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I have a 03 VW TDI. I drive it more than any vehicle I own. To the tune of 330k+ 50mpg You just can’t beat it.

Volkswagen needs to bring back the TDI's to the states. I would love to see an Atlas TDI!

Alright that camera quality in the intro is movie level

I picked up a '15 Golf Sportswagen for a killer price and freaking love it. Has a perfect service history paid less than 10k. The best overall range I've gotten was nearly 600 miles (with a tailwind 🤣) while fully loaded with the family on a cross coutry roadtip.

I have a 2012 TDI sportwagen with a dsg. Favorite car I have owned. Love it.👍👍

Traded in 2010 Jetta TDI on the scandal, used the money to buy a 2015 TDI Sportwagen, now looking to get a 2013 TDI golf as a second car. They are by far the best commuter cars ever sold in North America.

I would like to see more videos of your 1st gen. Your production value is very high. This is one reason why I subbed and glad I did

I highly recommend this car. I've owned mine since 2015. You definitely brought up all pros and cons of this engine. The emissions may be the most annoying thing on the car. I've recently deleted the EGR & DPF and installed a turbo back exhaust. Best decision I've made. About to hit 200,000 and it still gives me no problem.

I have a 2015 Golf TDI and I love it. So fun to drive, especially uphill, and it gets 50 mpg on roadtrips.

Such a GREAT CHANNEL!!! You say you are making videos for diesel enthusiasts- BUT you are making me a diesel enthusiast by watching your channel. Great job and excellent photography!!!

Fantastic video. Insightful, and I also enjoy my TDI motor's torque, and the DSG's quick shifts in my '13 Passat. Keep it up!

Awesome videography man. You're going to have a few hundred thousand subs in the near future!

Just picked up a 14 TDI Touareg and I love it!

Great video. We traded in our 2013 6-Speed Golf TDI after Dieselgate. Was on the fence about it but VW offered close to what I paid for it. We now own a 2002 Golf TDI with the ALH motor which we love. Does not have near the bells and whistles but it is a fun car to drive and averages 48 mpg with over 50 mg on road trips. Still miss the 2013

I recently bought a 2014 Audi Q7 with the 3.0 TDI. I love it. It's a big, heavy vehicle and I'm still getting 25 mpg. Very comfortable and roomy. I'm 6'5" and have plenty of room behind the wheel.

I absolutely love my white 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen SEL TDI with 6-speed standard transmission! Bought it CPO last May and other than a wiring harness issue where the injector 3 power lines occasionally arc to the block (which is scheduled to be replaced in the coming weeks), it's been a great and enjoyable car! I have a VAG-COM cable and have enabled a few awesome features using VCDS on my laptop!

Literally just got one today!! 2013 Passat TDI 50,000 miles this thing floats and man I love it. Ironically I’m in Michigan and when I was stationed I Colorado remember seeing tons and tons of them sitting in empty desert lots!

My jetta tdi had a fuel pump failure that left me with a huge towing bill. Once it was diagnosed at the dealership they found that the fuel pump was coming apart, and the exhaust cooler failed also. Both under warranty and getting fixed for free but don't be surprised if it happens at the worst time.

I bought the first available 2015 Sportwagen TDI at my dealer. It's been great, love the DSG trans. Super reliable. On the highway I can get over 50 mpg average, City driving it's about 38 mpg, I've a heavy foot.

I just bought a 2011 silver jsw tdi 6 speed manual for 6k. It has been my favorite car yet. Really enjoyed the video and have subbed.

I have a 2015 Jetta TDI, one of the nicest cars I've ever owned. Fantastic MPG, and yet performance is pretty good as well. Had some issues with emissions. Now and then it throws a code for reasons that have never been explained, which has given me headaches come inspection time. The service station resets the code for me, I drive it for a couple days and bring it back and it passes without issues.

I’d rock a TDI Jetta Wagon

My old ex neighbor has a 2002 VW Jetta GLX TDI wagon with over 230k miles. It still runs perfectly as new and he even takes care of it too!!

