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I have 280k miles on my jetta sel 2011. 2.5L engine. Do the oil change my self with the spec 502 505 0w 40 Castrol edge. Not a single other thing. Just basic maintiance by the book. Car hasn't given me an issue and gives me 35mpg highway at 75mph...but is rated at 31.....and I have the ac on with music at 50% volume. And jt runs smooth as new. Oh, and it destroys civis and corolla left and right. The newer 1.8t engine ea888 gen 3, that replaced the 2.5L 5cyl blows the 203hp camry out the park in a speed test. Why? Engineering, calculus, more area under the curve vs. Peak numbers toyota gave out. The 1.8t passat vs my jetta also blew me out the park which shocked me. (Engineering student, so I see the Engineering behind it). This guy just can't work on German cars, literally, they are a different breed. Most issue occur when someone takes their German car to a mechanic like this and avoids maintiance by the book and take jt to quick lube places. Smh.
I've been noticing that too. They're not all that bad as Scotty kilmer says. Obviously Volkswagens are not Toyotas and Hondas I drive a Honda myself. But like with any foreign manufacturer you take care of your vehicle it will do its job without any major issues. Can't say that about a Chrysler though lolz, even a GM vehicle 😂. Ford on the other hand is maybe somewhat respectable in American.
I usted to have CC sport luxury package and Car drives Very good , but for some reasons after service My car a new issue always came out .. They are good cars if you do properly Services / maintenance. I just found I didn’t have good luck with VW dealerships. Sadly I had to sell my car because those repairs cost a fortune
If you can’t take care of a vw, don’t buy it. My Dad had a 2012 VW Jetta, and always took care of it. When I turned 18, I bought it from him. I took care of it the same way he did. It never had an issue or threw a code.
I have this car. 2.5L. 170k miles. Only had to change the O2 sensor and the map sensor. Runs like a champ. His review is very anecdotal. There are lemons in every car brand. I do all regular maintenance with quality materials and never had a major problem. Bought at 60k.
How would "regular maintenance" prevent a wiper blade computer module from failing? It seems that in BMW/VW fanboy lalaland replacing electronic modules constantly is considered "regular maintenance. 🤣
I had a 2017 jetta 5 speed manual. Had 112,000 miles on it. I bought it used 2019 or 2020, had it about 2 yrs and absolutely loved it. Never let me down. Never had an issue.
@@popcorn8153i Bought a 2008 CC with 220k miles on it this year 😂 …. Runs fine … looks almost new on the inside ! And the outside style is timeless ! I’m a little worried about the Timing Chain tbh … it was never changed . I’m definitely getting it checked when it gets it’s service later this year,…
Those Volkswagen 5cyl engines are bulletproof though. I had one for a few years. Smoothest engine I’ve ever owned. Only sold the car because I wanted something faster, I never had issues with it.
@@scanoriginal1027 bought mine at 60k and sold it at 189k with no issues. Only thing I ever had to do outside of regular maintenance was replace a valve cover gasket and it took less than 20 minutes.
Got 340k on my 2010 jetta, bulletproof motor. Original timing chain, starter, alternator and clutch. Had to replace sensors for emissions inspection and alternator belts but that’s it. Oh, and make sure to change the spark plugs every 100k or so.
@@scanoriginal1027 In 2013 we bought a 2008 Jetta with the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with 60,000 miles on it for my daughter. I have never had to do anything to the engine or the automatic transmission. I did replace spark plugs and coil packs at 180,000 miles just because I figured it was time. And it is starting to show some rust. But then, I live in the Northeast and it is now 13 years old. VWs are far better at controlling rust than any of the Japanese car makers. So why do I continue to buy VWs? Because, as Scotty said, they handle really well, the brake really well, they don't rust out like Toyotas and Hondas, and I routinely drive them over 100,000 miles without major repairs (and do a lot of the little repairs myself to save money and avoid the stealership; which is no worse than any other car maker...they all try to upsell and overcharge for repairs that are not really necessary_.
@@scanoriginal1027 I have a 2008 Rabbit/Golf 100k miles manual Awesome car super reliable V5 no issues just regular maintenance. Very fun and zippy Car still get looks and shockingly the ride is better than my 2017 Camry LE. Camry does have 130k miles
I’ve bought 3 Volkswagens. The b4 was the one with the most electrical problems door locks but my b6 and 7 were outstanding. The b6 had better build quality whole the b7 Tdi is a utilitarians dream.
@@Mod-rw9cw I've had my B5.5 Passat for 14 years. I bought it with 13000 miles on it. She now has 91000 miles. She's never broke down on me or failed an MOT and doesn't have a spot of rust on her. 😎
@@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises agree. I own a jetta gli 2012 with that engine. Stage 2 270 whp and runs good. 160mph top speed and 6sec 0-60. 66k miles. Just do maintenance
@@ramiro4533 I’ve got a 2022 Tiguan SE. I’m waiting for the warranty to run out and then I’ll be doing a stage 2, coil overs, wheels and tires… I like the 2012’s. Those were nice
The best VW is the one that sits in the neighbor’s driveway. As a former owner of 2004 Touareg 4.2 L, that thing kept breaking on me at 24k, while still under warranty and dealer couldn’t fix it. It was suspension modules, stability controls and all that computer crap, which you would think should work on the brand new car. I’ve traded it in at 56k miles and will never buy one in my life.
Simpler is better? The Germans don't simplify anything. They don't understand simplicity. The USSR took the concept of the Walther PP. They reduced the parts count by 40 percent. They reduced waste and machining time. The Makarov is simpler to operate than the Walther.
This mechanic has issues with innovative tech where its much to complicated. High school kids today can work on VW's. He must specialize in carburetor engines
He's not talking about engine. He's talking about 1,200 bucks to replace the wipers and 2,100 bucks for a brake job. I have a 2009 Jetta. When I bought it in 2017 the ABS wasn't working. Cost to repair: S2,300. Lately, the key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I had to tow the car. Cost to replace the ignition: $1,000. From time to time, one or two doors won't open. I don't have engine or transmission problems because I have the 2.5L engine and manual transmission. Clutch is good. Other than that everything seems to be falling apart at 131,000 miles. I have friends who have hondas and camrys with a lot more miles and not a single problem. Oh! Did I mention the previous owner replaced the AC compressor at 75,000 miles?
@@louis5555gmail Strange you didnt go to the Dealer an get the new abs module programing an System flush Its Still Part of the Recall For the 09 Jetta's I Just got mine Mine back From Dealer .... Also Included a New ECU/PCM as Incidental Damages with the Fuse Box Replacement All Free of Charge Even Included A Free Full Detail ... Do some Research Its Also only 210 for the brake job on a jetta , Wipers ...lol go to walmart or autozone they do it for free or 10 bucks or less they dont care if you pull in with a Mercedes , Maybe you got a C or D grade Car it happens
I owned and drove this car until last year (over 10 years). It NEVER gave me an issue! Not once! It’s affordable. It had comfort. The LARGEST REAR LEG ROOM in any class! I changed the oil regularly. I flushed the radiator when needed. I rotated tires every 5k-7k miles. And lastly…they work pretty well in snow and ice too. And, that 5 cylinder (2.5L) is awesome. Maybe they overcharge in the service department…but they do that in EVERY service department in America! Anyways, you don’t like VW…I say the older ones were awesome. The new ones with tiny engines…not so much. 2012 Passat’s are fine! But, I’m only speaking as a person who takes care of their car.
I have the 2.5 Passat with 245,900 And it has the original brakes . I love it not a problem at all. I bought it brand new. Yes the test drive and leg room sold it. Things happen to any car.
I have a 2019 Jetta with the 1.4l direct injection turbo and at almost 90,000 miles.....no issues at all. Just have took it to a vw garage and follow the maintenance manual. Small but mighty. At 1.4 l it has almost 200 lb ft of torque.
The 2.5L is a solid engine. Probably one of VW’s most dependable modern engines in my opinion. I worked at a VW dealer for years and the only problem I ever really found was oil leaking from the vacuum pump. That same engine in a Jetta or a Beetle is a blast to drive. Just get a VAG COM setup for like $200 and you can do just about anything they can do with the factory scan tool. Yeah Toyota is more dependable but it’s a numb and lackluster car to drive. The reason people buy Volkswagens or other German cars is because they are an absolute pleasure to drive . People who appreciate the driving experience. Any problems that you have are totally worth it.
I dunno, we’ve had lots of VWs and the pleasure I get from my Kia is that I put the key in and it starts without me wondering which light will go on next.
@@smallz6161 yup! 105,000kms of problem free driving, more to come. Like I say, I've had lots of vws, the cost to repair is absurd for the "driving experience". I'm happy with my choice. I don't expect perfection, just affordable repairs when needed.
@@mcnuggatron2129 Not if you spent $5000 or less in that older car. New cars are always too expensive because of their depreciation, even if nothing breaks on them for years
My 2016 VW Passat has over 140,000 miles on it, and despite having minor maintenance on it including the dealership replacing the fuel injectors costing $2200 (which miraculously the dealership covering almost the entire cost of the repair) the car still runs smooth and is still in pretty good shape.
I'm just wondering about the maintenance price, is it that high in US? In Europe they are cheap to fix. Especially when you can buy new parts from Skoda or Seat for even lower price, since most parts are identical in Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat.
@@DG_427 Yes, it is very expensive to make maintenance and repair VW cars in the US. They are excellent cars in my personal opinion but dealers usually rip off people that don't know anything about cars and charge for services that don't need immediate attention. Like you, I always wonder how many people go to dealers with a simple electrical problem like a bad fuse and finish paying between $1000 and $2000 for a supposed costly repair. That happens a lot!
If you need a sedan, consider driving a safer car to be a priority, like to drive and either can't or don't want to spend the money to drive a pricier brand of car the passat and other volkswagens are an excellent option. A good friend was driving his passat when a camry driver ran a red light causing a serious accident. My friend walked away without a scratch, while the camry driver was being transported to the hospital in bad shape. Toyota trucks and suv's are great, arguably the most dependable in the world. Their sedans are uninspired trash.😊
Can't say i'm on the same page with you. I have a 2013 Jetta with the 2.5 and I've never had any problems. Just use quality parts and keep up with maintenance, and it'll treat you right. Personally, I think the 2.5 is one of VW's strongest engines.
