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Originally Posted by Ryland
The TDI is going to have the highest upkeep cost according to consumer reports, the timing belts tend to break if not replaced every 70,000 miles and it's great if you can replace them your self but friends with TDI's and other VW's have them in for repairs more then anyone else I know.
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Yes diesels will have a higher upkeep trade off on a naturally stronger motor. The factory belts last 70k miles while the new aftermarket 1s are good for 100k not alot of improvement over timing chains but it is cost effective and easy to do by watching videos.
Must be your friends issues around here dodges and non truck 4x4 chevys and auto fords post '99 tend to have issues even though i got lucky. Every vehicle brand has issues some more than others but ive never heard of issues with a MANUAL vw