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Күн бұрынWatch This Before Buying a Volkswagen, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Volkswagen car review. Worst car to buy. Buying a new Volkswagen. Buying a used Volkswagen. Should I buy a Volkswagen. Why Volkswagens are hard to work on. Why not to buy a Volkswagen. The truth about owning a Volkswagen. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
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@MobileAutoElectric 3 жыл бұрын
ROSSTECH Customer assistance is Great less than 2k if you have a laptop
@markrice3019 3 жыл бұрын
Ja Ja, got me, LOL
@AaronR7250 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty, what do you think about the 6 speed manual transmissions?
@joshcantu5929 3 жыл бұрын
Are the TDi Passats better?
@hectorsoso2406 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty I got a 2016 Jetta 120000 miles love the car had since 50000 I’ve spent about 1000 on because I wanted to do preventative maintenance
@jorgemedinaregalado490 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 300k miles 2012 Passat sel, and it runs just as smooth as the first day. I guess there are not crappy cars, just crappy owners lol
@JohnWick-go7ho 3 жыл бұрын
For sure. Some lady does oil changes every 25,000 miles and is pissed when it blows up at 100,000
@OsamahBhutta 3 жыл бұрын
I have 280k miles on my jetta sel 2011. 2.5L engine. Do the oil change my self with the spec 502 505 0w 40 Castrol edge. Not a single other thing. Just basic maintiance by the book. Car hasn't given me an issue and gives me 35mpg highway at 75mph...but is rated at 31.....and I have the ac on with music at 50% volume. And jt runs smooth as new. Oh, and it destroys civis and corolla left and right. The newer 1.8t engine ea888 gen 3, that replaced the 2.5L 5cyl blows the 203hp camry out the park in a speed test. Why? Engineering, calculus, more area under the curve vs. Peak numbers toyota gave out. The 1.8t passat vs my jetta also blew me out the park which shocked me. (Engineering student, so I see the Engineering behind it). This guy just can't work on German cars, literally, they are a different breed. Most issue occur when someone takes their German car to a mechanic like this and avoids maintiance by the book and take jt to quick lube places. Smh.
@heisenburg6380 3 жыл бұрын
I've been noticing that too. They're not all that bad as Scotty kilmer says. Obviously Volkswagens are not Toyotas and Hondas I drive a Honda myself. But like with any foreign manufacturer you take care of your vehicle it will do its job without any major issues. Can't say that about a Chrysler though lolz, even a GM vehicle 😂. Ford on the other hand is maybe somewhat respectable in American.
@hircine92h 3 жыл бұрын
bruh comon, VW are piece of unreliable junk everyone knows that
@pinkipipe 2 жыл бұрын
I usted to have CC sport luxury package and Car drives Very good , but for some reasons after service My car a new issue always came out .. They are good cars if you do properly Services / maintenance. I just found I didn’t have good luck with VW dealerships. Sadly I had to sell my car because those repairs cost a fortune
@KiiDxUPDATE 3 жыл бұрын
The Bosch scan tool isn’t going to rat out it’s own compatriot
@amatod4 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one!!!
@thebarkingsnail 3 жыл бұрын
Nuremberg; lessons were learned.
@tolrem 3 жыл бұрын
"..but ve haf vays of making you talk."
@teamawesome2171 3 жыл бұрын
Word...
@jesusbarajas4840 3 жыл бұрын
@EduardoM1218 lmao 😂😂😂
@akemisayaka8905 Жыл бұрын
This thing saved my life in a head on collision. Driven for 14 years with 275k miles you just got to take care of it and it will take care you.
@lescobrandon6327 Жыл бұрын
See how Scotty never mentions the engine in this car! Its one of the most bulletproof VW engines ever, 2.5l strait 5 cylinder.
@marcdejong929 Жыл бұрын
Damn right. Germans literally invented cars and the best engines like Diesel.
@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises Жыл бұрын
Agreed. The newer 2.0 turbo EA888 motor is also an amazing motor.
@ramiro4533 Жыл бұрын
@@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises agree. I own a jetta gli 2012 with that engine. Stage 2 270 whp and runs good. 160mph top speed and 6sec 0-60. 66k miles. Just do maintenance
@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises Жыл бұрын
@@ramiro4533 I’ve got a 2022 Tiguan SE. I’m waiting for the warranty to run out and then I’ll be doing a stage 2, coil overs, wheels and tires… I like the 2012’s. Those were nice
@emigrant4life Жыл бұрын
volvo's 5 cylinder are better
@youandyomomma2718 3 жыл бұрын
I have this car. 2.5L. 170k miles. Only had to change the O2 sensor and the map sensor. Runs like a champ. His review is very anecdotal. There are lemons in every car brand. I do all regular maintenance with quality materials and never had a major problem. Bought at 60k.
@itoldyouso2137 2 жыл бұрын
Currently looking at a 2015 Jetta GLI SEL with 74k on the dash. I feel like i can easily get another 100k out of it
@kiviKatKa 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to get your oil strainer/feed cleaned as there will be carbon build up overs the years 👌🏻
@kiviKatKa 2 жыл бұрын
Your car will go 300m plus h
@itoldyouso2137 2 жыл бұрын
@@kiviKatKa ok cool thx
@potatopotato8360 2 жыл бұрын
How would "regular maintenance" prevent a wiper blade computer module from failing? It seems that in BMW/VW fanboy lalaland replacing electronic modules constantly is considered "regular maintenance. 🤣
@devinalston456 3 жыл бұрын
If you can’t take care of a vw, don’t buy it. My Dad had a 2012 VW Jetta, and always took care of it. When I turned 18, I bought it from him. I took care of it the same way he did. It never had an issue or threw a code.
@samkornelis889 2 жыл бұрын
Get a Honda and you don't have to take care of them. Drive them till they die. Which is along time
@username-tq9ke 2 жыл бұрын
@@samkornelis889 get a toyota tacoma and do fuckin nothing and its gonna drive better than new xD
@destinychristian7497 2 жыл бұрын
I bought my dads 2011 Jetta and I love it although my traction control light and tire light is on, it’s a great car
@Snowy-oq4ur 2 жыл бұрын
Actually change parts yourself or take it to the dealer?
@devinalston456 2 жыл бұрын
@@Snowy-oq4ur change parts myself. I’m not paying extra for labor, unless it’s a major job like replacing a clutch kit.
@Hard_7_Iron Жыл бұрын
I owned and drove this car until last year (over 10 years). It NEVER gave me an issue! Not once! It’s affordable. It had comfort. The LARGEST REAR LEG ROOM in any class! I changed the oil regularly. I flushed the radiator when needed. I rotated tires every 5k-7k miles. And lastly…they work pretty well in snow and ice too. And, that 5 cylinder (2.5L) is awesome. Maybe they overcharge in the service department…but they do that in EVERY service department in America! Anyways, you don’t like VW…I say the older ones were awesome. The new ones with tiny engines…not so much. 2012 Passat’s are fine! But, I’m only speaking as a person who takes care of their car.
