Excellent. You made a solid deal / bet and look at it now. You did not go wrong on day one and look at you now! Bravo, keep on motoring. You "upcycle" ;e among the best of them. Keep it up. Now I am going to subscribe to the channel. Good Night and God Bless.
DUDE have you changed the CP4 Pump.....as a diesel guy you should know that they fail randomly usually at about 120k miles. THere is a CP3 kit for putting a r70 euro pump on it that solved it......Newest fix. Cost if you wait till it fails your looking at $9000 at the dealer. Or 2500 and a few days labor if you do it yourself. cp3 kits are 750.. search it on my channel and see the fix video.
I’m guessing you missed the whole dieselgate thing. According to the settlement VW made with the EPA and the DOJ, they cannot sell new diesel’s in the US ever again. Even if they could, the scandal cost them over 20 billion, they don’t want to have anything to do with diesels in the US.
@@lizardking91 I agree, used TDI's can still be bought. VW and Audi just cannot sell new ones. I own a 7P Touareg TDI, other than the Bosch CP4 high pressure fuel pump, its a great vehicle.
Can’t stand that Atlas. What an ugly monstrosity, but I’m not shy about my disdain for SUVs, as I much prefer wagons. I wish they’d bring back the Passat wagon and Golf and Alltrack Sportwagen.
I have the same car that's in the video. I love it. You can spin the tire up to about 20 mph. The DSG transmission is friggin' sweet. The kids and Great Dane love the Pano sunroof.
I picked up a '15 Golf Sportswagen for a killer price and freaking love it. Has a perfect service history paid less than 10k. The best overall range I've gotten was nearly 600 miles (with a tailwind 🤣) while fully loaded with the family on a cross coutry roadtip.
Currently looking at a '15 myself, it has right at 100k miles. Kinda bland service history, though? It's a really good looking unit, they're asking $12.5k. I seen the timing belt was 130k miles/8 years I think? So I was thinking about using that as a little negotiating point, and getting it done as soon as I got the car. Is there a way to look at the belt without removing anything, and see if it needs changed? Or it's just a maybe, maybe not, need changed?
@@whatta7793 Did you get it? The belt's not hard to see under a little shroud on the left side of the engine, but that's a good bargaining chip. I got a 2013 jetta mk6 at 95k km (~59k mi.) five years ago and just got the timing belt/water pump kit (they say do em at the same time because the pump's right there if you're doing the timing belt). She's at 175k km (110k mi.) now and the original belt still looks good, but i'm not taking any chances, considering this engine should go for a long time with a little tlc.
Traded in 2010 Jetta TDI on the scandal, used the money to buy a 2015 TDI Sportwagen, now looking to get a 2013 TDI golf as a second car. They are by far the best commuter cars ever sold in North America.
I picked up my 2015 TDI GSW at the very end of 2019, before the madness of the world took over. I bought it with 47k miles for 9-racks... It was salvaged but that was a steal of a deal. I now have over 200k miles on the clock. I drive the crap out of it! I do a lot of gig work and my regular job causes me to drive a lot too. Does great on fuel. Anywhere from 36mpgs up to 50mpg on long set your cruise interstate trips! God willing, the car will last another 100k miles!
I highly recommend this car. I've owned mine since 2015. You definitely brought up all pros and cons of this engine. The emissions may be the most annoying thing on the car. I've recently deleted the EGR & DPF and installed a turbo back exhaust. Best decision I've made. About to hit 200,000 and it still gives me no problem.
@@dudestuff1557 I tested the upgrade on a cross country trip and on a full tank, I managed to get 530 miles all highway. City I can get anywhere from 400 to 500.
@@nopenada8071 that’s awesome! What does it work out to mpg? Also, I just bought a ‘14 today.. 👍🏻 Can you send a link where you got stuff for the delete? I want to do it ASAP.
Yes, I'll add my vote for the TDI. Just a bit off topic, but we have owned a 2002 Jett TDI since new and it has been a great daily driver and long distance vehicle which had never left us stranded until recently, around 160K miles when the AT started slipping. I'm into cars these days, so my plan is to swap a manual transmission into this car and drive it, hopefully to 200k or even 300k miles or more. And I agree, the VWs just seem to be comfortable cars. We own a Tiguan and a Passat, as well.
Iam in Amgeria i pray god to be able to own hapily a nice vw
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@@scottyrousay1608 I heard that this is because of planting the accelerator before the clutch has engaged properly, off the lights all the time, causing this. That and the 7 speed dry clutch auto's having issues.
My jetta tdi had a fuel pump failure that left me with a huge towing bill. Once it was diagnosed at the dealership they found that the fuel pump was coming apart, and the exhaust cooler failed also. Both under warranty and getting fixed for free but don't be surprised if it happens at the worst time.
So what is your opinion on the desirability of TDI's now that diesel fuel is considerably more expensive than gasoline? Don't get me wrong, I really like my TDI's but I questioning the economics vs a gas VW.
Find yourself a used 14-15 Chevy Cruze diesel with the 2. 0 litre. Its quicker has more range and doesn't suffer from HPFP or rail issues. 01:20 a little bit of a scandal? That scandal cost them $35 billion dollars. Yes, with a B!! They screwed diesel for passenger cars in the US forever.
Great video. We traded in our 2013 6-Speed Golf TDI after Dieselgate. Was on the fence about it but VW offered close to what I paid for it. We now own a 2002 Golf TDI with the ALH motor which we love. Does not have near the bells and whistles but it is a fun car to drive and averages 48 mpg with over 50 mg on road trips. Still miss the 2013
I have a 2015 Jetta TDI, one of the nicest cars I've ever owned. Fantastic MPG, and yet performance is pretty good as well. Had some issues with emissions. Now and then it throws a code for reasons that have never been explained, which has given me headaches come inspection time. The service station resets the code for me, I drive it for a couple days and bring it back and it passes without issues.
First of all great video-thank you. I own two Jetta Sportwagen’s., 2011, and 2013. About two years ago I started a new job, but my commute went to 50 miles/day. I wanted a cheap fuel efficient car, and stumbled upon the Jetta Sportwagen TDI. My daughter started driving after I bought the first one (DSG) and she liked it so much I gave it to her and bought another one 2013 manual. The manual has a 14.5 gallon fuel tank and I get about 500 miles per tank. The auto gets about 400/tank. We both love the car’s. My fuel cost’s are about $12/week and I drive 209 miles/week just to work and back. I paid $12K for the 2011, and $14K for the 2013. The only bummer is that they are not AWD. We put Blizaks on the 2011 for my daughter and she doesn’t have any problems in snow/ice. I love my Sportwagen wagon it was cheap, and has many luxury features like heated seats, which are phenomenal, heated mirrors, heated WW wash, etc.
Mine is a 2013 Diesel Beetle. I picked it up after my first diesel bug was totaled. This one had 32,904 miles on it and the cost was high because it's a convertible, my first. I love it. A 14.5 gallon tank, 42 to 48 mpg, a Tiptronic transmission, 90 miles a day 5 days a week. I follow the 10,000 mile maintenance schedule, the only thing different is I change the oil at 5000 mile intervals. I make a lot of demands of my D-Bug.
2013 tdi passat. Any money saved on fuel I wasted on maintenance. When things break and they do , get ready to shell out. Like 1200 for an altenator. Everything is harder to do yourself like a simple oil change or transmission fluid change. And if u dont do it yourself the shop wants 700 bucks. Plus the interior is falling apart.
I’ve owned 3 TDI wagons they are the best all around car I have ever owned, period!! #1 was a manual which I loved but wife wanted auto so traded it for #2 which I sold back to VW despite loving the car. I then drove a corolla and a plug-in Prius for the next two years for my commuter...I drive 100 miles per day. The Prius was literally the worst car I have ever driven in my life! As soon as VW fixed the TDI and they flooded the used car market for 1/2 price I purchased a 2013 and I have my favorite commuter car back with the versatility of an suv and the mpg of a Prius and sporty enough driving to have some fun. Buy one! BTW these TDI’s are covered to 120k miles from VW as part of the dieselgate apology.
DO these cars have weird breakdowns that cost alot. That is what i hear or is the TDI much more reliable that the gasoline ones? I have always been a Toyota guy because of reliability. However, I like diesel and the mpg are amazing. I appreciate your video.
