The build quality, reliability, and durability of the VW Jetta
(diesel or not) seems a tad problematic:
http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_Volkswagen_Jetta_2002.html
The Golf and Jetta do very poorly on reliability surveys such as
Consumer Reports'.
Hugo
On - In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, Skip Sorvillo <skipsorvillo@y...>
wrote:
> Hi Group,
>
> No offense intended to anyone especially Ben!
>
> Before anyone buys or recommends a VW TDI, I would
> suggest some serious research into the problems that
> they have been having.....there are several.
>
> One of the more serious is that they are prone to
> clogging up the intake to the extent that the air flow
> and power are significantly reduced.
>
> The Air Mass Meters are a pattern failure on several
> VW models including the TDI's. So much so that the VW
> dealers are selling them for $50 to $75.
>
> Interestingly, if you order one for a TDI you will be
> quoted about $400. However, if you order one for a
> gas model (same part number) it will be $50 to $75!!!
>
> Regards, Skip
>
>
>
>
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