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Which year of TDI is the best?

9 messages,  Last post on Nov 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

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#5 of 9 2011 Jetta SportWagon by vigorlover

Nov 09, 2010 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: fflintstone1 (Nov 09, 2010 3:45 pm)
Isn't the 2011 Jetta SportWagon the same as 2010? I understood that VW did not change the wagon yet, so for 2011 it will still be the old model and will not match up with the lower cost one until 2012.

#6 of 9 Re: Which year of TDI is the best? [zundar] by roccus

Sep 23, 2011 (7:24 am)

Replying to: zundar (Nov 02, 2010 7:42 pm)
do NOT buy a 2009....just passed 80k on mine...loved it up to this point. The DPF(diesel particulate filter) and catalytic converter have to be replaced. $4000.00 that's right THOUSAND. I called VW customer service and was told they are only required (federally) to cover those parts 8yrs or 80k(Iwas at 80,800) but they would send me a service voucher for $250...Thanks....same week I spent 450.00 for a door latch...and 750.00 for new glow plugs...as a side note I never missed a regular servicing and 75% of milage is highway.......also timing belt is a scheduled change 90k($1200-$1400 qoute by dealer) so much for saving money with a TDI! BE CAREFUL

#7 of 9 Re: Which year of TDI is the best? [roccus] by bpeebles

Sep 23, 2011 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: roccus (Sep 23, 2011 7:24 am)
So sorry you feel gyped... but I fail to see a problem with the "vehicle"
 
I shall explain:
*)GlowPlugs are considered a "wear item" (and only cost about $30 each as they fail)
*)Timing-Belt is also a "wear item" and it was a KNOWN cost when you purchased the car. (You KNEW at what mileage and how much it would cost)
 
As for the "Emissions Control Equipment" (DPF and Cat) You were handed a "Federal Emissions Warantee" when you purchased the vehicle. Have you read it?
 
May I suggest you join the TDI Club website and READ READ READ to bone up on your vehicle. I am estimating you can save several thousand dollars with some education.
 
HINT: Perhaps it is your DEALER that is costing you money.

#8 of 9 Re: Which year of TDI is the best? [bpeebles] by stevio

Nov 13, 2011 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 23, 2011 7:28 pm)
Yes, it is usually dealers who cost the money, But who are you going to trust wilth changing the timing belt? And yes you can get a glow plug for $35. But the dealer charges $750. - so what is your point? Are you saying the Tdi is a good value because everyone should change their own glow plugs? And you are the first person I have heard read emmisions manual - so what was your point on that - Read so you are less uncomfortable about major part failures?
 
Lastly, Do i really need to join a club to own an economical vehicle
 
Steve. 2001 Golf TDI. (sold at 40k) to avoid timing belt 40k interval change
rip-off

#9 of 9 Re: Which year of TDI is the best? [stevio] by bpeebles

Nov 13, 2011 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: stevio (Nov 13, 2011 3:04 pm)
WHAH: You missed almost every point I tried to make... it must be my fault - please allow me to try again
 
!) "who are you going to trust wilth changing the timing belt?" Do some research, there are lists of "trustworthy" mechanics who are not VW dealers and are very experienced in TDI maintenance.
 
2)"And yes you can get a glow plug for $35. But the dealer charges $750. - so what is your point?" My point is DONT GO TO THE DEALER to perform a $50 job when they charge $750
 
3) "Are you saying the Tdi is a good value because everyone should change their own glow plugs?" I am suggesting that you should either do basic work yourself - or quit complainin about dealer-ripoffs.
 
4)"And you are the first person I have heard read emmisions manual - so what was your point on that - Read so you are less uncomfortable about major part failures? " The point is that the Federal Government has rules in place which forces the MANUFACTURERS to cover all emmissions equipment for longer than the 'standard' vehicle warantee. All That stuff is still covered in your vehicle. If you had read the Federal Emissions Warantee - you would know this stuff.
 
5)"Do i really need to join a club to own an economical vehicle " The TDICLUB is the very best source for TDI information. It may have the word "club" in its name but it is no more a club than edmunds is.

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