I Just Found the Worst New Car Ever Made

[@scottykilmer]

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[@arturos.l.2248]

Scotty kilmer I got a new 1998 dodge ram 1500, After I bought it, the Intake Manifold exploded, I ended up having to replace the stupid thing and now the trucks finally running right again. What should I do next?

[@Cosminox54]

Hey there! Hope your doing well, big fan of yours! I have a rather simple question, what do you think of the ford escapes? Particularly the 1st and 2nd generation ones. Are they reliable? I did some research and it seems to be hit or miss, especially with the 1st generation.

[@noyoureahooker]

My Mother is having an absolute nightmare of a time with her 2012 Chevy Cruze. We're talking ongoing engine stalling/shut down on low mileage, babied, and fully maintained by Chev Dealership car bought from new. Been giving headaches since out of warranty, every time it goes in for a repair it comes back with 3 new problems. I personally own 3 Mazdas and an Infiniti and am pushing her to get into a Mazda herself. Why is the 1.4 turbo version of the 2012 Cruze so damn terrible?

[@rondhole]

Scotty, the back is like old Corolla with torsion beam instead of full independence suspension. Btw, VW used Aisin/Toyota automatic transmission in some models

[@rondhole]

@Luna EB camry SE, thats a clever and smart choice. If it is VW, leasing it is a smart choice too.

[@Franklin-fp9nk]

Legend has it that if Scotty review a Lamborghini Aventador he´d still compare it with a Toyota Corolla

[@mikeberryman5322]

Save the past participle

[@Ken-iu2zp]

@@mikeberryman5322 stfu

[@braetonwilson4296]

Latest 2020-2021 Corollas are super sexy. I would rather drive a 2021 Corolla SE sedan than a Lamborghini Aventador.

[@iAmCodeMonkey]

@@braetonwilson4296 Keep telling yourself that.

[@goodfoodgoodmood92]

Lol 😂

[@jpch8814]

"The Jetta is a BAD car because it handles well, the engine is peppy, the seats are too comfortable, MPG is great, the reliability is solid and it looks classy" Toyota owners.

[@nicobellic2465]

Agree 🤣

[@angelgjr1999]

It’s a decent car. I think he said only issue was the timing belt and complex design.

[@longshotmaster]

Id rather push a vw than drive a Toyota personally

[@jpch8814]

@@longshotmaster Hehe, agree. Toyota makes amazing cars in terms of reliability and fuel economy but they are terrible at everything else.

[@longshotmaster]

@@jpch8814 phenomenal vehicles and best value for the money , but they’re very plain

[@zoltankovacs7150]

Dude, Corolla is the most boring car in the world. My daughter drives one. I have a 2015 vw jetta with 145k miles. No problems, zero, change oil and trans fluid. 170 HP on regular or 185+ on super gas. twice the car of the corolla. Engineered to go at top speed for hours on the autobahn. I pd 15K for the car brand new. What a deal. Nice try scotty, does Toyota pay you to do the Toyota jump?

[@kirkm3354]

You actually made it seem quite good. I've had one with this engine for 5 years and 0 issues with it, fun to drive and very efficient. I would never buy a car as boring as a toyota corolla.

[@braetonwilson4296]

New Corollas are far more exciting than this grandpa looking Jetta.

[@alexreyes8161]

About the jetta gli, you'll get smoke all the way bro

[@braetonwilson4296]

@The car enthusiast - Vincent Yes really.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@The car enthusiast - Vincent More than my opinion. Search for jetta vs corolla videos on youtube. There are several comparison videos and the corolla wins every time because it's more fun to drive.

[@Cobra-sv9uh]

@@braetonwilson4296 my 2006 Jetta TDI is more fun to drive than the latest Corolla. You gotta try instead of looking at ecperienceless people's reviews.

[@ZealousWZephyr]

That was really positive for being “the worst” 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@barneyfifesgrandma1356]

Scotty seems to do that a lot with Volkswagen. I guess if it's not a Toyota it's crap.

[@lordjaashin]

@@barneyfifesgrandma1356 tbf Volkswagen cars gdi engines do get clogged up intake valves that you have to walnut clean it. major PIA

[@lifesucks3835]

@@barneyfifesgrandma1356 volkswagens suck after warranty is up

[@BennyT_3434]

You're right! Seems like he really liked the car, just hated that timing belt...

[@hamooody_387]

@@BennyT_3434 And rear suspension

[@ct6394]

Scotty the 1.4TSI is hands down the most reliable VW motor right now. Also has 180 tq at sub 2000 rpm. Literally just put gas in it, change the oil at 5k and use VW approved oil (I use liqui moly only) and do Spark Plugs at 40k w/ air filter and you'll have this motor last you 200k EASY. I won't doubt people can get 250k-300k out of it. Also you can literally do the timing belt by reaching into the engine bay. It's cake. This is THE best VW motor since the 2.5l NA. No offense Scotty but this is genuinely propaganda.

[@stve6281]

My manual calls for castrol euro spec in my 17 tsi. And has castrol stamped on the oil cap. Think I should still go with liqui molly?

[@Somebody2687]

You can use any vw 502.11 spec oil it doesn't have to be liqui moly that would be ridiculous.

[@ivankovacevic1910]

What do you think about 1.2tsi 110hp?

[@Somebody2687]

@LazyJr I can't think of any reason not to just use the approved oils that have been tested to work well with the engine. There is nothing to gain and much to lose including your warranty.

[@sirrogeriii9628]

Nah the 2.0TSI in the GLI is better

[@michaeltipton5500]

I've had 2 VW GTI's in my day. The Mechanic and I had joint custody.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

michael tipton I had two 1963 Volkswagens and they never broke down.

[@waterheaterservices]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 The old air cooled cars had their weak points and failure prone parts, such as oil pressure sending units, accelerator cables, etc but they were dirt cheap to buy parts and easy to work on. The whole engine could be taken out in 15 minutes. A 1930s design that lasted for decades.

[@meme2363]

Same with a new Mercedes I had.

