A friend at work just bought a little 2012 2-door golf cart TDI... after reading this I feel for him!
Don't do it, Bob!
A friend at work just bought a little 2012 2-door golf cart TDI... after reading this I feel for him!
Don't do it, Bob!
Not sure about the new fusion, but my friends dad has an 00 focus with like 180k on it that so far has only needed basic work and a heater core. he has been super happy with it.
Marc<br />96' T100 SR5 4x4<br /><br />Other rides:<br />00 Honda 416EX
the older focuses were simpler cars than the new fords are. Those things are just basic no over the top electronics cars.. Now with MyTouch (the most convoluted vehicle system I've ever had the displeasure of using) there is so much stuff that can break, and I'm not sure I trust Ford to not screw that up (especially since it's powered by Microsoft). Just be sure to go on an EXTENDED test drive of any Ford you think you want to purchase, because after the focus I drove a couple weeks ago I wouldn't want to own one. (that is the crappiest auto transmission I have ever used!)Originally Posted by CJM
- Kevin
2018 Taco TRD Pro - 2.5" lift, 33" tires, everything else stock.
2012 Triumph Tiger XC - Stock
I have heard these types of stories...Originally Posted by 4x4mike
My dad has a 2002 TDI golf which has 200K miles and hasn't done a thing to it.
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...and then i've heard of these stories too. Thats what makes buying a VW such a somewhat risky proposition.Originally Posted by mastacox
Brian:
I remember you writing a few years ago how much you liked your Jetta TDI and now this?!? That is some crazy nutty nonsense. I know my coworker's gas Jetta had some similar problems too that expensive problems occurred one after the other. Yours is really extreme though.
Its really hit and miss it seems based on what I've read above. Ken, what's the main beef with TDIs? I know the common rail injection thing was a big deal when it came out, but it is definitely a departure from the traditional pre combustion chamber design like my old biodiesel Benz.
Speaking of, I pulled up to a 300TD (same year) the other day and rolled down the window to hear that clackety clackety diesel sound. Was music to my ears, though mine was definitely running smoother than his!
Ok, digression aside, what I would probably do is sell the BMW too and then sell the 4Runner last. The BMW is a play car and needs A/C and 5 speed swap to make it truly a DDriver.
Going to VW dealership today after work to peruse...
@Bob What happened to your MB?
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Venza: nope. I think Toyota's SUV space is really crowded with a bunch of models that can't differentiate themselves (at least in my head). I'd pass on this.Originally Posted by Good Times
Your 4runner: sweet. To make things whole, once repaired, I'll find something stuck in mud and pull it out!
Sold it to buy the BMWOriginally Posted by jrallan26
I had been a fan of our TDI until we had to blow through our savings to fix all of these problems with it... but it could be I'm bitter
The thing that I don't like most about the TDI (and DSG), other than the major mechanical failures we've had all at the same time, are its very specific short-interval unforgiving maintenance requirements. The DSG fluid service is something that has to be done by a shop, the oil changes are risky to have done by a shop and have special oil that's necessary if you want to hold off early cam failures, etc. etc.
If you're looking at getting a TDI get one with lower miles to retain some factory warranty, get an extended warrantee if it's under $2000 and covers everything engine and powertrain related (including exhaust, internals, etc.), get a manual transmission (you've already said this), and get one that's a later model year of the build.
In my opinion, it seems the 2006's have problems because they're the first year of the MK5 engine/transmission combo. Dual-mass flywheel issues, EGR cooler leaks, cam lobe wear issues, and rear brake issues were all known problems when we bought this vehicle in 2008, and now we've had 3/4 come to fruition. I want to hope cams aren't next, but our track record is not that great so far.
Similarly, the 2009 is a new engine again, and now from what I'm seeing has a few recurring issues. HPFP failures being the main one I've heard about (and very expensive to fix, around $5k-7k without warrantee coverage through dealership since it destroys all of the fuel system when it goes...).
Just do a lot of research before you buy, and don't buy because the mileage will save you money. I would rather have bought another daily driver for me with the $4k we've spent in repairs on this one.
Brian
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4
Supercharged, URD'd, Lifted, etc. etc.
Originally Posted by GoodTimes