Should I buy?

eagle

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North Carolina
TDI
2013 Jetta
Like others, my local dealership has started selling "phase 1"-fixed NOS 2015 Golf SportWagen TDIs. I currently have a 2003 Jetta 1.8T, with about 146k on the clock, and I love it. I used to also have a 2006 Jetta TDI w/ DSG, and I loved it too.
I'm thinking of trading my Jetta for my dream car, which is that very SportWagen TDI that is now for sale. But:
- I wonder how the 2018 "phase 2" fix will affect the car: Will I still love it after the fix?
- Similar to the first item: My Jetta is in great shape (I take excellent care of a car); I wonder how well the TDI will hold up after the fixes?
- I don't really want another car loan (I currently have no car loans, but they are offering 0% for 60 months)
I wonder how much they will bargain on this car. I saw the Jalopnik report about people getting them for under $19k, but I'm sure those were manual S models. The one I'm looking at is a DSG SE model. If my net is under $20k, I think it's worth doing. If my net is north of $20k, I don't think it makes sense even though this is my dream car and it probably won't be sold again.
Other pros of trading:
- My wife can't drive my manual Jetta today; she could drive the DSG (duh, it's an auto), so that would be 2 vehicles she could drive, vs 1 today
- It would be a 2nd vehicle that would fit our entire family of 5 (hers is a Honda Odyssey)
- It would be a 2nd vehicle that could haul stuff (my MK4 Jetta sedan is very small)
Anything else I should consider here, as I make this decision?
 

2015vwgolfdiesel

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Oklahoma
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2015 VW Golf S DSG Silver
Similar to the first item: My Jetta is in great shape (I take excellent care of a car); I wonder how well the TDI will hold up after the fixes?
Who can say or sure, but you get a world class 11(?) year warranty.



I wonder how much they will bargain on this car. I saw the Jalopnik report about people getting them for under $19k, but I'm sure those were manual S models. The one I'm looking at is a DSG SE model.


Offer what your want to pay ~~ might start at 'bout $1,500 under your comfort zone and work up a small amount at each bump
 

eagle

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2013 Jetta
Who can say or sure, but you get a world class 11(?) year warranty.
Thanks, yeah, I saw that they now have an excellent warranty on much of the car.
Offer what your want to pay ~~ might start at 'bout $1,500 under your comfort zone and work up a small amount at each bump
Thanks, I'll try that. I'm afraid that my comfort zone is well below what they will sell for, but I'm going to try.
 

TDI WNY

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East Amherst, NY
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2015 GSW TDI SEL
Don't wait long!

All of the SE and SEL models are going fast. I just bought an SE without the light package. I will miss the light package I currently have.
 

eagle

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North Carolina
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2013 Jetta
All of the SE and SEL models are going fast. I just bought an SE without the light package. I will miss the light package I currently have.
No kidding. A few days ago, I test drove a silver/black SE. It sold yesterday. Last night I saw a silver/black SEL; it sold today.

Oh well. I'm not going to be able to buy: I can't afford what they're going for. My 1.8T is plenty good enough, but it's no TDI.
 

tikal

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Location
Southeast Texas
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2004 Passat Wagon (chainless + 5 MT + GDE tune)
Latest 'fixed' Golf SportWagen TDIs are rare and in high demand probably. Prepare to pay premium $$$ for them.

I wonder how the cargo space of the upcoming Cruze hatchback will compare to the 2015 Golf SportWagen TDI?
 

gearheadgrrrl

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Buffalo Ridge (southwest Minnesota)
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'15 Golf DSG, '13 JSW DSG surrendered to VW, '03 Golf 2 door manual
The Cruze diesel will be available in a few months, but expect to pay at least $25k for one. If VW returns to the diesel market, their prices will be in the same range or higher. So if you want a diesel car, best to grab one now at $5k off the usual price!
 

dubStrom

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Kansas City Missouri
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2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
A black 6MT 2015 NEW Passat TDI

Yes,
These fixed vehicles are showing up. They'll disappear quickly. I guess it really just depends on whether you want a TDI or not. Here's one in Salina.
https://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/6097862488.html

Voice command recognition, full handsfree bluetooth phone operations, quiet and odorless clean diesel, 800+ miles range (900 even). Wider stance and better suspension than old TDIs. You won't find the convenience features or ride quality in any used pre CR TDI. All for $22645, new?!

Happy with my '03 Jetta wagon, but nice price on this fixed Passat. This engine/transmission combination got me over 50 mpg easily when I owned one. Best FE in a TDI I've ever experienced.
 
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dubStrom

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Kansas City Missouri
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2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
more NEW 2015s available for sale

These are all $5000 OFF MSRP and zero miles. Nice. Now I see a half dozen more at a Kansas City dealership (showing up at Kansas City Craiglist!). There's a red golf, a couple of Passats, and a few Sportwagens. The 6MT manual Passat is gone, probably sold quickly. Looks like these are all DSG.

Now I wish that I had waited and not bought a Passat 1.8T

My wife would kill me if I attempted to trade now that I bought an '03 TDI Jetta wagon! Doohh!

I see a banner on the website of one KC area dealership advertising NEW 2015 TDIs, must call them for details. They are NOT listed along with the new inventory online.
 
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