Great video. I have 2015 VW golf TDI. I see all positive comments here but do want to make everyone aware of a painful $2500 experience and multiple visits / mechanics assessment that I went through. My gears were jumping at 1K - 2K RPM or 10-20 mph gear shift and eventually stalling out. First, MAF wiring replaced, fuel filter, DSG full service/transmission fluid. Neither worked, eventually they tugged on the crank sensor / wiring and felt it loose so they say and replaced it on “diesel warranty” after they provided a loaner car for all the troubles and (4) visits and two mechanics, with majority of the work at VW dealership. Otherwise, car is great up to 130k and 50mpg. Beware of crank! I hope I get to 200k
I will never own another vw period. trading in my 14 jetta tdi this friday nothing but problems like headlight and tail light bulbs that constantly burn out .I ended up having a shop change them and they removed the headlights them selfs saying it’s easier to change the bulbs vs trying to get your hands in they very tight spot . i see lots of other jetta’s with burnt out lights also . My drivers seat has ripped right down the stitching seam , starter went out and again is a bear to change out . both my driver and passenger window switches on driver side you have to pull up hard on the buttons to get windows up . i had to ratchet strap my passenger door last winter because the cable inside snapped just so i could get home from work.now the engine light is in . One thing i will say is it’s a good looking car inside and out compared to the 2021 corolla i just bought .these things cost a lot to maintain especially the emissions stuff if and when it goes out . i’m sorry but new diesels just aren’t worth it now and i didn’t find mine got much better fuel milleage vs a civic or corolla vs extra cost or potential cost .things like having to replace a turbo,injectors ,dpf or the HPFP that can cost up too $8k if it goes out and throws metal throughout your lines
i bought my 2015 mk7 golf tdi 6-speed brand new, have owned it for over 5 years now, i love it! after the scandal, i didn't sell it back to vw, i received the compensation, kept it, continued to drive it everyday the peak torque kicks in at around 1700 rpm, i get 50mpg on the highway, and i drive like a maniac lol haven't had any problem with it, even after the emission fix, still very punchy and fuel efficient. i've only put 44k miles on it so far, only thing i did is changing the oil myself, nothing else, the original oem brakes and brake rotors are still kicking, can probably last till 50k. if you find a tdi at a good price, i'd say buy it!
I don't really understand the calculus on not making hybrid TDIs. When the whole thing went down there was no way I was getting rid of mine. 50 mpg? 230 NM torque? Would people pay an extra 1 or 2K to get what.....70 mpg? Hell yes. Hybrid diesels would be the second most energy efficient powertrain after full electric, except without with the limitations on range and charging infrastructure.
I HAVE A 2005 JETTA TDI WAGON. I ROUTINELY GET 55 M.P.G., BUT I DRIVE ONLY 55 M.P.H. ON THE HIGHWAY. I ALWAYS GET AT LEAST 700 MILES PER TANK AND SOMETIMES TOP 800 MILES. WE HAVE THE HYBRID WITHOUT HAVING THE HYBRID.
Picked up an ‘11 TDI SW 6 speed manual about the time you posted this vid. Love it. One prob was Throttle Housing - dealer replaced under warranty. Paid under 10k- you’re Spot on! Secret is out
Best quote from your video. "I wonder how many, uh, manual diesel wagons there are?" I'm not a fan of brown, so, I didn't add that quote. I would love to get my hands on a B3 tornado red Passat diesel manual wagon.
I am currently in Florida about to haul a uhaul to TN with mine. It took some digging bc the owner's guides shipped out with a lot of *'s that signified not available at time of printing. From what I have found it has a towing capacity of 1300kg. I pulled a 4x8 cargo trailer from South FL to Central FL. About half full. I will guess Lil Saucy was hauling appx 800lbs of trailer and cargo for a total of about 1600lbs. It was faster off the line than a Duramax hauling a 5th wheel. He videoed me running off and leaving him. I chickened out at 55... Damn stickers all over the trailer. Pulling the 8' trailer we got 22.8mpg average. In Central FL I switched to a 150 llb heavier 6x12 trailer that's rated 100lbs less than the 1300kg or 2600 the car can do. I'm not loading to capacity. The larger trailer comes with trailer brakes. That is my main reason. With the 12' trailer the car is taxed. You can feel it on the hitch and in the wallet. It's getting 20.2mpg so far pulling the 12' tandem axel trailer. I haven't left for Tennessee yet and haven't felt the trailer property balanced. It's a little hitch heavy on the last two errands I ran so I am expecting the ride to improve after the last couple hundred pounds go into the rear of the trailer and tied down. As it stands, hitch heavy pulling close to 2000lbs, she's losing traction on the paint lines at stop lights when I try to impress ppl pointing at it.
update: we played The Little VW that Could up two hills in Birmingham, but other than that, she pulled comfortably away from most other vehicles on the road with a 4x8 trailer behind her, but the tandem axle 6x12 trailer was another story. I think she'd have pulled the 4x8 up the hills in Birmingham AL effortlessly, but the 6x12 turned got me down to 40mph and 3100 rpm with no power remaining before we crested. Had the climbs been a couple hundred feet higher, I don't know if she'd have downshifted and kept pulling slower, or stopped, I didn't find out, but I WAS worried. On the flat, and with mild hills, I'd say she pulled that 6x12 as well as my 90 Jeep Cherokee, which wouldn't have balked at the two hills. It's the 4.0 straight six. However, i'd have gotten about 14mpg with the Jeep. My 2011 Golf pulled a 6x12 trailer from Central FL to Central TN, and got 20.8mpg avg and completed it in 11hrs, with 7 stops and 3 passengers, one wheelchair disabled! The Golf TDI kicks ass.
I also just purchased my VW from Carvana. Had it just over a week now. Love it! Went with a 2015 TDi S Golf Sportwagen with the 6 speed manual. Only 60k miles on it when I bought it. The MPG is insane! Averaging at least 55 MPG right now (long commute to work). It truly handles just like a Golf, despite being a longroof. Such a joy to drive! Best of luck with yours. Take good care of it and it will be good to you for many years!
@@acerjuglans Been driving my TDI Sportswagon for 5 weeks. It's a blast. The initial step on gas is slow, but it revs hard at high rpg. The drive is sporty and the diesel engine is awesome. No regrets.
2012 TDI mk6 is known for fuel pump failures. It’s only a matter of time. I was very lucky and got it fixed within weeks of my warranty ending. Having DPF issues now as well. It’s aging, but also have had many issues with it. Intake manifold, Full AC replacement. I would not recommend this car. Drives nice when it runs tho
Great Video. Another thing to watch for is plugged pano roof drains. Can cause serious water damage if not taken care of properly. I've grappled with this and its not easy to fix, and VW dealers are reluctant to take it on too.
Purchased a 2014 TDI SJW 40k in white with a beige interior 6spd, Love the roomy interior for the dog and just for long travelling, I've already put 60k on it, 6 mth after owning it I got an emissions light and was prepared for a nightmare, I called them up and they said drop it off, so when I called back the next day to argue they said they replaced the whole system and to pick it up, no questions ask, The warranty for emissions is real and they are all prepared to replace it all, The only problem I've had is of course the Panoramic roof leaking, although an easy fix with sliding a string trimmer line down the drain, No noise from the roof at all but I plan on keeping the seal lubed up and snipping the ends off the drains, we have a lot of crap in the air around here, Pine pollen, pieces of pine needles and red dirt dust that just clog everything, I like the Panoramic roof enough to keep it.
taking delivery of my 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDi next week. and she's got a manual! Had a mk IV golf tdi some years ago. It regularly got 45 mpg hwy, but I did an economy run once (ie 55 mph on the interstate) and got around 60 mpg.
HERE IS WHY THEY DROPPED IN VALUE....the CP4 pumps fail and wipe out the injectors and fuel pumps. super expensive fix 9 grand at the dealer, parts about 3500 if you get a deal on them. But there is a FIX... install CP3 pump. but the fix is still expensive but long lasting. cost 1200-2000 if you DIY. I have no idea how much a shop would charge takes about a whole day to do. I have a video on my channel on How to do it.
I'm curious if anyone has had the same problems I've been having. 2014 TDI Jetta Sportwagen. battery dies at least once per day (I have had it tested and the battery/ alternator are fine. I get maybe 20 mpg highway. random power interruptions where the car just doesn't really want to move for about 10 seconds (almost like it is in some kind of a limp mode). I don't have any kind of warranty on the car and would honestly just like some help in maybe pointing me in the right direction.
You’ve definitely got some electrical gremlins going on with that one! Finding a quality VW specific shop to help diagnose it is going to be your best bet since there’s a LONG list of possible causes!
I had a 2006 VW Jetta. It was a little beat but got great mileage. The turbo went out and I had it replaced. Never got back to that level. The Jetta was totaled. I then got a 2013 Audi A3. Much prettier car but since it is a dieselgate car the mileage sucks... Great video!!!
