2017 VW Jetta SEL Premium Advice

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Team, wife may have found her urban commuter and we are weighing the decision. I am not familiar with VW as much as Japanese and Korean cars and wanted to ask the hive mind for any thoughts on what to look for or known issues. In particular engine oil burning and or other known problems.

1. It is the 1.8T engine.
2. All bells and whistles at the right price.
3. About 37K miles.

Quite frankly we like the car quite a bit and just doing our homework. Drives quite nicely and snappy handling for sure. Thank you!
 
Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Team, wife may have found her urban commuter and we are weighing the decision. I am not familiar with VW as much as Japanese and Korean cars and wanted to ask the hive mind for any thoughts on what to look for or known issues. In particular engine oil burning and or other known problems.

1. It is the 1.8T engine.
2. All bells and whistles at the right price.
3. About 37K miles.

Quite frankly we like the car quite a bit and just doing our homework. Drives quite nicely and snappy handling for sure. Thank you!

Good car not nearly the issues of earlier VWs . Have to do maintenance on time though . Forget about 10k oil changes . At 37k it's at the point of a few atf drain and fills . Great MPG .
 
That is a good engine and VW is good at revising issues with updated parts, so being a 2017 you shouldn't have too many issues for quite some time.
My VW hasn't been perfect, but it's been a very good drivers car and has racked up 158K because my wife uses it for her business travels.
My GTI now needs 1/2 a quart of oil around the 4K mark, big deal.
 
Also, that Jetta holds 5.8 quarts of oil. And a plus note is that they use the ABS system for the TPMS. No expensive TPMS sensors to deal with. You simply open the glove box and reset a button
after you air up the tires or replace tire(s).
 
I have two VWs (see signature) and have been vey pleased with both! I do the 1.8 l at 5000 mile oil change intervals as it is a DI engine rather than the 10,000 mile interval recommended by VW. Buy it and enjoy the ride! I have found the two VW dealers in my area to be very good.
 
Originally Posted by atikovi
Go for it. Nice step up from an Accent or Rio. If it has the DSG it's coming time for a fluid change.

I'm sure it's the six speed auto .I did my auto at 30some , it was darker than dark .
 
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Only bad I have heard about the 1.8T and 2.0T is to keep the PCV system in check - apparently failure results in the rear main seal blowing out and causing immediate loss of oil pressure and oil.

Very solid cars otherwise - the ride and feel is top notch. They went from the non-independent torsion beam axle to the independent control blade in 2015, VW can't make up their mind on rear suspension. It was torsion beam from ninenty-giggity to 2004, control blade from 2005 to 2010, torsion beam from 2011-2014, control blade from 2015-2018, torsion beam again in 2019.
 
Originally Posted by pezzy669
Only bad I have heard about the 1.8T and 2.0T is to keep the PCV system in check - apparently failure results in the rear main seal blowing out and causing immediate loss of oil pressure and oil.

Very solid cars otherwise - the ride and feel is top notch. They went from the non-independent torsion beam axle to the independent control blade in 2015, VW can't make up their mind on rear suspension. It was torsion beam from ninenty-giggity to 2004, control blade from 2005 to 2010, torsion beam from 2011-2014, control blade from 2015-2018, torsion beam again in 2019.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. So far so good. I hear stories about some of these VWs consuming oil at a prodigious rate - though perhaps not?
 
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Originally Posted by pezzy669
Only bad I have heard about the 1.8T and 2.0T is to keep the PCV system in check - apparently failure results in the rear main seal blowing out and causing immediate loss of oil pressure and oil.


That was on the previous gen 2.0T, right now the EA888 engines are rock solid. Provided good service history I wouldn't expect any major issues, or oil burning. Don't follow VW's 10K OCI recommendation; keep around 5-6K and you'll be golden!
 
Originally Posted by pezzy669
Only bad I have heard about the 1.8T and 2.0T is to keep the PCV system in check - apparently failure results in the rear main seal blowing out and causing immediate loss of oil pressure and oil.