[@kingdrosive4102]

Nickie McNichols That’s a 63..cars we’re more durable back then compared to the modern electronic plastic crap we have today

[@AB-yc1np]

Bro, if that's your joke it's time for a new career, standup

[@evtimchorbadzhiyski9898]

2017 Jetta with the same 1.4L turbo. Bought it brand new now with 130k miles and never had a single issue with it.

[@ItsIkarys]

Looking at buying one with about 25k on it, what have been your biggest expenses?

[@gunnargeroy8406]

2010 Jetta 138k nothing done besides maintenance parts

[@evtimchorbadzhiyski9898]

@@ItsIkarys Brakes. Rotors and pads were replaced at 116000 miles.

[@zarda2]

My Jetta 2010 Jetta lasted forever, it was totaled this year, 2021! So as long as you maintain it, you’ll be good!

[@cakeisbetterthanpie9169]

Well he’s making me nervous I’m about to be a used 2019

[@valdius85]

Lifetime = warranty. Saying "lifetime" should be considered misadvertisement. Manufacturers should be sued for that.

[@jjojo2004]

For most manufacturers, lifetime = 100000 miles or 10 years. They would then prefer you get a new vehicle by that point. 🤔🤔🤔

[@Spawn223311]

Just like 80% of all advertising

[@hom2fu]

50,000 mi powertrain if belt break at 50001 miles, it's on your dime. Goodbye engine

[@paulh2981]

@@hom2fu Well regardless of when the belt breaks, even at 1 mile, it did technically last the lifetime of the engine because once that belt snaps that engine is a goner, it's dead. No more lifetime left in it.

[@squirrelhallowino29]

@@jjojo2004 Honestly i wouldn't mind having another car, the real issue is that cars are getting more expensive and not the other way, so ofc people won't be buying cars, since it's already a big expense to have

[@danf4616]

"Zippy, fun to drive, great steering, easy to work on"...worst car ever made! 😆

[@dre4011]

🤣🤣🤣

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct insurance company rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle turbo engine died at just 70,000 miles so the WD rating seems accurate. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@baiiden]

I've had my jetta for over a year now, i am alittle heavy footed and I have a manual. Not a single hiccup. 120k miles and still running strong

[@direktorsvemira96]

LIE : Timing chain/belt last as long as the engine does. TRUTH : Engine last as long as the timing chain/belt does.

[@spoton3278]

Truth, timing chain > timing belt

[@alekssbelskis3544]

@@spoton3278 no, most car companies can't build timing chains properly. Most of the time it costs $500 to replace every 7 years, with a timing belt you have more piece of mind.

[@spoton3278]

@Pharmaceutical Grade yeah I dunno what the other guy is talking about. Timing chains are way better

[@louvendran7273]

@Pharmaceutical Grade Volkswagens have plastic guides which defeat the purpose anyway. I have a 2002 V6 with 175k km. I plan on changing it at 250k. I will not risk it over that.

[@jamakasis18]

@Pharmaceutical Grade It's kinda sad. I was thinking of getting a used 320i or 328i F30, since i loved my old E46, but these horror stories about jumping chains put a stop to it.

[@scottbutler2343]

"worst new car..." you sure had a lot of good things to say about it. lol

[@MJ-uk6lu]

According Scotty's videos I would say that he bitches more about Nissan CVTs than about VW in general.

[@scottbutler2343]

@@MJ-uk6lu Without a doubt. And I would agree with his complaints about any Nissan car made after the 2003 Maxima...with the exception of the 350z and 370z.

[@manzelli1981]

@@scottbutler2343 amen! The amount of time I spent working on my ex’s Murano, those are days of my life I’m never getting back from that oil-burning POS

[@robbyu.672]

@@manzelli1981 the Murano or your ex?

[@gutadin5]

next video i was wrong with Volkswagen

[@scottferris6309]

This is actually a wonderful car. I am on my second VW Jetta. They are roomy, comfortable, practical, have great handling, get great gas mileage, and have a beautiful, conservative exterior design. Between my two Jettas, I have made a total of eight road trips from central Florida to visit family in Illinois and the Carolinas with no issues at all! The best car I have ever owned.

[@monopolymoney2703]

Im on my 2nd mk7 jetta, last one was totalled in an accident. The 6 speed transmission is very fun to drive and yoy can still get great fuel economy.

[@stanley917]

When the valves hit the pistons, the engine has reached its lifetime.

[@edz4179]

Do the valves hit the pistons, or do the pistons hit the valves? hmmmm.

[@stanley917]

@@edz4179 They attempt to occupy the same space at the same time........

[@Findingrealitypodcast]

How can you spot that problem?

[@dragospahontu]

@@stanley917 i changed the timing belt on 250,000km

[@automachinehead]

@@Findingrealitypodcast you hear a tok tok sound and when you rev it gets even louder it's a cue that your knock sensor is working and keeps your car from detonating

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Modern cars put more tech and shine while cheapen the powertrain, AC and electric system for me I would rather have lowest tech but solid build powertrain, AC etc

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

Downsized engines aren't necessarly cheaper tho. They often need precision and high quality forged parts.

[@tywoods7234]

Mercedes surname says it all

[@ramoraid]

AC on this vehicles is really good. I own this vehicle.

[@ERICtheLATE]

Gas milage and emissions is king, less space to fill, less emissions, same or better hp, but nearly no room for valves in a 4° slop or more. They could make it easier to change, but you have to pull spark plugs to set TDC cylinder 1 so just keep it away from redline, and run the heater on low in log drivethru lines or traffic to keep pressure off the pump seals.

[@horizonoftheeast]

Soon there will be no powertrain lol.

[@tygyrlylly8079]

He hates that he loves new VWs

[@deana3088]

Sounds like you actually like the car scotty 😂

[@TheZakofAlltrades]

Bruh i owned mine for 2 years its a really really fun car!

[@arjunchoudhary4346]

Ya lol 😂😂😂

[@smifnwess93]

@@TheZakofAlltrades how was it in the snow

[@weilandcock]

@@smifnwess93 put some snow tires on it and it'll drive great. warms up very fast so it's great for cold mornings!

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct insurance company rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle turbo engine died at just 70,000 miles so the WD rating seems accurate. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@angelsanchez2086]

I’ve had a 2017 Jetta with a 1.4 for about 3 years now. I bought it with 60K miles. Only thing I’ve ever had to do to it, was replace a headlight bulb. And I’m at 107K now.

