Folks,

Apologies if this has been covered but in searching I have not found a complete answer (if there is one, sorry). Basically I am about to buy a 2008 VRS TDI (PD) with 20k on the clock. I am wondering what are the main issues related to this car and what I should specifically look out for when I go to look at the car? In general are these cars reliable? Thanks in advance

Folks,

Apologies if this has been covered but in searching I have not found a complete answer (if there is one, sorry). Basically I am about to buy a 2008 VRS TDI (PD) with 20k on the clock. I am wondering what are the main issues related to this car and what I should specifically look out for when I go to look at the car? In general are these cars reliable? Thanks in advance

Biffo,

Sorry I haven't got any real techie info re this car, but if you want an endorsement ? I owned a PD VRS (bog standard) for 20 months from July 07. It covered 24,000 miles and never gave me any problems whatsoever ! The only time it saw a dealer was on PX day for my current LE.

It was by some way the best car (including my current VRS) I have owned.

Not much help probably but better than getting a "What a lemon" response ?

Biffo,

Sorry I haven't got any real techie info re this car, but if you want an endorsement ? I owned a PD VRS (bog standard) for 20 months from July 07. It covered 24,000 miles and never gave me any problems whatsoever ! The only time it saw a dealer was on PX day for my current LE.

It was by some way the best car (including my current VRS) I have owned.

Not much help probably but better than getting a "What a lemon" response ?

Thanks for that curleybar...anybody else?

I would just make sure that its had the 26E6 software update and exhaust sensor change for the DPF done to it.

Other than that, I had one for 18,000 happy miles with no issues.

Thanks for the replies...anybody else?? Thanks.

Thanks for the replies...anybody else?? Thanks.

I'd personally suggest trying to push the boat out in finding a CR engined version if at all possible

I'd personally suggest trying to push the boat out in finding a CR engined version if at all possible

Hi Brimma,

I have driven both and I quite like the way the PD delivers the surge of torque so I'm not fussed which I get. However the one I am looking at is a PD and as i know the chap that owned it previously I am swaying towards it. Overall the only issue that is cropping up seems to be around the DPF...is there anything else I should be checking for? Again thanks to all respondents on this.

Hi Brimma,

I have driven both and I quite like the way the PD delivers the surge of torque so I'm not fussed which I get. However the one I am looking at is a PD and as i know the chap that owned it previously I am swaying towards it. Overall the only issue that is cropping up seems to be around the DPF...is there anything else I should be checking for? Again thanks to all respondents on this.

I too would suggest looking for the CR. It does not bother some people, but the sound of a diesel revving beyond 4000 rpm ain't the best noise in the world. Even in the CR.

I dont think the noise of a diesel revving bothers diesel owners at all - that's why we have them

I have had my PD for just a few weeks now so can't really give you any help, mine only has 18k on the clock and is wonderful to drive!

I really wouldn't worry about the DPF. It should have had 26E6 update and anyway, if it were to develop problems down the line, just take it off.