Topic: Used Vehicle Review: MK6 Volkswagen Golf, 2010-2013

[Autos_Editor]

Upscale driving experience loved in last-gen Golf.

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[timh2594]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

[bombastic]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

Sounds to me like your dealership was gouging you. 5000$ for Diesel Particulate Filter? Something is wrong here. Buyers beware.

[mixmanmash]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

Sounds to me like your dealership was gouging you. 5000$ for Diesel Particulate Filter? Something is wrong here. Buyers beware.

I'd like to know how much of that is parts and how much is labour.  Not the first time I've heard of ridiculously expensive repairs on VWs.  I've heard first hand accounts from local friends and even friends as far away as Virginia.  They all drive Japanese cars now.

[OliverD]

I read that in some models the diesel particulate filter is part of the catalytic converter which necessitates replacing the entire exhaust system. In other models the DPF can be replaced separately.

[WRX_Pilot]

The DPF seems to be a problem for people who drive mostly city.  And the integrated design makes it an expensive fix.  For the HPFP problem, this is good reading; http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=286380

It is very hard to find these golfs with a manual in my experience, people seem to hold on to them forever and there's not much to pick from...

I think used prices will fall considerably once the 2015s are available.

[mixmanmash]

The DPF seems to be a problem for people who drive mostly city.  And the integrated design makes it an expensive fix.

That makes sense.  Because if it is mostly city driven, it's very difficult for the ECU to get into regen mode.  I guess if you are going to be doing city / short distance commuting, it's not the right application.  If your commute is mostly freeway and is reasonably long (i.e. 15+ kms), I think it would be fine.

[bensonc]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

Sounds to me like your dealership was gouging you. 5000$ for Diesel Particulate Filter? Something is wrong here. Buyers beware.

with those said cost for TDI related parts, then the new car price different that everyone complaint about isn't that out of place! 
 

[bombastic]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

Sounds to me like your dealership was gouging you. 5000$ for Diesel Particulate Filter? Something is wrong here. Buyers beware.

I'd like to know how much of that is parts and how much is labour.  Not the first time I've heard of ridiculously expensive repairs on VWs.  I've heard first hand accounts from local friends and even friends as far away as Virginia.  They all drive Japanese cars now.

Sorry, but I don't buy this kind of "friend and other friends". As I know Golf is a mid pack reliability. So nothing wrong with it. They hold their value pretty well too. For a used Gold I would opt for tried and true 2.5 gas engine. Deliver more power than any direct competitor. And is pretty reliable as well.

[mixmanmash]

Beware of any TDI with over 125,000 kilometers on it. At 130,000k we had 3 EGT sensors fail (repaired to the tune of $4500). At 160,000k the Premium 8 radio in our 2010 Sportwagen went dead ($800). At 175,000k our dealer informed us that it was time to change the Diesel Particulate Filter for another $5000. We got rid of the car. Our neighbour, also the owner of a 2010 Sportwagen, had to replace the DPF, two DPF pressure sensors and an EGT sensor at 130,000k. She's now driving a Toyota. Buyer beware!

Sounds to me like your dealership was gouging you. 5000$ for Diesel Particulate Filter? Something is wrong here. Buyers beware.

I'd like to know how much of that is parts and how much is labour.  Not the first time I've heard of ridiculously expensive repairs on VWs.  I've heard first hand accounts from local friends and even friends as far away as Virginia.  They all drive Japanese cars now.

Sorry, but I don't buy this kind of "friend and other friends". As I know Golf is a mid pack reliability. So nothing wrong with it. They hold their value pretty well too. For a used Gold I would opt for tried and true 2.5 gas engine. Deliver more power than any direct competitor. And is pretty reliable as well.

You don't have to buy anything.  I've seen their bills. 

[JRM]

I'd stick with the 2.5.  I had my 2010 for over 4 years, absolutely trouble free.  The only cost was for 4 relatively inexpensive annual service intervals (no warranty claims).  It renewed my convidence in cars after owning two Camry lemons in a row.  So much so that I'm now into my second VW, this time a '14 Passat with the fantastic new 1.8 TSI engine.   I like it even better than the 2.5, which I found to be excellent in it's own right.

[EV-Light]

I'd stick with the 2.5.  I had my 2010 for over 4 years, absolutely trouble free.  The only cost was for 4 relatively inexpensive annual service intervals (no warranty claims).  It renewed my convidence in cars after owning two Camry lemons in a row.  So much so that I'm now into my second VW, this time a '14 Passat with the fantastic new 1.8 TSI engine.   I like it even better than the 2.5, which I found to be excellent in it's own right.

I drove the 1.8 and 2.5 before buying my Jetta...I bought the 2.5 just because it's a tried engine - and VW offered a heavy discount on a demo model they were trying to get rid o -, otherwise the 1.8T felt much torquier off the line.