Looking for an accurate look at reliability when it comes to the Golf TDI. Specifically, looking at long term reliability and maintenance upkeep.
How long will these engines last with regular maintenance upkeep? Looking through some threads and posts, it seems there are more than a few that have broken the 300,000+ mileage barrier.
It is hard to tell what kind of maintenance items will be required or expected though on a long term basis. Timing belts seem to be a big trend as far as them going out and needing to be replaced every so often (around every 70,000 miles from what I have gathered).
What I am really trying to figure out is if buying a used Golf TDI will be a good car that I can rely on with little maintenance. Or if it is something that is known for its maintenance issues, and its something that will be an on going project.
My brother had all kinds of issues with his Jetta (gas, not diesel), and I have gotten info from a couple individuals who expressed that they had multiple maintenance problems. But is this the norm? Or are these the guys who are in the very small percentage of people with issues?
How long will these engines last with regular maintenance upkeep? Looking through some threads and posts, it seems there are more than a few that have broken the 300,000+ mileage barrier.
It is hard to tell what kind of maintenance items will be required or expected though on a long term basis. Timing belts seem to be a big trend as far as them going out and needing to be replaced every so often (around every 70,000 miles from what I have gathered).
What I am really trying to figure out is if buying a used Golf TDI will be a good car that I can rely on with little maintenance. Or if it is something that is known for its maintenance issues, and its something that will be an on going project.
My brother had all kinds of issues with his Jetta (gas, not diesel), and I have gotten info from a couple individuals who expressed that they had multiple maintenance problems. But is this the norm? Or are these the guys who are in the very small percentage of people with issues?