@XKclassHater Жыл бұрын
I think even the worst car will last if you take care of it. Some people got away for nearly 2 decades by just changing their fluids and brakes.
@seangoldsworth5921 Жыл бұрын
I have the 2.5 Passat with 245,900 And it has the original brakes . I love it not a problem at all. I bought it brand new. Yes the test drive and leg room sold it. Things happen to any car.
@jackjack4412 Жыл бұрын
Cool. It requires more maintenance, on average, than Toyotas. It's all about getting what's right for you.
@melanybrooklyn21 11 ай бұрын
the 2.5L 2013 to me was the best car no issues minor wear and tear.
@torquetrain8963 11 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 Jetta with the 1.4l direct injection turbo and at almost 90,000 miles.....no issues at all. Just have took it to a vw garage and follow the maintenance manual. Small but mighty. At 1.4 l it has almost 200 lb ft of torque.
@hydro_rebel7741 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2017 jetta 5 speed manual. Had 112,000 miles on it. I bought it used 2019 or 2020, had it about 2 yrs and absolutely loved it. Never let me down. Never had an issue.
@montakims Жыл бұрын
That's relatively new and not driven that long. I bought my A5 Jetta at 170k used and at 180k everything needed servicing.
@popcorn8153 Жыл бұрын
@@montakims you bought a used car with 170,000 miles on it? What did you expect? Any car with that milage will be repair heavy
@ralfulrich6254 5 ай бұрын
@@montakims seems like the former owner did nothing. no wonder.
@Harrock 10 күн бұрын
@@popcorn8153i Bought a 2008 CC with 220k miles on it this year 😂 …. Runs fine … looks almost new on the inside ! And the outside style is timeless ! I’m a little worried about the Timing Chain tbh … it was never changed . I’m definitely getting it checked when it gets it’s service later this year,…
@ThatOneWagon 3 жыл бұрын
Emissions: *Exist* Volkswagen: *Heavy Breathing*
@husseymangtv 3 жыл бұрын
VW As far as i know are actually good on Emissions compared to other car brands
@crabinijig8403 3 жыл бұрын
@@husseymangtv it's in reference to dieselgate
@ralfulrich6254 5 ай бұрын
all part of woke agenda. Was not as obvious back then. Tesla stock says thank you.
@zachjones6944 3 жыл бұрын
Not all VWs are created equal. I love my Golf TDI.
@genefury75 3 жыл бұрын
Damn right
@damiion666 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Prettyrissa 2 жыл бұрын
I love my 15 VW Passat . Only had it 9 months but so far so good. Had 1 owner (business) with 77,000 miles. Hope it stay that way.
@ianmoore322 2 жыл бұрын
2008 GLI, 4th owner, runs alright but I knew what I was getting into.
@cablegy868 2 жыл бұрын
That means there are quality problems in production.
@user-tb4th1lq2n 10 ай бұрын
The 2.5L is a solid engine. Probably one of VW’s most dependable modern engines in my opinion. I worked at a VW dealer for years and the only problem I ever really found was oil leaking from the vacuum pump. That same engine in a Jetta or a Beetle is a blast to drive. Just get a VAG COM setup for like $200 and you can do just about anything they can do with the factory scan tool. Yeah Toyota is more dependable but it’s a numb and lackluster car to drive. The reason people buy Volkswagens or other German cars is because they are an absolute pleasure to drive . People who appreciate the driving experience. Any problems that you have are totally worth it.
@davidhughes6048 7 ай бұрын
I dunno, we’ve had lots of VWs and the pleasure I get from my Kia is that I put the key in and it starts without me wondering which light will go on next.
@Hc-rt6pe 7 ай бұрын
@@davidhughes6048no
@smallz6161 4 ай бұрын
Right up until the warranty yep @davidhughes6048
@davidhughes6048 4 ай бұрын
@@smallz6161 yup! 105,000kms of problem free driving, more to come. Like I say, I've had lots of vws, the cost to repair is absurd for the "driving experience". I'm happy with my choice. I don't expect perfection, just affordable repairs when needed.
@mosesberkowitz3298 4 ай бұрын
Lol-$1200 to make your wipers work is not “worth it”. 😂😂😂
@RCCOWolke Жыл бұрын
Well Scotty, I have purchased 5 Volkswagens and loved every single one of them, especially my Golf R. Never a significant problem. There hasn’t been a time in my life that I wished that I bought a Toyota Camry (or any Toyota product - though I do like the Tacoma). Driving is about more than reliability beyond 200,000 miles. As a driver, it would be a sad state to have a Toyota Camry for that long.
@Florida_mane 7 ай бұрын
right ew a camry is like a bandaid you just buy it and throw it. away
@lancebasss3959 4 ай бұрын
Notice you said 200k when Toyota owners talk 300-400k.
@turbodiesel500 2 ай бұрын
@@Florida_mane Yes the toyota camery is just a crappy frame on a good engine and it is one of the most uncomfortable cars ever made to ride in
@bandjolyn 3 жыл бұрын
$1200 to fix windshield wipers?! This is why the newest vehicle I own is 15 yrs old.
@pvnchos1478 3 жыл бұрын
Just go with JDM vehicles 😭😭
@mcnuggatron2129 3 жыл бұрын
A reliable, low cost of ownership car from 15 years ago is less reliable, and more expensive to own than an equavilent 2021 car
@eggy1962 3 жыл бұрын
Car computers programmed to break and extract money from your wallet/purse
@beastfromtheeast9318 3 жыл бұрын
@@mcnuggatron2129 not really. It depends on how well mechanically inclined you are and what vehicle it is.
@LCdic09 3 жыл бұрын
@@mcnuggatron2129 Not if you spent $5000 or less in that older car. New cars are always too expensive because of their depreciation, even if nothing breaks on them for years
@fernandocantu7577 3 жыл бұрын
A lady ran a stop sign and totaled my 13 passat a few weeks ago. I thanked her afterwards.
@applepoop10 3 жыл бұрын
You better have had a rear dash cam for the evidence, the lady could easily accuse you of backing up into her.
@wesfields9322 3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for women
@rolandbaron5813 3 жыл бұрын
😆
@bigcuzz4109 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@EP1CMINER 3 жыл бұрын
@@applepoop10 Well since she ran a stop sign it sounds more like she tboned him more than raming him from behind
@brucetopping248 Жыл бұрын
would be interesting to see the reliability *data* of Passat in sheer numbers rather than anecdotal reporting. and also compare what parts cost. I think the Passat is not as reliable as a comparable Honda/Toyota but not that much worse. Everyone wants to share their anecdote, just like Scotty did in the video. we should always strive to reason by evidence rather than anecdote.
@linq7584 Жыл бұрын
Camrys are bullet proof reliability. I had one new and drove 200k miles with minimal maintenance. I only changed brakes once. Any car compared to honda accord or camry is a clunker as far as reliabilty.
@brucetopping248 Жыл бұрын
@@linq7584 this is the problem with anecdotal evidence. My friend had a Camry that was shockingly *unreliable*. I agree, though, that the general numbers seem to support your anecdote about Hondas and Toyotas.