[@ThatAfroGamer]

I love my Jetta man

[@hix9306]

Still holding up pretty good ?

[@angelsanchez2086]

@@hix9306 ABSOLUTLEY. I’m at 138K miles now. And still nothing.

[@jahyder1]

I have a 17 as well 147,000 miles still going strong and average about 37 mpg.

[@fazlee712]

yeah I have a 2014 Jetta, 100k miles on it and never had to replace anything other oil changes every 12k miles and tyres when they're worn

[@Bluegrassriver8]

Scotty has been in the Japanese mafia since the 60"s. He started as a mechanic with their fleet. They make him say bad things about the great German cars. My Jetta and Passats have been super reliable and well designed.

[@davewilson7602]

I have a 2019 passat and there’s been zero issues, my mother has a 2012 (same gen) and it’s also had zero issues with 150k miles As long as you maintain them I don’t think there’s many problems

[@zserbs2326]

Facts my 2014 Jetta was incredible, at 274,000kms it had next to no issues. The belt was fine and just recently it got written off from a T-bone collision. Saw a 2019 used for fair price and gonna get it after Scotty’s review lol

[@ravagerslb]

German cars require you to "stick to the rules" and do their maintenance right and on time. You do that, the thing lasts forever. You start to take shortcuts, you're in for a money pit.

[@MMMAKER35]

"Lifetime belt" more like "lasts till the belt snaps and the engine explodes at 70k"

[@instasingingvids3529]

Well if the vehicle makes it that far without major hiccups it’s a miracle

[@jamescaley9942]

Well it doesn't way what the lifetime is.

[@MMMAKER35]

@@instasingingvids3529 I was being generous with the mileage lol

[@paulyboy552]

2017 jetta same engine 130k original belt

[@paulyboy552]

Black Monty Burns well I would agree with you but with how well it has treated me since new I can never say vw is bad, probably could say that to old gen tsi engines with timing chains, anyone who hates vw just does it for hee hee funny joke

[@raymondbiller2257]

Doesn't sound like the worst new car ever made to me.

[@TheZero2414]

It's not. I love Scotty but he's wrong about VW. I have a 17 Jetta with that motor (5 speed) and it's been a great car so far and they aren't as expesive to own as they used to be. Certainly the cheapest of the German options and the best option in my opinion. I got mine during a "sales event" and managed to buy mine for 15,500 before tax (Not a base model either, it's an SE). I am getting about 40-41 MPG. Maybe he's mad cause it rivals anything Toyota has MPG wise hahaha. He's certainly right about the belt though. That was a dumb move on their part.

[@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961]

@@TheZero2414 get back in 2024 and then tell us about it. your car is still fairly new.

[@TheZero2414]

Tyrone Jeff O'Reilly Ramirez haha, I’ve owned many VW’s never had an issue. My last one was a 2001 Jetta 2.0 with 245k miles ran perfect. In fact the guy I sold it to still has it and drives it. Life’s about experience and my experience with VW has been great. All cars have issues. The owner has a lot to do with it. I take care of my cars.

[@oliver24x]

​@@TheZero2414 Do you live in Europe? I'm almost certain there's a difference between Europe and US when talking VW.

[@disco.lemonade]

@@TheZero2414 LOL a 17... ok. What's next, a 2018 KIA owner saying it's a great car because so far zero problems? lmao

[@cristiannicolae6309]

Actually these newer 1.4 TSI's are pretty reliable. I don't think the timing belt is that big of a problem if you change it on time.

[@s4127419]

As a mechanic who mainly work on European car, yes, this one is easy enough

[@timmiekat6072]

1.4tsi/1.5tsi/2.0tsi all pretty good we'll built engines in well built cars. VW says lifespan is about 200k miles and generally they make that without problems after that they can go for longer sometimes. However keep in mind it will simply wear out from the turbo strain and break so just buy a new car by then. Thing is though in the usa people drive more then here in Europe. In Europe gas prices are 3.5 times higher aswell. So it makes sense to produce these engines because of gas mileage and people here tend to not drive 300-400k miles with one car anyway since that is 30 years of driving for most people.

[@sinisterdraws4483]

When would you say is a good time to change the belt

[@cristiannicolae6309]

@@sinisterdraws4483 When VW says you should. I used to change it every 60k miles on my old Passat TDI, but always check your owner's manual.

[@redauwg911]

@@sinisterdraws4483 Vw lists for a belt inspection at 248.000 km If belt is ok inspect every 30.000 km.

[@BarikSingh]

Scotty: “AC blows cold” “AHHHHHHH”

[@maryjohn1759]

"Those of you with wimpy arms will love this car" 😆😆 😆Savage

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

It felt like he was talking to me XD

[@bigpjohnson]

From the map it looks like he lives in the Montrose gayborhood, fair amount of wimpy arms there haha.

[@toddlaber3906]

@@OldSkoolLover1996 I don't that's something you want to admit it lol I have had mostly none power steering cars I'm use to it

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

@@toddlaber3906 Yeah you get used to it

[@TheZakofAlltrades]

Lol my little brother refuses to drive my chevy cobalt and wants to drive my 19' jetta because of the steering 😂

[@nathanfisher4116]

Timing chain went out in my 2014 Malibu at 220,000 miles. Replaced the timing belt in 3 hours on my Audi. Replaced the chain in 14 hours. Of course every car is different. Just saying.

[@cliftonbrown8764]

I guess by lifetime they're referring to the lifetime of the warranty.

[@andrewm2786]

Referring to the lifetime of the car... About 60k miles

[@KobraPun]

Lasting to the end of the scheduled maintenance, which is 120k.

[@andrewm2786]

I think that says something if scheduled maintenance is only to 120k

[@krassimirpetrov7131]

Yes or the lifetime of any Volkswagen or Audi which is well before 100k

[@VanillaWahlberg]

@@krassimirpetrov7131 Friend of mine put 7k into a 2009 VW beetle to restore the non-working convertible top, wheel hubs bad on two sides, brakes, etc etc. about a year ago. Car has 88k miles on it and the starter, battery again, charging cable, fuse box and maybe the harness needs to be replaced. They're starting with the battery and cables at a lovely 600$. Would never, ever purchase a volkswagen.