I bought my 2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6 DSG in October 2018 with 31,000 miles on it and a 48 month warranty on the engine. It is fully equipped with sunroof, navigation, satellite radio, etc. I love it, handles great, plenty of power and 32 mpg around town. In August 2019, the high pressure fuel pump failed catastrophically sending bits of metal through the rest of the fuel system. The dealer replaced both fuel pumps, fuel filter, all fuel lines and all of the fuel injectors under the warranty (a $4,500 job). It now has 46,000 and hasn’t had a problem since.

got myself a 2014 Golf Wagon about a year ago and it turned out to be the best, most enjoyable car I've ever owned... LOVE IT!

I have ‘13 Jetta TDI manual. After getting the emission fixed at the dealer I used my restitution check to get a Kerma TDI tune, Banks Cat Back exhaust, sigma 6 short shift kit, panzer skid plate, wheels and tires. Have 130K miles now, average 38 mpg city, best 58 mpg. Love the car!!

Andrew, good video man! I just bought a 2017 gas TDI Passat SE with full warranty with 26k miles CPO. I think I played too much for it but I'm happy. The volkswagen dealer would give me anything for 2008 Passat so I kept it! Now you got me interested in a deasel but my concern is that deasel fuel often cost more than gas!

I currently drive a 2014 Jetta TDI, its a great car if its taken good care of!! especially stock, the post recall repairs can get annoying because of the maintenance, I modified mine (DPF delete exhaust upgrade, cold air and coils) been running great since!

Brown manual Jetta Sportwagen. That’s what I have. I think I would’ve got it right around when this video came out. I love the car, but I’ve definitely used the CPO a lot. I think it is pretty solid and will be for a long time. Super fun to drive. With the seats folded down, there’s 3’x6’ of flat area. I was able to fit a 10’ pvc pipe into the car without having to move the seats the other day. I wish affordable wagons weren’t a dying breed in the states.

Bro, you just bought my dream ride ha. Those diesel wagons are so cool 👍🏼

The music.the video of the wagon in different angles the information especially the 15 model having beter gas mileage n other info thnx for da post u got skills bro

Picked up an ‘11 TDI SW 6 speed manual about the time you posted this vid. Love it. One prob was Throttle Housing - dealer replaced under warranty. Paid under 10k- you’re Spot on! Secret is out

Just replaced my Jetta's 4th timing belt for my 2006 brm. Running strong with 360k miles in it

Very nice produced and informational video! Love it...

Four of us old retired guys on my circle up here in the Central Coast of Oregon bought CPO TDI VDUBs within two weeks of each other last May from VW of Salem. 1 - 2012 Jetta sedan, my 2014 Jetta MK6 Sportswagon and 2 - 2015 Passats with DEF. My Sportwagon had only 22,500 miles at purchase. I have lifted it and have tuned Bilstein shocks & struts, with bigger Toyo all terrain tires and aluminum skid plate, with help online from VW Highlife. She rides so much better, sets up higher and firmer. I run the AT in sports mode most of the time local and get about 32 mpg. I like the torky higher RPM of sports mode. On long highway trips in Drive with some up & down grade manual shifting I get 38 to 40 mpg. This is a great vehicle!

First of all great video-thank you. I own two Jetta Sportwagen’s., 2011, and 2013. About two years ago I started a new job, but my commute went to 50 miles/day. I wanted a cheap fuel efficient car, and stumbled upon the Jetta Sportwagen TDI. My daughter started driving after I bought the first one (DSG) and she liked it so much I gave it to her and bought another one 2013 manual. The manual has a 14.5 gallon fuel tank and I get about 500 miles per tank. The auto gets about 400/tank. We both love the car’s. My fuel cost’s are about $12/week and I drive 209 miles/week just to work and back. I paid $12K for the 2011, and $14K for the 2013. The only bummer is that they are not AWD. We put Blizaks on the 2011 for my daughter and she doesn’t have any problems in snow/ice. I love my Sportwagen wagon it was cheap, and has many luxury features like heated seats, which are phenomenal, heated mirrors, heated WW wash, etc.

taking delivery of my 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDi next week. and she's got a manual! Had a mk IV golf tdi some years ago. It regularly got 45 mpg hwy, but I did an economy run once (ie 55 mph on the interstate) and got around 60 mpg.