@chiefdenis Жыл бұрын
@@brucetopping248 exactly! I have friends with hideously unreliable corollas while my kia has been rock solid, there are more bad owners than bad cars.
@timomomomo969 Жыл бұрын
Ah but this is KZfaq.
@edim108 Жыл бұрын
I don't remember the exact data on that so take it with more than a grain of salt, but I've seen spreadsheets and the difference is quite significant, something like 10% on serious breakdowns (engine failure, transmission failure, etc.) and nearly 15% on smaller issues (broken wiper motors, electric seats, climate controls, etc.) in favor of Toyota and Honda. Volkswagens in the United States do statistically brake down more than Toyota or Honda cars of the same class, and the difference grows the higher in class you go. The thing is that getting the same issue fixed at VW dealer is going to cost you more than at a Toyota dealer. They not only break down more but are more expensive to repair. Now again, that's VW in the US. For one reason or another the difference isn't nearly as large in Europe- Toyota and Honda still edge out VW but it's by a couple % and considering VW cars are noticeably cheaper than equivalent Toyota or Honda, and there are plenty of 3rd party mechanics that know how to work on VWs, it's no wonder they're selling well here. Why they're selling as well as they do in the US beats me though...
@PolishJerry1 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa drives a VW passat since 2002 and has more than 300000 miles and the only thing repaired since then was a piston for about 120$. Why not?
@MDCYouTube 3 жыл бұрын
"You must obey" that killed me lol
@TechproHacker 3 жыл бұрын
i love Scotty we should make a meme page for him
@ismaelmori18 3 жыл бұрын
I think Scotty could have been a comedian. 😂😂
@wertyfor 3 жыл бұрын
6:43 ''You must obey'' lol
@jamallabarge2665 3 жыл бұрын
Ein Befehl ist ein Befehl - "Downfall, Hitler Bunker scene". An order is an order.
@lucjanooo 3 жыл бұрын
Same here 😊
@arifshariff4287 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when he laughs at it and a horse appears. Lol
@Longmatti1 3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how he can laugh at himself, what a guy.
@tredfxman 3 жыл бұрын
@@Longmatti1 Well hes voice sure sounds alil hoarse, and hes pzycopathic behavior is trolling some of us of course... 😄 👍
@banjirjir7519 3 жыл бұрын
he jean relative..
@CrisC81 3 жыл бұрын
Classic loool
@dharm3974 3 жыл бұрын
I'll never not be funny when the laughing horse pops up.
@OwenC1 Жыл бұрын
My 07K Jetta currently has 200K miles on it. Burns a few tablespoons of oil in between oil changes, and otherwise has had no issues. They’re nearly reliable as the ABA engines
@ervisademi3889 Жыл бұрын
Man he dont know about germam car he want some like on his videos
@flat_stickproductions209 3 ай бұрын
I have had a 16 Jetta, 12 Sportwagen TDI, 20 Tiguan and now 19 Atlas. They all have been exceptionally reliable. Sportwagen was sold with 110k, 16 and 20 were purchased new and the 19 Atlas purchased with 45k on it and 10 year warranty.
@arg8504 Жыл бұрын
Can't say i'm on the same page with you. I have a 2013 Jetta with the 2.5 and I've never had any problems. Just use quality parts and keep up with maintenance, and it'll treat you right. Personally, I think the 2.5 is one of VW's strongest engines.
@davewilson7602 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a similar Passat to the one in the video and it’s had zero problems other than a seatbelt recall. I do the maintenance and it’s fine
@user-wp3jj9xh6q Ай бұрын
You're so right the 2.55 cylinder engine is a bulletproof engine!
@karlkascha1261 3 жыл бұрын
The best volkswagen is one that is still under warranty. They forgot their roots in the beetle. Simple is better.
@masta839 3 жыл бұрын
The best VW is the one that sits in the neighbor’s driveway. As a former owner of 2004 Touareg 4.2 L, that thing kept breaking on me at 24k, while still under warranty and dealer couldn’t fix it. It was suspension modules, stability controls and all that computer crap, which you would think should work on the brand new car. I’ve traded it in at 56k miles and will never buy one in my life.
@leadnsteel1428 3 жыл бұрын
German over engineering
@BillLaBrie 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, VW’s have been bad bets for only the last 45 years or so...
@jamallabarge2665 3 жыл бұрын
Simpler is better? The Germans don't simplify anything. They don't understand simplicity. The USSR took the concept of the Walther PP. They reduced the parts count by 40 percent. They reduced waste and machining time. The Makarov is simpler to operate than the Walther.
@Iv40 3 жыл бұрын
@@BillLaBrie you ok? Golf gen 2 and gen 1 are awesome
@Tuanigamanepola 3 жыл бұрын
Those Volkswagen 5cyl engines are bulletproof though. I had one for a few years. Smoothest engine I’ve ever owned. Only sold the car because I wanted something faster, I never had issues with it.
@Tuanigamanepola 3 жыл бұрын
@@scanoriginal1027 bought mine at 60k and sold it at 189k with no issues. Only thing I ever had to do outside of regular maintenance was replace a valve cover gasket and it took less than 20 minutes.
@caseycarroll1076 3 жыл бұрын
Got 340k on my 2010 jetta, bulletproof motor. Original timing chain, starter, alternator and clutch. Had to replace sensors for emissions inspection and alternator belts but that’s it. Oh, and make sure to change the spark plugs every 100k or so.
@parhunter1 3 жыл бұрын
@@scanoriginal1027 In 2013 we bought a 2008 Jetta with the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with 60,000 miles on it for my daughter. I have never had to do anything to the engine or the automatic transmission. I did replace spark plugs and coil packs at 180,000 miles just because I figured it was time. And it is starting to show some rust. But then, I live in the Northeast and it is now 13 years old. VWs are far better at controlling rust than any of the Japanese car makers. So why do I continue to buy VWs? Because, as Scotty said, they handle really well, the brake really well, they don't rust out like Toyotas and Hondas, and I routinely drive them over 100,000 miles without major repairs (and do a lot of the little repairs myself to save money and avoid the stealership; which is no worse than any other car maker...they all try to upsell and overcharge for repairs that are not really necessary_.
@Mr99Burns 3 жыл бұрын
@@scanoriginal1027 I have a 2008 Rabbit/Golf 100k miles manual Awesome car super reliable V5 no issues just regular maintenance. Very fun and zippy Car still get looks and shockingly the ride is better than my 2017 Camry LE. Camry does have 130k miles
@sethtroendle4057 3 жыл бұрын
@@AH-yg2dj yes they do. But not in the us. The rabbit came with the inline 5.
@svmango Жыл бұрын
Currently on my 17th VW. Sold my last one with 343,000 miles and running perfect. Next to nothing needed other than oil changes. It was still on the original clutch. I’ll take character and fun along with slightly more expensive parts over a dull turd any day. My current 2012 Golf TDI will probably be with me until death.
@scooterb3342 Жыл бұрын
Funny, I just rolled 322,000 miles on my TDI. My daughters Toyota has spent more time in the shop than on the road
@martyjohnson4894 3 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen has a very clear marketing strategy designed around your bank account and how to empty it. Their electric cars will be no different.
