I am often left scratching my head at some of the issues people here post about.
Maybe you should talk to my checkbook.
My garage kept, 2011 Golf TDI with 98,000 miles has had the following issues:
- Intercooler Icing - Dealer installed fix kit and icing still happened afterwards. Issue is only fixed by me physically dropping the belly pan, pulling the intercooler hoses, and draining the condensation on occasion.
- Backglass Washer hose rupture - Fixed this myself by pulling the hatch trim
panel and re-plumbing the washer hose with rubber (OEM is plastic) hose.
- HPFP failure @ approximately 65,000 miles. VW paid for the majority of parts/labor after much hassle, many phone calls, and aggressive arguments. Without looking at the paperwork, I think I paid $750-1000 for the entire replacement.
- EGR Valve/flapper replacement @ approx 75,000 miles. Local guru did the job.
- Glow plug/ pressure sensor replacement @ 90,000 miles. Done by me. Plug cost approx $100.00.
- 10 expensive oil changes, several fuel filters, air filters, cabin filters etc..
Now (as of late this winter) I am having hard starts, more frequent regens and thinking my DPF is on its way out. This is all before 100,000 miles on a very well maintained vehicle. Then at 120,000 (if not before) I will need a timing belt. Can you, or anyone else, convince me that the above is acceptable on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles?? I sure am having a hard time believing it is.