[RE: Re: [[OT]Buying a]

[sad_rocc@veedub.com (Dan Smith)]

My girlfriend had the same problems with her '00 Jetta (not TDI). MAF went, luckily the dealership put it under warrenty. There have also been 2 or 3 recalls on various parts. All together I think her car has been in the shop 5 times for fairly major stuff. Just backing up Eric's story about unreliablity issues.

Dan

--- Cathy Boyko <losinit@usa.net> wrote:
>Eric S <scirocco81@vwmail.net> wrote:
>
>--- <joshhignight@techography.net> wrote:
>>Thanks.
>>Actually, I've been leaning towards looking at the Camrys and Accords more
>than anything else. Owner approval, reliability, and the general niceness of
>the cars appeals. And they don't look half bad either. Personally, I want
>something safe, reliable, and nice, as this car would be for the lady that is
>potentially going to be wife. More on that later though...
>>
>>So, any other suggestions? How are the A3 TDI's as far as reliablity issues
>and such?
>
>A3 TDIs are simpler and more reliable than the A4s by a mile.  Nothing to
>worry about on the motor what so ever (just use good diesel rated oil and
>change the timing belt religiously like a 16v).  Now the rest of the
>car....well, you get what you pay for (mexican built VW).  If it was me, I'd
>be on the hunt for a 96 or 97 Passat TDI.  Both the Passat and the 97-98 Jetta
>TDIs would be in your price range, with less than 100k miles on them and
>pristine condition.
>
>If you want to brush up on TDIs, head here:  www.tdiclub.com
>
>They really are a kickass solution to todays fuel costs....I miss my 2000 Golf
>GL TDI....but I don't miss its non-reliability.  If I had bought one of the
>older jettas or Passats to begin with, I'd still own it.  The newer TDIs have
>issues with MAF sensors, glow plug harnesses, etc.  My car was at the dealer 4
>or 5 times in 2 years and 20k miles for repair work due to check engine
>lights, etc.
>
>--
>Eric
>Northglenn, CO
>
>81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
>81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo Install)
>83 Scirocco Wolfsburg
>91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
>
>_______________________________________________
>Mine's not been bad (except for the chip adventure, didn't work for my car,
>still not sure why). 4 Years and 130 000 kms, so it's had the chance to
>misbehave, and the only times it did were when it was chipped. And it's a slow
>starter, but that may be a Beetle specific issue (small battery, no space). If
>I wasn't so cheap it'd have a 1.8T under the hood though. I can't see it being
>as easy going as the old A2s though.
>Cathy
>
>
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