[@chandlerbing6951]

scotty: vw makes cars in mexico, they're cheaply made and most unreliable. also scotty: vw makes cars in mexico, they've been doing it for 60 years, they know what they're doing.

[@spark20]

I still see Beetles to this day. Those things are like roaches, they will never die. 😂

[@kingofhavila9850]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andreo.e5806]

Bro cars made in Mexico are the best bc they last a lot

[@kingofhavila9850]

@@andreo.e5806 I didn't know give me an example

[@arturh7347]

Vw doesn’t make cars in Mexico they are assembled in Mexico amongst many other places, the parts are still the same as any other assembled vw around the world including Germany so where they are assembled is irrelevant unless your against a certain race and culture putting your car together, vw doesn’t make parts they design them and hire factories and engineering companies to make them just like the 100% automakers. There is no such thing as a in-house automaker CARS ARE NOT SWISS WATCHMAKING LOL

[@mattc2433]

Scottie *has customers brand new car* Also Scottie: Watch me floor it over these speed bumps lol

[@barneyboyle6933]

Why does everyone insist on talking like this?

[@JohnnyAmerique]

New timing belts are usually made of a Kevlar composite, which is as strong if not stronger than steel. No reason why they shouldn’t last basically forever.

[@Lawrence330]

Not only that, but the best that I could find online is that the belt "should" be changed at 150k. That's 10-12 years of average mileage, and the first major maintenance cost in that time. Generally, I'd prefer a chain, but we've all seen a timing chain break or slip, too. Those are usually interference engines as well, but nobody says anything because nobody expects the chain to break.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@Yontinez]

Well i have had my 2013 cc manual for 8 years and havent had any issues with it whatsoever besides getting break pads and oil changes

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@MrYugoWRC]

I have owned 2 VW Polo's 1.0 TSI, never did any major repairs. Both of them had over 200.000 KM's with no issues. Now i have a Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI, drives like a dream. Over here in Europe VAG cars are very good.

[@TheBebogarza]

I have a 07 GTI, me and my brother in law replaced the timing belt and tensioner and water pump in about 6-7 hours. 200$ for parts. We aren’t professionals mechanics by any means but 30k miles later it still runs great.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@kalashnikov1343]

Guess what's happens when the belt snaps? The engine will die. Thus, concluding it's 'lifetime'. So yeah, lifetime belt.

[@whoopigoldberg9956]

@rogue dude.... have someone look at that belt, you don't want your mom's engine blowing up on the highway

[@trent7080]

@@whoopigoldberg9956 I agree

[@georgiadronefootage4136]

@rogue In b4 that belt snaps. 🤑

[@georgiadronefootage4136]

@rogue Tell your mum not to get another poojoe. Steer her towards a Toyota (no pun intended).

[@KobraPun]

The engine won't die... lol, you'd just have to replace the cylinder head... only half the engine.

[@davidwalker6438]

It takes 4 hours to replace a timing belt on a 1.4T. In other words, about the same time as any timing belt. And the water pump isn't under the cover. I changed mine at 125,000 miles. Zero signs of wear, but wanted the peace of mind. And it's my third Volkswagen, my second Jetta.

[@VampirusX]

The 1.4 TSI is truly the worst engine. I needed a commute for work and could get a Octavia with this engine for a cheap price. I researched the engine and was shocked, how BAD it is! I got a 1.4 Corolla... which was the best move... now I drive a 2020 Corolla 2.0l hybrid GR fully loaded. Don't get a VW! Best regards from Germany

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Nice to see a German buying a non German car. Your Mercedes and BMWs and VAGs are overated. You should have bought normal ICE Corolla with no hybrid. Less complicated. I am from the UK and always bought German cars. Then I moved to Thailand and was in a Toyota Corolla taxi in Bangkok that had done 1 Million Kms. I looked at Toyota products and now drive a Toyota diesel double cab pick up truck and if buying a car would buy a Corolla or Camry.

[@tomg1232]

1.4 tsi truly the worst engine??? Yet its powers millions of VW, Skoda, audi's and Seat's around the world. Its had its problems especially the earlier versions but its by no means the worst engine as you claim.

[@prozacnation25]

Its been awarded "engine of the year" for nine consecutive years or so.. Direct injection turbocharged back in the day was an innovation. You get the horsepower, the torque, the fuel economy and fewer emmisions and all of that from a 1.4 engine. Thats called "efficiency" and if an engine is efficient is not the "worst" for sure. To get all these goods ofcourse you need high pressure fuel, high temperatures in the combustion chambers etc so you sacrifice a little bit of reliability, but you cant have it all.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@prozacnation25 It is all about complying with Euro regulations created by those Buro-craps. As a UK National so glad to see that the UK are leaving the EU and hopefully with no trade deal especially now the UK has signed a good trade deal with Japan.

[@johncombs216]

John Anderson that’s because you can’t afford a bmw Chief you have no idea what a true driving machine is

[@the1kamikaze]

*At least the car runs unlike my wife who doesn't move. Just sits on the couch.*

[@kameronvangilst2157]

LMAO!

[@kman-mi7su]

Sadly, that's true for some guys out there. I'm included.

[@Trev_Swen]

Yahouch!

[@nelzelpher2088]

Invite her for a walk

[@vicchavez6570]

😂😂😂🤣🤣😂 that's funny , that sshieet made my day. Ain't laughed in a while. Good shiiiieet..😁😁

[@eponymous7910]

This is actually the most reliable vw engine since the 1.9 diesel (which was phased out in the late noughties). Service it on time and it'll last a good 15 years no problems

[@djkenny1202]

My 2.0 16 valve from 92 is running very well 194k miles now

[@simoratoko3778]

I'm agree with you i have a golf mk7 in europe with this engine, what a relieble engine

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@electrictroy2010]

BTW the premature dead Beetle was a “reliable” 2005 diesel. Also most of the cheap plastic interior broke off. I’ll never buy another shitwagon.

[@2kolbe010]

@@electrictroy2010 seem like you had bad luck with not taking care of the car.