I have a 2012 Jetta S with 94K miles on it and have had no major issues. In the entire time I’ve had it two things were issues outside of normal maintenance. Ignition coil needed to be replaced - fixed under warranty. And the passenger door lock stopped working. That was fixed under warranty as well. If you want a car with no issues at all then get a Toyota but they are boring as hell to drive. I’ll take a minor issue 1 or 2 times in almost 100K miles for a more fun driving car
@@8MunchenBayern8 I have a Toyota Tundra....when I mash the throttle it is anything but boring. I blew the doors of a POS BMW the other day. That alone was worth 100 dollars in gas.
Well Scotty, I have purchased 5 Volkswagens and loved every single one of them, especially my Golf R. Never a significant problem. There hasn’t been a time in my life that I wished that I bought a Toyota Camry (or any Toyota product - though I do like the Tacoma). Driving is about more than reliability beyond 200,000 miles. As a driver, it would be a sad state to have a Toyota Camry for that long.
I would have to diasgree with Scotty. I have owned my volkswagen passat 2007 for over 10 years now and the biggest job i have had to do on it was change 2 wheel bearings I drive the car everywhere.
Yeah Scotty really does have it out for VW. Every car website I've been to rates them just behind the Japanese cars (Honda and Toyota mainly) for reliability. Where Scotty is correct is in cost of repair and maintenance for VW - so a brake job on a VW will cost more than on a Toyota or Honda. Which basically means cost of ownership is higher for the VW because even though it might not break down that much more often than a Toyota or Honda, when it does it'll cost more to repair.
depends I think where you live. In Europe parts are cheaper for the imports but in America it cost more to import. My 2004 passat lasted 130,000 tbh if I maintained it better it would have lasted lot longer. I have seen the more modern ones though and I'm not impressed.
@@jarektank4415 The 2007 VW has a lot of those computers too. Scotty complains about them, but it tells you everything wrong with the car. Everything to an individual door speaker short. And you can buy a OBDeleven scan tool for it $150 and go in and even change the dealer settings in the car.
I've owned a 2004 vw Passat manual transmission with over 220k miles with original engine and tranny and never has giving me any issues best vehicle I've owned
I have an old Beetle in my garage and drive it in the summer from time to time. To me, the only good Beetles are the vintage ones. We purchased a Jetta and new Beetle convertible with the Tiptronic transmission in 2008, and got rid of them before we got problems. Expensive Junk. Cheers !!
@@cesarurzua8234 Scotty is always saying that older vehicles from unreliable car companies are usually better built and when he says older he means 2000 or lower, let's hope this applies to your friends car.
My 07K Jetta currently has 200K miles on it. Burns a few tablespoons of oil in between oil changes, and otherwise has had no issues. They’re nearly reliable as the ABA engines
I have had a 16 Jetta, 12 Sportwagen TDI, 20 Tiguan and now 19 Atlas. They all have been exceptionally reliable. Sportwagen was sold with 110k, 16 and 20 were purchased new and the 19 Atlas purchased with 45k on it and 10 year warranty.
I have a 2012 Jetta with 156k miles on it, I bought it at 108k miles. It still runs as well as it did on the day I bought it, I've changed the oil 4 or 5 times and the timing belt. I've even brought it to be inspected a few times and it was always the same answer "there's nothing wrong with it, at all" maybe I just got lucky but from what I've seen, this definitely won't be my last VW, they are amazing cars
Currently on my 17th VW. Sold my last one with 343,000 miles and running perfect. Next to nothing needed other than oil changes. It was still on the original clutch. I’ll take character and fun along with slightly more expensive parts over a dull turd any day. My current 2012 Golf TDI will probably be with me until death.
Bought an 84 VW Polo in 89, went all over Europe in it, it was still doing fine, driving every day and cornering like a dream going flat out on Irish roads, when it was burnt out in 2002. Things have obviously changed...
@@Techie1224 vw were fun to drive in a manual transmission,not fun to maintain and fix,my last vw had a cam tensioner go bad at the tune of 4grand,thank god I had a warranty,
I used to clean this big commercial building. I went up to the manager one day and told her how I really liked her car. She always was snooty and looked down on me and said "For your knowledge it's a Passatttt!!!!" And she turned around and walked away.🤣
I have a 2011. Never thought I would like it but is my favorite car I have ever had. Very reliable and great in all situations. Pushing 160,000 and no problem
I’ve had several VWs in the last 8 years and honestly never had crazy issues. The 2.5 is bulletproof and everything else has been fine. You get a good one or a bad one 🤷🏻♂️
Oh the 2.5 is bulletproof. But the 09G transmission hooked up to it was absolute rubbish. The various parts on those cars are terrible. Shifters, HVAC parts, just so many different problems.
Scotty said VW drives and corners like a dream! "They are great driving cars." I agree, much better than the toyish feel of the Japanese car. My VWs have been very reliable.
I have 353k miles on my 2003 Jetta and it runs great! I just drove it to South Lake Tahoe from San Diego last week. I have complete confidence in this car.... By the way the windshield wipers are flawless. Coincidentally on that trip I was thinking how I like the operation of the Jetta intermittent wipers better than on my Lexus GX470... Also as your commented the Volkswagen drive so much nicer than the Toyota. I also appreciate how I only had to do oil changes every 10,000 miles in accordance with VW standards. Not every 3000 miles like Toyota...
Hey, do you know of any good mechanics in your area? I'm currently looking for a rabbit or Jetta with the 2.5, and also for someone who actually knows what they're doing
My wife's 1987 VW Golf has 301,000 miles on it! I did change the oil every 3000 miles and changed the transmission oil every 5000 miles. It has always been parked in a heated garage in the cold winter months and it still looks new, but it is a close to home car now. Our new Volkswagens 1 Jetta and 1 Passat has 10 years 200,000 miles warrantee on motor and drive train.
I’ve got a 2013 VW Passat. 100,000 miles with no issues. Engine runs so smooth you could balance a quarter on it. Not sure what Scotty is talking about here
Routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, coolant flush when needed? I’m looking at getting a 2014 Jetta TDI and I’m trying to figure out if there’s gonna be anything unexpected. I’ve always drove Chevy and Toyota. Thanks for any info if you see this!
headlights coming out of alignment, bulbs burning out, diesel emissions (dpf and egr) multiple failures, fuel pumps, water pumps burning out with no warning code...... yeah they have multiple failures.
would be interesting to see the reliability *data* of Passat in sheer numbers rather than anecdotal reporting. and also compare what parts cost. I think the Passat is not as reliable as a comparable Honda/Toyota but not that much worse. Everyone wants to share their anecdote, just like Scotty did in the video. we should always strive to reason by evidence rather than anecdote.
Camrys are bullet proof reliability. I had one new and drove 200k miles with minimal maintenance. I only changed brakes once. Any car compared to honda accord or camry is a clunker as far as reliabilty.
@@linq7584 this is the problem with anecdotal evidence. My friend had a Camry that was shockingly *unreliable*. I agree, though, that the general numbers seem to support your anecdote about Hondas and Toyotas.
@@brucetopping248 exactly! I have friends with hideously unreliable corollas while my kia has been rock solid, there are more bad owners than bad cars.
I don't remember the exact data on that so take it with more than a grain of salt, but I've seen spreadsheets and the difference is quite significant, something like 10% on serious breakdowns (engine failure, transmission failure, etc.) and nearly 15% on smaller issues (broken wiper motors, electric seats, climate controls, etc.) in favor of Toyota and Honda. Volkswagens in the United States do statistically brake down more than Toyota or Honda cars of the same class, and the difference grows the higher in class you go. The thing is that getting the same issue fixed at VW dealer is going to cost you more than at a Toyota dealer. They not only break down more but are more expensive to repair. Now again, that's VW in the US. For one reason or another the difference isn't nearly as large in Europe- Toyota and Honda still edge out VW but it's by a couple % and considering VW cars are noticeably cheaper than equivalent Toyota or Honda, and there are plenty of 3rd party mechanics that know how to work on VWs, it's no wonder they're selling well here. Why they're selling as well as they do in the US beats me though...
My parents own a Passat Wolfsburg edition made in Germany. It's a lovely vehicle with no issues. Basic maintenance as every other vehicle needs. Runs smooth and fun to drive, over 80K going strong. Not all German vehicles are trash, you have to buy the correct ones ;)
"And he proved it"??? All he proved was what he wanted to prove. I've heard the same sob stories from the drivers of pretty much every car manufacturer. A car gets old... things wear out. Take your car elsewhere for a second opinion if you suspect the first one. Or learn to fix things yourself. Do a part price comparison between other makes for the year of this car. You are going to find that all of the cost of the parts are pretty much the same within a couple of dollars. And any car is only going to be as good as the people who drive it, how often it's driven (brakes will rust faster on a car that isn't driven as much), and whether they provided even regular basic maintenance such as oil changes. This blowhard proved nothing to anyone with common sense, or who knows how to research or ask basic questions.
@@Agent-lg1mu He never proved they're hard to work on. They're super easy to work on actually. My friend had a hood cable break on his MK7 R and his battery died at a show, I was able to get at enough from underneath to jump start it.
I have a 2009 2.5L VW and works just fine. The 5 cyl is bulletproof. The most that went wrong with the engine was an idler pulley and a valve cover gasket at 121k miles. Just let it warm up properly and keep the engine oil and gearbox fluid clean and you should be good.
I bought a used 2015 PASSAT Diesel , have driven it for 40,000 miles. It has never broken, the mileage is fabulous, the quality is outstanding, and the car was fixed to be compliant with Emission laws. I have really never owned such a high quality car as my 2015 Diesel Passat.
