Have you already replaced your TDI?

[MD Vet]

We are 1 week away from the "green light" court date.
How many people here, that are doing the buyback, have pulled the trigger on a replacement already?

 

[HBarlow]

I have. I bought one about a month ago.

 

[bubbagumpshrimp]

Nope. Waiting till I wash out of the TDI.

 

[rgoetz]

I bought a GTI in August. I plan to keep my JSW (which only has 62K miles on it) for 2 years, as I have a need for a 3rd car (in addition to my GTI and my family's Sienna). I understand the risks.

 

[DanB36]

Well, replaced one, but replaced with another TDI. My JSW was rear-ended on Thursday afternoon; bought an A3 TDI to replace it.

 

[chadbag]

We have 2 JSW.

Both are sitting on the driveway and the wife regularly drives one. I drive the other once or twice a week on a longer trip I have but otherwise it is sitting.

Bought the Audi A3 e-tron to replace one. Have ordered a Volvo V60 (European Delivery) for the other one. We leave in a few weeks to "get" the Volvo. I expect to see it delivered here in the US in January sometime. That will replace the wife JSW.

 

[ar2013tdi]

I just purchased a 2015 Audi Allroad with 14K miles (certified pre-owned). I make one trip each month (230 miles), the rest are short local trips. I was worried about the TDI's DPF replacement cost in the future. Considered the Alltrack but the Audi is way more car. 220 H.P. and 28 mpg on the highway isn't too bad. The 2015 Allroad is more fuel efficient than my 2003 Allroad.

 

[kjclow]

I'll take the cash on the Golf and lower insurance by about $100 a month. I'm waiting to see what the fix will do to the JSW and decide it's fate at that time.

 

[Jimmy Coconuts]

Not exactly. Keeping one of mine for the next 2 years, and will evaluate my options on buyback vs fix at that time.

 

[Rico567]

Nope. While I believe that the settlement as it stands today will be the one that is approved next week (with perhaps a few very minor changes), I'm certainly not sticking my neck out on a new car at this point. Besides, we plan on driving our Passat to the end of the turn-in period anyway, so plenty of time to decide on a new ride.

 

[rfortson]

We have 2 JSW.
Both are sitting on the driveway and the wife regularly drives one. I drive the other once or twice a week on a longer trip I have but otherwise it is sitting.
Bought the Audi A3 e-tron to replace one. Have ordered a Volvo V60 (European Delivery) for the other one. We leave in a few weeks to "get" the Volvo. I expect to see it delivered here in the US in January sometime. That will replace the wife JSW.

So you got a Volvo for your wife? Nice trade!


Thank you, I'll be here all week. Try the veal!

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To answer the original question, yes I got an Audi A3 e-tron. My JSW has been mainly parked, though I'm driving it today and occasionally to keep the battery charged. My wife is taking the fix and keeping hers, so we'll be a two-fuel family. It comes in handy during hurricane evacuations.

e-tron at Rocket Park-2 by Russ, on Flickr

 

[solBLACK]

I'm going to try and hold out for a few months I think. I was going to take the fix, but I may be getting a job much closer to home. Commute would change from 40 miles to 4. My car in the Wisconsin winter won't even warm up before I get to work. Thinking of getting a Jeep as MPG isn't going to mean much for me soon.

 

[chadbag]

So you got a Volvo for your wife? Nice trade!

Yeah, it should work out. Much cheaper and more useful! (duck! ---- crash)

in all seriousness, it seemed to be the best "replacement" in terms of size, power, etc to the JSW. Similar form, similar size, and for a gasser, not bad MPG, and more torque and HP.

 

[rfortson]

Yeah, it should work out. Much cheaper and more useful! (duck! ---- crash)
in all seriousness, it seemed to be the best "replacement" in terms of size, power, etc to the JSW. Similar form, similar size, and for a gasser, not bad MPG, and more torque and HP.

I've had friends do the European delivery thing, but I think it was a Saab at the time. Anyhoo...sounds like a great way to pick out a new car. Enjoy the trip and the new ride.

 

[*zepman]

still waiting for my check, then off for a CPO'ed e250 blu tec

 

[midwestblues]

Bmw x3

Looking at a used BMW X3 - 2014 with 80,000 miles - 2 years newer and almost 70,000 less than my TDI for about $4000 more than the trade in amount. Looking for more room and 4 wheel drive

 

[chadbag]

I've had friends do the European delivery thing, but I think it was a Saab at the time. Anyhoo...sounds like a great way to pick out a new car. Enjoy the trip and the new ride.

This will be our first. Unlike the German brands, Volvo actually PAYS your flight ticket (in economy plus) for 2 people and pays 1 night hotel. And due to a promotion we get 3 extra nights hotel -- 1 extra in Gothenburg, where Volvo is, and 2 in Stockholm. And they had an extra $1000 promo, and our dealer does not charge any delivery/doc/destination fees for cars through the delivery program, so with the normal overseas delivery MSRP discount, being a 2017, the savings were greater than trying to order and negotiate through the dealer for a normal sale. Since it is a 2017 they were not anxious to do a lot of deep discounting like they were on 2016s. The math might be different at another dealer.

One downside is that the current Volvo TDI promotion thingy with the maintenance and warranty extension does not apply to overseas delivery cars for some reason. But still a better deal overall and we ordered before that promo came out.

