Is the Volkswagen Golf part of the scandal?
Answer: Yes, I was. Nearly every manufacturer has been proven to be doing the same thing, VW was the first and bore the brunt of the scandal. Question: What are the total miles on your Volkswagen Golf?
Is the Volkswagen Golf TDI a good car?
Answer: The 2003 Golf TDI is driven daily by my son these days. Total miles around 260,000. Still no major problems. The main things that have been replaced are suspension parts (he lives on a dirt road!) Question: I enjoyed your article and appreciate your thorough research. My problem is that I can no longer get a new VW in the US.
How many miles can a Volkswagen Golf go?
A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles. Assuming all other factors are the same (cost, repairs, etc), this car has already saved around $13,300 over 9 years or an average of $1488 per year in fuel costs alone (20,000 miles / 42 mpg = 476.2 * $3.44/gal = $1638/year).
What kind of gas does a Golf TDI use?
The VW Golf TDI uses diesel fuel and gets a consistent 46-48 mpg in mixed driving. I do a lot of driving in hilly areas and it has plenty of pep to get me around the slow folks, even going uphill in 5th gear.
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Is the VW Golf TDI still in production?
You can use any $$ amount, just keep it consistent throughout your figures for each vehicle. 2020 update: This VW Golf Tdi is still an almost daily driver and has had no major work done (aside from suspension – it lives on a dirt road).
How much does it cost to buy a used Volkswagen Golf?
Although both common sense and most financial gurus will tell you to purchase a car used, I decided, after thoughtful analysis, to buy this one new for about $18,000. You will need to analyze your personal situation, but this car has paid for itself over and over again. With proper maintenance, I plan on it being around for many years to come.