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Having some second thoughts about a recent used car purchase I made, a 2006 vw jetta (2.5 engine). I only had about $5500 to spend on a car (didn't want to have payments) and found what seemed to be a reasonably good deal. A private small dealership here (owned by two very honest guys) sold me the jetta for $5600. I like german cars and having owned a problem free golf tdi in the past I liked the idea of owning the jetta especially because it seemed to be in very good condition (no rust - I'm in chicago, interior is in GREAT condition for cars age, engine and transmission seemed very healthy and 2.5 engine I've ready is much more reliable than some older vw engines). The dealership was very up front about how the car had been acquired and all maintenance and repairs that had been made. The week of purchasing a couple of things came up (drivers side door locks didn't function correctly, etc.) to which the dealership guys agreed to cover them at no cost to me. I've since noticed that once the engine has warmed up the transmission (automatic) shifts roughly, not terribly so but enough to make me notice. After some research I found this was an valve body replacement issue that is fairly common with this model year. Talked to shop in connection with dealership - shop owner also owns a VW and said it could be that or an engine mount issue which he was familiar with but said either way it would be a relatively expensive repair (no joke). I know dealership guys may help to cover the costs after I get this looked at (appointment set up for friday) but I can't help wondering if I should just sell it soon and get something like a used honda fit instead... that should be problem free right!?
To be brutally honest, you overpaid for this car. You're not going to come close to getting your money back out of it. So whether you sell it at a loss or put money into fixing it its going to cost you either way.
To be brutally honest, you overpaid for this car. You're not going to come close to getting your money back out of it. So whether you sell it at a loss or put money into fixing it its going to cost you either way.
I figured that would be the case. For it's condition I felt like it was a pretty good deal. But I figure if I do sell it I won't get as much as I paid for it, that's to be expected though.
Sounds like the same cascading problems we had with the 2003 Passat of Despair. Dump it as soon as possible rather than putting another penny of your own money into it because another issue will always come up with the bad VWs of that era.
Sounds like the same cascading problems we had with the 2003 Passat of Despair. Dump it as soon as possible rather than putting another penny of your own money into it because another issue will always come up with the bad VWs of that era.
Oh gosh, I read the 2.5 was a pretty reliable engine hence my confidence with buying this model. Is that what your 03 passat was as well?
Ours was a 2.8 V6 version. Started having issues somewhere around the 65K mile mark and poured thousands into trying to fix it before eventually selling it to one of the 'we buy anything' dealers.
Ours was a 2.8 V6 version. Started having issues somewhere around the 65K mile mark and poured thousands into trying to fix it before eventually selling it to one of the 'we buy anything' dealers.
Ok, ya I think the engine is in good shape but the trans worries me. I love VW's but the reliability always makes me a bit nervous. I try and do my research but you can never know for sure I suppose.
We ave the same car (2006 Jetta). I was worried too, but we have very few problems with it. Repair are expensive, but so far so good. We got it with 110,000 miles on it, and now approaching 190,000 6 years later. We're happy with it.
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