fowvey
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2014
- Location
- Phoenix
- TDI
- (2014 Jetta TDI DSG) -Gone, but not forgotten, 2014 Audi A6 TDI
Today, May 20, I received confirmation of my fear. One week ago I was involved in a collision resulting in my Jetta TDI, a 2014 that I truly loved, being totaled. I was hurt with very minor injuries and only went into shock, nothing else.
Now for the explanation to the title....
I need a car. I really like TDIs and would love to get back into one (the A6 isn't used as a DD like the Jetta was). I test drove a Golf TDI a few days ago and really liked it. The JSW was nice as well, but it is a bit big for my needs, though I would certainly consider one. My worry though, stems from two parts:
1) Suppose I buy a Golf TDI before the rumored/confirmed/unconfirmed buyback is announced, I would still technically be eligible for it, yes?
2) I absolutely need a car by the end of June. I am traveling out of the country for three weeks in June and will be gone over Memorial weekend, limiting any time I could purchase a car. In a purely hypothetical situation, say there are no more used TDIs available to buy (low mileage, preferably newer, and since VW would buy the majority of them back) and I'm stuck either going gasser or looking to a new TDI. So, it would seem to me the time to buy is 'now or never' for a 2010-14 Golf or JSW. Thoughts?
I would be interested in a 2015 TDI, but am budgeting only for an older, less expensive model.
Also, I know relatively well about the 2.0 140hp issues and concerns ranging from HPFP to IC issues and maintenance costs, but what about the Golf specifically? I would love to grab a 2012 or 13 with the tech package, but realistically would settle on a non-tech with Nav. All with DSG since it will be a shared car.
How about the JSW? I've read into the pano sunroof being a pain sometimes, but test drove one with it and was very impressed.
In short, should I actively pursue a TDI now or wait, AND if I do look to buy, what should I look out for in a Golf or JSW coming from a 2014 Jetta TDI?
Now for the explanation to the title....
I need a car. I really like TDIs and would love to get back into one (the A6 isn't used as a DD like the Jetta was). I test drove a Golf TDI a few days ago and really liked it. The JSW was nice as well, but it is a bit big for my needs, though I would certainly consider one. My worry though, stems from two parts:
1) Suppose I buy a Golf TDI before the rumored/confirmed/unconfirmed buyback is announced, I would still technically be eligible for it, yes?
2) I absolutely need a car by the end of June. I am traveling out of the country for three weeks in June and will be gone over Memorial weekend, limiting any time I could purchase a car. In a purely hypothetical situation, say there are no more used TDIs available to buy (low mileage, preferably newer, and since VW would buy the majority of them back) and I'm stuck either going gasser or looking to a new TDI. So, it would seem to me the time to buy is 'now or never' for a 2010-14 Golf or JSW. Thoughts?
I would be interested in a 2015 TDI, but am budgeting only for an older, less expensive model.
Also, I know relatively well about the 2.0 140hp issues and concerns ranging from HPFP to IC issues and maintenance costs, but what about the Golf specifically? I would love to grab a 2012 or 13 with the tech package, but realistically would settle on a non-tech with Nav. All with DSG since it will be a shared car.
How about the JSW? I've read into the pano sunroof being a pain sometimes, but test drove one with it and was very impressed.
In short, should I actively pursue a TDI now or wait, AND if I do look to buy, what should I look out for in a Golf or JSW coming from a 2014 Jetta TDI?