I had a 2006 VW Jetta. It was a little beat but got great mileage. The turbo went out and I had it replaced. Never got back to that level. The Jetta was totaled. I then got a 2013 Audi A3. Much prettier car but since it is a dieselgate car the mileage sucks... Great video!!!

I have a 2013 manual denim blue beetle convertible with tan interior. it’s amazing!

I bought a manual 2011 golf TDI In July and love it

i bought my 2015 mk7 golf tdi 6-speed brand new, have owned it for over 5 years now, i love it! after the scandal, i didn't sell it back to vw, i received the compensation, kept it, continued to drive it everyday the peak torque kicks in at around 1700 rpm, i get 50mpg on the highway, and i drive like a maniac lol haven't had any problem with it, even after the emission fix, still very punchy and fuel efficient. i've only put 44k miles on it so far, only thing i did is changing the oil myself, nothing else, the original oem brakes and brake rotors are still kicking, can probably last till 50k. if you find a tdi at a good price, i'd say buy it!

Late to comment but love the VW TDI's I've owned ;) First was a JSW, now I have an Audi 8P A3. The DSG mated to the diesel is a joy to drive for a daily. Going through the gears quickly and not revving it beyond 4k is where it feels at home. Not to be confused with an enthusiast's car (though the aftermarket scene is readily available. Kerma, Malone, Rawtek, etc.), but if you drive a lot and need comfort, reliability, low cost of ownership... they are a gem. Don't let this video get too popular 😂 Worth mentioning, if driven like a momentum car that it is through some twisty roads, the handling can be comparable to any well-sorted GTI since that's basically the same suspension geometry underneath. Rear swaybar, springs/coilovers. Surprisingly fun with all that torque readily available to pull through the next corner 😊

Yes, I'll add my vote for the TDI. Just a bit off topic, but we have owned a 2002 Jett TDI since new and it has been a great daily driver and long distance vehicle which had never left us stranded until recently, around 160K miles when the AT started slipping. I'm into cars these days, so my plan is to swap a manual transmission into this car and drive it, hopefully to 200k or even 300k miles or more. And I agree, the VWs just seem to be comfortable cars. We own a Tiguan and a Passat, as well.

I have a skoda fabia 1.9 TDI form 2009i bought it brand new 530 k miles later and the engine is still running good

My man one of the best video on cars very very nice

Love my 12' TDI! quick, fun to drive and comfortable.

My first tdi was an 03 jetta, blew up at 500k when I drove across the country. Just bought an 15 golf sportwagen, the DEF has been a pain so far, in and out of the shop constantly. But when it runs I'll average 45-50 mpg. Glad you make the video to really bring to the light the advantages of the VW TDI.

Best mod I recommend is replacing the rear springs with Tiguan rear springs. I got two rear Tiguan springs from a junkyard for $50. The result is a stiffer rear end and much better curve handling, also better speed-bump and trail clearance. Additionally, much greater load capacity. My JSW sits flush level when over-extra loaded. I'm talking about rear seats down packed with zero room left, roof rack loaded over 300lbs, and rear bike rack packed with extra heavy cargo totes... And drove from Miami FLA to PHX Arizona. But I had set the Tiguan springs in previously and drove my JSW empty from PHX to Miami like it was a Golf GTI... the JSW handles much better than stock when empty and much much much better than stock when cargo-overload. Yeah! Do it! By the way, the switch raises the rear about 1.5" and gives the JSW a much better aesthetic line, it actually looks better than stock. I went from 205/55/16 to 215/55/16 and that also improved everything from handling to better engine delivery and even looks. But now I see that next set will be 225/55/16 to eliminate dry wheel spin and improve the handling, height and looks. Hey, I know dropping them is cool, but I got superb handling and can override sidewalks and offroad for security and enhanced capabilities. And fyi, nothing needes to swap the springs, no adaptors, nothing, clean swap. Yeah! Do it!