All of my VW’s have been excellent cars. As you pointed out, they drive great and I’ve found all 4 to be very reliable. I know a Camry is a very good and reliable car, but to me they’re just boring cars to drive. Do I have to spend more to keep my VW in top shape? Yes. Is it worth it to me? Absolutely! So if you like cars and you can afford to maintain one well, VW might be a good option. Also, before I got into VW I was a diehard Mercedes fan…VW’s are relatively cheap to maintain IMO! It’s all relative!
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime no need for that just keep up with maintenance and whenever you hear a weird sound or something feels off. Get it checked out and remember always save up regardless whether your car is running perfectly never know what could happen.
I love my 2015 Passat TDI . Exterior is classic and it’s like never gets old and interior is simple and clean. 600 miles with a tank going from Georgia to Florida. Never a mechanical problem. Sometimes I think in getting something newer or that would feel like an upgrade but than I drive this car and realize that is nothing wrong with my Passat.
KEEP YOUR PASSAT!!! I have a 04 Passat 1.8T 4motion with 5 speed manual. I will keep it till I die! That car is MY unicorn, only 115K miles and getting ready to purchase a 12 Passat 2.5 SE with 5 speed manual to keep miles off my B5.5.
I am happy to hear this. I just bought a 2015 passat TDi. I am a single man so I really don't need the big passat, but it may be nice someday for that back seat. And it drives so smooth.
I have a jetta with the same 2.5 5 cyl and 6 speed auto with 105k miles absolutly no problems so far just oil changes and regular maintenance, had it since 18k miles.
Yeah the 2.5 can be pretty bullitproof. However the pcv system and vacuum pump seal can be common weakspots. I have a 2.5 in my 2010 Jetta wagon. Its at 134k miles. Its been good just oil changes, spark plugs and ignition coils.
Same here. 2.5 Passat SE with 5 speed manual with 104k miles. Got the slowest flashing check engine light in the world but she's still my go to gir (MAP sensor code that comes and goes...) I'll keep her until the doors fall off. Though my next car will not be a VW@ (want a Manual Scat Pack Challenger).
Yea right what scotty doesn't show is his celica breaking down weekly and him throwing wrenches cussin while sipping on sum Evan Williams in the 5th variety.
I've owned 3 Passats and a Jetta. Never had a major problem with any of them. Reliable AF, you can go beyond the oil change mileage and no issues. Great car.
Scotty has a Masters in Anthropology and was working on his Ph.D to become a college professor. Could you imagine being in his class watching him teach with his hands going every where.
I can imagine someone who knows their cars before talking a bunch of nonsense. This is also the guy who said all your car needs for MPG is gas treatments.........
I have a 150k mile 2014 Passat, and it had 1 owner before me, it runs amazingly and its in amazing condition. It's a great and reliable vehicle that has obviously served its 10 years of it running greatly and STILL has 0 problems. All while it looks, and feels great. Sure no android auto or apple carplay but it brings back memories from the old volks. It's great.
USUALLY a catalytic converter goes bad due to other engine problems! Either excess oil consumption, or a vacuum leak, or valve troubles.. You replaced a SYMPTOM, not a cause...
I bought a new Jetta in 2016. I have 155,555 miles on my car now. I have maintenance it regularly and it has been the best car I have ever had.Hoping to get another 100,000 miles.
I have a 2000 Passat 1.8t that has nearly 500k. Looks and runs like it rolled off the factory floor this year. Scotty is missing the boat here. All of his complaints here apply to all car makes 👍
I had a 2003 passat . I was a 4 cyl turbo. I was a great car. It was fast. It handled great. The interior was cool. The 2003 Camery or the 2003 Passat - im going with the Passat.
I've never had a VW... but I've been talking about getting one for about 5 months now😂 I really like how they look and sound. I really want a Jetta or a Passat.. this dude made me 2nd guess. But the things he's complaining about are the same things I hear everybody say about every type of car🤷🏽
I have to laugh at some Americans who thought I was rich when I owned a Mercedes in Germany., most of the taxis in Germany, and Belgium are Mercedes. very common.
Ha, during my vacations in South Africa I was amazed by the NUMEROUS very old and very tired Corolla’s that one could barely call cars that drove around without breaking down. That’s quality. The first gen Golfs on the other hand, even the later SA built “Citi Golf” are nearly all gone now. Not so the old Toyota’s, they keep going.
I have not had one problem out of my 2013 Passat SEL 2.5l and this is my 3rd Passat. Also if they are being quoted $1200 to fix the wipers something don’t sound right, I didn’t even touch $300 when I missed mines up from the way I was washing my car.
I have a 2012 passat with 115k miles, no problems here with my car...just simple maintenance done. Sometimes someone gets a bad car, or drive it like a race car when it's only meant to commute with comfort. Lmao! Thanks for the look out scotty!
I saw a guy with the same exact car with 480k miles on the odometer. Scotty likes Asian cars because they're easy to work on. A lot of american mechanics hate German cars because they're too complicated for them. I've owned 5 Jettas 1 golf and 1 Passat. The only reason I've been selling them is because I wanted some extra income.
This is the truth! The overly complicated PCV failed and had to replace the rear main seal(!) to get the system lean code to go away! Water ingress! From faulty sunroof drain manufacture, water came into the car, and made a puddle in the back seat! Water pump has been replaced more than once, ours was after owning it for TWO WEEKS! Did I mention it's a blast to drive?
I love how American and European have a radically different point of view on VW. Scotty says that those are zippy fun cars to drive but expensive to repair. In Europe, we tend to see VW as boring but reliable (even if only the first statement is true). But we have lots of small city cars (polo, golf...) with small engine and dull suspensions. But also boring sedan (passat) with boring diesel engine and unprecise steering. So that's probably the reason of the different point of view.
@@shinpansen I lived in England for several years and owned a VW. Yes, parts were plentiful and cheap. The car was reliable too. In the States, the cars are manufactured here or Mexico and the quality is poor. I still love the style of VWs. Especially the Golf GTI
@Jim Tomlinson VWs that are built in Puebla, Mexico, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, are the ones that are unreliable. The ones that are built in Germany are more reliable with no major issues when properly maintained but they cost a lot more to buy as they are the real VWs, not the stripped down versions.
VW are the perfect car, you just gotta know how to take care of it. For example when I am in the city, I only give the car like 2000rpms and then shift, but when I'm on the highway, my Passat is very zippy, especially for being 20 years old (almost). If you are curious its a VW B5.5 (facelift) Passat Wagon, with a 2.8L V6.
Would you mind sharing tips to care for VWs? I Recently bought a VW Beetle 2012 Turbo. Nearing 80,000 miles I'm planning on changing the transmission fluid and engine oil.
@@fortimusprime change coolant brake fluid, and gearbox. check brake pads and rotors. I bought a jetta gli 2012 2.0tsi 64k miles three months ago and changed all the fluids i could and the brakes. I improved the performance (stage 2), 270whp. It runs nice and fast
@@ramiro4533 Oh great!! Thanks for letting me know! I changed the engine oil and transmission fluid last week! Now it runs super smooth!! I still have to change the brake fluid though.
When I was used car shopping a couple years ago, I saw A LOT of Volkswagens for sale at pretty cheap prices. Asked my sister how she liked hers when she had it, and she said she liked it except it was expensive to fix. I bought a Civic.🤣
I ended up getting a 2006 VW Jetta TDI from my mom. I drove it for 378,000 miles and it still ran great. I sold it because they are a noisy car to drive. To much road noise.
American standard or euro standard Jetta? In SA we get the European spec Jettas and our 2012 Jetta TDI is pretty decent. Only gets noisy at about 145km/h
Had 2 VW’s first one ran like a top 2.5L rabbit 186k miles on a stock clutch, never had any major issues, regular maintenance kept up sold it to some kid as his first car and it’s still going strong. My current GLi has 75k miles haven’t had a single issue. Not shitty cars just shitty owners.
That's a smart way to do it. I think some of the new turbo VWs have it. I wish my turbo kia did, but it isn't too hard to prevent if you do the proper treatments.
@@4HorsemanRacing Yeah, you just have to pump quality gasoline in (not regular) and at least occassionally drive higher speeds on motorway, so that the carbon deposits can leave the system. Also, high - quality engine oil is required.. I´d recommend changing it every 5,000 miles and you should be ok.
i have a 2014 SEL V6 passat and it has 144k miles. never once had an issue, drives amazingly. only thing i don’t like is it requires premium fuel which is costly but it is a price i am willing to pay for a good car that has served me well
VW Passat USA has 6 speed Aisin auto transmission ,made in Japan. The same one Toyota has. Most VW, some Audi ,Porsche Cayennes (till 2018) classic automatic transmissions sourced from Aisin,Japan. Upper models now use 8 speed ZF AT.
@@dextersmithbsee What part exactly? Since scotty didn't actually bother to show the diagnosis this could either be a computer, motor or just a chewed up wire, I've seen wiper linkages on Jettas go bad so it could be that, but who knows, for all we know it could somehow be related to the radio swap the owner did
I used to have a 2013 VW Passat with the 2.5 liter 5 cylinder. It was totalled in an accident. At that time I had almost 107K. It ran absolutely perfect. I put almost 80K on the car (since I bought it) and did nothing beside basic maintenance. Love that 2.5l! I'm not saying that VW doesn't have some cars with issues but I am saying, my VW was fantastic. It was a great car and I would recommend this particular model Passat.
My 2012 Passat has been great for me. Bought it at 78,000 and currently has about 105,000. Only thing I've done on it besides oil changes is sway bar links and now rear brakes. I'll be switching to hopefully a 1st gen 5.3 Silverado soon, but this car has been more than adequate. Just another data point.
According to my records the rear pads and rotors were about $140 from advance and the one caliper I changed was about $100 from napa. I did the work myself.
Scotty - Love your videos. They have been quite helpful for several projects. I will say that I have owned several VW's and love them. My current TDI Passat is amazing and at 100K+ miles is going strong.
