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Old 11-24-2009, 12:42 PM   #69 (permalink)
Silveredwings
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Originally Posted by dremd View Post
As a TDI owner I'm going to have to disagree.
As far as number of issues goes the TDI looses over every Toyota I've ever owned.
+1

I've had 4 Toyotas, 1 Mazda, and 3 BMWs. I've worked on others cars in the family (3 Toyotas, 1 Mazda, 2 Hondas, 1 BMW & 2 VWs) My experience is that the Japanese cars lead the pack in reliability.

I also owned a '97 Passat VR6 wagon. I really liked that car, but things on it frequently broke, usually because something was made of plastic (or the wrong grade of plastic).

A few examples:
  • shift linkage (left me stranded)
  • coil-pack ($360 to replace with the same defective part from VW)
  • door wiring harnesses (>$200 to replace each with the same defective part from VW)
  • window regulators
  • water pump (had to pull engine to replace)
  • belt tensioner pulley (disintegrated)
  • coolant pressure tank
  • headlight cataracts
  • etc.
Today I drive another marque, but still have 1 Honda and 1 VW in the driveway. In my opinion, you need to be prepared for more repairs with VWs.
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