Hey fellas,
As some of you know, my Acura got totaled 2 weeks ago. Here is the link if you haven't seen it yet
I'm looking for brand new VW Jetta GLI DSG or slightly used (2017+) Audi A4 as a replacement.
I'm totally new to the VW world, are those reliable engines? I know that TSI/TFSI engines have been on the market for a while, my concern is more of dual-clutch reliability.
I don't change cars that often and always wanted to have port fuel injected + regular automatic for reliability, but it gets really hard to find both especially if you want to buy newer car. So I want to try something different (been driving different Hondas non stop since 2007). Especially if I buy it new I'll drive it several years, so that's why I just wanted to double check the reliability/longevity aspect of modern VW/Audis.
I'm not really into the performance aspect of both (nice to have but not must have), but wanted to have something with decent roll on power, track-ability of the Jetta GLI is a bonus.
I'm usually very anal in terms of maintaining my cars, I'm aware if I neglect it it will eventually give me problems which can happen in any type of car.
Another option for me is driving the CR-V in my signature, and buy Crosstrek Sport (with 2.5L engine) for wife. I know it's totally different than A4/Jetta but different types of cars for different drivers. I'm also wondering about modern CVT reliability/longevity especially from Subaru.
I had a chance to test drive the latest Mazda 3, CX-30 and they are too cramped especially the rear legroom, so we had to remove them from our shopping list.
Thanks in advance!
As some of you know, my Acura got totaled 2 weeks ago. Here is the link if you haven't seen it yet
Under the valve cover - '09 Acura CSX 107k
Interesting vtec system. It disables 1 intake valve per cylinder for better fuel economy, and no vtec in the exhaust cam. It's good to see there is no scoring on cam lobes, just a little discoloration. Looks pristine in there - except for wear marks on cam lobes you would think it was new. :)...
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I'm looking for brand new VW Jetta GLI DSG or slightly used (2017+) Audi A4 as a replacement.
I'm totally new to the VW world, are those reliable engines? I know that TSI/TFSI engines have been on the market for a while, my concern is more of dual-clutch reliability.
I don't change cars that often and always wanted to have port fuel injected + regular automatic for reliability, but it gets really hard to find both especially if you want to buy newer car. So I want to try something different (been driving different Hondas non stop since 2007). Especially if I buy it new I'll drive it several years, so that's why I just wanted to double check the reliability/longevity aspect of modern VW/Audis.
I'm not really into the performance aspect of both (nice to have but not must have), but wanted to have something with decent roll on power, track-ability of the Jetta GLI is a bonus.
I'm usually very anal in terms of maintaining my cars, I'm aware if I neglect it it will eventually give me problems which can happen in any type of car.
Another option for me is driving the CR-V in my signature, and buy Crosstrek Sport (with 2.5L engine) for wife. I know it's totally different than A4/Jetta but different types of cars for different drivers. I'm also wondering about modern CVT reliability/longevity especially from Subaru.
I had a chance to test drive the latest Mazda 3, CX-30 and they are too cramped especially the rear legroom, so we had to remove them from our shopping list.
Thanks in advance!