Any advices on Volkswagen's Car?

Edcool76 SG

Hi there,

I'm actually looking at the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI (DSG). Any experience Volkswagen owners out there who can give me some advices?

1) How durable is Volkswagen's car? How long can the spare parts generally last before having problem?

2) Are the spare parts (eg. auto gear box, air-con, etc.) expensive to repair or replace?

3) I was told by the sales person that servicing for every 15,000 km cost around S$300+/-. Is this consider expensive?

4) Is there any body kits for Volkswagen 1.4 TSI (DSG) and where can I find them?

5) Is this car a value buyer for around S$78,000? Any resale value?

Hope some 'seniors' out there can give me some valuable advices. This will be my first car after working so hard for the past 10 years.

Thanks.

Edcool76 SG

I'm referring to Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI (DSG).

DexKoh SG

1.4 jetta? i would prefer GT sport anytime. =D well,thats me.

alleggerita SG

Or the new Scirocco 1.4. Yum yum!

Edcool76 SG

Scirocco is a beauty... but it's totally off my budget. I prefer sedan, that's why I'm not looking at Golf.

Please... anyone out there can assist to answer to my enquiry?

1) How durable is Volkswagen's car? How long can the spare parts generally last before having problem?

2) Are the spare parts (eg. auto gear box, air-con, etc.) expensive to repair or replace? Roughly how much they will cost?

3) I was told by the sales person that servicing for every 15,000 km cost around S$300+/-. Is this consider expensive?

4) Is there any body kits for Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI (DSG) and where can I find them?

5) Is this car a value buye for around S$78,000? Any resale value?

Thank you.

Sngyyy SG

I bought my Jetta TSI in Jul 2008. So far so good with zero problems, hence no comments on price of spare parts.

Serviced it for the first time last month (after the first 15000km). costs me only $150. Cheaper than a typical servicing at Borneo motors for a Toyota.

At $78k, you are paying for a Continental car with 7 speed DSG, paddle shift, twin-charged TSI engine, good fuel economy etc. Trust me, you will not be thinking of reselling anytime soon.

Edcool76 SG

Thks Sngyyy!

Ur advice really re-enforced my belief! :)

Just 2 more questions for u:

1) U did ur servicing at the authorised Volkswagen service centre or outside?

2) Did u add any body-kit (eg. spoiler, change rim, etc.) to ur Jetta? If yes, where u done that?

Thks.

alleggerita SG

Thks Sngyyy!

Ur advice really re-enforced my belief! :)

Just 2 more questions for u:

1) U did ur servicing at the authorised Volkswagen service centre or outside?

2) Did u add any body-kit (eg. spoiler, change rim, etc.) to ur Jetta? If yes, where u done that?

Thks.

1) Sngyyy bought his Jetta in Jul 2008, so his Jetta is obviously still under warranty, so he must have serviced it with the authorised service centre at VW.

2) Jetta looks good enough in stock form, just give it bigger rims and maybe a lowered ride height. I think adding side skirts and spoilers will only make it look stodgy.

Edcool76 SG

Reply to alleggerita:

I'm kind of skeptical of changing the rims. Yes, it's may look nicer with a nicer, lighter 17"/18" sport rims, lowering the ride height, but I'm worry abt the additional noise generated. My bro just bought his new Mazda 3 and changed to 18" (lighter) sport rims. I felt very noisy when sitting his car.

Jetta looks very executive. That's y I might want to add a small spoiler to add some sporty look. Side skirts??? Didn't cross my mind.

alleggerita SG

Reply to alleggerita:

Jetta looks very executive. That's y I might want to add a small spoiler to add some sporty look. Side skirts??? Didn't cross my mind.

Bigger rims are usually wider as well. So, yes, it will definitely generate more road noise. But given the fact that the Jetta is a continental car, I bet the noise insulation will be better than the Mazda 3, especially around the wheelarches.

The only thing you're gonna worry about fitting bigger rims is brittle ride.

citymax SG

jetta, realli worth buying. i love the ride everytime i step on the accelerator.

lianamaster SG

$78k isn't very cheap...

citymax SG

for a continental car, i feel 70k plus is realli a bargain.

Edcool76 SG

My main worry is the price of the spare part if it is spolit. Thus, still in a dilemma.

Also from the certain threads of the Volkswagen's forum, there are already mentioning the problems with the new jetta, as well as the delivery date for booking now will be in Oct/Nov 09.

lianamaster SG

for a continental car, i feel 70k plus is realli a bargain.

I agree to an extent but I think prices will head north in months to come...

lianamaster SG

My main worry is the price of the spare part if it is spolit. Thus, still in a dilemma.

Also from the certain threads of the Volkswagen's forum, there are already mentioning the problems with the new jetta, as well as the delivery date for booking now will be in Oct/Nov 09.

I suppose european spare parts are generally expensive... as for delivery and stuff, you have to consult the agent to clarify.

nOrmalbOi SG

if u worry, it means u r not ready.

citymax SG

if u worry, it means u r not ready.

if u r not worry,it means u r ignorant.

nOrmalbOi SG

let me put it this way.

why make urself miserable when u noe u r gonna worry if the parts will fail and if u will be able to afford the replacement of the parts? and this is already with the knowledge that certain parts will cost a bomb to replace? the equation is: u pay $ to worry about something.

if u worry about having to pay a big amount to replace a part, it probably also means that u do not have a pot of cash for any rainy days, or its a very small and slow growing pot, or do not want to touch the reserve fund that u set aside for whatever. TS, i would ask u to seriously reconsider ur car choice, or even ur choice of transport.

maybe im ignorant. u can ass u me that im ignorant. but pls be absolutely sure on which grounds ur standing on to judge me ignorant.

lianamaster SG

European cars generally command higher costs in almost every aspect. TS has to be mentally prepared...