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How is VW reliability today?

Discussion in 'Other German' started by vinuneuro, Jun 25, 2017.

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  1. vinuneuro

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    #1 vinuneuro, Jun 25, 2017
    GTI and Golf R are such perfect DD's but I am terrified of the reliability. How much of it is perception issue from the past and how much is it still an issue? I'm wondering what MK7 generation reliability is like. Normally I go for used cars but things are so slow with VW right now you can get serious $$ off on new GTI's. Golf R's probably still sell at msrp.
     
  2. Dincenzo

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    #2 Dincenzo, Jun 25, 2017
    Currently I am driving a '10 Jetta with 103k miles and I have two other family members, both
    with '14 Jettas. So far I have only had to replace the ignition switch and on Friday, I will have
    the compressor replaced. Other than that, just regular maintenance, which is why the other
    two family members looked to VW's.
     
  3. Nativetroy

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    #3 Nativetroy, Jun 25, 2017
    Since the Mk4's VW has strived to reclaim their reliability. It seems to be working, we have a lot less issues with the newer cars. The GTI and R are a lot of fun to drive, and great DDs. If you can find some used ones to check, that'll give you an idea of what wears on them.
     
  4. vinuneuro

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    #4 vinuneuro, Jun 26, 2017
    Troy, would you bet on the current DSG boxes getting to 200k?
     
  5. definitelysomeday

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    #5 definitelysomeday, Jun 27, 2017
    Current DD is a Golf R. Solid car overall. Fun commuter. One electrical gremlin so far (after 1 year and about 15K miles) the backup camera only works when it wants to. Neither the dealer, nor VW, has any idea why. Been back 3 times, just had the whole system replaced, and it is still doing it.

    Previous experience with a GTI which was flawless.
     
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    #6 Devilsolsi, Jun 27, 2017
    Had a 2011 Jetta TDI till it got bought back due to the emissions scandal. Only issues I had with it were the radio went out (which I hear is common) and headlight bulbs seemed to only last 6months.

    I looked at a GTI as a replacement since they were so heavily discounted. It was a nice car, but I opted for a used 3 series instead.
     
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    #7 leead1, Jun 27, 2017
    I had a Golf R and it was perfect. I would call it a poor mans M3.

    If you are saying Mazda MK7 the new version drive very good the older cars did not impress me at all as a drivers car.

    Two months ago I went to look at a Mazda Miata with a freind who was interested buying the car. After driving the car I had to own it.

    Best

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    #8 carguyjohn350, Jun 27, 2017
    I had a friend with a TDi Jetta that got bought back, which he thankfully bought CPO with extended warranty. He had loads of electrical problems, ball joint failure, fuel pump twice, and other issues before it was bought back, I think it had less than 40k on it. Glad to hear others have had better experiences.
     

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