I own a 2016 e-Golf with 40k miles. Great fun, no problems. Here in the land of hydropower a partial charge overnight costs 48 cents. That's at the lowest tier electric rate of 4.2 cents per kWhr from 10 pm to 6 am. Still have an old Ford wagon for longer trips. Thank god I don't put more than 1000 miles per year on that thing. The e-Golf is so much more satisfying to drive. Drive safe everyone.
I have a 2004 gti I need a new key and battery. I've had it for about 14 years bought a new transmission. Other than that just normal wear and tear. Good car overall.
@@des1458 the 1.9 tdi? If do they are pd engines the polo 9n3 has a 1.4tdi pd engine (1.9 minus a cylinder) and mostly any volkswagen will have that engine that is regarded as the best diesel vw ever made
Hi Scotty, I really appreciate your VW review - however, my son really wanted a Golf but after seeing your video I did purchase the 2010 VW Golf 5-sp base model, it doesn't have as many electronics in it so I'm hoping less modules to go out! We were easily able to make several repairs - vacuum pump, coolant flange, valve cover, plugs & coils, belt & pulleys, shifter bushings and adjustment - have to say that I believe the 2.5 liter engine models are not that difficult to work on if you have the tools (VW uses lots of torx and some weird triple-square)
Passat is much safer than a Camry. Fit and finish and refinement is much better. The switchgear is much more refined. Suspension makes for a much better ride. Drive them back to back and you will feel the difference. Take care of it and it will last.
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Ja Ja, got me, LOL
Hey Scotty, what do you think about the 6 speed manual transmissions?
Are the TDi Passats better?
Hey Scotty I got a 2016 Jetta 120000 miles love the car had since 50000
I’ve spent about 1000 on because I wanted to do preventative maintenance
I have a 300k miles 2012 Passat sel, and it runs just as smooth as the first day. I guess there are not crappy cars, just crappy owners lol
For sure. Some lady does oil changes every 25,000 miles and is pissed when it blows up at 100,000
I have 280k miles on my jetta sel 2011. 2.5L engine.
Do the oil change my self with the spec 502 505 0w 40 Castrol edge.
Not a single other thing. Just basic maintiance by the book. Car hasn't given me an issue and gives me 35mpg highway at 75mph...but is rated at 31.....and I have the ac on with music at 50% volume. And jt runs smooth as new.
Oh, and it destroys civis and corolla left and right.
The newer 1.8t engine ea888 gen 3, that replaced the 2.5L 5cyl blows the 203hp camry out the park in a speed test. Why? Engineering, calculus, more area under the curve vs. Peak numbers toyota gave out.
The 1.8t passat vs my jetta also blew me out the park which shocked me.
(Engineering student, so I see the Engineering behind it).
This guy just can't work on German cars, literally, they are a different breed.
Most issue occur when someone takes their German car to a mechanic like this and avoids maintiance by the book and take jt to quick lube places. Smh.
I've been noticing that too. They're not all that bad as Scotty kilmer says. Obviously Volkswagens are not Toyotas and Hondas I drive a Honda myself. But like with any foreign manufacturer you take care of your vehicle it will do its job without any major issues. Can't say that about a Chrysler though lolz, even a GM vehicle 😂.
Ford on the other hand is maybe somewhat respectable in American.
bruh comon, VW are piece of unreliable junk everyone knows that
I usted to have CC sport luxury package and Car drives Very good , but for some reasons after service My car a new issue always came out ..
They are good cars if you do properly Services / maintenance. I just found I didn’t have good luck with VW dealerships. Sadly I had to sell my car because those repairs cost a fortune
If you can’t take care of a vw, don’t buy it. My Dad had a 2012 VW Jetta, and always took care of it. When I turned 18, I bought it from him. I took care of it the same way he did. It never had an issue or threw a code.
Get a Honda and you don't have to take care of them. Drive them till they die. Which is along time
@@samkornelis889 get a toyota tacoma and do fuckin nothing and its gonna drive better than new xD
I bought my dads 2011 Jetta and I love it although my traction control light and tire light is on, it’s a great car
Actually change parts yourself or take it to the dealer?
@@Snowy-oq4ur change parts myself. I’m not paying extra for labor, unless it’s a major job like replacing a clutch kit.
I have this car. 2.5L. 170k miles. Only had to change the O2 sensor and the map sensor. Runs like a champ. His review is very anecdotal. There are lemons in every car brand. I do all regular maintenance with quality materials and never had a major problem. Bought at 60k.
Currently looking at a 2015 Jetta GLI SEL with 74k on the dash. I feel like i can easily get another 100k out of it
Don’t forget to get your oil strainer/feed cleaned as there will be carbon build up overs the years 👌🏻
Your car will go 300m plus h
@@kiviKatKa ok cool thx
How would "regular maintenance" prevent a wiper blade computer module from failing? It seems that in BMW/VW fanboy lalaland replacing electronic modules constantly is considered "regular maintenance. 🤣
This thing saved my life in a head on collision. Driven for 14 years with 275k miles you just got to take care of it and it will take care you.
The Bosch scan tool isn’t going to rat out it’s own compatriot
🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one!!!
Nuremberg; lessons were learned.
"..but ve haf vays of making you talk."
Word...
@EduardoM1218 lmao 😂😂😂
A lady ran a stop sign and totaled my 13 passat a few weeks ago. I thanked her afterwards.
You better have had a rear dash cam for the evidence, the lady could easily accuse you of backing up into her.
Thank God for women
😆
Lol
@@applepoop10 Well since she ran a stop sign it sounds more like she tboned him more than raming him from behind
Not all VWs are created equal. I love my Golf TDI.
Damn right
Lol
I love my 15 VW Passat . Only had it 9 months but so far so good. Had 1 owner (business) with 77,000 miles. Hope it stay that way.
2008 GLI, 4th owner, runs alright but I knew what I was getting into.
That means there are quality problems in production.
I had a 2017 jetta 5 speed manual. Had 112,000 miles on it. I bought it used 2019 or 2020, had it about 2 yrs and absolutely loved it. Never let me down. Never had an issue.
That's relatively new and not driven that long. I bought my A5 Jetta at 170k used and at 180k everything needed servicing.
@@montakims you bought a used car with 170,000 miles on it? What did you expect? Any car with that milage will be repair heavy
@@montakims seems like the former owner did nothing. no wonder.
@@popcorn8153i Bought a 2008 CC with 220k miles on it this year 😂 …. Runs fine … looks almost new on the inside ! And the outside style is timeless ! I’m a little worried about the Timing Chain tbh … it was never changed . I’m definitely getting it checked when it gets it’s service later this year,…
Those Volkswagen 5cyl engines are bulletproof though. I had one for a few years. Smoothest engine I’ve ever owned. Only sold the car because I wanted something faster, I never had issues with it.
@@scanoriginal1027 bought mine at 60k and sold it at 189k with no issues. Only thing I ever had to do outside of regular maintenance was replace a valve cover gasket and it took less than 20 minutes.
Got 340k on my 2010 jetta, bulletproof motor. Original timing chain, starter, alternator and clutch. Had to replace sensors for emissions inspection and alternator belts but that’s it. Oh, and make sure to change the spark plugs every 100k or so.
@@scanoriginal1027 In 2013 we bought a 2008 Jetta with the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with 60,000 miles on it for my daughter. I have never had to do anything to the engine or the automatic transmission. I did replace spark plugs and coil packs at 180,000 miles just because I figured it was time. And it is starting to show some rust. But then, I live in the Northeast and it is now 13 years old. VWs are far better at controlling rust than any of the Japanese car makers. So why do I continue to buy VWs? Because, as Scotty said, they handle really well, the brake really well, they don't rust out like Toyotas and Hondas, and I routinely drive them over 100,000 miles without major repairs (and do a lot of the little repairs myself to save money and avoid the stealership; which is no worse than any other car maker...they all try to upsell and overcharge for repairs that are not really necessary_.
@@scanoriginal1027 I have a 2008 Rabbit/Golf 100k miles manual Awesome car super reliable V5 no issues just regular maintenance. Very fun and zippy Car still get looks and shockingly the ride is better than my 2017 Camry LE. Camry does have 130k miles
@@AH-yg2dj yes they do. But not in the us. The rabbit came with the inline 5.
Emissions: *Exist*
Volkswagen: *Heavy Breathing*
VW As far as i know are actually good on Emissions compared to other car brands
@@husseymangtv it's in reference to dieselgate
all part of woke agenda. Was not as obvious back then. Tesla stock says thank you.
Lmaoooo
I’ve had Passats for the last twenty yrs. Been fantastic cars and never broken down once. Just make sure you look after them .
Yup
Exactly. Budget regular maintenance and it’s a dream
I’ve bought 3 Volkswagens. The b4 was the one with the most electrical problems door locks but my b6 and 7 were outstanding. The b6 had better build quality whole the b7 Tdi is a utilitarians dream.
@@Buxtonphil I have had 3 Passats a B5,5.5 and now have a B6. Did have a central locking issue with the B5 due to water getting into the control unit.
@@Mod-rw9cw I've had my B5.5 Passat for 14 years. I bought it with 13000 miles on it. She now has 91000 miles. She's never broke down on me or failed an MOT and doesn't have a spot of rust on her. 😎
See how Scotty never mentions the engine in this car! Its one of the most bulletproof VW engines ever, 2.5l strait 5 cylinder.
Damn right. Germans literally invented cars and the best engines like Diesel.
Agreed. The newer 2.0 turbo EA888 motor is also an amazing motor.
@@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises agree. I own a jetta gli 2012 with that engine. Stage 2 270 whp and runs good. 160mph top speed and 6sec 0-60. 66k miles. Just do maintenance
@@ramiro4533 I’ve got a 2022 Tiguan SE. I’m waiting for the warranty to run out and then I’ll be doing a stage 2, coil overs, wheels and tires…
I like the 2012’s. Those were nice
volvo's 5 cylinder are better
The best volkswagen is one that is still under warranty. They forgot their roots in the beetle. Simple is better.
