[Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !

[Anton Largiader]

Basically I love my '98 Jetta TDI.  I tow MCs with it, do a lot of
commuting, and everything else.  Mechanically it's been as reliable as I
could want.

The power window regulators do break (I have manual and no problems) and
VW recently announced some measures to help owners with that problem.
AFAIK they all have similar insulation; I'm pretty sure it doesn't vary
between GL and GLS versions. Can't see how it would be feasible to make
it two ways.

I know of no widespread CEL problems...  a few cases get mentioned but
it's mostly people who just don't do anything about it.  The causes
often come from clogged intake manifolds and related parts (caused by a
poor implementation of EGR on these cars) or apparently by glow plug
stuff (never had it happen to me).  The EGR issue is probably the only
real weakness the engine has, and it can be fixed pretty easily (by
turning down the EGR quantity used).


  - Anton