Contemplating a new 2018 Golf SE, 5-spd manual, though not thrilled with any 2018 VW gas offerings in my price range.
Buyback: 2010 VW TDI Sportswagen, excellent condition--garage kept, 6-spd manual, with less than 20,000 miles (less than 17,000 miles as of 7 May 2018).
Approximate buyback + restitution: a few bucks shy of $22,000.
Other current considerations:
-2018 Honda Civic LX Hatchback, 6-spd manual---looks promising but no sunroof in the LX model.
-2018 Toyota---still researching.
-Other...still researching.
July 2018 Consumer Reports-New Cars and February 2018 Motor Trend Car Buyers Guide are proving valuable in my research, but sometimes only serve to further confuse the matter.
Received a VW reminder letter on 5 May 2018 mentioning 1 September 2018 deadline for completing and submitting claim application along with required documents.
That was sort of a kick in the rear motivator that I need to get serious soon.
But procrastinating as long as possible. Still enjoying my 2010 TDI but realize it isn't growing any younger.
Most of the 2018 gas vehicles I've researched online in my price category seem at least one step down from my TDI, especially when I walk iinto my garage and see a car sitting there that's in near mint condition both mechanically and otherwise.
Yes, I have thought about going for the fix and keeping the TDI. But considering what I'd be getting in buyback and restitution dollars, that might not be the wisest move in the long run. And in the end, it will be just a hunk of depreciating metal like any other vehicle, albeit one that I've certainly appreciated over the years.
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