scooperhsd
Top Post Dawg
Yes interior trim pieces can be a problem. My 2000 NB glove box door doesnot have a handle or lock on it anymore.... nor has it for at least 5 years...
which gen tdi is most reliable?
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Yes interior trim pieces can be a problem. My 2000 NB glove box door doesnot have a handle or lock on it anymore.... nor has it for at least 5 years...
nicklockard
Torque Dorque
I got one of the Dieselgate vehicles. I've already had to take it to VW Scottsdale for warranty work. They correctly diagnosed a cracked cold-side boost hose and replaced it, along with replacing a faulty NOx sensor. These were fixed under warranty with $0 cost to me and zero hassle. Plus they fixed my rear-center seat belt which was binding, as a courtesy to me. The warranty is good for 48K miles or 4 years. This is the exact language in my 2010 Touareg V6 Tdi's Supplemental Warranty Pamphlet below. I have added some formatting to highlight certain sections or items of interest.
The way I interpret it, is that ANYTHING which causes the MIL light to light is covered. For me, that included one NOx sensor and 1 cold-side boost hose. The seat belt issue was fixed for free because VW Scottsdale is a great dealership who will be getting my business!Section of my Dieselgate Touareg's warranty said:
That is better than the original warranty. VW cannot afford to screw this up by not servicing these vehicles according to the consent decree (CD) they signed--it's likely that the EPA and CARB wrote in severe punishments and fines if they fail to live up the the CD.
By making this post, I am in no way claiming or arguing that the Dieselgate (DG) vehicles will be trouble-free or anything of that nature. I'm just pointing out how nice it is to have a new-car warranty (a good one!) at used-car prices. Yes, the DG era vehicles are newfangled and complicated compared to the awesome 'Chuck Norris' Tdi's of yore (of which I'm a huge fan myself, and would have bought another, if one could tow my trailer!) , but I don't think it will be any harder to work on basic engine stuff than my BMW 335d was.
Talking about depreciation: I got a nice, modern, highly capable towing machine which originally listed at $54k for $9995, with a warranty that exceeds the original warranty --IMO--, still has brand-new, real leather & 4-corner air suspension (I'm a huge fan of air suspensions) and everything works. The vehicle has only minor dents and interior flaws (missing plastic bits here and there).
On a trip to Verde Valley Wine trail from Phoenix and back yesterday, I got 33.1 mpg, and I wasn't going slow.
The market resembles a snake with a hump in the middle from its last meal: right now the availability of DG buy-back cars being sold @ dealerships is great, but soon there won't be any but the crappy ones. Were I in your position, I'd look for a beetle with stick. A quick search on Cargurus lists 51 manual-transmission New Beetles for sale nationwide, where the vast majority are DG buyback cars.
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IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
You can still buy a glove box for the beetle. You just may not want to spend the $600+ the dealer wants for it.
scooperhsd
Top Post Dawg
You're correct about that LOL .....
Lightflyer1
Top Post Dawg
Or spend less than $50 for tunemyeuro's fix it kit.
https://www.tunemyeuro.com/glove-boxes-repair-kits-1/
https://www.tunemyeuro.com/glove-boxes-repair-kits-1/
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
I actually bought an entire wrecked Jetta Wagon in partnership with my mechanic. He needed the auto trans, I wanted the glove box. It was cheaper to buy the car than a glove box. Harvested some other good stuff, too.
Exlogger
Member
2006 TDI BRM vs BEW
I lasted visited in Jan 2018 when tranny mechatronic went out in my 2006 Jetta TDI, thanks to some help here and UTube, I found a new one & replaced but now have engine problem & need to replace it. Major failure and not economical to rebuild from what I can find so looking at a "used" replacement... I found a reasonably priced 2006 TDI engine but PROBLEM:
My current engine ID is a BRM, used one is a BEW; also, my 5th digit VIN is T, used one is R... can anyone advise me if this "used" engine will work with these differences in Engine ID and VIN digits?
From what I can find, there are differences in the injectors which shouldn't be a problem (?), but I do have concerns with wiring harnesses & other connections / bolt patterns (tranny) and whatever else being located same as current engine???.... Looking to remove/replace engine myself as shop costs are too high (they say 11-14 hours to remove/install).. I love this car, bought it new in 2007 but unfortunately must face possible reality of scraping it..
Any and all suggestions/recommendations greatly appreciated!
I lasted visited in Jan 2018 when tranny mechatronic went out in my 2006 Jetta TDI, thanks to some help here and UTube, I found a new one & replaced but now have engine problem & need to replace it. Major failure and not economical to rebuild from what I can find so looking at a "used" replacement... I found a reasonably priced 2006 TDI engine but PROBLEM:
My current engine ID is a BRM, used one is a BEW; also, my 5th digit VIN is T, used one is R... can anyone advise me if this "used" engine will work with these differences in Engine ID and VIN digits?
From what I can find, there are differences in the injectors which shouldn't be a problem (?), but I do have concerns with wiring harnesses & other connections / bolt patterns (tranny) and whatever else being located same as current engine???.... Looking to remove/replace engine myself as shop costs are too high (they say 11-14 hours to remove/install).. I love this car, bought it new in 2007 but unfortunately must face possible reality of scraping it..
Any and all suggestions/recommendations greatly appreciated!