Dfwautogurus...accord v. VW Tdi

[1carcrazyguy]

Looking for a high mpg daily. Looked at the 2013 Accord LX-S (which has some cool standard features). Then went to look at the 2013 Passat and Jetta TDI. Never driven a TDI (or any VW for that matter) and was pretty impressed.

Accord LX-S is about 24k
Jetta TDI is the same 24k
Passat is about 27k

Anyone ever owned both a Honda and a TDI (obviously not 2013's)? But how did they compare over the life of the car?

[Geor!]

In on this. Been *kinda* looking at used TDIs lately.

[1carcrazyguy]

2013 Jetta are 72 months no interest and the Passats are 60 months no interest. Plus a few thousand off sticker.

LX-S Mpg shows like 26/35
Jetta and Passat are like 32/40

[1carcrazyguy]

We started out looking at used but low mileage. Looked at a 12 Accord with 15k miles for $18k. Then looked at a 13 Accord. That ruined me. Drives much better, lot quiter, standard rear view camera, dual climate control. It was pretty darn nice for a "base car". Then decided if we went that route we would spend another 1700 for the Sport. Adds fog lights, rear lip spoiler, nicer 18" wheels.... And a couple other features.

TDI's seemed to have a better fit/finish interior but they also seemed to have more "plastic feel"? They are all nice but just wondering how the TDI owners like the cars after 3,4 or 5 years????!

[ceyko]

Okay, I'm a Honda fan. I recommend looking at the Honda Accord Sport.

It is smack dab between an LX and EX and is a great value for the cost difference of an LX.

There are some interior upgrades that I like, wheels/tires are different (felt to me like better handling, but with a SLIGHTLY rougher ride due to lower profile tires) and a few other things....

Here is a quick run down....

The sedan-only Accord Sport starts at $24,180 with shipping. It adds five new items to the Accord LX: a rear spoiler, 18-in alloy wheels, fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 10-way power driver's seat. It comes standard with a 6-speed manual, while CVT-equipped automatic models offer a sport mode with steering wheel shift paddles.

Although, they are right - the gloss over the interior - leather type upgrades. Not the seats, but some more padding and it overall looks sharp inside.

[downshift_me]

I had a 2010 Accord EX-L and hated it. The Honda dealers/service suck, too.

I now own a Passat (not TDI) and I truly do love my car. My brother owns a 2012 Jetta and I like it....pondered buying it from him since he's pondering selling. I've driven a 2013 Passat a lot the past few months...well, 4 different ones as rentals. I really like the car a lot and I'd buy one in a heartbeat. The customer service at Hiley VW in Arlington is hands down the best I've dealt with. Autobahn......eh. They're better than most by a long shot, but I like Hiley. I will say the Passat gets better MPG than the Jetta in my experience.

[Taylor]

With the TDI's, better mpg with manual vs auto?

[jakesford]

With the TDI's, better mpg with manual vs auto?

Manual, the gearing is taller, atleast at freeway speeds. The DSG is an awesome gearbox, it seems like a lot of the teething problems have been eliminated now, but you have to 40k miles services that are a bit pricey. Also take the EPA rating with a grain of salt, real world mpg seems to be quite a bit better with the TDI

[4king]

Tdi will have a better resale value

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I have almost 300k on my TDI. John had almost 600k on his TDI ( sold his for 3500)

How many Hondas reach those numbers

[ceyko]

I have almost 300k on my TDI. John had almost 600k on his TDI ( sold his for 3500)

How many Hondas reach those numbers

http://automobiles.honda.com/mile-makers/owner-stories.aspx?Sort=mileage%20level&Filter=Ruby

[dvups1]

I have 3 VW TDIs. A 2001 with 300k, a 2003 with 220k and a new 2013 with 6k. You cant beat the resale value.

I got the 2013 TDI premium package with navigation and auto transmission in toffey color. It stickered at $28,500. They came down to 23,500 and gave me 10,000 for my jeep liberty. So 13500 + TTL.



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[SLOW 77]

Which VW dealership is good to deal with? I am interested in getting a TDI Jetta/Golf this weekend also.

Thanks

[Stephen]

Aren't those things super expensive when its "repair time"?

[downshift_me]

Aren't those things super expensive when its "repair time"?

Not terrible. My timing belt kit, labor, plugs and an oil change ran me about $750. That was also me just doing maintenance as it wasn't out or anything.