The best VW is the one that sits in the neighbor’s driveway. As a former owner of 2004 Touareg 4.2 L, that thing kept breaking on me at 24k, while still under warranty and dealer couldn’t fix it. It was suspension modules, stability controls and all that computer crap, which you would think should work on the brand new car. I’ve traded it in at 56k miles and will never buy one in my life.
German over engineering
Yeah, VW’s have been bad bets for only the last 45 years or so...
Simpler is better? The Germans don't simplify anything. They don't understand simplicity.
The USSR took the concept of the Walther PP. They reduced the parts count by 40 percent. They reduced waste and machining time. The Makarov is simpler to operate than the Walther.
@@BillLaBrie you ok? Golf gen 2 and gen 1 are awesome
this guy is on his knees for toyota. The 2.5L engine is amazing
hell yea
This mechanic has issues with innovative tech where its much to complicated. High school kids today can work on VW's. He must specialize in carburetor engines
He's not talking about engine. He's talking about 1,200 bucks to replace the wipers and 2,100 bucks for a brake job.
I have a 2009 Jetta. When I bought it in 2017 the ABS wasn't working. Cost to repair: S2,300.
Lately, the key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I had to tow the car. Cost to replace the ignition: $1,000.
From time to time, one or two doors won't open.
I don't have engine or transmission problems because I have the 2.5L engine and manual transmission. Clutch is good. Other than that everything seems to be falling apart at 131,000 miles. I have friends who have hondas and camrys with a lot more miles and not a single problem.
Oh! Did I mention the previous owner replaced the AC compressor at 75,000 miles?
@@louis5555gmail damn
@@louis5555gmail Strange you didnt go to the Dealer an get the new abs module programing an System flush Its Still Part of the Recall For the 09 Jetta's I Just got mine Mine back From Dealer .... Also Included a New ECU/PCM as Incidental Damages with the Fuse Box Replacement All Free of Charge Even Included A Free Full Detail ... Do some Research Its Also only 210 for the brake job on a jetta , Wipers ...lol go to walmart or autozone they do it for free or 10 bucks or less they dont care if you pull in with a Mercedes , Maybe you got a C or D grade Car it happens
I owned and drove this car until last year (over 10 years). It NEVER gave me an issue! Not once! It’s affordable. It had comfort. The LARGEST REAR LEG ROOM in any class! I changed the oil regularly. I flushed the radiator when needed. I rotated tires every 5k-7k miles. And lastly…they work pretty well in snow and ice too. And, that 5 cylinder (2.5L) is awesome. Maybe they overcharge in the service department…but they do that in EVERY service department in America! Anyways, you don’t like VW…I say the older ones were awesome. The new ones with tiny engines…not so much. 2012 Passat’s are fine! But, I’m only speaking as a person who takes care of their car.
I think even the worst car will last if you take care of it. Some people got away for nearly 2 decades by just changing their fluids and brakes.
I have the 2.5 Passat with 245,900 And it has the original brakes . I love it not a problem at all. I bought it brand new. Yes the test drive and leg room sold it. Things happen to any car.
Cool. It requires more maintenance, on average, than Toyotas. It's all about getting what's right for you.
the 2.5L 2013 to me was the best car no issues minor wear and tear.
I have a 2019 Jetta with the 1.4l direct injection turbo and at almost 90,000 miles.....no issues at all. Just have took it to a vw garage and follow the maintenance manual. Small but mighty. At 1.4 l it has almost 200 lb ft of torque.
The 2.5L is a solid engine. Probably one of VW’s most dependable modern engines in my opinion. I worked at a VW dealer for years and the only problem I ever really found was oil leaking from the vacuum pump. That same engine in a Jetta or a Beetle is a blast to drive. Just get a VAG COM setup for like $200 and you can do just about anything they can do with the factory scan tool. Yeah Toyota is more dependable but it’s a numb and lackluster car to drive. The reason people buy Volkswagens or other German cars is because they are an absolute pleasure to drive . People who appreciate the driving experience. Any problems that you have are totally worth it.
I dunno, we’ve had lots of VWs and the pleasure I get from my Kia is that I put the key in and it starts without me wondering which light will go on next.
@@davidhughes6048no
Right up until the warranty yep @davidhughes6048
@@smallz6161 yup! 105,000kms of problem free driving, more to come. Like I say, I've had lots of vws, the cost to repair is absurd for the "driving experience". I'm happy with my choice. I don't expect perfection, just affordable repairs when needed.
Lol-$1200 to make your wipers work is not “worth it”. 😂😂😂
$1200 to fix windshield wipers?! This is why the newest vehicle I own is 15 yrs old.
Just go with JDM vehicles 😭😭
A reliable, low cost of ownership car from 15 years ago is less reliable, and more expensive to own than an equavilent 2021 car
Car computers programmed to break and extract money from your wallet/purse
@@mcnuggatron2129 not really. It depends on how well mechanically inclined you are and what vehicle it is.
@@mcnuggatron2129 Not if you spent $5000 or less in that older car. New cars are always too expensive because of their depreciation, even if nothing breaks on them for years
My 2016 VW Passat has over 140,000 miles on it, and despite having minor maintenance on it including the dealership replacing the fuel injectors costing $2200 (which miraculously the dealership covering almost the entire cost of the repair) the car still runs smooth and is still in pretty good shape.
I'm just wondering about the maintenance price, is it that high in US? In Europe they are cheap to fix. Especially when you can buy new parts from Skoda or Seat for even lower price, since most parts are identical in Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat.
@@DG_427 Yes, it is very expensive to make maintenance and repair VW cars in the US. They are excellent cars in my personal opinion but dealers usually rip off people that don't know anything about cars and charge for services that don't need immediate attention. Like you, I always wonder how many people go to dealers with a simple electrical problem like a bad fuse and finish paying between $1000 and $2000 for a supposed costly repair. That happens a lot!
@@DG_427 By the way, the VW group uses the same part # for Audi, VW, Skoda, and Seat.
@@DG_427 find someone who works on vw cars and itll be a ton cheaper
If you need a sedan, consider driving a safer car to be a priority, like to drive and either can't or don't want to spend the money to drive a pricier brand of car the passat and other volkswagens are an excellent option.
A good friend was driving his passat when a camry driver ran a red light causing a serious accident. My friend walked away without a scratch, while the camry driver was being transported to the hospital in bad shape.
Toyota trucks and suv's are great, arguably the most dependable in the world. Their sedans are uninspired trash.😊
They used to be good. My 1999 lasted 211,000 miles and I sold it to my brother for $600 and he still drives it 2 years later
2000 is a magical year for everything made by VAG.
After that they break down and the repairs are expensive.
Agreed. My 01 VR6 is still running well at 180K miles. Granted I did have to replace the timing chain and tensioner at 150K.
@@valdius85 break*
@@en3myspott3d54 thanks and sorry :)
Can't say i'm on the same page with you. I have a 2013 Jetta with the 2.5 and I've never had any problems. Just use quality parts and keep up with maintenance, and it'll treat you right. Personally, I think the 2.5 is one of VW's strongest engines.
I’ve got a similar Passat to the one in the video and it’s had zero problems other than a seatbelt recall. I do the maintenance and it’s fine
You're so right the 2.55 cylinder engine is a bulletproof engine!
Volkswagen has a very clear marketing strategy designed around your bank account and how to empty it. Their electric cars will be no different.
Apple and the germans: "nervously looking away'
Electric cars, in general, may as well have an expiration date on them
Vw don’t care , dealerships are the ones. System is like that in USA
I have a 2012 Jetta S with 94K miles on it and have had no major issues. In the entire time I’ve had it two things were issues outside of normal maintenance.
Ignition coil needed to be replaced - fixed under warranty. And the passenger door lock stopped working. That was fixed under warranty as well.
If you want a car with no issues at all then get a Toyota but they are boring as hell to drive.
I’ll take a minor issue 1 or 2 times in almost 100K miles for a more fun driving car
@@8MunchenBayern8 I have a Toyota Tundra....when I mash the throttle it is anything but boring. I blew the doors of a POS BMW the other day. That alone was worth 100 dollars in gas.
"You must obey" that killed me lol
i love Scotty we should make a meme page for him
I think Scotty could have been a comedian. 😂😂
6:43 ''You must obey'' lol
Ein Befehl ist ein Befehl - "Downfall, Hitler Bunker scene". An order is an order.
Same here 😊
In europe you can easily get 1 million kilometres out of a vw passat TDI with little to no maintenance. It's one of the most reliable cars you can buy
Same in the us. Scotty just had to much whiskey again, that’s all.
Happens literally all the time with the old school 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI and even some of the newer 2.0 TDI engines.
in Europe the roads are fine and the there is too much heat so vw and audis still running great
Well Scotty, I have purchased 5 Volkswagens and loved every single one of them, especially my Golf R. Never a significant problem. There hasn’t been a time in my life that I wished that I bought a Toyota Camry (or any Toyota product - though I do like the Tacoma). Driving is about more than reliability beyond 200,000 miles. As a driver, it would be a sad state to have a Toyota Camry for that long.
right ew a camry is like a bandaid you just buy it and throw it. away
Notice you said 200k when Toyota owners talk 300-400k.
@@Florida_mane Yes the toyota camery is just a crappy frame on a good engine and it is one of the most uncomfortable cars ever made to ride in
I would have to diasgree with Scotty. I have owned my volkswagen passat 2007 for over 10 years now and the biggest job i have had to do on it was change 2 wheel bearings
I drive the car everywhere.
Yeah Scotty really does have it out for VW. Every car website I've been to rates them just behind the Japanese cars (Honda and Toyota mainly) for reliability. Where Scotty is correct is in cost of repair and maintenance for VW - so a brake job on a VW will cost more than on a Toyota or Honda. Which basically means cost of ownership is higher for the VW because even though it might not break down that much more often than a Toyota or Honda, when it does it'll cost more to repair.
depends I think where you live. In Europe parts are cheaper for the imports but in America it cost more to import. My 2004 passat lasted 130,000 tbh if I maintained it better it would have lasted lot longer. I have seen the more modern ones though and I'm not impressed.