I literally just bought a 2013 golf TDI and im in love already!

Gorgeous shots of your black JSW. I have an identical '14.

I have two JSW’s a 2011 DSG, and a 2013 6sp manual. I commute 50 miles a day and wanted a inexpensive fuel efficient car and the Sportwagen fell into my lap. My daughter liked it so much I gave her the 11 and I went and bought the other one. I love mine.

My wife drives the same car and we love it. Super reliable. The fuel filters are cake to replace. I put overload/air bags on the rear since we drive with a roof top carrier and the back loaded down fairly often on road trips. Makes a HUGE difference in how the car handles and brakes when it’s carrying the extra weight. ECStuning is a great resource for maintenance, repairs, and aftermarket/OE parts. Also, Malone Tuning and TuneMyEuro by AARodriguez make these cars SING. Hope you have great luck with yours!

Best quote from your video. "I wonder how many, uh, manual diesel wagons there are?" I'm not a fan of brown, so, I didn't add that quote. I would love to get my hands on a B3 tornado red Passat diesel manual wagon.

Just picked up a 14' 6spd Golf Wagon tdi. So awesome!

Dammit Andrew now I’m on the look out bro! Big fan of the channel keep it up.

Love it! I used to have a black 2016 Sportwagen TDI SE version sold brand new through their used car division (Das Welt Auto) at a killer price (mine had originally 56km in the odo). Had to sell it to pay debt due to the pandemic. :-( But I also have a 2018 VW Transporter TDI 2.0L engine that is essencially the same one the Sportwagen had. This I plan to keep as long as I can. Both VWs running with manual transmissions (6 a 5 speed respectively).

Subscribed! Love my ‘14 Jetta sedan TDI

I recently bought a ‘16 Golf SW TDI DSG that was brought from the US by VW to my country in 2017. Best car i’ve had!

Stumbled across one and I've been in love ever since. Didn't know they brought TDI manual SportWagens here in the US. I plan on buying one as they're relatively cheap because no one knows about them and no one wants a station wagon anymore, even though they're badass. Found one for under 20 grand with good mileage (in the current used market lol). I plan on tuning it to at least 250hp.

Hi JD! awesome channel, thanks so much. My wife just bought the 2015 Passat. We both love it, it's an unbelievable travel rig... we took a trip from Canadian border to Portland and back the next day... piece of cake and I felt like a rock star driving it. Such smooth power, easy cruising speed of 80-90 (average prolly 40mpg), no problem, great pick-up from the torque... beautiful silver exterior, tan interior, really cushy... in short, a real nice road trip car. Also handles great. Plenty of interior room, I'm 6'4 too and no problem. The trunk is crazy big. She paid $12k for a 30k miles rig... unreal. I'm hooked on the TDI and want one of my own - my problem; I need 4x or at least AWD. I'm really having a hard time narrowing this down... I absolutely need the performance the passat brings and I want the fuel economy, and as you've expressed - wow, what a bargain. Can you help? I welcome any comments. I subscribed to your channel... good luck with everything bro! keep following your passion :)

Great Video. Another thing to watch for is plugged pano roof drains. Can cause serious water damage if not taken care of properly. I've grappled with this and its not easy to fix, and VW dealers are reluctant to take it on too.

2001 passat 1,9 tdi. loving the sound of it when idle

I love my GSW TDI. Bought it with 57k and it currently just rolled over 100k. No CELs or anything. Its been dead reliable and great on fuel consumption. And its a CPO vehicle and emissions warrantied to 161k from VW. I love this car and will drive it to the end of time.

i have a 2015 Golf TDI. it was one of the last ones sold in the US before they took them off the market - original owner only had it about a year before VW bought it back, and i am the third owner. ridiculously comfortable car, very fun to drive especially on the bendies, and that diesel engine provides LOTS of torque alongside incredible mpg. diesel is expensive these days, but that won’t sway my opinion on it - it’s easily the best vehicle i’ve ever owned!

have the 15 golf tdi and I get about 51 mpg average have over 165000 km on it so far but mostly hwy driven. Love it.

