So I'm looking at a 2007 TDI. Has 170k on the clock.
It is essentially in perfect condition. Not a dent or scratch, interior is mint. Was used as a commuting vehicle, 100kms/day on the highway.
I will be driving it this whole week, but haven't committed to buying it yet. It drives perfectly most of the time. The power level feels about right, the noise level, and vibrations.
However, once in awhile (has happened to me twice), the idle will get a little wonky. It still sounds the same, and the revs don't bounce, but it just feels a little horny inside the car. Its sort of... rumbly, like a minor earthquake or something. When this happens, there is much less power, like about half as much. No lights on the dash, no smoke, nothing else abnormal.
What could cause these symptoms? Should I be worried?
The car is a really good deal, at just over $10k. I am buying it from the company I work for, they have leased it since new. All service records check out @ the dealership, no major repair work has been performed. So I'm not being 'stiffed', as far as anyone knows, its a perfect car.
It is essentially in perfect condition. Not a dent or scratch, interior is mint. Was used as a commuting vehicle, 100kms/day on the highway.
I will be driving it this whole week, but haven't committed to buying it yet. It drives perfectly most of the time. The power level feels about right, the noise level, and vibrations.
However, once in awhile (has happened to me twice), the idle will get a little wonky. It still sounds the same, and the revs don't bounce, but it just feels a little horny inside the car. Its sort of... rumbly, like a minor earthquake or something. When this happens, there is much less power, like about half as much. No lights on the dash, no smoke, nothing else abnormal.
What could cause these symptoms? Should I be worried?
The car is a really good deal, at just over $10k. I am buying it from the company I work for, they have leased it since new. All service records check out @ the dealership, no major repair work has been performed. So I'm not being 'stiffed', as far as anyone knows, its a perfect car.