I bought my 2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6 DSG in October 2018 with 31,000 miles on it and a 48 month warranty on the engine. It is fully equipped with sunroof, navigation, satellite radio, etc. I love it, handles great, plenty of power and 32 mpg around town. In August 2019, the high pressure fuel pump failed catastrophically sending bits of metal through the rest of the fuel system. The dealer replaced both fuel pumps, fuel filter, all fuel lines and all of the fuel injectors under the warranty (a $4,500 job). It now has 46,000 and hasn’t had a problem since.
Brown manual Jetta Sportwagen. That’s what I have. I think I would’ve got it right around when this video came out. I love the car, but I’ve definitely used the CPO a lot. I think it is pretty solid and will be for a long time. Super fun to drive. With the seats folded down, there’s 3’x6’ of flat area. I was able to fit a 10’ pvc pipe into the car without having to move the seats the other day. I wish affordable wagons weren’t a dying breed in the states.
How much did you pay for it, and how many miles were on it? I have an 03 Jetta Wagon TDI that I bought new. It now has 365k miles on it. I still get 52 MPG on the highway. I'd like to get a 2015.
I bought a 13 tdi jetta 6 months ago and I've already put 11000 miles on it, I absolutely love it, I've told everyone I talk to about my car that I will never buy anything gas car again.
Having owned a "bought back" TDI which I loved, later purchased a reconfigured to meet immissions standards TDI. Definitely love the newly acquired TDI but note that the fuel economy is about 30% off from my previous TDI.
@@bmw803 :You got it Joe! Out here in 'flyover country' we don't have emissions and I've been enjoying increased mileage, cleaner turbo, and cleaner oil for years now. Truly wonderful!
Literally just got one today!! 2013 Passat TDI 50,000 miles this thing floats and man I love it. Ironically I’m in Michigan and when I was stationed I Colorado remember seeing tons and tons of them sitting in empty desert lots!
Picked up a 2012 TDI SW CPO back in May of 2019 with only 33K on the meter. About to hit 100,000 miles. I commute over 100 miles R/T daily and carry lots of tools. A great and very functional daily.
We have a 2012 VW Jetta SW TDI. Once drove from SW Alabama to Orlando, FL on one tank. Only two cons are: Timing belt replacement and dealing with VW over warranty injection issues.
So far I'm on my 4th TDI. 2001 GOLF TDI 2015 JETTA TDI 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2006 JETTA TDI As of right now I own the 06 which I just bought and the SPORTWAGEN. TD-I love you!
Wow dude I bought an IDENTICAL Sportwagen in 2018. Black, pano roof, same wheels, same interior…..only a manual transmission. I love it and have put 50k+ miles on it since then!
My first tdi was an 03 jetta, blew up at 500k when I drove across the country. Just bought an 15 golf sportwagen, the DEF has been a pain so far, in and out of the shop constantly. But when it runs I'll average 45-50 mpg. Glad you make the video to really bring to the light the advantages of the VW TDI.
@whatta7793 I bought my car with 48k. Drive it from PA to AL... bout a thousand miles... and within 250 miles of that point I started having issues. The dealership says it's because of the heat and humidity.... since then I've put about 10k on the car (still in Al) and have had to replace the system an additional time. So this is the third system since I've owned the car. I'm moving out of Al this fall so I'll see if it truly was the Al heat and humidity by next spring
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@@whatta7793what is the DEF sorry? I'm looking for a 2012-15 tdi now. Cheers.
DEF is diesel exhaust fluid. It's a system in semi-modern diesels due to government regulations that is supposed to reduce emissions. However this system provides more points of failure and maintenance needs like the original comment was mentioning, and reduces efficiency/mpg, hp and torque due to the exhaust being more restrictive. So if you remove it, you eliminate the possibility of it failing and needing repaired, you no longer have to put DEF (blue fluid) in the vehicle, your exhaust is more free flowing leading to better mpg, power, and reliability overall. US Govt military vehicles are all deleted of this junk due to these things, but civilians, by law, aren't supposed to have deleted diesel vehicles on public road.
I have owned 11 TDI cars since 1999 best vehicles I have ever owned! I still own my 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI manual Laded with options which I bought new! VW paid Me 8500 to keep it! I presently own 4 Diesels 2017 Chevy Colorado Duramax, 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Eco Diesel and A 2014 BMW 328d Xdrive great vehicles!
I've gone from a small 1.5 diesel Renault to a larger, older, higher mileage and much more powerful 2.0 diesel Volkswagen and I'm getting the same MPG. The Germans really know what they're doing.
I started out with a 2003 Jetta sedan tdi manual trans, but it met a black cow one night. It was my wife’s first new car and she was heart broken. So we went looking for a unicorn and found it. It was a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Tdi with 6 speed manual, a pale gold color. The wife loves it still misses the fuel economy of the 2003. I love the TDI cars, what a shame that dieselgate happened. I was trying to get a unmolested 2013 without the fix, but VW was real good about fixing there errors. Still love the car anyway. Beware the clutch, mine failed ata found 60,000 miles. Not sure who was driving it before.
late comment but if you are concerned about the high pressure fuel pump there is a solution. The failures with the HPFP happen on a small percentage of VW TDI vehicles, the reason this happens is because the diesel fuel on the United States is of very quality due to it being primarily used on heavy duty vehicles. To remedy this problem with your TDI go to FCP Euro and purchase a case of Liqui Moly Super Diesel Additive and add it at fill ups this will ensure your HPFP gets the lubrication it needs and prevent failure.
You bought a gold nugget! We have one and LOVE IT!!! We told our VW dealer to pass up the chain that we want these brought back! I wouldn’t take a garage full of Lamborghinis for ours!
Just traded a 2012 Jetta Sportwagen S TDI, with a DSG. Bought in April of 2018 as a CPO and 59K miles on the odometer. It had 81K miles when I traded it, They are as fabulous a performer, as you say they are, ride, handling, milage, everything. I kept good records and was getting low 30's mpg around town and mid 30's average on interstate/city. I got over 41 MPG on a 250 mile road trip, mostly interstate, at 75 to 85 MPH and saw 95 mph briefly. It only had 81K miles on it but was starting to cost me, so I traded it on a 2012 Toyota Corolla Hatchback w/a 6 speed manual. Obviously, the two cars are not in the same league. I just couldn't trust the VW any longer. Fuel system replaced (under warranty) at 63K miles, contaminated they said. Car had gone into limp mode. I always did all of the factory recommended maintenance or better. Frozen right rear caliper in October of 2020 requiring new rotors, pads and brake fluid. A right rear wheel speed sensor (numerous dash lamps) a couple of weeks prior to the frozen caliper. And the last straw was another (front left) wheel speed sensor on February 1sr of 2021. I just could not trust the car any longer. But maybe I just had bad luck. I do miss it.
I have a ‘14 Jetta TDI. VW offered me $7000 more than I paid for it to buy it back. I kept it because I love the thing. Drives like a little Porsche and gets 47 MPG. They do have their quirks though. Mostly little design flaws that can get pricey. But the power train is rock solid. If you can keep up with the maintenance and the quirks there is no reason you can’t go 300k in one of these.
My dad owns a brown manual b6 passat, i own a gray dsg b6, really comfortable especially for a 07' car i dont know how much miles he has, but mine currently is at 220k miles with minor problems
I recently just bought a 6sp 2014 Jetta TDI. Got it for $5k CAD from a dealer. Picked it up before they were able to certify it. Needed a coil spring, and some maintenance things for it to pass safety, which I did all of it myself, so saved a ton on labour. Conveniently it's at 200k kms, so I do need to replace the timing belt, which is not cheap... Or I could risk grenading my motor and do it myself without proper timing tools😅
I bought the first available 2015 Sportwagen TDI at my dealer. It's been great, love the DSG trans. Super reliable. On the highway I can get over 50 mpg average, City driving it's about 38 mpg, I've a heavy foot.
I recently bought a 2014 Audi Q7 with the 3.0 TDI. I love it. It's a big, heavy vehicle and I'm still getting 25 mpg. Very comfortable and roomy. I'm 6'5" and have plenty of room behind the wheel.
I only buy diesel cars... Although, my first and second cars were a 1982 Datsun 200B wagon and then a Datsun 200B SSS two door coupe.. mmmmm... I currently have a 2011 jetta TDi.. I might get an MB C200/220 CDI for the wife soon. I don't care about emissions.. it's all bullshit
Needed a car, decided a 2018 diesel (328d) better served my requirements than a new car. I previously had a 2013 TDI sportswagon, then 2014 TDI sportswagon, then a 2017 328d xdrive wagon. Currently have the 328d sedan; I think this will be the last car I will ever need to buy.
