Considering getting a '11-'14 JSW TDi, what should I be concerned about?

AndiS

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May 7, 2000
Location
Princeton, NJ, USA
Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be looking at a wide range of '11-'14 JSW TDis with DSG, all will be VW CPO, so I'm pretty confident I should have minimal issues & that whatever does come up will get resolved pretty quickly.

But there are always certain areas that we need to pay attention to in the initial eval, what are those areas with the JSW TDi?

FYI, my prior daily driver was an '01 Beetle TDi 5 speed. I had her for 15 years, 350k miles (original clutch), so I have some familiarity with the TDi.

My concerns (upgrades) would be:
* headlights (I prefer LED vs HID, I think these only come with Halogens), loved teh HIDs with cornering lights on my '16 GTi SE
* foglights
* backup camera
* 17" rims (looks like higher level trim with panorama roof had these)
* may try to swap in GTi seats at some point (my son has taken over my '16 GTi SE)
* would like to see if we can swap in '16 Radio HU (with carplay & android auto).

Thanks for the advice beforehand.
 
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roadlust

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Apr 15, 2004
Location
Yakima, Washington
TDI
2003 golf gl reflex silver (sold) 2013 TDI 2 door Golf Blue Graphite Metallic 6MT Premium Package.
"Tec package" cars come with HID lights.
 
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