[@Roger-pn7nz]

The timing belt on a 1.4 TSI must be replaced every five years or 75,000 miles. They also replace the water pump and tension rollers. At the dealer this costs around $600.- independent garages are a lot cheaper.

[@xianshep]

$600? I'd bet it's at least twice that.

[@douglasb.1203]

The Jetta 1.4TSI has a timing chain.

[@rudolphna54]

@@douglasb.1203 Only the old EA111. The EA211 (from 2012ish-on) is a lifetime timing belt with an inspection interval of 150k miles and every 20k therafter.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@xianshep]

@@electrictroy2010 And ddn't Honda cover up its Takata airbag problems, which resulted in deaths unlike VWs diabolical emissions scam? Hondas are doubtless more reliable overall than VWs, but no corporations are saintly.

[@MrChris199826]

I have the 2019 car on lease for ~$98 a month and it has been great so far especially the gas mileage about avg 53 mpg, it’s has actually the ASISIN 8 speed not the dsg transmission, and this is now built on the same MQB platform as the golf so I believe that they trying to fix things especially when comes to longevity compared to their history of making cars, even though it is an interference engine.

[@idkwhyiam9440]

$98?

[@puneetjamariya]

You can't get average of 53mpg. 35mpg I believe but not 53mpg.

[@TheDyrehauge]

@@puneetjamariya Yes you can? thats 22.5km pr liter, its the same as i can get with my 6 speed manual Seat Toledo (almost same as this car, a bit smaller)

[@TheDyrehauge]

but ofc average isnt that, but u can if u dont push it

[@mbd501]

@@puneetjamariya I have a 2016 with the same engine and average about 34 mpg in mixed driving (40 mpg highway). But yeah, 53 seems a little much unless you're driving like a hypermiler.

[@gheorghedumitru8132]

Here in Europe VW says that the timing belt should be changed at around 200 000 km ( 130 k miles) , but people change it at around 150 000 km ( 93k miles). I never heard of a life timing belt.

[@mikehawk5197]

I always admire a model with a large trunk.

[@metalmike570]

It has a Jennifer Lopez trunk!

[@daviddill5227]

Scotty, why do manufacturers make interference engines, when it is so much more safe and no more expensive to make a non interference engine?

[@s99614]

Why do people buy vehicles with timing belts on an interference engine?

[@spoton3278]

@@s99614 the average person has no idea what the car comes with

[@upload9595]

@@s99614 Because there is such thing as: change the belt at a certain interval and never have a problem with it? For my car it costs like $250 to change the belts and the pulleys with the labor. And you dont do that every day, now do you. You are still going to have to change your "LIFETIME" chain once when it starts ticking and it will cost you as much as me changing my belts 10 times. Or you wont and the engine will go kaput, or you will sell that junk for someone else to pay the big money to do the chain.

[@vicentechamberlain579]

Why buy anything without any research

[@slimnooze]

@@upload9595 good luck changing your timing belt 10 times by the time I have to change my timing chain for the first time. Do the maths

[@tk421yeahboi]

Scotty, if the worse thing about this is car is the timing belt I think I'm gonna buy one after seeing this video.

[@tywoods7234]

The way he just rolled over those speed bumps 😂

[@zipper978]

I own this car and it’s an awesome car. These turbo engines have been running forever in Europe. And modern belts are as durable as chains. Harleys use belts rather then chains and they often last longer then chains.

[@TechTusiast]

Neither belt nor chain are "lifetime", but belt is cheaper to change and comes with warranty if it breaks.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Lifetime belt, lifetime guarantee, I know what that means (mostly). When the life of the product ends, the guarantee stops as well. Technically stuff does not live. People do. So, lifetime guarantee should be until the day the consumer dies. I would love to see a court case on that.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

We'll get Perry Masonry on that case. HE NEVER LOSES! 😆

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

I think Scotty 😎 defined "Lifetime" as till the end of the factory warranty.

[@mrkrabz123]

If you get the $17,000 base, the $1500 every 120k to replace the belt is negligible compared to depreciation and gas savings compared to a higher end car

[@TonyMusicArts]

3 years and zero issues ✅ 2019 SEL Premium ( loaded to the max ) 45 mpg at 70 mph I can’t complain about 1 single thing ‼️

[@abhinavb5463]

i am thinking of getting one, any issues so far or hows the quality like?

[@TonyMusicArts]

@@abhinavb5463 zero issues ✅

[@Geoff240ti]

"Worst new car made" Scotty reviews it and makes it seems really good, I think I can deal with a timing belt every 7 years.

[@dielreis]

You save a lot of fuel in 7 years with this vw engine and you will spend much less changing timing belt.

[@Geoff240ti]

@@liberals_destroy_everythin2497 with the amount of room that engine bay has, I'd tackle it myself. But I realize timing belt jobs aren't everyones idea of a good weekend.

[@instasingingvids3529]

I doubt most people keep them for 7 years

[@Geoff240ti]

@@instasingingvids3529 also true!

[@supfoo9221]

@@Geoff240ti your weekend would suck changing a belt lol specially on a new car lol

[@stevefick3919]

"Doesn't have the paddles shifters, this is more of an economy car". "This is the luxury version, so it's got a sunroof". So which one is it? LOL!

[@patrickalexander8840]

There's a difference between luxury and sport

[@jbm0866]

Same engine and transmission (regular torque converter auto, not DSG like Scotty said) as the base "economy" model, and these things do get pretty good gas milegae

[@robecor_]

Econolux..

[@donovanramkishun3248]

Y6 6

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

Is this the best Sedan? No, is this a bad car? No.

[@Roscosgarage]

“Only going 15 mph over these speed bumps”

[@MrDiva480]

My thought too... like only?? then i remember that i see other people go over bumps at full tilt most of the time...

[@Perich29]

Can't speed 55

[@MrCjh69]

I bet the rear would ride smoother with passengers in the back.

[@KevBoy3D]

I take those nasty parking lot bumps at 8 km/h, that’s 5 mph

[@scotts6702]

I always crawl over those things I don’t care what kind of a vehicle you have it’s very uncomfortable

[@joellandry2406]

“Everything I don’t understand is the worst.” - Toyota drivers

[@jpch8814]

Right? LOL they get confused when they drive an expensive car with good handling, comfortable interiors, and powerful engines.