Best mod I recommend is replacing the rear springs with Tiguan rear springs. I got two rear Tiguan springs from a junkyard for $50. The result is a stiffer rear end and much better curve handling, also better speed-bump and trail clearance. Additionally, much greater load capacity. My JSW sits flush level when over-extra loaded. I'm talking about rear seats down packed with zero room left, roof rack loaded over 300lbs, and rear bike rack packed with extra heavy cargo totes... And drove from Miami FLA to PHX Arizona. But I had set the Tiguan springs in previously and drove my JSW empty from PHX to Miami like it was a Golf GTI... the JSW handles much better than stock when empty and much much much better than stock when cargo-overload. Yeah! Do it! By the way, the switch raises the rear about 1.5" and gives the JSW a much better aesthetic line, it actually looks better than stock. I went from 205/55/16 to 215/55/16 and that also improved everything from handling to better engine delivery and even looks. But now I see that next set will be 225/55/16 to eliminate dry wheel spin and improve the handling, height and looks. Hey, I know dropping them is cool, but I got superb handling and can override sidewalks and offroad for security and enhanced capabilities. And fyi, nothing needes to swap the springs, no adaptors, nothing, clean swap. Yeah! Do it!
i had a 2016 VW Jetta TDI sport wagon that was under the buy back program. it was the best wagon i ever had. drove it across US and for Uber ride share. it got 45-50 mpg on long distance. I got the money and bought a Toyota Tacoma 4 door but it wasn't suited for my garage and I traded for a 2015 Golf TDI with only 51K miles, cost $16K. only crap i didn't like is adding the DEF additive every 10000 miles. i'm used to it now which gets 45 to 55 mpg on long distance drive. so far i have it since 2019 and really like this TDI SEL fully loaded four door hatchback. So far i put in 15K and enjoying the drive. Diesel should be mandatory fuel for all vehicle minus the DEF crap just to steal consumer hard earned money to justify the bureccrat senseless mandate and the tree huggers dream .
Cool, I just got a 2013 Passat SE TDI with the dsg and with some aggressive all season tires (not ideal for mileage) I average around 40 mpg, best I've got consistently is 44 mpg a good. Its like new with only 40k miles
Love it! I used to have a black 2016 Sportwagen TDI SE version sold brand new through their used car division (Das Welt Auto) at a killer price (mine had originally 56km in the odo). Had to sell it to pay debt due to the pandemic. :-( But I also have a 2018 VW Transporter TDI 2.0L engine that is essencially the same one the Sportwagen had. This I plan to keep as long as I can. Both VWs running with manual transmissions (6 a 5 speed respectively).
If you can find one, 2.0 TDIs are absolute bargains. Stock they're 140BHP but can be remapped up to 180 and up to 200 with the DPF removed. Even remapped they're stupid reliable.
I have an 11 TDI Sportwagen I honestly love driving it more then my Wrangler and its more comfy then my Crown Vic was.. ohhh and 45 MPG to and from work helps
I drive a mk6 golf tdi as my commuter in the SF Bay Area. I get about 28-34 mpgs here driving average speeds of 70mph on about 80% freeway. The car is fun and practical, mpg is okay but not great just standard for vehicles this size compared to newer gas cars. The biggest downside to owning this generation of TDI is the DPF/EGR emissions bullsht... it has a diesel particulate filter sensor and a NOx sensor which calculates soot and sulfur mass levels. If you live in an area like Commiefornia then you'll eventually have to do a SMOG check and with the DPF light prone to turn on you will not pass. This car requires you to take a long drive like 1-2 hours like once a month to prevent that light from turning on...
As a Skoda Octavia mk3 2.0 tdi owner (for US ppl - basically, the VW Golf/Jetta) - get a AWD TDI if you want to spice up your car down the road - fwd just would not handle such a truckload of torque. From stock 150hp/320nm 2.0 engine you can easily get ~220hp/480nm with just a downpipe, deleted EGR and a tune. But still the thing eata around 7L/100km if you're moderate with the throttle
Own a 05 mk4 jetta (BEW) and just did stage 3 clutch, SMF flywheel, GT 1752 mfs, pd 150 intake, “race pipe😂😂”, clutch cables, and bushings! My other is an 04 duramax (LB7) that’s federal emission… straight piped from factory. Only duramax that came out of factory without an egr system! Dont care if its “claimed poor man” duramax….. no I love them cause I dont have to be afraid to put the throttle down and some smoke.
I have had 2007 City Jetta as my first Volkswagen amazing handling capability and fuel efficiency Volkswagen are very basic is what I appreciate eyes on the road is where you need them to be not trying to locate buttons…I upgraded to 2013 TDI Jetta love love this car more power under the hood than the vehicle itself visually looks basic efficient on diesel engine last longer than gas basic interior sunroof crazy fender sound system seats are comfortable front and back lots of legs room love my Jetta
If you can find one, 2.0 TDIs are absolute bargains. Stock they're 140BHP but can be remapped up to 180 and up to 200 with the DPF removed. Even remapped they're stupid reliable. Oh and the reason cars like the golf are so expensive is because young idiots buy them, don't maintain them and drive them to death. I have yet to see a used one under 250k KM that isn't brand new. But they don't care, they want the status symbol so they buy them anyway and drive them even more to death.
My Opinion. Everyone that sold their VW TDI is regretting it! or they got a huge cash settlement! for their Car.. So explain this to me Don't know if this is going on In USA, but it is hot here In Alberta Canada. But anything Diesel Powered Is Hot as a Mofo.
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Excellent. You made a solid deal / bet and look at it now. You did not go wrong on day one and look at you now! Bravo, keep on motoring. You "upcycle" ;e among the best of them. Keep it up. Now I am going to subscribe to the channel. Good Night and God Bless.
DUDE have you changed the CP4 Pump.....as a diesel guy you should know that they fail randomly usually at about 120k miles. THere is a CP3 kit for putting a r70 euro pump on it that solved it......Newest fix. Cost if you wait till it fails your looking at $9000 at the dealer. Or 2500 and a few days labor if you do it yourself. cp3 kits are 750.. search it on my channel and see the fix video.
@@Mikefngarage where did ya find the conversion kit at? I haven't seen one cheaper than $2,500
Any idea why my 2014 passat TDI gets great highway mileage 40mpg....and horrible city 20mpg?
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I have a 03 VW TDI. I drive it more than any vehicle I own. To the tune of 330k+ 50mpg You just can’t beat it.
Nothing comes close!
I see your a fan of lorddaydriff (probably spelt that wrong)
@@a-dog8075 Yeah probably bc I’m lost😳
Lol. Love his stuff
Same here man! You can’t beat the gas mileage...
Volkswagen needs to bring back the TDI's to the states. I would love to see an Atlas TDI!
They ate still here, you just have to find them. I just got one!!
I’m guessing you missed the whole dieselgate thing. According to the settlement VW made with the EPA and the DOJ, they cannot sell new diesel’s in the US ever again. Even if they could, the scandal cost them over 20 billion, they don’t want to have anything to do with diesels in the US.
@@bradj7205 no new but alot alot of used
@@lizardking91 I agree, used TDI's can still be bought. VW and Audi just cannot sell new ones. I own a 7P Touareg TDI, other than the Bosch CP4 high pressure fuel pump, its a great vehicle.
Can’t stand that Atlas. What an ugly monstrosity, but I’m not shy about my disdain for SUVs, as I much prefer wagons. I wish they’d bring back the Passat wagon and Golf and Alltrack Sportwagen.
Alright that camera quality in the intro is movie level
I’d rock a TDI Jetta Wagon
I have the same car that's in the video. I love it. You can spin the tire up to about 20 mph. The DSG transmission is friggin' sweet. The kids and Great Dane love the Pano sunroof.
@donaldmartin4489 how are you spinning up to 20? Cant spin from more than a dig
I picked up a '15 Golf Sportswagen for a killer price and freaking love it. Has a perfect service history paid less than 10k. The best overall range I've gotten was nearly 600 miles (with a tailwind 🤣) while fully loaded with the family on a cross coutry roadtip.
Currently looking at a '15 myself, it has right at 100k miles. Kinda bland service history, though? It's a really good looking unit, they're asking $12.5k. I seen the timing belt was 130k miles/8 years I think? So I was thinking about using that as a little negotiating point, and getting it done as soon as I got the car. Is there a way to look at the belt without removing anything, and see if it needs changed? Or it's just a maybe, maybe not, need changed?