You can’t compare a 2007 to the things he’s taking about in that’s video fam
@@jarektank4415 The 2007 VW has a lot of those computers too. Scotty complains about them, but it tells you everything wrong with the car. Everything to an individual door speaker short. And you can buy a OBDeleven scan tool for it $150 and go in and even change the dealer settings in the car.
Same. 2013 jettahave put 100k on it and my biggest job was changing alternator which is on top and nothing else comes out. Super easy.
I've owned a 2004 vw Passat manual transmission with over 220k miles with original engine and tranny and never has giving me any issues best vehicle I've owned
As a former owner of a VW. All I can say is: I had enough of this money pit.Thank you
My 17 year old buddy bought himself a 03 jetta after a year of working at mcdonalds, poor man
@@cesarurzua8234 my 04 Jetta gli has had no problems in the time of owning it, almost 120,000 miles in
I have an old Beetle in my garage and drive it in the summer from time to time. To me, the only good Beetles are the vintage ones. We purchased a Jetta and new Beetle convertible with the Tiptronic transmission in 2008, and got rid of them before we got problems. Expensive Junk. Cheers !!
@@cesarurzua8234 if its a 2.0 aka 2.slow they run forever especially if its a manual.
@@cesarurzua8234 Scotty is always saying that older vehicles from unreliable car companies are usually better built and when he says older he means 2000 or lower, let's hope this applies to your friends car.
My 07K Jetta currently has 200K miles on it. Burns a few tablespoons of oil in between oil changes, and otherwise has had no issues. They’re nearly reliable as the ABA engines
Man he dont know about germam car he want some like on his videos
I have had a 16 Jetta, 12 Sportwagen TDI, 20 Tiguan and now 19 Atlas. They all have been exceptionally reliable. Sportwagen was sold with 110k, 16 and 20 were purchased new and the 19 Atlas purchased with 45k on it and 10 year warranty.
Love it when he laughs at it and a horse appears. Lol
It's amazing how he can laugh at himself, what a guy.
@@Longmatti1 Well hes voice sure sounds alil hoarse, and hes pzycopathic behavior is trolling some of us of course... 😄 👍
he jean relative..
Classic loool
I'll never not be funny when the laughing horse pops up.
I have a 2012 Jetta with 156k miles on it, I bought it at 108k miles. It still runs as well as it did on the day I bought it, I've changed the oil 4 or 5 times and the timing belt. I've even brought it to be inspected a few times and it was always the same answer "there's nothing wrong with it, at all" maybe I just got lucky but from what I've seen, this definitely won't be my last VW, they are amazing cars
How’s it running? I just got a similar one like u… mines a 2012 S with a 2.0 non turbo
@@JoeBruno 2.0 is bulletproof if treated properly
My 2012 Jetta 135k still running great
“Don’t buy any car. Just walk”
Sorry I can't afford shoes, I have a $600 a month car payment for the next 10 years.
@@_RiseAgainst well what do you expect. You wanted those fancy wipers!
@@_RiseAgainst your fancy car should come with a pair.
Currently on my 17th VW. Sold my last one with 343,000 miles and running perfect. Next to nothing needed other than oil changes. It was still on the original clutch. I’ll take character and fun along with slightly more expensive parts over a dull turd any day. My current 2012 Golf TDI will probably be with me until death.
I already knew not to buy one before watching
💯. Fun to drive but they’ll bankrupt you after 50k miles and 5 plus years
GreaT lease car when your a traveling salesman. I know a few people who buy cars because they like the color or looks car salesman love these people
How did you look into the future? Scotty barely published this video 😔
Bought an 84 VW Polo in 89, went all over Europe in it, it was still doing fine, driving every day and cornering like a dream going flat out on Irish roads, when it was burnt out in 2002. Things have obviously changed...
Fax!
I used to be a vw fan,2 jettas,rabbit,gti,and a passat,until I bought a Toyota now I drive more than i fix,vw you fix more than you drive.......
@@Techie1224 vw were fun to drive in a manual transmission,not fun to maintain and fix,my last vw had a cam tensioner go bad at the tune of 4grand,thank god I had a warranty,
I used to clean this big commercial building. I went up to the manager one day and told her how I really liked her car. She always was snooty and looked down on me and said "For your knowledge it's a Passatttt!!!!" And she turned around and walked away.🤣
Some people substitute self respect by buying expensive goods.
PIty them.
lol, and Passat was the lower end VW, for the wannabe snobs...
Now she’s going to be looking up her bills from down the endless money pit.
Admittedly, I get like that when people call mine a "jetta".
@@jamallabarge2665 at least they are wasting their money...not yours. :-)
I have a 2011. Never thought I would like it but is my favorite car I have ever had. Very reliable and great in all situations. Pushing 160,000 and no problem
I’ve had several VWs in the last 8 years and honestly never had crazy issues. The 2.5 is bulletproof and everything else has been fine. You get a good one or a bad one 🤷🏻♂️
I have a 13 Passat with the 2.5. 208k miles with only regular maintenance
My 2010 Jetta 2.5 has 135K no major issues I love it
Oh the 2.5 is bulletproof. But the 09G transmission hooked up to it was absolute rubbish. The various parts on those cars are terrible. Shifters, HVAC parts, just so many different problems.
@@MattPSU02 The O9G is an Aisin/Toyota transmission if I remember.
@@TheNortheastAl yes but I think VW supplied the valve body that failed so frequently that a cottage industry sprung up to rebuild them.
Scotty said VW drives and corners like a dream! "They are great driving cars." I agree, much better than the toyish feel of the Japanese car. My VWs have been very reliable.
I have 353k miles on my 2003 Jetta and it runs great! I just drove it to South Lake Tahoe from San Diego last week. I have complete confidence in this car.... By the way the windshield wipers are flawless. Coincidentally on that trip I was thinking how I like the operation of the Jetta intermittent wipers better than on my Lexus GX470... Also as your commented the Volkswagen drive so much nicer than the Toyota. I also appreciate how I only had to do oil changes every 10,000 miles in accordance with VW standards. Not every 3000 miles like Toyota...
Hey, do you know of any good mechanics in your area? I'm currently looking for a rabbit or Jetta with the 2.5, and also for someone who actually knows what they're doing
@@isaac4273 Haha! So you have the problems Toyota (and asian cars) here in EU! Trust me VW are a dream to work at not like Ford or Renault.
My wife's 1987 VW Golf has 301,000 miles on it! I did change the oil every 3000 miles and changed the transmission oil every 5000 miles. It has always been parked in a heated garage in the cold winter months and it still looks new, but it is a close to home car now. Our new Volkswagens 1 Jetta and 1 Passat has 10 years 200,000 miles warrantee on motor and drive train.
It's cray to change oil 3000 and transmission 5000,
8000 and 20000 is reasonable. Utter cfay
I’ve got a 2013 VW Passat. 100,000 miles with no issues. Engine runs so smooth you could balance a quarter on it. Not sure what Scotty is talking about here
I'm on my 7th VW. I never had problems with my cars. Just routine maitenance. This guy is nuts.
Routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, coolant flush when needed? I’m looking at getting a 2014 Jetta TDI and I’m trying to figure out if there’s gonna be anything unexpected. I’ve always drove Chevy and Toyota. Thanks for any info if you see this!
@@Pung_Fungler it will have a dealer warranty for another year. Look up "dieselgate warranty"
@DOGS LOL absolutely, this guy didnt even realize that. or he just likes to change cars
@@Pung_Fungler its all fine, i own volkswagen caddy 1.6 tdi (2013 model), i keep maintenance on time, it never AND EVER let me down
headlights coming out of alignment, bulbs burning out, diesel emissions (dpf and egr) multiple failures, fuel pumps, water pumps burning out with no warning code...... yeah they have multiple failures.
"...they take you to the cleaners!" while showing a container of Vaseline 😂
this had me in stitches as well lol
Hahaahahahaa no idea why he displayed that vaseline...
@@selebalotsiu7139 Cause the dealers like to stick it to you!
Lucky if they use lube I can’t even get spit to make it fit
would be interesting to see the reliability *data* of Passat in sheer numbers rather than anecdotal reporting. and also compare what parts cost. I think the Passat is not as reliable as a comparable Honda/Toyota but not that much worse. Everyone wants to share their anecdote, just like Scotty did in the video. we should always strive to reason by evidence rather than anecdote.
Camrys are bullet proof reliability. I had one new and drove 200k miles with minimal maintenance. I only changed brakes once. Any car compared to honda accord or camry is a clunker as far as reliabilty.
@@linq7584 this is the problem with anecdotal evidence. My friend had a Camry that was shockingly *unreliable*.
I agree, though, that the general numbers seem to support your anecdote about Hondas and Toyotas.
@@brucetopping248 exactly! I have friends with hideously unreliable corollas while my kia has been rock solid, there are more bad owners than bad cars.
Ah but this is TH-cam.
I don't remember the exact data on that so take it with more than a grain of salt, but I've seen spreadsheets and the difference is quite significant, something like 10% on serious breakdowns (engine failure, transmission failure, etc.) and nearly 15% on smaller issues (broken wiper motors, electric seats, climate controls, etc.) in favor of Toyota and Honda.
Volkswagens in the United States do statistically brake down more than Toyota or Honda cars of the same class, and the difference grows the higher in class you go.
The thing is that getting the same issue fixed at VW dealer is going to cost you more than at a Toyota dealer. They not only break down more but are more expensive to repair.
Now again, that's VW in the US. For one reason or another the difference isn't nearly as large in Europe- Toyota and Honda still edge out VW but it's by a couple % and considering VW cars are noticeably cheaper than equivalent Toyota or Honda, and there are plenty of 3rd party mechanics that know how to work on VWs, it's no wonder they're selling well here.
Why they're selling as well as they do in the US beats me though...
My parents own a Passat Wolfsburg edition made in Germany. It's a lovely vehicle with no issues. Basic maintenance as every other vehicle needs. Runs smooth and fun to drive, over 80K going strong. Not all German vehicles are trash, you have to buy the correct ones ;)
"They are fun to drive but they are not fun to repair"
- Scotty Killer
And he proved it 😐
What mechanic haven't you heard say that?