@Ilikepie18855 3 жыл бұрын
Apple and the germans: "nervously looking away'
@docdeens4030 3 жыл бұрын
Electric cars, in general, may as well have an expiration date on them
@coyko80 3 жыл бұрын
Vw don’t care , dealerships are the ones. System is like that in USA
@8MunchenBayern8 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Jetta S with 94K miles on it and have had no major issues. In the entire time I’ve had it two things were issues outside of normal maintenance. Ignition coil needed to be replaced - fixed under warranty. And the passenger door lock stopped working. That was fixed under warranty as well. If you want a car with no issues at all then get a Toyota but they are boring as hell to drive. I’ll take a minor issue 1 or 2 times in almost 100K miles for a more fun driving car
@mikefoehr235 3 жыл бұрын
@@8MunchenBayern8 I have a Toyota Tundra....when I mash the throttle it is anything but boring. I blew the doors of a POS BMW the other day. That alone was worth 100 dollars in gas.
@Mod-rw9cw 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had Passats for the last twenty yrs. Been fantastic cars and never broken down once. Just make sure you look after them .
@lucasolivo2785 2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@Buxtonphil 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Budget regular maintenance and it’s a dream
@Buxtonphil 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve bought 3 Volkswagens. The b4 was the one with the most electrical problems door locks but my b6 and 7 were outstanding. The b6 had better build quality whole the b7 Tdi is a utilitarians dream.
@Mod-rw9cw 2 жыл бұрын
@@Buxtonphil I have had 3 Passats a B5,5.5 and now have a B6. Did have a central locking issue with the B5 due to water getting into the control unit.
@Happy-Me. 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mod-rw9cw I've had my B5.5 Passat for 14 years. I bought it with 13000 miles on it. She now has 91000 miles. She's never broke down on me or failed an MOT and doesn't have a spot of rust on her. 😎
@Dstromb232 Жыл бұрын
My wife's 1987 VW Golf has 301,000 miles on it! I did change the oil every 3000 miles and changed the transmission oil every 5000 miles. It has always been parked in a heated garage in the cold winter months and it still looks new, but it is a close to home car now. Our new Volkswagens 1 Jetta and 1 Passat has 10 years 200,000 miles warrantee on motor and drive train.
@Vanguardkl 2 ай бұрын
It's cray to change oil 3000 and transmission 5000, 8000 and 20000 is reasonable. Utter cfay
@campman1 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2011. Never thought I would like it but is my favorite car I have ever had. Very reliable and great in all situations. Pushing 160,000 and no problem
@wilbertjimenez9400 2 жыл бұрын
this guy is on his knees for toyota. The 2.5L engine is amazing
@johnpap9239 2 жыл бұрын
hell yea
@gmobile612 2 жыл бұрын
This mechanic has issues with innovative tech where its much to complicated. High school kids today can work on VW's. He must specialize in carburetor engines
@louis5555gmail 2 жыл бұрын
He's not talking about engine. He's talking about 1,200 bucks to replace the wipers and 2,100 bucks for a brake job. I have a 2009 Jetta. When I bought it in 2017 the ABS wasn't working. Cost to repair: S2,300. Lately, the key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I had to tow the car. Cost to replace the ignition: $1,000. From time to time, one or two doors won't open. I don't have engine or transmission problems because I have the 2.5L engine and manual transmission. Clutch is good. Other than that everything seems to be falling apart at 131,000 miles. I have friends who have hondas and camrys with a lot more miles and not a single problem. Oh! Did I mention the previous owner replaced the AC compressor at 75,000 miles?
@whitegoodman7465 2 жыл бұрын
@@louis5555gmail damn
@civilianspaceagency7106 2 жыл бұрын
@@louis5555gmail Strange you didnt go to the Dealer an get the new abs module programing an System flush Its Still Part of the Recall For the 09 Jetta's I Just got mine Mine back From Dealer .... Also Included a New ECU/PCM as Incidental Damages with the Fuse Box Replacement All Free of Charge Even Included A Free Full Detail ... Do some Research Its Also only 210 for the brake job on a jetta , Wipers ...lol go to walmart or autozone they do it for free or 10 bucks or less they dont care if you pull in with a Mercedes , Maybe you got a C or D grade Car it happens
@karlisbaltgalvis1578 3 жыл бұрын
I would have to diasgree with Scotty. I have owned my volkswagen passat 2007 for over 10 years now and the biggest job i have had to do on it was change 2 wheel bearings I drive the car everywhere.
@bghoody5665 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Scotty really does have it out for VW. Every car website I've been to rates them just behind the Japanese cars (Honda and Toyota mainly) for reliability. Where Scotty is correct is in cost of repair and maintenance for VW - so a brake job on a VW will cost more than on a Toyota or Honda. Which basically means cost of ownership is higher for the VW because even though it might not break down that much more often than a Toyota or Honda, when it does it'll cost more to repair.
@gordonchard6243 2 жыл бұрын
depends I think where you live. In Europe parts are cheaper for the imports but in America it cost more to import. My 2004 passat lasted 130,000 tbh if I maintained it better it would have lasted lot longer. I have seen the more modern ones though and I'm not impressed.
@jarektank4415 2 жыл бұрын
You can’t compare a 2007 to the things he’s taking about in that’s video fam
@joemacscott2677 2 жыл бұрын
@@jarektank4415 The 2007 VW has a lot of those computers too. Scotty complains about them, but it tells you everything wrong with the car. Everything to an individual door speaker short. And you can buy a OBDeleven scan tool for it $150 and go in and even change the dealer settings in the car.
@Nelson4207 2 жыл бұрын
Same. 2013 jettahave put 100k on it and my biggest job was changing alternator which is on top and nothing else comes out. Super easy.
@bradenwomac5000 Жыл бұрын
I work at vw Chattanooga and i feel attacked😂
@brianbennett5887 Жыл бұрын
We all love Scotty but we love ❤️ our 2014 TDI Golf wagon even more !
@thakiddmistic7610 3 жыл бұрын
I already knew not to buy one before watching
@stephendibari5010 3 жыл бұрын
💯. Fun to drive but they’ll bankrupt you after 50k miles and 5 plus years
@on-site4094 3 жыл бұрын
GreaT lease car when your a traveling salesman. I know a few people who buy cars because they like the color or looks car salesman love these people
@XerxezsX 3 жыл бұрын
How did you look into the future? Scotty barely published this video 😔
@99Hokusai 3 жыл бұрын
Bought an 84 VW Polo in 89, went all over Europe in it, it was still doing fine, driving every day and cornering like a dream going flat out on Irish roads, when it was burnt out in 2002. Things have obviously changed...
@TheOrlfla81 3 жыл бұрын
Fax!
@kamsavart 2 жыл бұрын
My 2016 VW Passat has over 140,000 miles on it, and despite having minor maintenance on it including the dealership replacing the fuel injectors costing $2200 (which miraculously the dealership covering almost the entire cost of the repair) the car still runs smooth and is still in pretty good shape.