Great video. I have 2015 VW golf TDI. I see all positive comments here but do want to make everyone aware of a painful $2500 experience and multiple visits / mechanics assessment that I went through. My gears were jumping at 1K - 2K RPM or 10-20 mph gear shift and eventually stalling out. First, MAF wiring replaced, fuel filter, DSG full service/transmission fluid. Neither worked, eventually they tugged on the crank sensor / wiring and felt it loose so they say and replaced it on “diesel warranty” after they provided a loaner car for all the troubles and (4) visits and two mechanics, with majority of the work at VW dealership. Otherwise, car is great up to 130k and 50mpg. Beware of crank! I hope I get to 200k

I drove my Mom's 2012 jetta tdi wagon back in college in like 2013-14. I loved that car damn!

I just got a 2013 TDI JSW, I love it. Although mine does not have the moon roof. But it is a great car, My first TDI. I really want to make this car last a long time for sure, I enjoyed the video btw.

Im averaging 525 miles per tank in my 2014 Passat, easily my best vehicle purchase.

Bought a gray golf 2 door in 6speed manual, absolutely love mine and I’m getting about 32-35 mpg but my way to work is up a hill from 2000 to 4000 above sea level

I got a 2011 CPO JSW manual in January. 10,800 with 44k miles. It's been great for commuting and road trips. Emissions warranty covers most issues if they are to come up. I get anywhere from 480-540 miles per tank 80 percent hwy driving.

For the Fuel Injection Pump, you can add 2 ounces of ATF to the fuel tank every fill up.

I own a 14 jsw love it I’ve driven it across the states twice. Gets high 30s consistently. Only problem I’ve had was clogged heater core last year vw wouldn’t cover it. I’m convinced it was from sitting in a holding lot for 1 to 2 years

We have a 2012 VW Jetta SW TDI. Once drove from SW Alabama to Orlando, FL on one tank. Only two cons are: Timing belt replacement and dealing with VW over warranty injection issues.

Timing belt interval is 210.000km on these after 2010. Changed mine last month on my 2012 european Passat B7 after 180.000km and it still looked very good.

Love it. Since I retired, I've been rebuilding Diesel cars, mainly Jettas. I've got two mk4s waiting, and two mk5s ready. My daily driver is a 13 sport wagen with 215k miles, with a Diesel Cruze backup when I change out the VWs timing belt.

Such a good deal I bought 2 last year. 2011 and a 2013 Wagon. Awesome cars 👍

100% these are great cars. Had an 05 Jetta TDI sportwagen for years, and picked up a 2013 Audi A3 TDI wagon in January of 2020. Awesome car. Basic, but very nice looking, and comfortable. Much smaller than the Jetta Sportwagen for what it’s worth. I didn’t see crazy fuel economy with it (40mpg prob best case with conservative freeway driving only) but none the less a fabulous rig, and Audi service handled a warranty replacement of the intake manifold when it threw a code (was considered part of the extended warranty from the emissions rework). Highly recommend.

Nice wagon, I’m starting to notice how hard it is to find a TDI period. I’ve called up multiple dealerships and looked all over online and nothing comes in. I would love a manual. Enjoy it man!

I just fell in love. thanks!

Keep your sunroof drain tubes clean because I work at a be dealership and we have been replacing alot of headliners and carpet due to the sunroof leaking. Thanks love the video keep up the good work

04 MKIV here. 09A auto and loving it. Just rolled over 416k miles.

My 2011 Sportwagen 6speed has been a blast (except when the sensor on the high pressure fuel pump failed and my mechanic couldn’t source just that sensor). These are so nice and reliable. I’m planning on fully deleting the exhaust system and tuning up. Some day.

My three door TDI GETS 41.5 mpg in mixed driving, I take real world data at each fill up. Currently my fuel cost per mile is 5 cents. When fuel is $2.50 per gallon it might go up to 6 cents per mile. It has Sirius radio, a great climate control system, leather seats, power windows and sunroof. Even the door locks are touch control. In addition, it handles beautifully with Yokohama’s. I hope to be able to get another if this one ever wears out. It’s definitely one of the best cars I’ve ever owned in 60 years of driving.

