Scotty, I love the channel. Watch it all the time. I know how you feel about them, but I have a 2013 VW CC (2.0T DSG AT) made in Germany with 50,700 miles. I drive it like an old man (which I’m quickly becoming) and it’s in great shape, physically and mechanically. No codes showing on my scanner (Foxwell nt301). Just some relatively minor electrical issues and a replaced alternator pulley in the past. My question is this; I could get a decent resale value now, while it’s young and pretty. Should I sell it now while it’s running great and get a late model Avalon or stick with it through 100k miles and save that extra money? I love the car and would love to hang onto it, as long as it doesn’t turn into a ‘rolling pile of junk’ over the next 50k miles. Whadya think?
Thanks!
SavannahSteve
Since you’re in Germany, parts may be cheaper than the rest of the world, however the car will still have its share of issues as it starts to age.
That DSG along with that garbage EA888 are one of the worst ever engine & transmission combos in a car. Scotty even has a video on it in an Audi.
If you can get a decent price for it, sell it right away & buy a good Lexus/Toyota/Honda.
He never said he lived in Germany the vehicle was made in Germany. Either way I would be wary.
You're right! My bad.. in that case, definitely get rid of the VW.
They are generally trouble free for 70 80 90k miles. If you like it and it is in good shape just keep on driving it and take care of it. In the next 1 or 2 years, if issues start popping up, I would get rid of it. The ones made in Germany are better than the Mexican and US made ones.
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Volkswagen/CC/
2013 did improve the issues compared to the previous years.
The most common severe issue is engine failure on average happening at 86,000 miles.
The issue with the 2.0 engines are the timing chains were built wrong I believe which destroys the engine. If it is good right now, I would either get rid of it now or drive it till some issues come up and then sell it before anything major happens.
Update: The automatic transmission and the defective 2.0T design combine to say to get rid of it while you can for a decent amount of money.