Why am I thinking RajPaj is a troll? Unlike everyone else here, doesn't mention the year of his TDI, and claims he knew VW had terrible reliability. If this is the case, why the hell would you buy a car from a manufacturer that you know to be unreliable? Sounds like another goldstein.
Here is the NY times article the above references. It does look pretty bad.
Soooooo...... how about them 3.0 TDI owners? What are we gonna get out of this? I wanna keep my face-melting torque
I feel exactly the same way. Prompted by some of the posts here, I've been doing a little looking around online to see what vehicles are out on the market that I'd consider were I in the market again. At the price point I can afford, I just don't see anything that matches the combination of fuel economy, practicality and above all simple joy to drive that my '15 Golf TDI offers (now if VW would bring the GTE to the US, I'd be tempted, maybe). After all, there's a reason I chose this car in the first place and it has never disappointed me. Driving here in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the US, doesn't offer many driving pleasures but this car has made moving ahead in traffic and blasting past other cars a genuine joy. So I'll read the forum and frown, wait to see what happens in a few months, while smiling every time I get into my car and feel its torquey goodness.
Every car I have bought with the exception of my wife's Subaru has been fuel efficient. Even though fuel prices are low now, we all know they are gonna go back up. I cracks me up when fuel prices are high and SUV owners are on the news complaining that it costs a hundred bucks to fill their tank. I do feel bad for the pickup owners that need their trucks for work. Oh well I guess we'll see what comes out in June.Stop with your senseless banter... I think the entire forum is getting sick and tired of you. Like other member's, I too would have put you on "ignore" long ago.... But, I just wait to see what nonsense you will say next. You do not disappoint. That is for sure.
Perhaps, but the judge did say that the 3.0L was running somewhat behind the 2.0L talks. You might get an idea what the plan is, but I suspect that they will get a reaction to the 2.0L first, then see what the 3.0L will end up with.
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I feel the same way but remember, the car is so good because it's a fairy tale. It cheats to exist. It's very hard to compare a car that runs with more power and efficiency by turning off emissions components to a bunch of compliant vehicles. Not to mention this country's disdain for nice hatchbacks and love of SUVs. It's impossible to find a car that's better in every way.
The number of bad/repair/failure occurrences is higher than normal. Yes, the car is fun but repair frequency, failure frequency is high and expensive.Well I do understand the repair history issues some folks have had with VWs. There's been some epic threads about the absolute worst service that can be had at a vw dealership. Some are fairly recent. Others have a great experience at their local dealership.
What I don't understand is that you blame your car for the pollution in the air coming into your car
If your car is moving the exhaust is behind you and it will not come into your car unless you are stopped at a red light and have a tail wind. The worst smell I've smelled is a bit of a "swimming pool" smell. The only time I worry about outside air is if some clapped out old car/truck is ahead of me. I've had to roll up windows and put the hvac on recerc a few times. Guess what? They were mostly gas powered burning oil or just pla in running rich or catless.
Fact is that a motorcycle emits more bad for you things then our cars do stock.
Sorry you have a bad experience with VW. As I said before, sometimes you get a lemon. It could happen with ANY car manufacturer.
You don't necessarily have to give up anything. If you like the car, you could simply KEEP the car and keep driving it and maintain it and get the most use out of it. It's still the same car it was before the scandal broke. Keep it away from VW dealers at all costs. DIY routine maintenance and go to a TDIclub guru for major stuff.
Not true for me. I don't want to drive an out of compliance vehicle. I would have to get it fixed which will reduce power and MPG; bringing it more in line with other vehicles. DIY maintenance and "major stuff" on a TSI is still cheaper than on a TDI.You don't necessarily have to give up anything. If you like the car, you could simply KEEP the car and keep driving it and maintain it and get the most use out of it. It's still the same car it was before the scandal broke. Keep it away from VW dealers at all costs. DIY routine maintenance and go to a TDIclub guru for major stuff.
Have fun!
That's because there is no definitive answer, yet. Nothing has been officially released on what the fixes may be for either engine. I think we will see that info the end of June. VW then has a month to convince everyone (DOJ/EPA/CARB/FTC) that those fixes work and the owners will be content.
There are no details yet. The only official word is that EPA, CARB, & VW agreed 'in principle' to a fix & buyback plan. We don't know what the fix will be or how the buyback prices will be calculated. Also, it's 'in principle' so if testing of the fix shows a major issue, it might revert to buyback only. We just don't know yet and won't know until June (at the earliest) when the gag order is lifted. But even that June date might be pushed back. That 2 years to decide thing is just a rumor based on a few bloggers common sense judgement. It makes sense, but might not happen.
You don't necessarily have to give up anything. If you like the car, you could simply KEEP the car and keep driving it and maintain it and get the most use out of it. It's still the same car it was before the scandal broke. Keep it away from VW dealers at all costs. DIY routine maintenance and go to a TDIclub guru for major stuff.
Have fun!