And throw Volvo in there too
"And he proved it"??? All he proved was what he wanted to prove. I've heard the same sob stories from the drivers of pretty much every car manufacturer. A car gets old... things wear out. Take your car elsewhere for a second opinion if you suspect the first one. Or learn to fix things yourself. Do a part price comparison between other makes for the year of this car. You are going to find that all of the cost of the parts are pretty much the same within a couple of dollars. And any car is only going to be as good as the people who drive it, how often it's driven (brakes will rust faster on a car that isn't driven as much), and whether they provided even regular basic maintenance such as oil changes. This blowhard proved nothing to anyone with common sense, or who knows how to research or ask basic questions.
@@theantikaren watch the video Karen
@@Agent-lg1mu He never proved they're hard to work on. They're super easy to work on actually. My friend had a hood cable break on his MK7 R and his battery died at a show, I was able to get at enough from underneath to jump start it.
I have a 2009 2.5L VW and works just fine. The 5 cyl is bulletproof. The most that went wrong with the engine was an idler pulley and a valve cover gasket at 121k miles. Just let it warm up properly and keep the engine oil and gearbox fluid clean and you should be good.
what abt the windshield wipers things
I bought a used 2015 PASSAT Diesel , have driven it for 40,000 miles. It has never broken, the mileage is fabulous, the quality is outstanding, and the car was fixed to be compliant with Emission laws. I have really never owned such a high quality car as my 2015 Diesel Passat.
Toyota warning about rushing into full-electrics.
The generating capacity isn't available any where in the world. Especially in Germany.
All of my VW’s have been excellent cars. As you pointed out, they drive great and I’ve found all 4 to be very reliable. I know a Camry is a very good and reliable car, but to me they’re just boring cars to drive. Do I have to spend more to keep my VW in top shape? Yes. Is it worth it to me? Absolutely! So if you like cars and you can afford to maintain one well, VW might be a good option. Also, before I got into VW I was a diehard Mercedes fan…VW’s are relatively cheap to maintain IMO! It’s all relative!
I agree
The only extended warranty I ever bought was on a VW. It paid out nearly as much as the car was worth.
I’m thinking about getting one for my Honda. What company did you use??
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime it was a dealer one. Sorry I don’t remember who administered it.
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime nah. Change the oil every 5k, tranny fluid every 30-50k and you’ll never need that warranty. It’s a Honda.
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime I would not waste my $ on a Honda extended warranty
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime no need for that just keep up with maintenance and whenever you hear a weird sound or something feels off. Get it checked out and remember always save up regardless whether your car is running perfectly never know what could happen.
My grandpa drives a VW passat since 2002 and has more than 300000 miles and the only thing repaired since then was a piston for about 120$.
Why not?
I love my 2015 Passat TDI .
Exterior is classic and it’s like never gets old and interior is simple and clean.
600 miles with a tank going from Georgia to Florida.
Never a mechanical problem.
Sometimes I think in getting something newer or that would feel like an upgrade but than I drive this car and realize that is nothing wrong with my Passat.
KEEP YOUR PASSAT!!! I have a 04 Passat 1.8T 4motion with 5 speed manual. I will keep it till I die! That car is MY unicorn, only 115K miles and getting ready to purchase a 12 Passat 2.5 SE with 5 speed manual to keep miles off my B5.5.
I am happy to hear this. I just bought a 2015 passat TDi. I am a single man so I really don't need the big passat, but it may be nice someday for that back seat. And it drives so smooth.
I have a jetta with the same 2.5 5 cyl and 6 speed auto with 105k miles absolutly no problems so far just oil changes and regular maintenance, had it since 18k miles.
Yeah the 2.5 can be pretty bullitproof. However the pcv system and vacuum pump seal can be common weakspots. I have a 2.5 in my 2010 Jetta wagon. Its at 134k miles. Its been good just oil changes, spark plugs and ignition coils.
In the uk we mainly use the 1.9tdi and 2.0tdi Diesel engines that last over 300k with basic maintenance
Same here. 2.5 Passat SE with 5 speed manual with 104k miles. Got the slowest flashing check engine light in the world but she's still my go to gir (MAP sensor code that comes and goes...) I'll keep her until the doors fall off. Though my next car will not be a VW@ (want a Manual Scat Pack Challenger).
As a proud owner of a 94' Celica. All I can say is: I am not going to be visiting a mechanic for a mighty long time.
We get it! You own a '94 Celica! Anybody that reads the comments here knows you got a '94 Celica! 😉
Yea right what scotty doesn't show is his celica breaking down weekly and him throwing wrenches cussin while sipping on sum Evan Williams in the 5th variety.
You still have to maintain them, though, but not as much as the Germans cars
I have a 1990 celica original clutch over 200000 miles. still runs its a beautiful car. Why did I get stupid and buy a vw passat. worst car ever.
I've owned 3 Passats and a Jetta. Never had a major problem with any of them. Reliable AF, you can go beyond the oil change mileage and no issues. Great car.
Scotty has a Masters in Anthropology and was working on his Ph.D to become a college professor. Could you imagine being in his class watching him teach with his hands going every where.
I can imagine someone who knows their cars before talking a bunch of nonsense. This is also the guy who said all your car needs for MPG is gas treatments.........
@@googleanti-speech7618 who?
Volkswagen is only the #1 vehicle company on the planet. Interesting how my 2012 passat did way better and cost way less than the 2012 mazda I got.
That's only because they own so many other marques. Volkswagen by themselves sell close to peanuts globally as a brand.
@@marcelpatel9017 exactly. Volkswagen group is not Volkswagen itself.
@@Ryan-ix6dt are you mad?
@@jonesbunny no one is mad, it's just a fact.
@@whitegoodman7465 ain't no fact you bird
He’s right about the transmission though... get a manual
I have a 150k mile 2014 Passat, and it had 1 owner before me, it runs amazingly and its in amazing condition. It's a great and reliable vehicle that has obviously served its 10 years of it running greatly and STILL has 0 problems. All while it looks, and feels great. Sure no android auto or apple carplay but it brings back memories from the old volks. It's great.
As a 2007 Jetta Wolfsburg driver, this is true.
It was expensive fixing my exhaust and catalytic converter. Still, the car sounds loud.
PZEV? VW has a 15year/150k mile warranty for emissions. For the California and a few east coast states. Just lookup the PZEV
USUALLY a catalytic converter goes bad due to other engine problems! Either excess oil consumption, or a vacuum leak, or valve troubles.. You replaced a SYMPTOM, not a cause...
@@bigwo56 True. In summary I'd say unburnt fuel or oil.
Scotty, I just bought a 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE on your recommendation. And I am incredibly grateful.
Gotta love Scotty-he says “we use German technology to fight German technology” and puts up a picture of a V2 rocket launcher-LOL!!
fight demon using dem
Id rather get a vw over anything else, especially if its before the 2004
R32s tho. 2005 cutoff
8:17 the Bosch scan tool is literally just a samsung galaxy tablet...
I bought a new Jetta in 2016. I have 155,555 miles on my car now. I have maintenance it regularly and it has been the best car I have ever had.Hoping to get another 100,000 miles.
I have a 2016 Passat! It’s been amazing! I’ve been on top of the maintenance and it hasn’t let me down.😊
@@managainstmachine3395 yep DIY maintenance is one of the keys ..😉
I have a 2000 Passat 1.8t that has nearly 500k. Looks and runs like it rolled off the factory floor this year. Scotty is missing the boat here. All of his complaints here apply to all car makes 👍
damn 500k? that's impressive! keep up the good work
I had a 2003 passat . I was a 4 cyl turbo. I was a great car.
It was fast. It handled great. The interior was cool. The 2003
Camery or the 2003 Passat - im going with the Passat.
I’ve owned 3 VW’s, first two had over 200,000 miles on them and were running when I sold them. Third one is a GTI and I love it.
I've never had a VW... but I've been talking about getting one for about 5 months now😂 I really like how they look and sound. I really want a Jetta or a Passat.. this dude made me 2nd guess. But the things he's complaining about are the same things I hear everybody say about every type of car🤷🏽
I have to laugh at some Americans who thought I was rich when I owned a Mercedes in Germany., most of the taxis in Germany, and Belgium are Mercedes. very common.
Same with BMW. BMW is " cheap Chevy" in Germany
What about the 1999 Toyota Celica that's done 3 billion miles and still runs like a clock
*1994.....
Ha, during my vacations in South Africa I was amazed by the NUMEROUS very old and very tired Corolla’s that one could barely call cars that drove around without breaking down. That’s quality. The first gen Golfs on the other hand, even the later SA built “Citi Golf” are nearly all gone now. Not so the old Toyota’s, they keep going.
He's still at 240000 miles
@@leyland9999 Hilux is the holy grail of every SA automobile.
That's true Toyotas keep running👌
3 golfs, 1 tiguan, zero problems.
I have not had one problem out of my 2013 Passat SEL 2.5l and this is my 3rd Passat. Also if they are being quoted $1200 to fix the wipers something don’t sound right, I didn’t even touch $300 when I missed mines up from the way I was washing my car.
i totally agree. the part does NOT cost that much. this is rediculous, people WANT to belive that nonsense.
I have a 2012 passat with 115k miles, no problems here with my car...just simple maintenance done. Sometimes someone gets a bad car, or drive it like a race car when it's only meant to commute with comfort. Lmao! Thanks for the look out scotty!
I got still VW Passat 2007 still work perfect 👌
Lucky. Mine not such with only 68k too many problems on it. Never again.
I gotta 2007 Benz V8 with almost 150k miles running and driving perfect
@cars Playboy Your VW was probably made in Germany, which Scotty said was better made.
I have a 2014 jetta se and the only issue it’s ever had in 71k miles was a rear main seal leak that was fixed under warranty.