@DG_427 Жыл бұрын
I'm just wondering about the maintenance price, is it that high in US? In Europe they are cheap to fix. Especially when you can buy new parts from Skoda or Seat for even lower price, since most parts are identical in Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat.
@carlosgraphic Жыл бұрын
@@DG_427 Yes, it is very expensive to make maintenance and repair VW cars in the US. They are excellent cars in my personal opinion but dealers usually rip off people that don't know anything about cars and charge for services that don't need immediate attention. Like you, I always wonder how many people go to dealers with a simple electrical problem like a bad fuse and finish paying between $1000 and $2000 for a supposed costly repair. That happens a lot!
@carlosgraphic Жыл бұрын
@@DG_427 By the way, the VW group uses the same part # for Audi, VW, Skoda, and Seat.
@747simmer4 Жыл бұрын
@@DG_427 find someone who works on vw cars and itll be a ton cheaper
@nicholaswouldntuliketoknow6380 Жыл бұрын
If you need a sedan, consider driving a safer car to be a priority, like to drive and either can't or don't want to spend the money to drive a pricier brand of car the passat and other volkswagens are an excellent option. A good friend was driving his passat when a camry driver ran a red light causing a serious accident. My friend walked away without a scratch, while the camry driver was being transported to the hospital in bad shape. Toyota trucks and suv's are great, arguably the most dependable in the world. Their sedans are uninspired trash.😊
@RS-ei3yt 10 ай бұрын
Hi I have 2012 1.4 tsi cavd 160 bhp engine with 80k mileage. I've just bought it, when I start it I can hear a rattle when idling. What should I look out for or do these engines sound like this. Comments wd b very much appreciated. Thx v much.
@bransay3594 Жыл бұрын
I have a 150k mile 2014 Passat, and it had 1 owner before me, it runs amazingly and its in amazing condition. It's a great and reliable vehicle that has obviously served its 10 years of it running greatly and STILL has 0 problems. All while it looks, and feels great. Sure no android auto or apple carplay but it brings back memories from the old volks. It's great.
@LukeO-1234 3 жыл бұрын
They used to be good. My 1999 lasted 211,000 miles and I sold it to my brother for $600 and he still drives it 2 years later
@valdius85 3 жыл бұрын
2000 is a magical year for everything made by VAG. After that they break down and the repairs are expensive.
@eze-91 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. My 01 VR6 is still running well at 180K miles. Granted I did have to replace the timing chain and tensioner at 150K.
@en3myspott3d54 3 жыл бұрын
@@valdius85 break*
@valdius85 3 жыл бұрын
@@en3myspott3d54 thanks and sorry :)
@justinthematrix Жыл бұрын
my only complaints with mine is the A/C system is not powerful enough and the suspension makes a lot of noise but hopefully I'll tackle both of those issues this year
@joshuasutton2875 Жыл бұрын
My 2012 Passat has been great for me. Bought it at 78,000 and currently has about 105,000. Only thing I've done on it besides oil changes is sway bar links and now rear brakes. I'll be switching to hopefully a 1st gen 5.3 Silverado soon, but this car has been more than adequate. Just another data point.
@parthbhodia 11 ай бұрын
how much did it cost to change the breaks ?
@joshuasutton2875 11 ай бұрын
According to my records the rear pads and rotors were about $140 from advance and the one caliper I changed was about $100 from napa. I did the work myself.
@19841mlee 3 жыл бұрын
“Don’t buy any car. Just walk”
@_RiseAgainst 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I can't afford shoes, I have a $600 a month car payment for the next 10 years.
@19841mlee 3 жыл бұрын
@@_RiseAgainst well what do you expect. You wanted those fancy wipers!
@LXT43 3 жыл бұрын
@@_RiseAgainst your fancy car should come with a pair.
@cityinthesky1341 3 жыл бұрын
"...they take you to the cleaners!" while showing a container of Vaseline 😂
@torreswaithe8607 3 жыл бұрын
this had me in stitches as well lol
@selebalotsiu7139 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaahahahaa no idea why he displayed that vaseline...
@arturogutierrez7034 3 жыл бұрын
@@selebalotsiu7139 Cause the dealers like to stick it to you!
@JohnWick-go7ho 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky if they use lube I can’t even get spit to make it fit
@tril-rv7fx Жыл бұрын
My epc light came on and the idle feels rough, can any one help and tell me what the problem could be ?
@jameswilson-wo3ky Жыл бұрын
Does anyone have any information on buying a used tuareg? I want to buy one but I don't know anything about the vehicle it has 160k miles
@silviumihai0 3 жыл бұрын
In europe you can easily get 1 million kilometres out of a vw passat TDI with little to no maintenance. It's one of the most reliable cars you can buy
@tonymahony7936 3 жыл бұрын
Same in the us. Scotty just had to much whiskey again, that’s all.
@gravemind6536 2 жыл бұрын
Happens literally all the time with the old school 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI and even some of the newer 2.0 TDI engines.
@waelmostafa2222 2 жыл бұрын
in Europe the roads are fine and the there is too much heat so vw and audis still running great
@BigEightiesNewWave 3 жыл бұрын
Toyota warning about rushing into full-electrics.
@jamallabarge2665 3 жыл бұрын
The generating capacity isn't available any where in the world. Especially in Germany.
@heidisamaniego2095 Жыл бұрын
If I switch out the touch screen for one that has apple play/navigation would it mess anything up??
@48Ballen Ай бұрын
I bought a used 2015 PASSAT Diesel , have driven it for 40,000 miles. It has never broken, the mileage is fabulous, the quality is outstanding, and the car was fixed to be compliant with Emission laws. I have really never owned such a high quality car as my 2015 Diesel Passat.
@kimstuart5506 3 жыл бұрын
I used to clean this big commercial building. I went up to the manager one day and told her how I really liked her car. She always was snooty and looked down on me and said "For your knowledge it's a Passatttt!!!!" And she turned around and walked away.🤣
@jamallabarge2665 3 жыл бұрын
Some people substitute self respect by buying expensive goods. PIty them.
@land7776 3 жыл бұрын
lol, and Passat was the lower end VW, for the wannabe snobs...
@michaelscottland4239 3 жыл бұрын
Now she’s going to be looking up her bills from down the endless money pit.
@davidjac36 3 жыл бұрын
Admittedly, I get like that when people call mine a "jetta".
@erichuynh6367 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamallabarge2665 at least they are wasting their money...not yours. :-)
@djdev3077 3 жыл бұрын
I used to be a vw fan,2 jettas,rabbit,gti,and a passat,until I bought a Toyota now I drive more than i fix,vw you fix more than you drive.......
@djdev3077 3 жыл бұрын
@@Techie1224 vw were fun to drive in a manual transmission,not fun to maintain and fix,my last vw had a cam tensioner go bad at the tune of 4grand,thank god I had a warranty,
@fishifritz 11 ай бұрын
I have a 2013 Jetta Sportwagon with an annoying but intermittent in-dashboard rattle. Seem to calm down AFTER going over a series of speed bumps at about 18 mph. Any thoughts? Car has about 80K miles on it.
