Purchasing a TDI - Have questions
 

Hello all

Name is Ross and I’m interested in purchasing a Volkswagen Jetta or Passat TDI. I’m inclined more to the Jetta however. I just need something to drive for work, my full sized Dodge RAM is just to big to be running around town with all day, and even though it’s a Diesel itself, its mileage isn’t the greatest. I’ve always loved Diesel engines and have owned many Diesel powered vehicles over the years. I had a leased Volkswagen Polo TDI while in England for awhile, but as it was new I never really had to do anything to it. My only experience with a German made Diesel engine is the Mercedes built engine in my Jeep.

So I’m looking at used cars obviously, I’m thinking about 2006 or above and would prefer one with a manual transmission. My questions to you are, what issues, if any do these cars have, or what should I look for when purchasing one? I have no problem tuning a wrench on one if I have to.

Thanks, I look forward to seeing what you all have to say about these cars. I apologize if this post is in the wrong section, please feel free to move it if necessary.

- Ross

Welcome to the forum Ross. Attachment 2930

The best thing to do is read through the buyers guides fo find the different faults on different models.

Thank you Keith. The like you provided was helpful. Now I’m armed with that I need to look for. Thanks.