I'm sorry, car

"Agrajag" (Agrajag) 01/09/2017 at 22:57 • Filed to: vw, tdi

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Brought my Golf TDI to the dealer for my lease termination.

I asked the dealer if they’re shipping these cars somewhere they are still legal. He said as far as he knows they are getting scrapped.

I hope that’s not the case.

You were a good car. Sorry I brought you to your death.

For Sweden > Agrajag 01/09/2017 at 23:04

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If it’s a 2015, it will live

shop-teacher > Agrajag 01/09/2017 at 23:15

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It’s not your fault.

Agrajag > For Sweden 01/09/2017 at 23:22

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Phew

Shipping to other markets?

Noodles > Agrajag 01/09/2017 at 23:25

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Nice pics. I bet you enjoyed that lovely VW.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Agrajag 01/09/2017 at 23:30

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I believe they just announced a fix for the 15s

smobgirl > Agrajag 01/09/2017 at 23:30

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Aww. I don’t think I could do it.

For Sweden > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 01/09/2017 at 23:31

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they did

Agrajag > Noodles 01/09/2017 at 23:39

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I did, thanks!

facw > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 00:05

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They aren’t allowed to export them without fixing them per their settlement terms, but as noted, VW recently announced that a fix for the newest engines has been approved (a software update and some hardware replacements. When fixed, the cars should have the listed performance and economy, but will have slightly higher DEF usage). It sounds like the fix is cheap enough that VW will do it on the buyback cars. I still wouldn’t be shocked if they are exported after repair, rather than resold here, given the negative perception of TDI these days.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 00:39

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Whatchu gettin’ to replace it?

Agrajag > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/10/2017 at 00:48

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We’re gonna see how my 3 old cars hold up.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 00:49

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So you got 3 cars now

Agrajag > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/10/2017 at 00:51

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2 1/2ish.

1982 240D which needs some structural mending, but runs fine.

2001 Yukon XL which trucks along nicely

2002 Lexus LS430 which is amazing in most regards

Adrian > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 01:57

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RIP torque-y, exceptional mileage cheater. Shame they had to go because of greedy engineers.

JGrabowMSt > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 03:48

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I wouldnt be surprised if they get new powertrains and are sold as either leases or “pre-owned” certified cars.

A good portion of the TDIs are kept extremely well. In a sense, the omission of the urea systems meant its a lot harder for owners to take bad care of the powertrain. Getting scrapped for parts may be okay, but overall the situation is unfortunate.

Dave the car guy , still here > Agrajag 01/10/2017 at 12:12

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Sorta like taking a trusted pet to its last vet visit. Sad :(