@Orthodoxy.Memorize.Scripture 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 VW Golf with a 5 cylinder 2.5L with 250k miles and it runs like a champ. The AC broken $1,400. The gasket between the vacuum pump and engine needs replacing, $1,800. I also need a new windshield for $600. So, do I spend the $3,800? And hope it keeps going? Or do I go buy a new 2022 Honda Civic hatchback 4 cylinder 2.0L?
@regiscon 3 жыл бұрын
As a former owner of a VW. All I can say is: I had enough of this money pit.Thank you
@cesarurzua8234 3 жыл бұрын
My 17 year old buddy bought himself a 03 jetta after a year of working at mcdonalds, poor man
@bennyb7991 3 жыл бұрын
@@cesarurzua8234 my 04 Jetta gli has had no problems in the time of owning it, almost 120,000 miles in
@Belynda 3 жыл бұрын
I have an old Beetle in my garage and drive it in the summer from time to time. To me, the only good Beetles are the vintage ones. We purchased a Jetta and new Beetle convertible with the Tiptronic transmission in 2008, and got rid of them before we got problems. Expensive Junk. Cheers !!
@CRAPO2011 3 жыл бұрын
@@cesarurzua8234 if its a 2.0 aka 2.slow they run forever especially if its a manual.
@XerxezsX 3 жыл бұрын
@@cesarurzua8234 Scotty is always saying that older vehicles from unreliable car companies are usually better built and when he says older he means 2000 or lower, let's hope this applies to your friends car.
@Guwapo2023 3 жыл бұрын
I got still VW Passat 2007 still work perfect 👌
@jonanmojica2613 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky. Mine not such with only 68k too many problems on it. Never again.
@diablocls55 3 жыл бұрын
I gotta 2007 Benz V8 with almost 150k miles running and driving perfect
@wturner777 3 жыл бұрын
@cars Playboy Your VW was probably made in Germany, which Scotty said was better made.
@darkcarp8178 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 jetta se and the only issue it’s ever had in 71k miles was a rear main seal leak that was fixed under warranty.
@miguelz5854 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever gotten a EPC code
@nikomadrid8081 7 ай бұрын
I have a 2016 Jetta and the ecp light keeps coming on, throws up a p0651 code and I’ve brought it to vw and they can’t seem to fix it because they tell me a connection was loose then 3 weeks later I’m back to having the light go off.
@fredmiller5731 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 Jetta that I put 400k on and averaged 44 MPG Diesel, and then the tow truck hit me.
@NatesRandomVideo 3 жыл бұрын
The only extended warranty I ever bought was on a VW. It paid out nearly as much as the car was worth.
@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime 3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting one for my Honda. What company did you use??
@NatesRandomVideo 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime it was a dealer one. Sorry I don’t remember who administered it.
@mattmalenda6585 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime nah. Change the oil every 5k, tranny fluid every 30-50k and you’ll never need that warranty. It’s a Honda.
@djkenny1202 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime I would not waste my $ on a Honda extended warranty
@bumblebeeisfree 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlatWorld_Jomhuri_Regime no need for that just keep up with maintenance and whenever you hear a weird sound or something feels off. Get it checked out and remember always save up regardless whether your car is running perfectly never know what could happen.
@aubreybush5287 3 жыл бұрын
He’s right about the transmission though... get a manual
@georgetteroenfeldt8144 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2017 from my sister and i'm happy so far. She was good with the maintenance on it and put new tires and a year of satellite radio for me and fresh oil change. Hope if i'm good with taking care of it i won't have too much trouble in the future with it. So far i love it. Great mpg and like you said fun to drive. Wish me luck. I'v had a lot of bad luck with getting a good car to drive this last year so i could use a break.
@izzy7067 Жыл бұрын
Funny, Scotty also made a video about his new VW Atlas that he purchased not long ago, and he loves.
@iviaverick52 3 жыл бұрын
8:17 the Bosch scan tool is literally just a samsung galaxy tablet...
@Arc-Trinity 3 жыл бұрын
What about the 1999 Toyota Celica that's done 3 billion miles and still runs like a clock
@TheHerbdude 3 жыл бұрын
*1994.....
@leyland9999 3 жыл бұрын
Ha, during my vacations in South Africa I was amazed by the NUMEROUS very old and very tired Corolla’s that one could barely call cars that drove around without breaking down. That’s quality. The first gen Golfs on the other hand, even the later SA built “Citi Golf” are nearly all gone now. Not so the old Toyota’s, they keep going.
@D725U 3 жыл бұрын
He's still at 240000 miles
@archiethedog4515 3 жыл бұрын
@@leyland9999 Hilux is the holy grail of every SA automobile.
@luvonondlazi4172 3 жыл бұрын
That's true Toyotas keep running👌
@Mendicant.Bias98 11 ай бұрын
I have a 2.5 2012 mk6 manual transmission, pleather heated front seats. Got her for a steal at 40,000 miles she’s been running well but is starting to show its typical problems. So far I’ve had to change the ignition switch and right now I am replacing the starter that went out on me days ago
@IcanDriveIt Жыл бұрын
I had a 2008 Jetta. Bought in 2010. Had it 8 years. I replaced every electrical component in that car at least once, sometimes twice. And they also failed at random and was always expensive to fix. I loved that car. Meticulously maintained it. I drove it across the country several times. I love driving VWs but I don’t like owning them. It’s a shame because I LOVE GTIs and TDI jettas.
@1menwolfpack550 3 жыл бұрын
I've owned a 2004 vw Passat manual transmission with over 220k miles with original engine and tranny and never has giving me any issues best vehicle I've owned
@olegivanov7988 3 жыл бұрын
Can we talk about the BOSCH scan tool which while rebooting said "SAMSUNG" 😄
@jamest6850 3 жыл бұрын
Samsung device maybe but the scan software is bosch and is obiously written badly. I work at an auto parts store and we have a new bosch scan tool. It's buggy and rubbish.
@lelsewherelelsewhere9435 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a modified Tablet in a custom case with some custom apps.
@guydent9046 Ай бұрын
@@jamest6850 i was thinking this also. Bosch is no longer good like it was 20 years ago. They started going downhill about 15 years ago.
@Faraonqa Жыл бұрын
Id rather get a vw over anything else, especially if its before the 2004
@tiko4621 Жыл бұрын
R32s tho. 2005 cutoff
@johnharris6655 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty has a Masters in Anthropology and was working on his Ph.D to become a college professor. Could you imagine being in his class watching him teach with his hands going every where.
@googleanti-speech7618 2 жыл бұрын
I can imagine someone who knows their cars before talking a bunch of nonsense. This is also the guy who said all your car needs for MPG is gas treatments.........
@Mshi- 2 жыл бұрын
@@googleanti-speech7618 who?
