Volkswagen

[Daven]

Looking into getting a VW as a DD. Mainly looking at 99-05 series TDI. Any one know a good amount about these or own one? Was considering getting a wagon cause I have a fair amount of tools to move around but would get the sedan if the wagon is more prone to problems. Just looking for basic info about what breaks and what years/models to avoid. Also, whats the big deal about the GLI trim? I've been reading tdi.forum and shit, just looking for your guys opinions.

[StompJrKz400]

They have a large following, but so do Cherokees so i dont know what to tell ya

[Daven]

Yeah haha. I'm debating between a Legacy or a TDI. I already had a leggy so I know a fair bit about that however the MPGs on the TDI are the main selling point for me.

[Hudson]

The GLI is the sports edition of the car.

Better brakes, different seats, different interior, better wheels/tires, along with a whole bunch of other shit. Might have a different gearbox but i can't remember.

If you're just trying to dd it you don't need a gli unless you can find one for roughly the same price.

[Hydra]

Also: dont the 99-05 vs have some of the shittiest electronics ever?

I know they were voted some of the worst cars for that and the issues with their auto trans'.

[HeavyMetal]

crayons

[Hudson]

issues with their auto trans'.

Not sure if the tranny on the tdi is the same as the tranny on the gas version but the MKIII (I think it's the mk3. The 92-99 models) have shit trannys. I know that for fact.

[sardo_67]

crayons

AAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
ya they all smell like burning crayons..... no clue why, my 4 so far haven't but most people who buy local seem to have that issue.

none of them hold value other than the TDIs, a GLI is the fast one, 6spd, brake, wheels, rims, suspension, NO heated seats. like 4g, same year and mileage TDI will run 7.

99.5 to 03 5 speed no issue, 2003 being regarded as the best year.
04-05.5 went to a common rail TDI which is known to eat the cam if the POs didn't use the right oil or take care of it.
autos....... about 2g to fix and a lot of guys convert over to a 5 or 6 speed. they are also even slower than the ok 5 speeds.

two ways to look a it, get a nice2003, low miles, options, some work maybe say 6500-7500. take care of it and drive the thing for ever.

get a cheap POS beater type, just put diesel into it and change the oil 2x a year, beat on it till it blows up.

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

Isn't an R32 the same as every other Golf...?

[92xjlaredo]

Isn't an R32 the same as every other Golf...?

this guy is a VW fanboy but doesnt answer questions about them anymore apparently...LOL

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

this guy is a VW fanboy but doesnt answer questions about them anymore apparently...LOL

I like MkIs and MkIIs. And I hate diesels.

That does not a fanboy make.

[92xjlaredo]

I like MkIs and MkIIs. And I hate diesels.

That does not a fanboy make.

i can agree with that.

[customcreationsllc]

I don't like the newer TDI with the injectors inside the head the one that the cam pushes down.
Just really hard to diagnose.

Other than that they are pretty solid, but hard to find a good deal we end up fixing cars with 300K Used motors are really expensive to replace.