Very solid cars otherwise - the ride and feel is top notch. They went from the non-independent torsion beam axle to the independent control blade in 2015, VW can't make up their mind on rear suspension. It was torsion beam from ninenty-giggity to 2004, control blade from 2005 to 2010, torsion beam from 2011-2014, control blade from 2015-2018, torsion beam again in 2019.

Mid-2012 VW updated PCV. Rear main seal serves as fail/safe to prevent other more expensive issues due to PCV failure.
 
Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience?

Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?
 
Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience?

Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?

VW rotors are pretty stout, probably made by either ATE or Textar. I am not sure of longevity, I think driving habits are going to be determinant of that and choice of pads. With original pads, or aftermarket Textar, ATE or Jurid, they could do at least two pad sets.
 
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience?

Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?

VW rotors are pretty stout, probably made by either ATE or Textar. I am not sure of longevity, I think driving habits are going to be determinant of that and choice of pads. With original pads, or aftermarket Textar, ATE or Jurid, they could do at least two pad sets.

The original rotors I pulled off my 15 Jetta we're ATE , had 50k on them and I'm sure they were good for another 30k . Vains were showing signs of 4 Michigan winter's .
 
Originally Posted by Kjmack
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience?

Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?

VW rotors are pretty stout, probably made by either ATE or Textar. I am not sure of longevity, I think driving habits are going to be determinant of that and choice of pads. With original pads, or aftermarket Textar, ATE or Jurid, they could do at least two pad sets.

The original rotors I pulled off my 15 Jetta we're ATE , had 50k on them and I'm sure they were good for another 30k . Vains were showing signs of 4 Michigan winter's .

When it comes to brakes, German cars are best. Longevity wise maybe not, but performance wise (that is why they do not last as long as on many Asian cars for example), they are best in business.
On my X5 I had to change pads every 35-4ok, and rotors would last maybe two sets of pads. But, performance of those brakes on 5,200lbs SUV was astonishing.
 
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Kjmack
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Quick question: what's the miles estimate for original VW rotors and pads? Obviously many variables but can anyone offer some insight on the company specs/their experience?

Looking at them seems like plenty of life left but maybe need some attention in 20/30K?

VW rotors are pretty stout, probably made by either ATE or Textar. I am not sure of longevity, I think driving habits are going to be determinant of that and choice of pads. With original pads, or aftermarket Textar, ATE or Jurid, they could do at least two pad sets.

The original rotors I pulled off my 15 Jetta we're ATE , had 50k on them and I'm sure they were good for another 30k . Vains were showing signs of 4 Michigan winter's .

When it comes to brakes, German cars are best. Longevity wise maybe not, but performance wise (that is why they do not last as long as on many Asian cars for example), they are best in business.
On my X5 I had to change pads every 35-4ok, and rotors would last maybe two sets of pads. But, performance of those brakes on 5,200lbs SUV was astonishing.


I'm going to disagree with you here. The brakes my M5 were not as good as the big Brembo's on my Charger. The Jeep has incredible brakes, big 6-piston callipers up front, also Brembo. They also from rather short lifespan, but the performance is astonishing.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone. I think we are going to join the VW family.
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Busy few days ahead but will see about posting some pictures in about a week .
 
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Originally Posted by NewEnglander
Team, wife may have found her urban commuter and we are weighing the decision. I am not familiar with VW as much as Japanese and Korean cars and wanted to ask the hive mind for any thoughts on what to look for or known issues. In particular engine oil burning and or other known problems.

1. It is the 1.8T engine.
2. All bells and whistles at the right price.
3. About 37K miles.

Quite frankly we like the car quite a bit and just doing our homework. Drives quite nicely and snappy handling for sure. Thank you!



Try the HumbleMechanic on UTube. He's a VW tech and you can email him questions.
 
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