Until you factor in a replacement engine out of warranty.
DSG was $2 per week cheaper in QLD
Vehicle Running Costs 2013 | RACQ
Good news for 118TSi owners. I always thought it was a fantastic car and offers excellent value. I suspect with low depreciation this also helped contribute to this.
Revealed: the cheapest car to own and run
In the medium car segment, the $26,490 Volkswagen Jetta 118TSI manual was found to offer the best ownership cost prospects, with a calculated weekly cost of $170.78.
Cheers
N
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147 APR Stage 1 and loving it!
Until you factor in a replacement engine out of warranty.
DSG was $2 per week cheaper in QLD
Vehicle Running Costs 2013 | RACQ
MK4 GTI - Sold
MK5 Jetta Turbo - Sold
MK5 Jetta 2.Slow - Until it dies.
Don't depend on it. A friends 2009 Jetta 118 DSG purchased new 4 years ago for $35,000, did 130,000km and in immaculate condition only fetched $6700 at the auctions the other day. That is massive depreciation. No-one wants the 118 engine and 7 speed DSG combination in the used market.
Nov '15 Polo 81TSI manual white
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Well based on the replies it's a good thing I have a 147, but didnt expect that.
Ciao
N
Interesting point of view based on "facts" provided by the company I suspect - it could be half the price and I would no longer care.
Now lets add the inconvenience factor on waiting for parts, or a car that can't be used because of some dodgy quality issue.
Here is the list of things I have had to contend with
New Engine (14,000km)
Clutch Pack replacement (30,000km)
DSG failure (54,000km)
Clutch Pack issue (62,000km)
New Gearbox (67,000km)
Turbo Failure (70,000km)
Each time I have lost use of my car for extended periods - fortunately the dealer came to the party after some pressure
I have had it with VW and their 118TSI & Speed DSG
I want action and resolution of this - I now believe that with the problems of the combination - the value of this car is ridiculously low and I doubt I will recoup the losses EVER on this car
Former owner - MY10 118TSI Jetta & 7 Speed DSG
Its a shame as the Jetta is a nice car,but I think you chose the worst possible VW engine/gearbox combination.
I had a manual 118tsi for 3 years, and my engine / gearbox never had an issue. Oil levels were never a trouble, drivetrain was flawless. This is just one owners experience. My car would have been 3yrs in October and had just surpassed 55,000kms. The only reason I no longer have it, is that I was in an accident and now the car is gone.
Vehicle of choice: Skoda Octavia RS Combi (Black Magic)
Previously: Volkswagen Jetta MY12 118tsi 6spd Manual (written off)
Reason to get up in the morning: Secondary school teacher
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