alex_tdi
Veteran Member
Hi Everyone,
My 2001 Golf got smashed by an Audi A5 earlier tonight and it's pretty clear it's completely totaled. RIP. So I started searching the car ads and 2013 Golf TDIs are selling for around 10 - 12K around LA. A good potential replacement. Based on the readings I've done on this board and others, it looks like 2013/2014 is the last MYs of MK6. I like that, because that means VW has worked out most of the kinks.
There are lots of posts here regarding the JSW, but I'm looking only at the Golf, so I was wondering if you guys can share your thoughts on the questions I have:
Q1 - Given the 2013/2014 MY, what problems/expensive areas I should look out for or plan for? (e.g. DPF, EGR, HPFP, gasket, timing chain, tensioner, water pump, A/C?) And what are the associated costs? (DIY/local mechanic)
Q2 - Since all TDIs have had the VW emissions fix, what does that mean for extended warranty on the emission components? I've read it's 5 yrs / 60K after the fix was applied, correct?
Q3 - How's the DSG for the 2013/2014 years? I have a 2009 A3 with the 6-speed DSG and it stutters from a dead stop when hot. I'm hoping they've figured out a fix by now.
Q4 - I see the panaromic roof on the JSW is troublesome, how about the regular sunroof on the Golf? Any issues?
Q5 - I've read over the years that the MK4 lasts a long time (ALH engines can go 300 - 400K miles). How about the MK6? or should I look at the MK7?
Q6 - I've never purchased a used car with more than 10K miles before. What things should I consider when looking at cars with 40 - 70K miles? Would you recommend buying a 6+ yrs old car?
Thanks.
Alex
My 2001 Golf got smashed by an Audi A5 earlier tonight and it's pretty clear it's completely totaled. RIP. So I started searching the car ads and 2013 Golf TDIs are selling for around 10 - 12K around LA. A good potential replacement. Based on the readings I've done on this board and others, it looks like 2013/2014 is the last MYs of MK6. I like that, because that means VW has worked out most of the kinks.
There are lots of posts here regarding the JSW, but I'm looking only at the Golf, so I was wondering if you guys can share your thoughts on the questions I have:
Q1 - Given the 2013/2014 MY, what problems/expensive areas I should look out for or plan for? (e.g. DPF, EGR, HPFP, gasket, timing chain, tensioner, water pump, A/C?) And what are the associated costs? (DIY/local mechanic)
Q2 - Since all TDIs have had the VW emissions fix, what does that mean for extended warranty on the emission components? I've read it's 5 yrs / 60K after the fix was applied, correct?
Q3 - How's the DSG for the 2013/2014 years? I have a 2009 A3 with the 6-speed DSG and it stutters from a dead stop when hot. I'm hoping they've figured out a fix by now.
Q4 - I see the panaromic roof on the JSW is troublesome, how about the regular sunroof on the Golf? Any issues?
Q5 - I've read over the years that the MK4 lasts a long time (ALH engines can go 300 - 400K miles). How about the MK6? or should I look at the MK7?
Q6 - I've never purchased a used car with more than 10K miles before. What things should I consider when looking at cars with 40 - 70K miles? Would you recommend buying a 6+ yrs old car?
Thanks.
Alex
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