@@whatta7793 Did you get it? The belt's not hard to see under a little shroud on the left side of the engine, but that's a good bargaining chip. I got a 2013 jetta mk6 at 95k km (~59k mi.) five years ago and just got the timing belt/water pump kit (they say do em at the same time because the pump's right there if you're doing the timing belt). She's at 175k km (110k mi.) now and the original belt still looks good, but i'm not taking any chances, considering this engine should go for a long time with a little tlc.
Traded in 2010 Jetta TDI on the scandal, used the money to buy a 2015 TDI Sportwagen, now looking to get a 2013 TDI golf as a second car. They are by far the best commuter cars ever sold in North America.
I have a 2012 TDI sportwagen with a dsg. Favorite car I have owned. Love it.👍👍
I picked up my 2015 TDI GSW at the very end of 2019, before the madness of the world took over. I bought it with 47k miles for 9-racks... It was salvaged but that was a steal of a deal. I now have over 200k miles on the clock. I drive the crap out of it! I do a lot of gig work and my regular job causes me to drive a lot too. Does great on fuel. Anywhere from 36mpgs up to 50mpg on long set your cruise interstate trips! God willing, the car will last another 100k miles!
I highly recommend this car. I've owned mine since 2015. You definitely brought up all pros and cons of this engine. The emissions may be the most annoying thing on the car. I've recently deleted the EGR & DPF and installed a turbo back exhaust. Best decision I've made. About to hit 200,000 and it still gives me no problem.
How much did your mileage improve?
@@dudestuff1557 I tested the upgrade on a cross country trip and on a full tank, I managed to get 530 miles all highway. City I can get anywhere from 400 to 500.
@@nopenada8071 that’s awesome! What does it work out to mpg? Also, I just bought a ‘14 today.. 👍🏻 Can you send a link where you got stuff for the delete? I want to do it ASAP.
@@dudestuff1557 Also interested. Looking to do a Stage 2 tune next spring with the egr/dpf delete.
after my egr/dpf delete I average 52mpg.
Yes, I'll add my vote for the TDI. Just a bit off topic, but we have owned a 2002 Jett TDI since new and it has been a great daily driver and long distance vehicle which had never left us stranded until recently, around 160K miles when the AT started slipping. I'm into cars these days, so my plan is to swap a manual transmission into this car and drive it, hopefully to 200k or even 300k miles or more. And I agree, the VWs just seem to be comfortable cars. We own a Tiguan and a Passat, as well.
That trans slip is common
Brilliant idea. You dont see many high mileage auto mk4's
Iam in Amgeria i pray god to be able to own hapily a nice vw
@@scottyrousay1608 I heard that this is because of planting the accelerator before the clutch has engaged properly, off the lights all the time, causing this.
That and the 7 speed dry clutch auto's having issues.
My jetta tdi had a fuel pump failure that left me with a huge towing bill. Once it was diagnosed at the dealership they found that the fuel pump was coming apart, and the exhaust cooler failed also. Both under warranty and getting fixed for free but don't be surprised if it happens at the worst time.
So what is your opinion on the desirability of TDI's now that diesel fuel is considerably more expensive than gasoline? Don't get me wrong, I really like my TDI's but I questioning the economics vs a gas VW.
I have a skoda fabia 1.9 TDI form 2009i bought it brand new 530 k miles later and the engine is still running good
Find yourself a used 14-15 Chevy Cruze diesel with the 2. 0 litre. Its quicker has more range and doesn't suffer from HPFP or rail issues. 01:20 a little bit of a scandal? That scandal cost them $35 billion dollars. Yes, with a B!! They screwed diesel for passenger cars in the US forever.
I just bought a 2011 silver jsw tdi 6 speed manual for 6k. It has been my favorite car yet. Really enjoyed the video and have subbed.
Thank you!
@@JustDiesels thank you for the great diesel content. 😁
How many miles does it have on it? I’ve been struggling to find one under 8000 local
Great video.
We traded in our 2013 6-Speed Golf TDI after Dieselgate.
Was on the fence about it but VW offered close to what I paid for it.
We now own a 2002 Golf TDI with the ALH motor which we love.
Does not have near the bells and whistles but it is a fun car to drive and averages 48 mpg with over 50 mg on road trips.
Still miss the 2013
Mk4s are still my fav golfs.
I have a 2015 Jetta TDI, one of the nicest cars I've ever owned. Fantastic MPG, and yet performance is pretty good as well. Had some issues with emissions. Now and then it throws a code for reasons that have never been explained, which has given me headaches come inspection time. The service station resets the code for me, I drive it for a couple days and bring it back and it passes without issues.
Im averaging 525 miles per tank in my 2014 Passat, easily my best vehicle purchase.
I have a 2015 Golf TDI and I love it. So fun to drive, especially uphill, and it gets 50 mpg on roadtrips.
It's the same as my 2015 Golf SportWagen and it gets 59 mpg on a road trip. I recommend different sizes of tires. Cheers!
First of all great video-thank you. I own two Jetta Sportwagen’s., 2011, and 2013. About two years ago I started a new job, but my commute went to 50 miles/day. I wanted a cheap fuel efficient car, and stumbled upon the Jetta Sportwagen TDI. My daughter started driving after I bought the first one (DSG) and she liked it so much I gave it to her and bought another one 2013 manual. The manual has a 14.5 gallon fuel tank and I get about 500 miles per tank. The auto gets about 400/tank. We both love the car’s. My fuel cost’s are about $12/week and I drive 209 miles/week just to work and back. I paid $12K for the 2011, and $14K for the 2013. The only bummer is that they are not AWD. We put Blizaks on the 2011 for my daughter and she doesn’t have any problems in snow/ice. I love my Sportwagen wagon it was cheap, and has many luxury features like heated seats, which are phenomenal, heated mirrors, heated WW wash, etc.
*cries in Joe Biden*
Any problems with the emissions equipment craping out and costing a fortune to repair & replace?
Mine is a 2013 Diesel Beetle. I picked it up after my first diesel bug was totaled. This one had 32,904 miles on it and the cost was high because it's a convertible, my first. I love it. A 14.5 gallon tank, 42 to 48 mpg, a Tiptronic transmission, 90 miles a day 5 days a week. I follow the 10,000 mile maintenance schedule, the only thing different is I change the oil at 5000 mile intervals. I make a lot of demands of my D-Bug.
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Just replaced my Jetta's 4th timing belt for my 2006 brm. Running strong with 360k miles in it
2013 tdi passat. Any money saved on fuel I wasted on maintenance. When things break and they do , get ready to shell out. Like 1200 for an altenator. Everything is harder to do yourself like a simple oil change or transmission fluid change. And if u dont do it yourself the shop wants 700 bucks. Plus the interior is falling apart.
I’ve owned 3 TDI wagons they are the best all around car I have ever owned, period!! #1 was a manual which I loved but wife wanted auto so traded it for #2 which I sold back to VW despite loving the car. I then drove a corolla and a plug-in Prius for the next two years for my commuter...I drive 100 miles per day. The Prius was literally the worst car I have ever driven in my life! As soon as VW fixed the TDI and they flooded the used car market for 1/2 price I purchased a 2013 and I have my favorite commuter car back with the versatility of an suv and the mpg of a Prius and sporty enough driving to have some fun. Buy one! BTW these TDI’s are covered to 120k miles from VW as part of the dieselgate apology.
DO these cars have weird breakdowns that cost alot. That is what i hear or is the TDI much more reliable that the gasoline ones? I have always been a Toyota guy because of reliability. However, I like diesel and the mpg are amazing. I appreciate your video.
no room for the big guy... expensif to fix....the old one was very good and strong
Bruh all of Europe already knows this
Bought a 2005 golf TDI 5 speed. Average 45 mpg on a 11gal fill up.
Great video. I have 2015 VW golf TDI. I see all positive comments here but do want to make everyone aware of a painful $2500 experience and multiple visits / mechanics assessment that I went through.
