2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.9 TDI from North America
Summary:
The TDI has great mileage, but is not for everyone
Faults:
The glow plug harness fail at 62000 miles, it was replaced under warranty.
The front window regulators failed around 70000 miles, replaced at no cost by the dealer.
At 82000 miles, received a MIL and the dealer threw parts at it. MIL said that the glow plug circuit was bad. The problem turned out to the MAF (mass air flow) sensor.
General Comments:
The car now has over 91000 miles on it. It drives great, I get great mileage, and it is very comfortable to drive.
I would buy another one. My only complaint is that there is little room in the back seat. The car has made several 10 to 20 hour trips with two people very comfortably.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th September, 2003
3rd Nov 2004, 10:44
Sounds to me like you need a dealer with a clue.
I've love my 1999 Jetta IV TDI. It has 105,600 miles on it, and it's only been to the dealership twice (in 2001) for other than the free oil changes I got the first year. Still gives me high 40s in MPG. The first time I took it to the dealer, the battery wire frayed, so they replaced it, and the second time, the A/C compressor died, which I decided not to repair.
Otherwise, my car will NOT be touched by a dealer, and I try to do my own repairs as much as possible. This I believe has kept my car alive for 5 years :-)
FYI - http://www.tdiclub.com and http://www.vwvortex.com are loaded with great info on do-it-yourself projects, as well as news and info. You can even get together with fellow enthusiasts in your area, and get their help with your issues.
Hope this helps.
George.