@ronaldschwartz1856 3 жыл бұрын
I have 353k miles on my 2003 Jetta and it runs great! I just drove it to South Lake Tahoe from San Diego last week. I have complete confidence in this car.... By the way the windshield wipers are flawless. Coincidentally on that trip I was thinking how I like the operation of the Jetta intermittent wipers better than on my Lexus GX470... Also as your commented the Volkswagen drive so much nicer than the Toyota. I also appreciate how I only had to do oil changes every 10,000 miles in accordance with VW standards. Not every 3000 miles like Toyota...
@isaac4273 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, do you know of any good mechanics in your area? I'm currently looking for a rabbit or Jetta with the 2.5, and also for someone who actually knows what they're doing
@orhanabd1724 2 жыл бұрын
@@isaac4273 Haha! So you have the problems Toyota (and asian cars) here in EU! Trust me VW are a dream to work at not like Ford or Renault.
@tombryant52jumpscoach Жыл бұрын
I looked at a really clean, nice driving VW Jetta SE, 2013 with 40,000 mi on it for $17,000. I asked my mechanic if he would look at it for me. When he asked me what kind of car it was he almost went ballistic. He told me he would not work on it if I bought it. A mechanic I have gone to for all of my car needs for 8 years. He said, "Waid until it starts to break down". I'm now looking at a Subaru Outback Wilderness 2022.
@shirleymorales3161 Жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer im embarrassed to ask after your thoughts on them but it is what it is. i have a 2015 1.8 T Passat Sedan got it as the special of the day lol. I knew nothing about getting a car then but have enjoyed driving it. Ive replaced the battery and an altenator it has 120,600 miles . It has been kept up on oil maintenance but it suddenly began using alot of oil recently . Just had an oil change Sat at 12:25 i left and went about a mile when the red blinking oil light came on.They were closed at 12:30 when i went back. Just drove a couple miles home. Its Monday now no leaks and it is full. Any suggestions ? Im kind of desperate on what i hope is an inexpensive start to fixing it . thankyou.
@shirleymorales3161 Жыл бұрын
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@theepicjamez99 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Jetta with 156k miles on it, I bought it at 108k miles. It still runs as well as it did on the day I bought it, I've changed the oil 4 or 5 times and the timing belt. I've even brought it to be inspected a few times and it was always the same answer "there's nothing wrong with it, at all" maybe I just got lucky but from what I've seen, this definitely won't be my last VW, they are amazing cars
@JoeBruno 2 жыл бұрын
How’s it running? I just got a similar one like u… mines a 2012 S with a 2.0 non turbo
@ericgarland9664 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoeBruno 2.0 is bulletproof if treated properly
@socalrams74 Жыл бұрын
My 2012 Jetta 135k still running great
@frankgerace5997 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Scotty-he says “we use German technology to fight German technology” and puts up a picture of a V2 rocket launcher-LOL!!
@banjirjir7519 3 жыл бұрын
fight demon using dem
@tengushagaming176 Жыл бұрын
As owner of 2007 2.5 Volkswagen Jetta I must say , if you do regular maintenance its nice car , so far I got oil problems from exhaust and some electric problems too (rear door lock , cruise control, ) but its very fun to drive car for me (my first car ) and has sound like real sport car, handles easy even on snow /iced roads (even with only front winter tires )
@sirdook2761 Жыл бұрын
I have 2008 passat and maybe I’m part of the lucky few but I’ve only had to change the starter and the washer reservoir. For a 15 years car that’s pretty good. Also I live in Quebec with rough winters and rough roads.
@sammccall1739 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty, I really appreciate your VW review - however, my son really wanted a Golf but after seeing your video I did purchase the 2010 VW Golf 5-sp base model, it doesn't have as many electronics in it so I'm hoping less modules to go out! We were easily able to make several repairs - vacuum pump, coolant flange, valve cover, plugs & coils, belt & pulleys, shifter bushings and adjustment - have to say that I believe the 2.5 liter engine models are not that difficult to work on if you have the tools (VW uses lots of torx and some weird triple-square)
@GabrielLopez-jg3sb 3 жыл бұрын
6:43 “you must obey!” 🤣😂🤣 this had me laughing so hard I snorted my coffee thru my nose!
@BasszusX 3 жыл бұрын
Same here :))))) a good one from Scotty :)))
@nathanjanuszewski Жыл бұрын
VW are the perfect car, you just gotta know how to take care of it. For example when I am in the city, I only give the car like 2000rpms and then shift, but when I'm on the highway, my Passat is very zippy, especially for being 20 years old (almost). If you are curious its a VW B5.5 (facelift) Passat Wagon, with a 2.8L V6.
@fortimusprime Жыл бұрын
Would you mind sharing tips to care for VWs? I Recently bought a VW Beetle 2012 Turbo. Nearing 80,000 miles I'm planning on changing the transmission fluid and engine oil.
@ramiro4533 Жыл бұрын
@@fortimusprime change coolant brake fluid, and gearbox. check brake pads and rotors. I bought a jetta gli 2012 2.0tsi 64k miles three months ago and changed all the fluids i could and the brakes. I improved the performance (stage 2), 270whp. It runs nice and fast
@ramiro4533 Жыл бұрын
@@fortimusprime also change oil every 7000 miles or a year. And very important: use the best gas you can find. The tsi engines require the best gas ⛽️
@fortimusprime Жыл бұрын
@@ramiro4533 Oh great!! Thanks for letting me know! I changed the engine oil and transmission fluid last week! Now it runs super smooth!! I still have to change the brake fluid though.
@ramiro4533 Жыл бұрын
@@fortimusprime greetings from Argentina dude
@BetaBuxDelux Жыл бұрын
Looking at a 2020 Jetta SEL now. Is it a bad idea?
@enr1997widget 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2013 VW Passat. 100,000 miles with no issues. Engine runs so smooth you could balance a quarter on it. Not sure what Scotty is talking about here
@jenifonh.6949 3 жыл бұрын
6:43 that german impression or whatever that was. “you must obey”. Haha Love it😂 Keep up the great work Scotty!
@jfhistand7245 Жыл бұрын
I've got a 06 Jetta TDI BRM engine. It's got 289,000 plus in it right now and it runs like a top! Gets at LEAST 38 mpg running around town. We've seem close to 50 mpg on a trip. (All hand calculated figures.) There has been a fair amount of maintenance needed on this car, but nothing too difficult. I enjoy doing some wrenching anyway. I would buy another VW TDI vehicle in a heartbeat!
@buckynation7513 8 ай бұрын
Sounds like dudes mad cause the dealership quoted him too much money to fix his wiperblades won't shup about it but loves to drive them
@Chewy-xd5lq 3 жыл бұрын
As a 2007 Jetta Wolfsburg driver, this is true. It was expensive fixing my exhaust and catalytic converter. Still, the car sounds loud.
@carsonac4163 3 жыл бұрын
PZEV? VW has a 15year/150k mile warranty for emissions. For the California and a few east coast states. Just lookup the PZEV
@bigwo56 3 жыл бұрын
USUALLY a catalytic converter goes bad due to other engine problems! Either excess oil consumption, or a vacuum leak, or valve troubles.. You replaced a SYMPTOM, not a cause...
@carsonac4163 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigwo56 True. In summary I'd say unburnt fuel or oil.
