How Long Should I Keep My Passat ? How many km has your B7 Done?

[jaytar]

Both 118TSI but I hear the TDI are more reliable

[rjt86]

I have a 2008 r36 with 220k still going strong but it had a new Dsg at 140k done by the previous owner.

Also a 2009 TDI CC with 210k going strong but DSG clutches wore out around 170k.

From my experience Dsg related problems are the common factor, however I drive them quite hard. These days they don't cost too much to fix, if your willing to do some of the work yourself and hunt around for parts or purchase from overseas....

[Kenju]

I have a 2010 jetta with the 125tdi engine and 6 spd dsg - same engine and gearbox as yours. Bought it at 90,000 km and have now clocked 207,000 km. Regular services and mostly highway driving. Only issue was a sensor fail on the inlet manifold fixed under extended warranty. Its been bulletproof apart from that.

Actually thinking of upgrading to the passat 130 tdi.

[Kachingg]

I have a mark 6 tdi 103kw with 147k on the clock owned since new not 1 issue that requires attention apart from reg servicing with my specialist vw mechanic. I find the tdi are usually more robust than the petrol versions as the motor is engineered to withstand the much higher compression of diesel combustion

I am a heavy truck driver so know and like the feel of the diesel powertrain with lots of low down torque so much so i am upgrading to a new diesel 7.5 alltrack (3 more weeks to wait!) and my car is going to my daughter for her 1st car
For costs just had major service(no timing belt)front brakes and rotors and dsg service for $1100
Vw's are not super cheap to maintain but if you keep the servicing up to them will last you a long time