[@nkha23]

Bah ha ha!

[@Dcc357]

I have a Toyota Tacoma and been through a Corvette C5 for 5 years, and now have a 2021 VW GTI. I can tell you right now the GTI handles and rides better! The interior is way better, the engine is easier to maintain, and no more automatic Silverado transmission. Now I have a dedicated manual transmission in a German car. It's so fun!

[@nkha23]

@@Dcc357 ditto! Been driving VW since my first car way back in 2002. I have a GLI. Your 4 door cousin. Lol and 6spd manual as well. Lol never owned an automatic. I get restless in them. So I need a completely engaging experience. Lol

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@NuMooX]

15 mph over a 5 mph speed bump!.... Buddy, you ain't test driving my car!😨

[@erikarabie]

He can be pretty douchy

[@theboston3386]

Whoosie! It's just a car. Value more important things in life. Your car can handle more than a speed bump. Jesus Christ! If you'd complained about actually going over the limit bc it's illegal then you have an argument. Bunch of lady men out there.

[@richsweeney1115]

So what.......if it broke by doing that it was junk ,and going to break anyways....and you seriously think if it broke he wouldn't fix what he broke,??

[@MzKandiLane]

@@richsweeney1115 yeah great thinking there rich 🤔 I'll let you treat your things like 💩 but I'd rather treat mine with respect and try to make them last a little longer. 🤷🏽

[@CatonsvilleCentralRwy]

Red pill time: most VW automatic transmissions are made by aisin (Toyota).

[@alzuu1]

Yes, another video by Scotty! Don't know if you saw this, but Mercedes and Daimler are getting fined over a billion dollars for emissions cheating.

[@brazychris]

I have a mk6 Jetta with the 2.0 i4 NA engine. Best car I’ve owned, bought it with 70k miles, it has 151k now and nothing has broke, never had the engine light on, all I’ve replaced is the a/c compressor. Trans still shifts smooth. I know it’ll last me over 200k

[@gcancel1076]

I love my jetta R line. Great gas mileage and nice interior for 20k. Would recommend

[@kingofhavila9850]

I have the 2019 jetta and I'm about to trade it with Atlas what u think?

[@Dcc357]

Loving my manual 2021 Golf GTI SE Mk7.5. Snatched one before the dealers ran out because I don't want a Mk8. The interior is a whole other ball game for a small car and I can't have it any other way. Handling is fantastic and it actually rides okay.

[@kingofhavila9850]

@@Dcc357 Golf is a legend have u seen the Gold 2020 with the stick?

[@Dcc357]

@@kingofhavila9850 If I had that and had money to spare, I would make a solid gold golf ball shift knob for it lol.

[@kingofhavila9850]

@@Dcc357 lol

[@Chrissy212]

1 thing I really like about vw you can drive between 70 to 90 mph and still get anywhere from 25 to 50 mpg particularly these little turbo 1.4 1.8 and 2.0 tsi motors they make excellent power with excellent mpg

[@ceegk3071]

So basically you’re saying: ✅ comfortable and drives good ✅ good gas mileage ✅Good technology And bad: ❌ Uses a timing belt instead of a timing chain which lasts longer than a belt ❌Mechanics will charge you more on labor than your average car to repair it due to how complicated the Jetta’s engine design is build

[@irvingg.1437]

"This car handles well, peppy and reliable" Scottie: it sucks 😆

[@TheHoth1]

Lifetime timing belt is like a Russian bride promised to love her American husband she would love him as long as they were married;)

[@smiznak]

@Jack Anderson Funny enough, poor guy fell off the roof right after his life insurance policy kicked in...

[@DonVerchi700as]

:Donald J Trump.

[@Shadobanned4life]

Interference engine or not ?

[@waterheaterservices]

Russian wives will MAGA

[@JasnoGT]

😆😆

[@ocnble]

great car, I just got one today - this would be my second Jetta

[@riseabove3082]

The real question is: what will break first? the belt or the turbo. Whichever one goes going to be too expensive to fix. Even if you replace the belt at 100K, you'll have to keep in mind that the turbo will go soon after or vice versa.

[@REALBanannaman]

Have not heard of a turbo going out on these under 100k, would be surprised. And if it did blow, the battery is the likely culprit. When the battery goes, the coolant pump that cools the turbo after shutdown does not run.

[@phillipsinclaire]

My wife has owned numerous new Jetta’s in the past ten years, always got rid of them before the warranty expired. She got burned once when they charged her over 2000 bucks for leaking water pump and to change the timing belt. Blaaaaaa

[@lontarian2228]

Nice little 1.4 engine. I drove it once and it's fun to drive.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. Seemd accurate. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@chingho3842]

I own a VW touran and live in UK. They are okey when they are all new and have the manufacturers warranty. But they all are the worst car to work with when they do break down. You can't do anything yourself. Bloody torx everywhere. Plastic is brittle and breaks easily. Big big money pits. The parts aren't cheap. Went to dealer to get some front brake pads. Nearly died of heart attack when I heard the price. Bloody hell. How much do you charge in labour? Next car will definitely be a Mazda or Toyota. At least you don't need torx socket set to work with them.

[@duncanidaho7494]

You re not from UK. The parts for Toyota and Mazda are insanely expensive in the UK. No wonder they are really behind in terms of sales in Europe.

[@chingho3842]

I can tell you why parts are so expensive, by personal experience. I managed to crack one of my rear light when reversing. My fault, it was foggy in the area I live. It would be a MOT failure and police officer will pull you on the side if you have a broken rear lights if driving at night. Went to dealer and asked how much is one of the rear light unit complete. 100£ including Vat. That was an experience mistake. Pads front for my VW touran was 89 £ including Vat. Dealer at VW usually have an 80-100£ hourly rate. They aren't cheap. More horror story to come if you like to hear.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Ching Ho how much do you think toyota dealer charges you an hour ?

[@chingho3842]

I once had a problem with my gearbox. You could hear it wasn't the clutch. It was the internal bearing that gone. Sounds like a grinding noise. Asked the dealer. Would you fit a reconditioned one in for me. They said. No sorry. We only fit new stuff in so it's under our warranty. So how much is a new gearbox for my VW touran? 3000£ not including labour. You're joking. The gearbox cost more than what the car is worth. Went to an independent garage and got fixed for 800£.

