45 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jan 15, 2009 7:39 am) 
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I'm considering buying a 2000-2004 Jetta (no specific model) with a automatic tranny and was wondering which engine has a better track record as far as reliability? the 1.8T, the 2.0, or the VR6? I've test driven both the VR6 and the 1.8T and honestly I like both of them, although the 1.8 seemed to be somewhat smoother upon acceleration and I must admit I liked it when the turbo kicked in. But I've read SO many negative posts about this vehicle in general I'm still a bit hesitant about investing in a used one. I do love everything about this VW and I want one but I have serious reservations about it's future reliability. Also, I live in Minnesota so how will each of these engines handle really cold temps? I look forward to the replies. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: gforce211 (Jan 16, 2009 7:43 pm) I have no experience with the VR6 or 1.8T, but I have heard that turbos require special care and maintenance, so the more you know about the ownership and maintenance history, the better. |
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Replying to: gforce211 (Jan 16, 2009 7:43 pm) If you are looking for lowest maintainance costs, the 2.0L is your choice. This engine is essentually the same as the very 1st watercooled VW (1981?) which has had many years of refinements. It is as good as an engine can get. Some of these tend to consume oil (NOT a problem if you keep the oil topped up.) The VR6 is more engine than the vehicle really needs and is pretty expensive to maintain properly. It hangs down further than the other engines and is suseptible to getting clobbered by road-debris. You can lose all your oil and destroy the engine. It also requires synthetic oil! The 1.8T (An Audi engine) Gained an unwelcome reputation for reliabilty when there was a rash of bad ignition-coils for a couple years. All of these were recalled and fixed. It offers the efficency of a small engine on the highway while the turbocharger gives it the power of a much larger engine when you want it. (synthetic oil too!))
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 17, 2009 8:04 pm) |
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Replying to: gforce211 (Jan 18, 2009 6:36 pm)
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Replying to: gforce211 (Jan 18, 2009 6:36 pm) In general ANY turbocharged engine should be fed with synthetic oil. This is because the turbocharger can cook the dyno-oil rendering it a useless goop. Keep in mind that the turbocharger bearings are spinning at over 10,000 RPM and are in the very hottest part of the exhaust sytem... these conditions requre the very best lubricating oil which will not break down. |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 18, 2009 7:23 pm)
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