@johnvandewater4768 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on my 7th VW. I never had problems with my cars. Just routine maitenance. This guy is nuts.
@CharnHorpee Жыл бұрын
Routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, coolant flush when needed? I’m looking at getting a 2014 Jetta TDI and I’m trying to figure out if there’s gonna be anything unexpected. I’ve always drove Chevy and Toyota. Thanks for any info if you see this!
@joshuaward692 Жыл бұрын
@@CharnHorpee it will have a dealer warranty for another year. Look up "dieselgate warranty"
@bezelyesevenordek Жыл бұрын
@DOGS LOL absolutely, this guy didnt even realize that. or he just likes to change cars
@t4k166 Жыл бұрын
@@CharnHorpee its all fine, i own volkswagen caddy 1.6 tdi (2013 model), i keep maintenance on time, it never AND EVER let me down
@DJgoon12 Жыл бұрын
headlights coming out of alignment, bulbs burning out, diesel emissions (dpf and egr) multiple failures, fuel pumps, water pumps burning out with no warning code...... yeah they have multiple failures.
@clasicdemott5986 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2003 passat . I was a 4 cyl turbo. I was a great car. It was fast. It handled great. The interior was cool. The 2003 Camery or the 2003 Passat - im going with the Passat.
@ayellorkarbah7499 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. However I had a 2016 VW Jetta that lasted me 97,800 mileage without ever experiencing any problems. I passed it down to my sister and I got a Jetta SEL. Most of the time it’s not the vehicle, it’s about how the owner treats the vehicle. If you fail to get your oil change in any new vehicle, your engine will get burned or damaged. I think you should encourage car owners to keep up with all necessary maintenance to keep their vehicles in good health.
@dutchboynl2082 3 жыл бұрын
I have to laugh at some Americans who thought I was rich when I owned a Mercedes in Germany., most of the taxis in Germany, and Belgium are Mercedes. very common.
@adotintheshark4848 3 жыл бұрын
Same with BMW. BMW is " cheap Chevy" in Germany
@sprPee 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t go to vw dealer for repairs.
@j.m.b3987 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Don't go to any dealership for any repairs they always run up the prices
@drawingdreams1072 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yuuup i agree guys
@mikebigbeard3156 2 жыл бұрын
Are the thoughts any different considering the low prices on TDIs with manual trans??
@Sapu5m Жыл бұрын
My 2013 2.5 passat has 437xxx and it’s still going strong 💪
@VKSgtSLaughter 3 жыл бұрын
9:53 😆😂🤣 the jokes just keep getting better!
@nealp885 3 жыл бұрын
I have a jetta with the same 2.5 5 cyl and 6 speed auto with 105k miles absolutly no problems so far just oil changes and regular maintenance, had it since 18k miles.
@carsonac4163 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the 2.5 can be pretty bullitproof. However the pcv system and vacuum pump seal can be common weakspots. I have a 2.5 in my 2010 Jetta wagon. Its at 134k miles. Its been good just oil changes, spark plugs and ignition coils.
@Jk-oz5qn 3 жыл бұрын
In the uk we mainly use the 1.9tdi and 2.0tdi Diesel engines that last over 300k with basic maintenance
@devintiebout 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. 2.5 Passat SE with 5 speed manual with 104k miles. Got the slowest flashing check engine light in the world but she's still my go to gir (MAP sensor code that comes and goes...) I'll keep her until the doors fall off. Though my next car will not be a VW@ (want a Manual Scat Pack Challenger).
@kenhiett5266 Жыл бұрын
I've now owned two fully loaded Passats with the 1.8 turbo in a row (2013 & 2017), and they have both been excellent cars. I've owned Volkswagens in the past, and it's true they used to have quirky issues, and yes, they are expensive to repair, but the newer ones are solid if you care for them properly. I'm still driving my '17 with almost 150k, and the only issue was a $300 manifold repair. It drives so solid, and I've taken such good care of it, a recent guest asked me if it was new.
@rnsf72t2 Жыл бұрын
You got me at, "You must obey" lmao 🤣
@georgeprotopapadakis4752 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had several VWs in the last 8 years and honestly never had crazy issues. The 2.5 is bulletproof and everything else has been fine. You get a good one or a bad one 🤷🏻♂️
@TheReal1504 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 13 Passat with the 2.5. 208k miles with only regular maintenance
@gunnargeroy8406 3 жыл бұрын
My 2010 Jetta 2.5 has 135K no major issues I love it
@MattPSU02 3 жыл бұрын
Oh the 2.5 is bulletproof. But the 09G transmission hooked up to it was absolute rubbish. The various parts on those cars are terrible. Shifters, HVAC parts, just so many different problems.
@TheNortheastAl 3 жыл бұрын
@@MattPSU02 The O9G is an Aisin/Toyota transmission if I remember.
@MattPSU02 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNortheastAl yes but I think VW supplied the valve body that failed so frequently that a cottage industry sprung up to rebuild them.
@rachelgreen1368 3 жыл бұрын
VW Passat USA has 6 speed Aisin auto transmission ,made in Japan. The same one Toyota has. Most VW, some Audi ,Porsche Cayennes (till 2018) classic automatic transmissions sourced from Aisin,Japan. Upper models now use 8 speed ZF AT.
@499240004 3 жыл бұрын
LOL I made the same quote. Scottys losing his marbles. I believe Toyota partially owns AISIN.
@lukeheffernan 3 жыл бұрын
@@499240004 Yes, by about 50%! The 6 spd Aisin in my Jetta has been flawless, just as the rest of the car minus a few hiccups but nothing crazy!
@jfrodr 3 жыл бұрын
lol he did the same with the Jetta a while back, talking sh*t about literally the same 8 speed AISIN transmission he praised on the 2020 RAV4.
@dextersmithbsee 3 жыл бұрын
Rachel Green who sources the windshield wipers that failed at 45k miles?
@jfrodr 3 жыл бұрын
@@dextersmithbsee What part exactly? Since scotty didn't actually bother to show the diagnosis this could either be a computer, motor or just a chewed up wire, I've seen wiper linkages on Jettas go bad so it could be that, but who knows, for all we know it could somehow be related to the radio swap the owner did
@JoeyKnapp-ff1xg 3 ай бұрын
I’m looking at a 2007 are those any better?
@MidRiseLiving Жыл бұрын
The price of a Camry is mentioned to be only $1,000 more. Might be true in 2012, but the sweet spot of these B7 models is around the 50k+ mark and were a really good buy especially if you got a VR6 or the proven 5 cylinder 2.5. My 2.5 B7 has almost 200k and still going strong. Just like any car, the water pump and the MAP sensor had to be replaced but not bad for buying a decent looking car at $9k 4 years ago
@mikealicious3848 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 2.5L VW and works just fine. The 5 cyl is bulletproof. The most that went wrong with the engine was an idler pulley and a valve cover gasket at 121k miles. Just let it warm up properly and keep the engine oil and gearbox fluid clean and you should be good.
@ewax_ 8 ай бұрын
what abt the windshield wipers things
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