My gears were jumping at 1K - 2K RPM or 10-20 mph gear shift and eventually stalling out. First, MAF wiring replaced, fuel filter, DSG full service/transmission fluid. Neither worked, eventually they tugged on the crank sensor / wiring and felt it loose so they say and replaced it on “diesel warranty” after they provided a loaner car for all the troubles and (4) visits and two mechanics, with majority of the work at VW dealership. Otherwise, car is great up to 130k and 50mpg. Beware of crank! I hope I get to 200k
I will never own another vw period. trading in my 14 jetta tdi this friday nothing but problems like headlight and tail light bulbs that constantly burn out .I ended up having a shop change them and they removed the headlights them selfs saying it’s easier to change the bulbs vs trying to get your hands in they very tight spot . i see lots of other jetta’s with burnt out lights also . My drivers seat has ripped right down the stitching seam , starter went out and again is a bear to change out . both my driver and passenger window switches on driver side you have to pull up hard on the buttons to get windows up . i had to ratchet strap my passenger door last winter because the cable inside snapped just so i could get home from work.now the engine light is in . One thing i will say is it’s a good looking car inside and out compared to the 2021 corolla i just bought .these things cost a lot to maintain especially the emissions stuff if and when it goes out . i’m sorry but new diesels just aren’t worth it now and i didn’t find mine got much better fuel milleage vs a civic or corolla vs extra cost or potential cost .things like having to replace a turbo,injectors ,dpf or the HPFP that can cost up too $8k if it goes out and throws metal throughout your lines
i bought my 2015 mk7 golf tdi 6-speed brand new, have owned it for over 5 years now, i love it!
after the scandal, i didn't sell it back to vw, i received the compensation, kept it, continued to drive it everyday
the peak torque kicks in at around 1700 rpm, i get 50mpg on the highway, and i drive like a maniac lol
haven't had any problem with it, even after the emission fix, still very punchy and fuel efficient.
i've only put 44k miles on it so far, only thing i did is changing the oil myself, nothing else, the original oem brakes and brake rotors are still kicking, can probably last till 50k.
if you find a tdi at a good price, i'd say buy it!
I don't really understand the calculus on not making hybrid TDIs. When the whole thing went down there was no way I was getting rid of mine. 50 mpg? 230 NM torque? Would people pay an extra 1 or 2K to get what.....70 mpg? Hell yes. Hybrid diesels would be the second most energy efficient powertrain after full electric, except without with the limitations on range and charging infrastructure.
I HAVE A 2005 JETTA TDI WAGON. I ROUTINELY GET 55 M.P.G., BUT I DRIVE ONLY 55 M.P.H. ON THE HIGHWAY. I ALWAYS GET AT LEAST 700 MILES PER TANK AND SOMETIMES TOP 800 MILES. WE HAVE THE HYBRID WITHOUT HAVING THE HYBRID.
I just bought a 2013 Jetta tdi for a daily, 30k miles 😎
Picked up an ‘11 TDI SW 6 speed manual about the time you posted this vid. Love it. One prob was Throttle Housing - dealer replaced under warranty. Paid under 10k- you’re Spot on! Secret is out
Yes, but how many miles were on it?
80k
Where did you buy a manual 1 at
@@nathanjd2802 Local (PA) used car dealer. He got it Auction. Original owner fr Illinois.
My old ex neighbor has a 2002 VW Jetta GLX TDI wagon with over 230k miles. It still runs perfectly as new and he even takes care of it too!!
Best quote from your video. "I wonder how many, uh, manual diesel wagons there are?" I'm not a fan of brown, so, I didn't add that quote. I would love to get my hands on a B3 tornado red Passat diesel manual wagon.
They’re hard to find!
I would like to see more videos of your 1st gen. Your production value is very high. This is one reason why I subbed and glad I did
Just picked up a 14 TDI Touareg and I love it!
I just recently bought a passat tdi and I love it.
same 2012 tdi sel premium
@@nuhstawlgia same 14 tdi a year ago
@@nuhstawlgia how is the car? Might buy one later today
2013 Passat TDI. Love it man it’s a workhorse 😭
@@toniemontana3175 Do it! I love my 14 passat
I had a 2010 until vw bought it back. Nothing touches it, not even batteries that will go out in acouple tears despite their 15 yr lifespan
Just bout a 2011 Jetta. Wondering how many miles I’ll get out of it
I am currently in Florida about to haul a uhaul to TN with mine. It took some digging bc the owner's guides shipped out with a lot of *'s that signified not available at time of printing.
From what I have found it has a towing capacity of 1300kg. I pulled a 4x8 cargo trailer from South FL to Central FL. About half full. I will guess Lil Saucy was hauling appx 800lbs of trailer and cargo for a total of about 1600lbs.
It was faster off the line than a Duramax hauling a 5th wheel. He videoed me running off and leaving him. I chickened out at 55... Damn stickers all over the trailer.
Pulling the 8' trailer we got 22.8mpg average.
In Central FL I switched to a 150 llb heavier 6x12 trailer that's rated 100lbs less than the 1300kg or 2600 the car can do.
I'm not loading to capacity. The larger trailer comes with trailer brakes. That is my main reason.
With the 12' trailer the car is taxed. You can feel it on the hitch and in the wallet. It's getting 20.2mpg so far pulling the 12' tandem axel trailer.
I haven't left for Tennessee yet and haven't felt the trailer property balanced. It's a little hitch heavy on the last two errands I ran so I am expecting the ride to improve after the last couple hundred pounds go into the rear of the trailer and tied down.
As it stands, hitch heavy pulling close to 2000lbs, she's losing traction on the paint lines at stop lights when I try to impress ppl pointing at it.
update: we played The Little VW that Could up two hills in Birmingham, but other than that, she pulled comfortably away from most other vehicles on the road with a 4x8 trailer behind her, but the tandem axle 6x12 trailer was another story. I think she'd have pulled the 4x8 up the hills in Birmingham AL effortlessly, but the 6x12 turned got me down to 40mph and 3100 rpm with no power remaining before we crested. Had the climbs been a couple hundred feet higher, I don't know if she'd have downshifted and kept pulling slower, or stopped, I didn't find out, but I WAS worried.
On the flat, and with mild hills, I'd say she pulled that 6x12 as well as my 90 Jeep Cherokee, which wouldn't have balked at the two hills. It's the 4.0 straight six. However, i'd have gotten about 14mpg with the Jeep. My 2011 Golf pulled a 6x12 trailer from Central FL to Central TN, and got 20.8mpg avg and completed it in 11hrs, with 7 stops and 3 passengers, one wheelchair disabled!
The Golf TDI kicks ass.
I just bought the exact same vehicle. I'm excited. Carvana delivers it next week. $19k all together.
Hope you enjoy it!
I also just purchased my VW from Carvana. Had it just over a week now. Love it! Went with a 2015 TDi S Golf Sportwagen with the 6 speed manual. Only 60k miles on it when I bought it. The MPG is insane! Averaging at least 55 MPG right now (long commute to work). It truly handles just like a Golf, despite being a longroof. Such a joy to drive! Best of luck with yours. Take good care of it and it will be good to you for many years!
@@acerjuglans Been driving my TDI Sportswagon for 5 weeks. It's a blast. The initial step on gas is slow, but it revs hard at high rpg. The drive is sporty and the diesel engine is awesome. No regrets.
vw is warranting everything related to the fuel system, engine, and exhaust system except wear parts like the timing belt
Where can I find this warranty info
Would this include something like the EGR valve?
2012 TDI mk6 is known for fuel pump failures. It’s only a matter of time. I was very lucky and got it fixed within weeks of my warranty ending. Having DPF issues now as well. It’s aging, but also have had many issues with it. Intake manifold, Full AC replacement. I would not recommend this car. Drives nice when it runs tho
MK3s and MK4s are probably more reliable
Going to go up in price now that gas prices almost doubled.
MkIV Golf 1.9 ALH currently sitting at 364k 🤘
Great Video. Another thing to watch for is plugged pano roof drains. Can cause serious water damage if not taken care of properly. I've grappled with this and its not easy to fix, and VW dealers are reluctant to take it on too.
Yeah I’m just not going to use my sunroof lol too much risk
is there any tips on this? I just got my 2012 sportwagen TDI with the pano
Purchased a 2014 TDI SJW 40k in white with a beige interior 6spd, Love the roomy interior for the dog and just for long travelling, I've already put 60k on it, 6 mth after owning it I got an emissions light and was prepared for a nightmare, I called them up and they said drop it off, so when I called back the next day to argue they said they replaced the whole system and to pick it up, no questions ask, The warranty for emissions is real and they are all prepared to replace it all, The only problem I've had is of course the Panoramic roof leaking, although an easy fix with sliding a string trimmer line down the drain, No noise from the roof at all but I plan on keeping the seal lubed up and snipping the ends off the drains, we have a lot of crap in the air around here, Pine pollen, pieces of pine needles and red dirt dust that just clog everything, I like the Panoramic roof enough to keep it.
taking delivery of my 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDi next week. and she's got a manual! Had a mk IV golf tdi some years ago. It regularly got 45 mpg hwy, but I did an economy run once (ie 55 mph on the interstate) and got around 60 mpg.
