kappa546
Well-known member
Is anyone opting out of the vw settlement and instead pursuing individual or class action? I received the offer letter and release of claims letter this week and the verbiage made me second guess whether I should submit it or not... So I turn to you for advice.
My story with TDI:
I purchased a 2009 jetta TDI back in January of 2010 and proudly owned it for almost 6 relatively trouble free years. On October 14, 2015 I was involved in a collision that totaled the car. This date is significant because it's after the September deadline of owning one of the affected vehicles. I ended up selling the car 2-3 weeks later for parts. Fast forward a few months and I submitted my name and information on the settlement website under whose guidelines I am categorized as an owner/seller (forget the exact terminology) and was therefore entitled to only half the settlement amount of a current owner, $2,550. Is there any reason I could use to request the full $5,100? I proceeded this way because I remember there being some language about whether the vehicle was running/not salvaged and the possibility of not being eligible for anything at all if it wasn't (which I didn't believe should exclude a 6 year owner from $$$ in the first place). Did I proceed correctly qualifying myself for half, or should I be after the full amount?
Secondly, is there any reason not to accept the cash settlement now and instead hold out for a more favorable (how realistic?) outcome through class action?
I have my offer letter signed and notarized but I figured I would ask the community before submitting them. Thanks!!
My story with TDI:
I purchased a 2009 jetta TDI back in January of 2010 and proudly owned it for almost 6 relatively trouble free years. On October 14, 2015 I was involved in a collision that totaled the car. This date is significant because it's after the September deadline of owning one of the affected vehicles. I ended up selling the car 2-3 weeks later for parts. Fast forward a few months and I submitted my name and information on the settlement website under whose guidelines I am categorized as an owner/seller (forget the exact terminology) and was therefore entitled to only half the settlement amount of a current owner, $2,550. Is there any reason I could use to request the full $5,100? I proceeded this way because I remember there being some language about whether the vehicle was running/not salvaged and the possibility of not being eligible for anything at all if it wasn't (which I didn't believe should exclude a 6 year owner from $$$ in the first place). Did I proceed correctly qualifying myself for half, or should I be after the full amount?
Secondly, is there any reason not to accept the cash settlement now and instead hold out for a more favorable (how realistic?) outcome through class action?
I have my offer letter signed and notarized but I figured I would ask the community before submitting them. Thanks!!
