In the year I’ve had it, it’s cost me a new radiator that had split.
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These are OEM plugs without the VW branding so cheaper, I run these in my stage 1 Mk7 GTi and they are good just need to gap them down quite a bit as out the box they are I think .32? I change them every 15,000km or every 2nd oil change
Owned an 06 Rabbit, 2.5, auto, for 8 years. 90k to 230k, and wouldn\u2019t hesitate to own another. Dual mass flywheels, vac pump leaks (autos), and valve bodies are the Achilles, otherwise these are solid.
For the Atlas I can only do oil and my front breaks on my own, rest the shop has to do. But all VW’s are more focused on performance than accessibility. If you buy an atlas, keep a good $500 set away as a just incase. My car has had an issue with one of the valve seal on the water pump- again super common and I was able to fix it myself. Other than that it’s genuinely been one of the most reliable cars I’ve had, at 150,000km she’s still going strong. It’s really good in the winter, and it’s never struggled to turn over in -40 c and gets warm after 10 minutes still. Only thing that sucks is atleast on the 2018 model the hood extends slightly too far so you can’t leave your windshield wipers up.
For future reference timing belts get changed at 80,000 miles. No excuses. That's 20% within oem spec.
The rear brakes did fail earlier than I would've hoped at 26,000 miles, but this is a known issue.
That said, I have a '22 SE that has 53,000 miles. The rear brake pads failed at 23,000 miles.
I went to Northland VW this past spring for my 22 jetta, just for an oil change and inspection. Their oil change was close to $200 and then they said I needed my front brake pads and rotors changed. They quoted me close to $1000 for that, for just the front brakes!!! I went to lordco and bought the parts myself and got a local shop to put them on. Going that route cut the cost in half.
Took great care of my Passat. Recommended oil change interval 10k; I changed every 6k. All oil and fluid changes at the dealership. I only did the filters, spark plugs and serpentine belt.
Problems -
Purge valve has to be replaced at 40k (warranty)
Control arms at 45k (warranty) + alignment
Fuel pump at 62k ($1600)
Entire cooling system replacement at 64k ($3100)
I believe hot weather and cheap plastic causing more harm to this car.
RIKNE TURBINA
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