When you read the Edmunds article, the TDI is at the bottom of the overall test. The Fiat 500 is really the overall winner when you factor in cost of driving and purchase price. Of course, the Fiat 500 is not a practical solution for everybody due to its size. The Hyundai Elantra does pretty good overall considering its base price. The Jetta TDI is the most practical for me but I would really need the Golf version for hauling versatility. That big lump of torque is the intangible factor that makes the VWs so much fun to drive.
Yea, but how about the worry factor and possible $8000 repair cost nightmare, especially after the short VW warranty?
Later!
This is a great point, and pretty damning coming from a vendor. I was disappointed to see only 3-year 36k miles for the recent VWs. I had a timing belt snap on me when my '03 jetta was only 1,200 miles out of warranty, and VW wanted to charge me $4,500 for the repair to my engine. A TDI club member did it for under $3k, but still, that's a big chunk of change for something that failed THAT close to the warranty period (and the belt was supposed to be a 90k one).Yea, but how about the worry factor and possible $8000 repair cost nightmare, especially after the short VW warranty?
Yes, 3/36 sux. They should at least go back to 5/60 or was it 5/50. Anyway point is improve quality and bump it up.
Mazda diesel, where are you??
Yes, in many/most cases, those plug-ins are indeed coal powered like the locomotives of yesteryear.
Yea, but if you read what's actually covered under that 5/60 you'll notice they leave out the HPFP and even the turbo, by golly!
I was one of whom you describe above--they also, in their response, stated that "any collateral damage caused by the failure" of the HPFP would also be covered by the 5/60. In this economic climate, I'd imagine the sender of the email (from VWOA) would lose their job before they'd hang a customer out to dry and face all the bad rap that goes with that, not to mention litigation (which would, believe you me, occur). But, of course, I reserve the right to be wrong.Yea, but if you read what's actually covered under that 5/60 you'll notice they leave out the HPFP and even the turbo, by golly!
Many here have corresponded with VW CC and were emailed in return that the HPFP is covered however, that may or may not be enough to actually get it covered unless you litigated them till the cows come home.
The HPFP sees no engine oil for lubrication and the turbo receives oil via line supply and therefore they can most likely weasel out of that too under the internally lubricated only clause. Later!
--and of course I respect your intimate knowledge of the biz.If the VW powertrain doesn't cover the HPFP, the turbo, and "poor-quality diesel", then probably a lot of money. People have said that some stations put gasoline into their diesel tanks to kill organisms. That gives me a lot of confidence.
I guess thats why my dad bought a Hyndai. 5/60 bumper to bumer 5/100 powertrain. He's only in cars for 100-130K so it's probably the best option.
This is the only on topic input in the last few days...what's a matter you?