I have 2012 jetta tdi Highline. Getting about the same fuel mileage...about 5.5-6.5 l/100 kms. When I'm not having fun with it, which is all the time. Love it. : )

I just bought the exact same vehicle. I'm excited. Carvana delivers it next week. $19k all together.

Purchased a 2014 TDI SJW 40k in white with a beige interior 6spd, Love the roomy interior for the dog and just for long travelling, I've already put 60k on it, 6 mth after owning it I got an emissions light and was prepared for a nightmare, I called them up and they said drop it off, so when I called back the next day to argue they said they replaced the whole system and to pick it up, no questions ask, The warranty for emissions is real and they are all prepared to replace it all, The only problem I've had is of course the Panoramic roof leaking, although an easy fix with sliding a string trimmer line down the drain, No noise from the roof at all but I plan on keeping the seal lubed up and snipping the ends off the drains, we have a lot of crap in the air around here, Pine pollen, pieces of pine needles and red dirt dust that just clog everything, I like the Panoramic roof enough to keep it.

Just bought 2013 TDI passat SEL with 58K miles (after watching this review) thank you, Surprisingly these low mile ones weren't available (fair price) in Michigan, so had to drive to Chicago to buy one. Traded in my 2014 RAV4 , cant be happier

I've just got myself a mk7 gtd wagon and I frigging love it

I am signing for a 2014 jetta TDI In the morning. Thanks for the review!!

2015 Golf Sportwagon. Love it

I just ordered a 2014 tdi sportwagen with a manual transmission. I'm looking forward to seeing your build as it progresses. I'm planning on installing a s&b intake right away.

I also have a 2013 JSW, It's FANTASTIC !!! German quality is not easily matched, and just as you mentioned I bought it at a very low price. I purchased my JSW with only 23K for 11,500.00. The vehicle was such a good deal I purchased 2 more, one for each of my sons. Thank you Volkswagen !!!

Just traded a 2012 Jetta Sportwagen S TDI, with a DSG. Bought in April of 2018 as a CPO and 59K miles on the odometer. It had 81K miles when I traded it, They are as fabulous a performer, as you say they are, ride, handling, milage, everything. I kept good records and was getting low 30's mpg around town and mid 30's average on interstate/city. I got over 41 MPG on a 250 mile road trip, mostly interstate, at 75 to 85 MPH and saw 95 mph briefly. It only had 81K miles on it but was starting to cost me, so I traded it on a 2012 Toyota Corolla Hatchback w/a 6 speed manual. Obviously, the two cars are not in the same league. I just couldn't trust the VW any longer. Fuel system replaced (under warranty) at 63K miles, contaminated they said. Car had gone into limp mode. I always did all of the factory recommended maintenance or better. Frozen right rear caliper in October of 2020 requiring new rotors, pads and brake fluid. A right rear wheel speed sensor (numerous dash lamps) a couple of weeks prior to the frozen caliper. And the last straw was another (front left) wheel speed sensor on February 1sr of 2021. I just could not trust the car any longer. But maybe I just had bad luck. I do miss it.

I’m buying a 2015 TDI Golf today, good to hear what you said.

Bought my daughter a bright red tdi w 100k for 7k in 2020 .right as car prices went insane .so far we are extremely happy with it . Only issue we had is heater core went but was repaired under warranty.best part when we bought we didn’t know it had factory warranty till 125k! So we lucked out there

just bought one like two weeks ago, in love with it

I love my 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI. 3.0L TDI 5000 4x4 SUV that tows 8000lbs and ALSO gets 34mpg on the highway. LOVE IT.

I leased a brand new Jetta Sportwagen TDI in 2010. One of my favorite vehicles that I have owned (out of nearly 30). Unfortunately I transferred overseas and had to give the car back after just 1 1/2 years. I'm in the market for another now..... Grandma has a 2013 Passat TDI SEL. Beautiful car....