I had a 2015 TDI. I did my belts at 125k and 250k almost made it to 375k service but I totaled it on the Interstate on my way home from work back in 2021. Original Clutch and Turbo. 50+ mpg on the highway. Never gave me a problem. I just did all the maintenance according to VW specs(as best I could). VW are excellent cars, but you MUST do your maintenance
Nice work, I have a ‘15 as well (golf sportwagen), so same engine - looking to do mine soon ! I agree you need to have a good euro mechanic, the VW dealer usually quotes $2k for this in 2024 fyi
Thanks! It depends on whether you have someone that’s good to work with it. I have a 2013 and have had no trouble with it and it has 160,000 miles. They are usually a pretty reliable car but can be very expensive to work on if it has to go to the dealer
@hrdiesel Thank you for the response! I'm an ex mechanic. The car has 85k on it, and a decent amount of time per emissions extended warranty, which eases my mind.✌️
Here is a link to the kit I used
www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-timing-belt-kit-oe-supplier-kit-00351
I had a 2015 TDI. I did my belts at 125k and 250k almost made it to 375k service but I totaled it on the Interstate on my way home from work back in 2021. Original Clutch and Turbo. 50+ mpg on the highway. Never gave me a problem. I just did all the maintenance according to VW specs(as best I could).
VW are excellent cars, but you MUST do your maintenance
Yep, totally agree! My VW has 161,000 miles and I have had little to no trouble with it
Nice work, I have a ‘15 as well (golf sportwagen), so same engine - looking to do mine soon ! I agree you need to have a good euro mechanic, the VW dealer usually quotes $2k for this in 2024 fyi
Awesome thank you! I knew they were probably up there pretty high!
Great video! Would you recommend a 2015 passat tdi in 2024?
Thanks! It depends on whether you have someone that’s good to work with it. I have a 2013 and have had no trouble with it and it has 160,000 miles. They are usually a pretty reliable car but can be very expensive to work on if it has to go to the dealer
@hrdiesel Thank you for the response! I'm an ex mechanic. The car has 85k on it, and a decent amount of time per emissions extended warranty, which eases my mind.✌️
@@Rusty-Shackleford69 VW put an extended warranty until at least 130,000 miles on the diesel! It sounds like a good deal
@@hrdiesel Thank you! I'm supposed to travel ~700 miles to inspect/purchase this coming week if it is what is represented.✌️