Prius or Jetta TDI

[bwilson4web]

Originally Posted by wellcraft192

. . . (something about raccoon(s), 2002 and 2006 Prius, and repair work) . . . I am going to buy the 2010 Jetta TDI. . . . I am done!

Folks who come asking about their Prius problems often find helpful advice and insights. But "I am done!" suggests this is your first and last posting. It sounds like you have a plan but you may want to repeat this post over at:

Fred's TDI Page. TDIClub.com. VW TDI Enthusiast Community

Instead of waiting until leaving a vehicle community for your first posting, start your TDI experience with them. That way you'll be able to get helpful, timely advice about your next vehicle.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson

[cwerdna]

Originally Posted by Indyking

I agree, VWs are trouble here in the US. They are incredibly reliable in other parts of the world though, which I find amazing. Audis are like Hyundai as far as reliability...back 20 years ago they were bad but it has not been the case in the last 5-10 years. Like I said before I have a brother and many friends that own Audis and they are pretty reliable nowadays...

I'm curious where there are reliable stats that support you claims that VW's are "incredibly reliable" in other parts of the world. For example, I don't see VW being even in the top 10 at Top brands in Germany's 2008 ADAC car reliability survey - (Audi, Subaru) - SAMAR. In the recent past, Japanese brands have topped this survey.

I don't know how trustworthy these UK stats at Reliability Index :: how reliable is your car? are but VW certainly is inferior to Toyota, Honda and Nissan there. Same goes for Honda Civic is the UK most reliable car, survey reveals. I find BMW doing well there very questionable. UK Toyotas and Hondas did well in this older survey: UK-built Toyota 'most reliable car' - Channel 4 News.

[patsparks]

Originally Posted by wellcraft192

...
... I need a car I can keep ten years at least and at this point I am going to buy the 2010 Jetta TDI. Good Solid basic mechanical systems. The hybrid is a great advance, but if they can not fix it and it gets totaled due to cost of parts what do you really save in the long run? Put a fork in me I am done!

Good luck with that, keep us posted please.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Indyking

I agree, VWs are trouble here in the US. They are incredibly reliable in other parts of the world though, which I find amazing. Audis are like Hyundai as far as reliability...back 20 years ago they were bad but it has not been the case in the last 5-10 years. Like I said before I have a brother and many friends that own Audis and they are pretty reliable nowadays...

Might be something to do with being built in Pueblo vs. Wolfsburg. I'm just saying...

[jburns]

Originally Posted by nerfer

Let's hope your verbal skills are better than your spelling & grammar, or that may be some of the cause of your frustration when dealing with others. I had to reread some of those sentences twice to figure out what you intended to say.

Unnecessary.

[richard schumacher]

The OP needed a competent dealer mechanic, not a different model car. In a few years it will be difficult to find someone who has experience working on a TDI and difficult to get parts for one.

[rkskeet]

wellcraft192 - good luck with your plan... I can offer my first hand experience with both my 08 pkg 6 Prius and 09 Jetta TDI.. Have both in my household and drive both vehicles.... Both good cars with many good features.. Many more positives with each versus negative impressions regarding performance and features.... Feel free to private message me to ask any questions.. Cheers!!!

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by cwerdna

I'm curious where there are reliable stats that support you claims that VW's are "incredibly reliable" in other parts of the world. For example, I don't see VW being even in the top 10 at Top brands in Germany's 2008 ADAC car reliability survey - (Audi, Subaru) - SAMAR. In the recent past, Japanese brands have topped this survey.

I don't know how trustworthy these UK stats at Reliability Index :: how reliable is your car? are but VW certainly is inferior to Toyota, Honda and Nissan there. Same goes for Honda Civic is the UK most reliable car, survey reveals. I find BMW doing well there very questionable. UK Toyotas and Hondas did well in this older survey: UK-built Toyota 'most reliable car' - Channel 4 News.

In South America, most notable, Brazil, they are way more reliable than Toyotas, which actually struggles there trying to get a decent share of market. I don't have time to prove you that, so, if you want a confirmation, do it yourself!

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by rkskeet

wellcraft192 - good luck with your plan... I can offer my first hand experience with both my 08 pkg 6 Prius and 09 Jetta TDI.. Have both in my household and drive both vehicles.... Both good cars with many good features.. Many more positives with each versus negative impressions regarding performance and features.... Feel free to private message me to ask any questions.. Cheers!!!

Hi rskeet,

I'm just curious... have you ever recorded hwy-only MPG in your 09 Jetta TDI? During my 3 test drives (Jetta TDI and 2010 Prius) I got higher MPG in the hwy in the Prius vs. the Jetta, but the conditions were always better with the Prius, so I have a sense that the Jetta do better than I think. My 2010 Prius got a huge MPG hit (from 62-66 to 46-50 MPG) after I changed to a 100%-hwy commute. Part of the hit is just colder temperatures and perhaps, winter blend of gasoline (more ethanol on it), but I believe most of the MPG hit was due to the fact that the 2010 Prius get really huge MPG hits on anything faster than 70 MPH. I usually cruise on speeds around 75-80 MPH by the way… Thoughts?

[seftonm]

Hi Indyking, this post may be of interest to you: TDIClub Forums - View Single Post - 2009 TDI Jetta SW, 3194 mile road trip, 55.1 MPG. All highway.

wellcraft192, I just realized that you (or anyone else considering a new Jetta TDI) should look at the Golf too. Prices are about the same, but the Golf is a much newer design with better refinement and more interior space.