I am looking forward to it. Not sure the wife is so much. But we'll survive Starting with 2 nights in Stockholm, visiting a friend in Uppsala and looking around -- not been there in 25 years -- and then going to Gothenburg to get the car and look around, total 2 nights. Driving to Oslo Norway (3 1/2h drive) and staying 2 nights and looking around some Viking and Folk museums and shopping and other stuff. My mom wants me to visit some distant relatives there but I don't know if we have time and they aren't people I have any personal connection with so with the time constraints don't feel a great need. Then drive back to Gothenburg and drop the car off so they can ship to us, and then train to Copenhagen for a 2 night 1 day visit. Then the long flight home (Copenhagen -- San Francisco, then to Utah)

 

[KCTDI]

The CFO wanted a Touareg when we bought the '14 Sportwagen in August of '14. Couldn't see spending $54K on one .
We found a '14 Treg with 23K on it for $35K and she fell in love with it so we "moved up" for $6K more than the JSW will net.
Hey, she IS the CFO.

 

[vintovka]

Brand new (36 miles total) Mazda CX9 signature sitting in garage. Been there 60 days. Will put plates on this week and start to use it on 19th. Glad we were able to buy it when we did. Many greedy dealers are now asking 3-5K premium plus up to a 90 days wait for these (and others). All of this is due to an anticipated spike in buyers soon. Know several others that have bought replacements and poll results may be accurate. We know we are lucky to be in a position to do this and appreciate how hard it is for others during this wholly unwarranted, undeserved debacle forced on us by VW.

 

[angelman]

Very happy with my Volvo V60. Won't be returning to VW any time soon. Good riddance HPFP failures!
I was sad I was not informed of the European delivery option but happy to be able to get a great deal on a CPO with 7 year warranty. the V60 is a wonderful car, no doubt the 2017 model will be even better with it's large touch screen instead of the rather dated phone dialer panel but for $29k I'll take my 2016 Volvo any day.
09 JSW is still a great car and very comparable to the Volvo and has held up excellently. The seats in the JSW are still incredibly comfortable even compared to the Volvo.

 

[chemist_dude]

I picked up a 2015 Subaru Legacy. I needed something with AWD. The car runs great, but I miss that low end torque from a diesel engine

 

[St.Hubbins]

This will be our first. Unlike the German brands, Volvo actually PAYS your flight ticket (in economy plus) for 2 people and pays 1 night hotel. And due to a promotion we get 3 extra nights hotel -- 1 extra in Gothenburg, where Volvo is, and 2 in Stockholm. And they had an extra $1000 promo, and our dealer does not charge any delivery/doc/destination fees for cars through the delivery program, so with the normal overseas delivery MSRP discount, being a 2017, the savings were greater than trying to order and negotiate through the dealer for a normal sale. Since it is a 2017 they were not anxious to do a lot of deep discounting like they were on 2016s. The math might be different at another dealer.
One downside is that the current Volvo TDI promotion thingy with the maintenance and warranty extension does not apply to overseas delivery cars for some reason. But still a better deal overall and we ordered before that promo came out.
I am looking forward to it. Not sure the wife is so much. But we'll survive Starting with 2 nights in Stockholm, visiting a friend in Uppsala and looking around -- not been there in 25 years -- and then going to Gothenburg to get the car and look around, total 2 nights. Driving to Oslo Norway (3 1/2h drive) and staying 2 nights and looking around some Viking and Folk museums and shopping and other stuff. My mom wants me to visit some distant relatives there but I don't know if we have time and they aren't people I have any personal connection with so with the time constraints don't feel a great need. Then drive back to Gothenburg and drop the car off so they can ship to us, and then train to Copenhagen for a 2 night 1 day visit. Then the long flight home (Copenhagen -- San Francisco, then to Utah)

Shirley, you can't be serious - Volvo is paying for your Nordic spree?!

 

[tjdeerslayer37]

Not yet, waiting (im)patiently to turn in my two tdis so I have the down payment for a new duramax canyon. I can't wait!

 

[BuyMeBackSoon]

2014 MINI Cooper HT with 6K miles on it. A little more nimble than the Golf, smaller, stereo sucks compared to Dynaudio. Happy with it and the $5000 extra pocket change, less miles on car and one year newer. Win!

 

[angelman]

http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery

Shirley, you can't be serious - Volvo is paying for your Nordic spree?!

 

[kjclow]

http://www.volvocars.com/us/shopping-tools/explore/overseas-delivery

Thanks for sharing. That moves Volvo V60 up on my list for the JSW replacement.

 

[IAmTodd]

I picked up a 2003 Saab 9-3 for $2000 on Friday. I drive 4 miles a day so some crazy car isn't worth it. Glad to be back in a Saab!

I'll bank the TDI money and enjoy payment free life.

 

[vintovka]

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I'll bank the TDI money and enjoy payment free life.

I agree making payments can be a huge hardship. I stopped getting car loans after my 1972 Capri. I did the math and with loans at that time it cost me nearly double over 5 years. Nowadays the ridiculously low rates seem better but are wiped out by the ridiculously high car prices. Still costing $17K after buyback to upgrade to new AWD car. The Heads ups "fighter pilot" windshield projected display and 360 degree (ECM like) radar is nice. FWIW my 1972 Capri cost $2600 OTD with optional AC. .

 

[ar2013tdi]

I agree making payments can be a huge hardship. I stopped getting car loans after my 1972 Capri. I did the math and with loans at that time it cost me nearly double over 5 years. Nowadays the ridiculously low rates seem better but are wiped out by the ridiculously high car prices. Still costing $17K after buyback to upgrade to new AWD car. The Heads ups "fighter pilot" windshield projected display and 360 degree (ECM like) radar is nice. FWIW my 1972 Capri cost $2600 OTD with optional AC. .

I bought a new Capri also. I think it was in 1971, the first year it was imported by Lincoln-Mercury dealers. I loved that car, even though it was a bit under powered with the 1600 cc engine.

 

[TDIAllen]

Passat SE

I bought my replacement early because the dealer had $6,000 off MSRP on left over 2016 Passats. It's an SE with Technology and Light packages.
My JSW TDI is parked awaiting the buyback, hopefully in the next few weeks.