Have you ever gotten a EPC code
We all love Scotty but we love ❤️ our 2014 TDI Golf wagon even more !
If anyone is wondering Scotty, is like 5 ‘11” and is the same in person as he is in his videos. Great guy all around! 👍👍
Is he really 5'11"!? Idk why but for some reason I picture him being shorter. 🤔
Lmao for some reason it seemed like he was around 5'7
Wow he’s actually kind of tall
Hes 5"11???? 😐
You should have met him as a teenager in Niagara! 😁
I saw a guy with the same exact car with 480k miles on the odometer. Scotty likes Asian cars because they're easy to work on. A lot of american mechanics hate German cars because they're too complicated for them.
I've owned 5 Jettas 1 golf and 1 Passat. The only reason I've been selling them is because I wanted some extra income.
the fords are also complicated to work on them
When VWs break, they break in weird ways that are often expensive to repair
This is the truth! The overly complicated PCV failed and had to replace the rear main seal(!) to get the system lean code to go away! Water ingress! From faulty sunroof drain manufacture, water came into the car, and made a puddle in the back seat! Water pump has been replaced more than once, ours was after owning it for TWO WEEKS! Did I mention it's a blast to drive?
I love how American and European have a radically different point of view on VW. Scotty says that those are zippy fun cars to drive but expensive to repair. In Europe, we tend to see VW as boring but reliable (even if only the first statement is true). But we have lots of small city cars (polo, golf...) with small engine and dull suspensions. But also boring sedan (passat) with boring diesel engine and unprecise steering. So that's probably the reason of the different point of view.
@@shinpansen I lived in England for several years and owned a VW. Yes, parts were plentiful and cheap. The car was reliable too. In the States, the cars are manufactured here or Mexico and the quality is poor. I still love the style of VWs. Especially the Golf GTI
@Jim Tomlinson VWs that are built in Puebla, Mexico, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, are the ones that are unreliable. The ones that are built in Germany are more reliable with no major issues when properly maintained but they cost a lot more to buy as they are the real VWs, not the stripped down versions.
Precisely!
VW are the perfect car, you just gotta know how to take care of it. For example when I am in the city, I only give the car like 2000rpms and then shift, but when I'm on the highway, my Passat is very zippy, especially for being 20 years old (almost). If you are curious its a VW B5.5 (facelift) Passat Wagon, with a 2.8L V6.
Would you mind sharing tips to care for VWs? I Recently bought a VW Beetle 2012 Turbo. Nearing 80,000 miles I'm planning on changing the transmission fluid and engine oil.
@@fortimusprime change coolant brake fluid, and gearbox. check brake pads and rotors. I bought a jetta gli 2012 2.0tsi 64k miles three months ago and changed all the fluids i could and the brakes. I improved the performance (stage 2), 270whp. It runs nice and fast
@@fortimusprime also change oil every 7000 miles or a year. And very important: use the best gas you can find. The tsi engines require the best gas ⛽️
@@ramiro4533 Oh great!! Thanks for letting me know! I changed the engine oil and transmission fluid last week! Now it runs super smooth!! I still have to change the brake fluid though.
@@fortimusprime greetings from Argentina dude
I've never owned a European vehicle in my life. They're fine when they're new but endless money pits as they age
That's because you Americans don't know how to work on them.
@@humpsuka I'm not American
I'm arabian man I also prefer Asian cars on European and American cars.
@@jaymedalbeth6962 that's because Americans
@@mohemmednaffe9375 i prefer german cars
Scotty sounds more like a preacher than a mechanic and I watch his sermon everyday
He took lessons from Jimmy Swaggart
When I was used car shopping a couple years ago, I saw A LOT of Volkswagens for sale at pretty cheap prices. Asked my sister how she liked hers when she had it, and she said she liked it except it was expensive to fix.
I bought a Civic.🤣
@@Techie1224 Yeah, my sister said only certain mechanics can work on them. I was like nope! I won't be swayed by that cheap price tag! Lol
@@gapeachnow26 smart move
I ended up getting a 2006 VW Jetta TDI from my mom. I drove it for 378,000 miles and it still ran great. I sold it because they are a noisy car to drive. To much road noise.
You haven't tried a solution noise ?
@@shuuuuugr Volkswagen Jetta’s are just a notoriously noisy car. There’s no real way to fix it. They vibrate like crazy from the road.
American standard or euro standard Jetta? In SA we get the European spec Jettas and our 2012 Jetta TDI is pretty decent. Only gets noisy at about 145km/h
Had 2 VW’s first one ran like a top 2.5L rabbit 186k miles on a stock clutch, never had any major issues, regular maintenance kept up sold it to some kid as his first car and it’s still going strong. My current GLi has 75k miles haven’t had a single issue. Not shitty cars just shitty owners.
Don’t go to vw dealer for repairs.
Exactly. Don't go to any dealership for any repairs they always run up the prices
Hell yuuup i agree guys
Also carbon fouling of valves. Stay away, Scotty is 100% correct.
Not a problem on the 2.5 motor. That is on the turbo motors, and any direct injection motor will have that issue.
@@4HorsemanRacing That is why modern Toyotas have dual injection: direct and portal.
That's a smart way to do it. I think some of the new turbo VWs have it. I wish my turbo kia did, but it isn't too hard to prevent if you do the proper treatments.
@@4HorsemanRacing Yeah, you just have to pump quality gasoline in (not regular) and at least occassionally drive higher speeds on motorway, so that the carbon deposits can leave the system. Also, high - quality engine oil is required.. I´d recommend changing it every 5,000 miles and you should be ok.
i have a 2014 SEL V6 passat and it has 144k miles. never once had an issue, drives amazingly. only thing i don’t like is it requires premium fuel which is costly but it is a price i am willing to pay for a good car that has served me well
VW Passat USA has 6 speed Aisin auto transmission ,made in Japan. The same one Toyota has. Most VW, some Audi ,Porsche Cayennes (till 2018) classic automatic transmissions sourced from Aisin,Japan. Upper models now use 8 speed ZF AT.
LOL I made the same quote. Scottys losing his marbles. I believe Toyota partially owns AISIN.
@@499240004 Yes, by about 50%! The 6 spd Aisin in my Jetta has been flawless, just as the rest of the car minus a few hiccups but nothing crazy!
lol he did the same with the Jetta a while back, talking sh*t about literally the same 8 speed AISIN transmission he praised on the 2020 RAV4.
Rachel Green who sources the windshield wipers that failed at 45k miles?
@@dextersmithbsee What part exactly? Since scotty didn't actually bother to show the diagnosis this could either be a computer, motor or just a chewed up wire, I've seen wiper linkages on Jettas go bad so it could be that, but who knows, for all we know it could somehow be related to the radio swap the owner did
I used to have a 2013 VW Passat with the 2.5 liter 5 cylinder. It was totalled in an accident. At that time I had almost 107K. It ran absolutely perfect. I put almost 80K on the car (since I bought it) and did nothing beside basic maintenance. Love that 2.5l! I'm not saying that VW doesn't have some cars with issues but I am saying, my VW was fantastic. It was a great car and I would recommend this particular model Passat.
I owned a 05 Jetta 2.5, it was transmission issues, sensors going off constantly. Car did look cool.
automatic? Was it the valve body?
@@carsonac4163 Yes, automatic. It would get stuck in high gear often. I ended up selling it to a friend for super cheap.
@@BamBamBigelow.. nice friend you are
It costs thousands to maintain but well it look "cool"
My 2012 Passat has been great for me. Bought it at 78,000 and currently has about 105,000. Only thing I've done on it besides oil changes is sway bar links and now rear brakes. I'll be switching to hopefully a 1st gen 5.3 Silverado soon, but this car has been more than adequate. Just another data point.
how much did it cost to change the breaks ?
According to my records the rear pads and rotors were about $140 from advance and the one caliper I changed was about $100 from napa. I did the work myself.
Scotty - Love your videos. They have been quite helpful for several projects. I will say that I have owned several VW's and love them. My current TDI Passat is amazing and at 100K+ miles is going strong.
My passat afn tdi runs with 430k but its from 97.
I own a 2016 e-Golf with 40k miles. Great fun, no problems. Here in the land of hydropower a partial charge overnight costs 48 cents. That's at the lowest tier electric rate of 4.2 cents per kWhr from 10 pm to 6 am. Still have an old Ford wagon for longer trips. Thank god I don't put more than 1000 miles per year on that thing. The e-Golf is so much more satisfying to drive. Drive safe everyone.
Sounds like dudes mad cause the dealership quoted him too much money to fix his wiperblades won't shup about it but loves to drive them
Do VW’s in Europe and the US have the same build quality? Cause in Europe VW’s are one of the most populair cars and are pretty reliable.
I don't think so i have a 2009 passat TDI with 180k on it and never had mechanical issues with it but mine was made in germany
Nope - even the golf 7.5 has different parts in the US from what I’ve seen when compared to our European, German built ones.
In Europe their parts are cheaper
I have a 2004 gti I need a new key and battery. I've had it for about 14 years bought a new transmission. Other than that just normal wear and tear. Good car overall.
@@des1458 the 1.9 tdi? If do they are pd engines the polo 9n3 has a 1.4tdi pd engine (1.9 minus a cylinder) and mostly any volkswagen will have that engine that is regarded as the best diesel vw ever made
They say heroes don't exist anymore. Guess "they" haven't met Scotty
Hi Scotty, I really appreciate your VW review - however, my son really wanted a Golf but after seeing your video I did purchase the 2010 VW Golf 5-sp base model, it doesn't have as many electronics in it so I'm hoping less modules to go out! We were easily able to make several repairs - vacuum pump, coolant flange, valve cover, plugs & coils, belt & pulleys, shifter bushings and adjustment - have to say that I believe the 2.5 liter engine models are not that difficult to work on if you have the tools (VW uses lots of torx and some weird triple-square)
Passat is much safer than a Camry. Fit and finish and refinement is much better. The switchgear is much more refined. Suspension makes for a much better ride. Drive them back to back and you will feel the difference. Take care of it and it will last.