Hello All,
I am looking into purchasing a 2013 Passat TDI SE. I drive 30-36k miles a year and just absolutely destroy the value of cars due to mileage. I was draw to the TDI cause of the length of life in the diesel engine, great mileage, and also I enjoy the look of the car. I am familiar with the whole emission scandal and that there have been hundreds of thousands of these cars sitting on lots. I am looking at one with 93k miles, dealer is asking $8500. I specifically picked this car because the previous single owner was religious with maintenance. Literally spared no expense on the maintenance. Now all the serious maintenance ended in 2017 when the car was bought at auction and sat for years until the emission fix was performed. I am worried about how long these cars have sat and what that will mean for their reliability, I am aware of the warranty VW has for them.
My real question here is should I even bother with these cars? I read horror stories of them just falling apart or constantly being in the shop, then again I hear plenty of stories of them lasting a long time with little issue. Keep in mind im just looking for something to pay off in 1.5 years that will be a road warrior.
Thoughts?
I am looking into purchasing a 2013 Passat TDI SE. I drive 30-36k miles a year and just absolutely destroy the value of cars due to mileage. I was draw to the TDI cause of the length of life in the diesel engine, great mileage, and also I enjoy the look of the car. I am familiar with the whole emission scandal and that there have been hundreds of thousands of these cars sitting on lots. I am looking at one with 93k miles, dealer is asking $8500. I specifically picked this car because the previous single owner was religious with maintenance. Literally spared no expense on the maintenance. Now all the serious maintenance ended in 2017 when the car was bought at auction and sat for years until the emission fix was performed. I am worried about how long these cars have sat and what that will mean for their reliability, I am aware of the warranty VW has for them.
My real question here is should I even bother with these cars? I read horror stories of them just falling apart or constantly being in the shop, then again I hear plenty of stories of them lasting a long time with little issue. Keep in mind im just looking for something to pay off in 1.5 years that will be a road warrior.
Thoughts?