[@chingho3842]

If not wrong. Depending on area. London area is always dearer. So over 120 £ per hour. In Newcastle, north east. Where its slightly cheaper. Still we are talking about 80-90 £per hour. Correct me if wrong.

[@bigzkiller123]

Scotty I have friends who work as technicians at Vw they say that the 1.4 is actually one of the better ones they’ve made for a while

[@aliasno.4andover644]

I regret buying my '24. It's good car, but it's not my style of car. The VW dealership was desperate to get rid of em. I much prefer the golf, it's more attractive and fun, though a tad more expensive.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

🤡

[@LiamWilkowski-kd5to]

@@Pamlicojdjdj1487 🤓☝️

[@davinp]

The high end Corolla XSE/XLE can go between $28,000-$29,000. Corolla has a 1.8-liter engine or 2.0 engine with timing chain

[@spoton3278]

Imagine how much the OTD price is on that Corolla lol. No thanks

[@cubzrulz]

@@spoton3278 it'll still be worth more than the vw with the same amount of wear. So you save more in the long run.

[@hemiplow1297]

Yeah step 1 buy a cheap 2002 corolla s.step 2 rebuild the engine for 1500 because they are oil burners. Step 3 now you got a new car and its quicker than the new corollas cuz how light it is

[@Argedis]

@@hemiplow1297 My family owned 2 corollas from that generation which I actually grew up learning how to drive from. They are the slowest cars I have ever driven, they may be lightweight but only have around 100hp with a 4 speed trans - 5 if manual

[@hemiplow1297]

@@Argedis actually 125 hp for the 1998-2002 and same to torque pretty plenty

[@jeffjackson9679]

Gotta love German engineers who design these things. They have the same first step for every repair in their repair manual: Step 1: Remove engine...

[@MMilitia]

True that

[@Cobra-sv9uh]

That's not true

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct insurance company rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle turbo engine died at just 70,000 miles so the WD rating seems accurate. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@REALBanannaman]

They designed them for fat americans

[@cward1954]

A tiny turbo charged engine AND a timing belt.... NO WAY I would ever consider buying that. The word "warranty" is overused and has no meaning nowadays. The warranty is for the belt only. It does not cover any damage done to the engine or valve train when the belt does and will fail.

[@lukek1949]

I think Scotty’s general advice about this car holds true. If you buy this car new or nearly new, with the extended warranty, or lease it, and maintain it well, it may be a good car for 100,000+ miles. But it could easily turn into one those “endless money pits as they age.”

[@sleazykilla360]

I have this car, same trim, same color. Im sort of relieved that he didn't have more bad things to say.

[@jasonkauffman3356]

Kinda funny how he was hating on the whole timing belt thing. I’ve had 3 mark IV VR6 VW’s and they all had a chain. Put 200k on one and still didn’t change chain. But in response to having a belt now like everyone else.... if you are smart and keep ontop of your car just check out the belt for cracks or dry rotting... or just more engine noise than usual.... but... haha... you might have to wait until you got 190k on it for it to go. Would be my guess. My buddy just got one and they look so easy to work on as well. Alternator right there. I’m no mechanic, but work on what I can and I have driven vw since I could drive. They have never let me down!

[@sleazykilla360]

@@jasonkauffman3356 thank you. Mine is brand new bought with 80 miles on it. At about 12k miles now. And I baby it. So hopefully it will be a while before problems start.

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

I own a VW Polo, 1.0 Liter with 95hp, it's very similar to this car. You are spot on about everything. I like the car, but I'm worried about the technical stuff in the long term...

Thank you Scotty, you are a legend!

[@bettersteps]

"I just found the worst new car ever made" Honestly, it seems like you really liked it. You talked about possible/potential problems but nothing is currently wrong with the car. You were actually complimenting the car. My first VW was a 2001 Golf 1.8t (stick) and it drove like new the entire time i owned it and it never left me stranded. Sold it with 130k miles on it and it held its value amazingly well. Replaced it with a new 2013 GTI (stick) and that one still drives like new. Currently has 82k miles and has never given me any problems. Both cars were fun, fun, fun. Admit it Scotty, you liked that VW.

[@miguelpb3683]

If you treat the car with respect doing preventative work and not driving it like a mad man I bet they'd last a long long time, just most people don't do that.

[@nkgudih]

All cars last, but some are worthy of lasting & VW/VAG is not worthy of lasting..The reality is if you are emotionally attached to a product, u are likely to defend it at all costs.

[@bettersteps]

@@nkgudih How did my emotions contribute to its reliability?

[@bettersteps]

@@miguelpb3683 I don't beat on my cars but I do drive spirited. Do maintain.

[@micperez819]

I always wonder how Scottie's customers feel when they have him fix their car and then he makes a video talking crap about their vehicle lol

[@steveelliott7893]

You sold me on this car mate. Sounds really nice when you drive it. Timing belt doesn’t look that hard to change

[@davisdesigns1153]

😂 go for it

[@louisperez2915]

^

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle died at just 70,000 miles. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@SavageBunny1]

Let me guess, it’s made in Mexico 😂

[@scottykilmer]

si

[@dyllanespinoza6274]

Hahaha

[@erniexololoco8581]

@@scottykilmer hahaha si señor

[@elic5355]

They’re assembled in Mexico,not all parts are made in Mexico,I use too work unloading cars,the VW’s even had volcano ash on them from Mexico,but all the info would be on a sheet,a lot of them would say engine,or tranny made in Germany,assembled in Mexico

[@josefonseca6772]

Scotty Kilmer LOL

[@simonprivate5131]

Sounds good to me .. keep the oil clean, change the belt every 5 years, and don't race it

[@mattmayo3539]

One of the few car reviewers that actually calls out engine and engineering faults.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct insurance company rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle turbo engine died at just 70,000 miles so the WD rating seems accurate. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@mohitsingh1172]

In India too VW has the same crappy reputation but it has a brand value and people buy it over Camry just imagine 😂😂

[@mohitsingh1172]

@Der Schwindel anyone who buys a Volkswagen never buys it again 😂 only auto journalist who keep blabbering about performance promote Volkswagen, and worst Volkswagen sells the 3cyl turbo engines to us 😭

[@alekssbelskis3544]

my farther has ony ever owned and driven Volkswagen golfs for his entire life and has had no reliability problems, the 1.4 in the VW has more power than a corolla , rides better, handles better and is built with better materials it's german metal. Yeah it's not as reliable but it's got it's pros and it's quite a nice car.

