THIS! Yes, I can get all my money back, but why? I bought the car because I liked it and it met my needs, that hasn't changed.
Getting the fix (with the biggest impact likely being 2x def usage) gives me over $7,000, along with a 150,000 mile warrantly on all the parts that matter (including the HPFP).
Why is everyone with a '15 so eager to get rid of it? Do you hate it that much, or have you found something better? I understand if you are unhappy with VW's deceptive practices, but do you really want to go through the car buying process all over again?
I may be unique, but I really don't like buying cars... it takes a long time to find what I like at a price I can afford. I drive them 'till the wheels fall off (and sometimes longer
), and I don't need a new one every three years.
I guess I should be glad that there are folks who will constantly replace their cars, it helps keep the economy going
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I 100% agree with this, I dont get why so many people with '15s are acting like they must do the Buy-back or that thats their only option.
Even the majority of people that are complaining about/dont like the terms of the Buy-back are still talking about choosing Buy-back anyway.
If you own a 2015, that means its likely a fairly new car for you. You also must like the car since you bought it.
People keep only talking about how the terms/calculations for the 2015s are terrible, IE this thread is literally titled, "2015 owners get the shaft", but ALL of that is only focusing on the Buy-back.
Its pretty obvious that the offer for Gen-3s are tailored to encourage people to choose the Fix, yet so many people seem so set on doing the opposite.. and not only that, are complaining like thats their only option.
Yes, the Buy-back Offer of the Settlement likely is Shafting a portion of 2015 owners for whatever reason, but that doesn't mean the offer as a whole is screwing/shafting '15 owners because you at least have another feasible option.
Id even argue that your other Option is actually pretty sweet.
If I had a '15 Golf instead of a '12, I would take the Fix in a Heartbeat, and actually be pretty ecstatic about it.
You bought a car, likely within the last year, that you:
One - Like/Enjoy
Two - were most likely planning to drive for awhile.
Suddenly, VW is going to hand you an unexpected big chunk of Money, to continue to do what your already doing..
And not only are you getting some money, but their giving you enough money to be able to Correct/Resolve pretty much whatever you dis-liked most about Dieselgate to begin with.
People that are only pissed/concerned about possible Performance/MPG loss can use the money to get a Tune and easily wipe out anything the fix does.
People that are pissed/concerned about possible Reliability type issues get a nice warranty and can use the money to upgrade whatever they'd like to make the car super reliable.
And people that really are pissed about the Emissions/Environmental aspect can get their car fixed for free and be sent on their way with both pockets full of money for their troubles.
I have a 2012 Golf, so I dont really have a feasible 2nd option like '15s do.
If I want to keep my TDi, my fix is anything but simple.
Ive got to let them hack in some after-thought SCR System that was never designed to be in that car to begin with, which brings on countless unknowns including reliability, what its going to do to the car, and how easily/if it will be reversible if the fix trashes the car.
Which is why I feel like my only real option is to do the Buy-back.
Im actually quite envious of people with '15s..
Not only will VW pay for the Tune to easily reverse any fix if a person so desires to have it done..
But you could also go as far as Upgrading the HPFP, the Turbo, and all the other Common Failure Points in these cars to give yourself a car that's Rock-solid Reliable for easily the next few 100k miles, all on VW's dime.