HERE IS WHY THEY DROPPED IN VALUE....the CP4 pumps fail and wipe out the injectors and fuel pumps. super expensive fix 9 grand at the dealer, parts about 3500 if you get a deal on them. But there is a FIX... install CP3 pump. but the fix is still expensive but long lasting. cost 1200-2000 if you DIY. I have no idea how much a shop would charge takes about a whole day to do. I have a video on my channel on How to do it.
I'm curious if anyone has had the same problems I've been having. 2014 TDI Jetta Sportwagen. battery dies at least once per day (I have had it tested and the battery/ alternator are fine. I get maybe 20 mpg highway. random power interruptions where the car just doesn't really want to move for about 10 seconds (almost like it is in some kind of a limp mode). I don't have any kind of warranty on the car and would honestly just like some help in maybe pointing me in the right direction.
You’ve definitely got some electrical gremlins going on with that one! Finding a quality VW specific shop to help diagnose it is going to be your best bet since there’s a LONG list of possible causes!
@@JustDieselsthanks for the reply. I hate electrical. I can do basically anything else on the car myself. but electrical is always a nightmare
Call your local vw team, they may replace the issue under the tdi warranty
Awesome videography man. You're going to have a few hundred thousand subs in the near future!
I had a 2006 VW Jetta. It was a little beat but got great mileage. The turbo went out and I had it replaced. Never got back to that level. The Jetta was totaled. I then got a 2013 Audi A3. Much prettier car but since it is a dieselgate car the mileage sucks... Great video!!!
I bought my 2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6 DSG in October 2018 with 31,000 miles on it and a 48 month warranty on the engine. It is fully equipped with sunroof, navigation, satellite radio, etc. I love it, handles great, plenty of power and 32 mpg around town. In August 2019, the high pressure fuel pump failed catastrophically sending bits of metal through the rest of the fuel system. The dealer replaced both fuel pumps, fuel filter, all fuel lines and all of the fuel injectors under the warranty (a $4,500 job). It now has 46,000 and hasn’t had a problem since.
Brown manual Jetta Sportwagen. That’s what I have. I think I would’ve got it right around when this video came out. I love the car, but I’ve definitely used the CPO a lot. I think it is pretty solid and will be for a long time. Super fun to drive. With the seats folded down, there’s 3’x6’ of flat area. I was able to fit a 10’ pvc pipe into the car without having to move the seats the other day. I wish affordable wagons weren’t a dying breed in the states.
How much did you pay for it, and how many miles were on it? I have an 03 Jetta Wagon TDI that I bought new. It now has 365k miles on it. I still get 52 MPG on the highway. I'd like to get a 2015.
I just bought a 2011 JSW DSG 60k on it, I paid 10k it was some guys vacation car . Couldn’t beat the price, had a GTI for a min but it blew up LOL
I have a 2013 manual denim blue beetle convertible with tan interior. it’s amazing!
I bought a 13 tdi jetta 6 months ago and I've already put 11000 miles on it, I absolutely love it, I've told everyone I talk to about my car that I will never buy anything gas car again.
Having owned a "bought back" TDI which I loved, later purchased a reconfigured to meet immissions standards TDI. Definitely love the newly acquired TDI but note that the fuel economy is about 30% off from my previous TDI.
egr/dpf delete and enjoy 52mpg
@@mikesmith1181 Especially in states that have no emissions testing.
@@bmw803 :You got it Joe! Out here in 'flyover country' we don't have emissions and I've been enjoying increased mileage, cleaner turbo, and cleaner oil for years now. Truly wonderful!
Literally just got one today!! 2013 Passat TDI 50,000 miles this thing floats and man I love it. Ironically I’m in Michigan and when I was stationed I Colorado remember seeing tons and tons of them sitting in empty desert lots!
Picked up a 2012 TDI SW CPO back in May of 2019 with only 33K on the meter. About to hit 100,000 miles. I commute over 100 miles R/T daily and carry lots of tools. A great and very functional daily.
We have a 2012 VW Jetta SW TDI. Once drove from SW Alabama to Orlando, FL on one tank. Only two cons are: Timing belt replacement and dealing with VW over warranty injection issues.
So far I'm on my 4th TDI.
2001 GOLF TDI
2015 JETTA TDI
2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN
2006 JETTA TDI
As of right now I own the 06 which I just bought and the SPORTWAGEN.
TD-I love you!
Wow dude I bought an IDENTICAL Sportwagen in 2018. Black, pano roof, same wheels, same interior…..only a manual transmission. I love it and have put 50k+ miles on it since then!
2001 passat 1,9 tdi. loving the sound of it when idle
don't forget to drill the inter cooler .after the decarb the ALH is bad for that EGR screw up
My first tdi was an 03 jetta, blew up at 500k when I drove across the country. Just bought an 15 golf sportwagen, the DEF has been a pain so far, in and out of the shop constantly. But when it runs I'll average 45-50 mpg. Glad you make the video to really bring to the light the advantages of the VW TDI.
500 k miles? that's a lot!
How many miles on yours when it started having DEF issues? And what kind of symptoms does DEF issues cause?
@whatta7793 I bought my car with 48k. Drive it from PA to AL... bout a thousand miles... and within 250 miles of that point I started having issues. The dealership says it's because of the heat and humidity.... since then I've put about 10k on the car (still in Al) and have had to replace the system an additional time. So this is the third system since I've owned the car. I'm moving out of Al this fall so I'll see if it truly was the Al heat and humidity by next spring
@@whatta7793what is the DEF sorry? I'm looking for a 2012-15 tdi now. Cheers.
DEF is diesel exhaust fluid. It's a system in semi-modern diesels due to government regulations that is supposed to reduce emissions. However this system provides more points of failure and maintenance needs like the original comment was mentioning, and reduces efficiency/mpg, hp and torque due to the exhaust being more restrictive. So if you remove it, you eliminate the possibility of it failing and needing repaired, you no longer have to put DEF (blue fluid) in the vehicle, your exhaust is more free flowing leading to better mpg, power, and reliability overall. US Govt military vehicles are all deleted of this junk due to these things, but civilians, by law, aren't supposed to have deleted diesel vehicles on public road.
I have owned 11 TDI cars since 1999 best vehicles I have ever owned! I still own my 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI manual Laded with options which I bought new! VW paid Me 8500 to keep it! I presently own 4 Diesels 2017 Chevy Colorado Duramax, 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Eco Diesel and A 2014 BMW 328d Xdrive great vehicles!
I've gone from a small 1.5 diesel Renault to a larger, older, higher mileage and much more powerful 2.0 diesel Volkswagen and I'm getting the same MPG. The Germans really know what they're doing.
I started out with a 2003 Jetta sedan tdi manual trans, but it met a black cow one night. It was my wife’s first new car and she was heart broken. So we went looking for a unicorn and found it. It was a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Tdi with 6 speed manual, a pale gold color. The wife loves it still misses the fuel economy of the 2003. I love the TDI cars, what a shame that dieselgate happened. I was trying to get a unmolested 2013 without the fix, but VW was real good about fixing there errors. Still love the car anyway. Beware the clutch, mine failed ata found 60,000 miles. Not sure who was driving it before.
I had the fuel pump on my 13 TDI Sportwagen explode on me from getting bad fuel. $7000 repair-totally covered by the VW warranty. Lucky day...
late comment but if you are concerned about the high pressure fuel pump there is a solution. The failures with the HPFP happen on a small percentage of VW TDI vehicles, the reason this happens is because the diesel fuel on the United States is of very quality due to it being primarily used on heavy duty vehicles. To remedy this problem with your TDI go to FCP Euro and purchase a case of Liqui Moly Super Diesel Additive and add it at fill ups this will ensure your HPFP gets the lubrication it needs and prevent failure.
I am signing for a 2014 jetta TDI In the morning. Thanks for the review!!
Dpf delete with stage 2 tune just got mine done I have the same car same year. Highly highly recommend
You bought a gold nugget! We have one and LOVE IT!!! We told our VW dealer to pass up the chain that we want these brought back! I wouldn’t take a garage full of Lamborghinis for ours!
