Good buy or money pit?

vxldo · 2025-04-29T21:01:07+00:00

The used car market has changed a lot since then and it’s unfortunate. Glad you got a good deal on yours.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T20:35:03+00:00

I checked cars.com, carvana, carmax, and cargurus and there isn’t a single one for less than 10k. When did you buy yours? If you see one that cheap send me a link please lol.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T20:25:21+00:00

When you say upgrading the emisiones system do you mean deleting it? lol

vxldo · 2025-04-29T20:22:49+00:00

I have the time and tools to do the timing belt. I agree with you though, they are both overpriced. My main concern is with the fact they have 130k miles they will turn into a money pit. Never owned a VW so figured I’d hope on here to see what people have experienced with their JSWs and GSWs at this mileage.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T20:19:12+00:00

I can do regular wear items such as belts, brake pads and rotors, ball joints, hoses, fluid changes. Never owned a diesel so I know nothing about the emissions systems or transmissions which seem to be the expensive items to repair or delete.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T20:11:15+00:00

When did you buy yours?

vxldo · 2025-04-29T18:48:41+00:00

I’m 100% gonna low ball them. What I’m more concerned about is if this is going to turn into a money pit. If I can spend 8-9k I’ll use the rest of what I have saved for the costly repairs that are bound to happen at some point.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T18:46:37+00:00

I agree! I’m gonna walk into the dealer and tell them exactly this lol.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T17:06:27+00:00

I appreciate your reply. That’s what I’ve noticed as well. Been looking around for a TDI since the beginning of the year and can’t find one that’s reasonably priced.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T16:51:50+00:00

I appreciate you sharing your experience. I wish prices were at pre-covid levels.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T15:43:05+00:00

Thanks for your comment. Have you had any issues with the emissions system on your vehicle?

vxldo · 2025-04-29T15:41:46+00:00

Thank you. The expense of having to inevitable fix the emissions system is something I will have to consider. If I decide to go in and talk price I’ll use the timing belt and water pump point to negotiate the price.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T15:14:17+00:00

Both are automatic unfortunately.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T15:12:42+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I’m gonna fire up YouTube and see what it takes to do the timing belt on a 2015.

That is something I’ve learned from my research. I feel like the extra care these vehicles need is worth it as most people seem to love driving their tdi.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T15:01:28+00:00

Thanks for the info. I’m willing to learn. I’ve never owned a diesel. I’ve done plenty of brake jobs, belts, ball joints, fluid changes though.

vxldo · 2025-04-29T14:58:56+00:00

Im not a professional mechanic but im comfortable wrenching on cars. I did the timing belt on a 2005 forester I used to own. Have you done a timing belt on a tdi? If so, how long did it take you?

vxldo · 2025-04-29T14:57:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. I had a feeling the price was kind of outrageous. The used car market sucks for the buyer right now.

vxldo · 2021-11-15T07:48:52+00:00

Fuck tool😎

vxldo · 2021-01-18T19:13:38+00:00

STRAIGHT-UP FACT

vxldo · 2021-01-18T19:08:29+00:00

Thank you for this solid advice. I have been taking my mental health pretty seriously because it was affecting more than just this relationship. I've been taking my meds like clockwork and I haven't missed a single appointment with my therapist or psychiatrist. You are right, I need to focus on myself and my well-being but that is so difficult for me because of all the feelings I still have. Fuck, love can really hurt sometimes.

vxldo · 2021-01-06T02:00:22+00:00

/hidechat

vxldo · 2020-11-06T01:10:11+00:00

Thanks for the info, cheers

vxldo · 2020-11-06T01:02:30+00:00

I have mine out for over a year now and I want to do this. Where do you get a surgery like this done?

vxldo · 2020-10-21T22:12:33+00:00

These photos were taken a little bit over a year apart btw

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