[@ktkl68]

India....70% of the population lives on less than $2 a day but the government spends billions on buying Cold War era destroyers and aircraft carriers from Russia.

[@josephile]

Sadly that's true, but not for me. If it were my money, I'd choose something Japanese in this price range (in fact I did). Two things stop me from ever buying a VW: - It's Hitler's car company; - Diesel gate

[@redwhite_040]

Same in Europe. VW has a brand value not reliability or value for money.

[@yevheniiganusich5017]

Timing belt is the advantage with VAG vehicles considering longevity of their timing chains. All you have to do is replace them on time.

[@kriskirby1387]

sounded like an endorsment to me.

[@markkuvuori4300]

VW reliability..My son has Jetta mark V -07 2, 0 tfsi 280 hp. 290000 km and so far no problems. My -99 Passat 1,9 tdi has 567 000 km and works fine, I use it avery day. It still does 48 mpg. Only Volkswagens for me, please.

[@markliz3604]

Am i the only one that noticed he complimented it more then talked bad about it?

[@pab702]

Scotty: It doesn’t have paddle shifters. This is more of an economy car. Also Scotty: This is the luxury version, so, it’s got a sunroof. 😂

[@savagewaifu4694]

And 148 hp is zippy! My Camry has 205 hp and it's non turbo 4 banger!😂

[@mbd501]

It's the luxury version of an economy car.

[@mbd501]

@@savagewaifu4694 What makes it zippy is actually the 184 lb-ft of torque, which Scotty didn't mention.

[@Horizon301.]

Savage Waifu 205? Here that’s more than what an A6 would get. Are you a yank?

[@savagewaifu4694]

@@Horizon301. Yep. Where are you at? In the US The Camry either has 203 hp inline 4 cylinder or a 301 hp V6

[@LS-zk4mt]

So he has a new VW and he's mad because of a timing belt?lol 😉 Hey Scotty, I challenge you that your Corolla didn't last as long as my GTI has. I have 885k miles on it and it's still going. What's your Corolla have?

[@kenengrie]

It will take sales away from toyota, so it must be a bad car lolz. Good lord, such a bad review. We've got +-2000 of these cars in our company fleet, we have our own garage to handle the the servicing and repairs, the only thing that goes bad on these motors is the waterpomp and sometimes the coils and sparkplugs. I've seen 2 or 3 engines being ruined because of external damages such as a destroyed sump or from people not noticing the overheating problem when the waterpump goes bad. I believe a new 1.4tsi longblock from vw is sub 3k€, so not the end of the world. Never had a timing belt slip or break on these...1.6tdi or 2.0tdi is a whole different story.

[@qingwang4796]

Scott, you got to be honest bc we all saw you are loving this car. You love it so much that you wish it had a real lifetime timing chain.

[@electrictroy2010]

Warranty Direct insurance company rates VW the 2nd Least Reliable engine due to frequent breakdowns. My Beetle turbo engine died at just 70,000 miles so the WD rating seems accurate. My 2 Hondas went 300,000+ miles with no engine breakdown. Also VW commits criminal acts by cheating on EPA and EU pollution tests

[@qingwang4796]

@@electrictroy2010 As an owner of VW and Honda (2012 CRV and 2014 Jetta), my true ownership tells me Honda isn't that great for reliability while VW isn't that bad as well. I do the service myself; noticeably Honda uses cheap parts e.g. rotors, pads, battery and many more.

[@electrictroy2010]

Well I’ve owned 2 Hondas that went over 300,000 miles without engine breakdown. The VW didn’t died at just 1/3 that distance

[@electrictroy2010]

Honda has several cars that passed 1 million miles on the original engine. VW has ZERO. Statistically VW engines breakdown more often than any other brand (except Land Rover) .

[@Vioanna]

@@electrictroy2010 Dude, how many times are you going to tell everybody? lol This is like your 6th copy and paste of that stat.

[@daniel.gorini]

Turbo heat + rubber timing belt + plastics.... I've been there and learned my lesson.

[@nmcgregor1]

I would love to hear what Scotty says about a car he DOES like. I have a 2020 VW Jetta GLI and to be honest, it is a sedan perfected. There is nothing wrong with it whereas I can pick at a whole slew of things in other cars.

[@Pufulets]

ok, I missed the moment when Scotty says it's the worst car ever made.... To me it's the best budget/commuter car you can buy today.... and 1.4 jetta comes with Japanese Aisin transmission, only GLI (2.0 engine) comes with DSG.... My wife gets 47 m/gl on highway, really don't know why would anybody buy anything else as a commuter car. But then again, we all have our preferences and different tastes.

[@helojoeywala6622]

U could get a Hyundai Kona which is 1.6L AWD Turbo that costs less and has better features also its 7 speed only 1 speed less than this car which costs way more

[@Pufulets]

It's a matter of taste, huyndai drives la japaneese economy box to me. Looks weird, in couple years it will be outdated. But if you test drove both and like the hyundai, go ahead, buy what you like.

[@Pufulets]

Do you get 45 mpg in hyundai?

[@TubesWidener]

I have the Germany made Passat 2019. 1.4turbo 125hp version with 7speed dsg. It rides like a charm really. But you have to pray that it will not suffer from horrible engine and transmission failures that plagued the older models!! I pray so because I realy love to drive it

[@Pufulets]

To be homest, i didn't study passats, but jetas have bulletproof engines and aisin japaneese transmissions

[@nickolexion4939]

Scotty must have Italian hands, always moving every time He talks .

[@EaglesTime]

2011 Jetta, bought used at 58,000. Now at 140,000. Only replacement so far are spark plugs. Besides the horrible fabic liner, everything is smooth sailing