I bought a manual 2011 golf TDI In July and love it
Just traded a 2012 Jetta Sportwagen S TDI, with a DSG. Bought in April of 2018 as a CPO and 59K miles on the odometer. It had 81K miles when I traded it, They are as fabulous a performer, as you say they are, ride, handling, milage, everything. I kept good records and was getting low 30's mpg around town and mid 30's average on interstate/city. I got over 41 MPG on a 250 mile road trip, mostly interstate, at 75 to 85 MPH and saw 95 mph briefly. It only had 81K miles on it but was starting to cost me, so I traded it on a 2012 Toyota Corolla Hatchback w/a 6 speed manual. Obviously, the two cars are not in the same league. I just couldn't trust the VW any longer. Fuel system replaced (under warranty) at 63K miles, contaminated they said. Car had gone into limp mode. I always did all of the factory recommended maintenance or better. Frozen right rear caliper in October of 2020 requiring new rotors, pads and brake fluid. A right rear wheel speed sensor (numerous dash lamps) a couple of weeks prior to the frozen caliper. And the last straw was another (front left) wheel speed sensor on February 1sr of 2021. I just could not trust the car any longer. But maybe I just had bad luck. I do miss it.
Oh yea - Water pump failures...
I have a ‘14 Jetta TDI. VW offered me $7000 more than I paid for it to buy it back. I kept it because I love the thing. Drives like a little Porsche and gets 47 MPG. They do have their quirks though. Mostly little design flaws that can get pricey. But the power train is rock solid. If you can keep up with the maintenance and the quirks there is no reason you can’t go 300k in one of these.
Just picked up a 14' 6spd Golf Wagon tdi. So awesome!
My dad owns a brown manual b6 passat, i own a gray dsg b6, really comfortable especially for a 07' car i dont know how much miles he has, but mine currently is at 220k miles with minor problems
I recently just bought a 6sp 2014 Jetta TDI. Got it for $5k CAD from a dealer. Picked it up before they were able to certify it. Needed a coil spring, and some maintenance things for it to pass safety, which I did all of it myself, so saved a ton on labour. Conveniently it's at 200k kms, so I do need to replace the timing belt, which is not cheap... Or I could risk grenading my motor and do it myself without proper timing tools😅
I bought the first available 2015 Sportwagen TDI at my dealer. It's been great, love the DSG trans. Super reliable. On the highway I can get over 50 mpg average, City driving it's about 38 mpg, I've a heavy foot.
I recently bought a 2014 Audi Q7 with the 3.0 TDI. I love it. It's a big, heavy vehicle and I'm still getting 25 mpg. Very comfortable and roomy. I'm 6'5" and have plenty of room behind the wheel.
I only buy diesel cars... Although, my first and second cars were a 1982 Datsun 200B wagon and then a Datsun 200B SSS two door coupe.. mmmmm...
I currently have a 2011 jetta TDi.. I might get an MB C200/220 CDI for the wife soon. I don't care about emissions.. it's all bullshit
Needed a car, decided a 2018 diesel (328d) better served my requirements than a new car. I previously had a 2013 TDI sportswagon, then 2014 TDI sportswagon, then a 2017 328d xdrive wagon. Currently have the 328d sedan; I think this will be the last car I will ever need to buy.
2015 VW passatt tdi love it
Best mod I recommend is replacing the rear springs with Tiguan rear springs. I got two rear Tiguan springs from a junkyard for $50. The result is a stiffer rear end and much better curve handling, also better speed-bump and trail clearance. Additionally, much greater load capacity. My JSW sits flush level when over-extra loaded. I'm talking about rear seats down packed with zero room left, roof rack loaded over 300lbs, and rear bike rack packed with extra heavy cargo totes... And drove from Miami FLA to PHX Arizona. But I had set the Tiguan springs in previously and drove my JSW empty from PHX to Miami like it was a Golf GTI... the JSW handles much better than stock when empty and much much much better than stock when cargo-overload. Yeah! Do it! By the way, the switch raises the rear about 1.5" and gives the JSW a much better aesthetic line, it actually looks better than stock. I went from 205/55/16 to 215/55/16 and that also improved everything from handling to better engine delivery and even looks. But now I see that next set will be 225/55/16 to eliminate dry wheel spin and improve the handling, height and looks. Hey, I know dropping them is cool, but I got superb handling and can override sidewalks and offroad for security and enhanced capabilities. And fyi, nothing needes to swap the springs, no adaptors, nothing, clean swap. Yeah! Do it!
i had a 2016 VW Jetta TDI sport wagon that was under the buy back program. it was the best wagon i ever had. drove it across US and for Uber ride share. it got 45-50 mpg on long distance. I got the money and bought a Toyota Tacoma 4 door but it wasn't suited for my garage and I traded for a 2015 Golf TDI with only 51K miles, cost $16K. only crap i didn't like is adding the DEF additive every 10000 miles. i'm used to it now which gets 45 to 55 mpg on long distance drive. so far i have it since 2019 and really like this TDI SEL fully loaded four door hatchback. So far i put in 15K and enjoying the drive. Diesel should be mandatory fuel for all vehicle minus the DEF crap just to steal consumer hard earned money to justify the bureccrat senseless mandate and the tree huggers dream .
I've owned my manual TDI wagon since 2015, LOVE IT... 219k miles now, just did the second timing belt service. Probably will hold on for another 100k
Cool, I just got a 2013 Passat SE TDI with the dsg and with some aggressive all season tires (not ideal for mileage) I average around 40 mpg, best I've got consistently is 44 mpg a good. Its like new with only 40k miles
44 is not bad at all for all season tires!
Love it! I used to have a black 2016 Sportwagen TDI SE version sold brand new through their used car division (Das Welt Auto) at a killer price (mine had originally 56km in the odo). Had to sell it to pay debt due to the pandemic.
:-(
But I also have a 2018 VW Transporter TDI 2.0L engine that is essencially the same one the Sportwagen had. This I plan to keep as long as I can. Both VWs running with manual transmissions (6 a 5 speed respectively).
If you can find one, 2.0 TDIs are absolute bargains.
Stock they're 140BHP but can be remapped up to 180 and up to 200 with the DPF removed.
Even remapped they're stupid reliable.
I wanted a super clean station wagon TDI.
Ended up paying $15,000 for a pristine 2015 @ 70,000.
But ... That's what it took.
I have an 11 TDI Sportwagen I honestly love driving it more then my Wrangler and its more comfy then my Crown Vic was.. ohhh and 45 MPG to and from work helps
I just bought a 14’ Jetta sports wagon with 41k on it. But I paid 20k for it. But I love the car and the fuel mileage is amazing to say the least.
I drive a mk6 golf tdi as my commuter in the SF Bay Area. I get about 28-34 mpgs here driving average speeds of 70mph on about 80% freeway. The car is fun and practical, mpg is okay but not great just standard for vehicles this size compared to newer gas cars. The biggest downside to owning this generation of TDI is the DPF/EGR emissions bullsht... it has a diesel particulate filter sensor and a NOx sensor which calculates soot and sulfur mass levels. If you live in an area like Commiefornia then you'll eventually have to do a SMOG check and with the DPF light prone to turn on you will not pass. This car requires you to take a long drive like 1-2 hours like once a month to prevent that light from turning on...
As a Skoda Octavia mk3 2.0 tdi owner (for US ppl - basically, the VW Golf/Jetta) - get a AWD TDI if you want to spice up your car down the road - fwd just would not handle such a truckload of torque. From stock 150hp/320nm 2.0 engine you can easily get ~220hp/480nm with just a downpipe, deleted EGR and a tune. But still the thing eata around 7L/100km if you're moderate with the throttle
Own a 05 mk4 jetta (BEW) and just did stage 3 clutch, SMF flywheel, GT 1752 mfs, pd 150 intake, “race pipe😂😂”, clutch cables, and bushings!
My other is an 04 duramax (LB7) that’s federal emission… straight piped from factory. Only duramax that came out of factory without an egr system! Dont care if its “claimed poor man” duramax….. no I love them cause I dont have to be afraid to put the throttle down and some smoke.
I have had 2007 City Jetta as my first Volkswagen amazing handling capability and fuel efficiency Volkswagen are very basic is what I appreciate eyes on the road is where you need them to be not trying to locate buttons…I upgraded to 2013 TDI Jetta love love this car more power under the hood than the vehicle itself visually looks basic efficient on diesel engine last longer than gas basic interior sunroof crazy fender sound system seats are comfortable front and back lots of legs room love my Jetta
If you can find one, 2.0 TDIs are absolute bargains.
Stock they're 140BHP but can be remapped up to 180 and up to 200 with the DPF removed.
Even remapped they're stupid reliable.
Oh and the reason cars like the golf are so expensive is because young idiots buy them, don't maintain them and drive them to death. I have yet to see a used one under 250k KM that isn't brand new.
But they don't care, they want the status symbol so they buy them anyway and drive them even more to death.
My Opinion. Everyone that sold their VW TDI is regretting it! or they got a huge cash settlement! for their Car.. So explain this to me Don't know if this is going on In USA, but it is hot here In Alberta Canada. But anything Diesel Powered Is Hot as a Mofo.