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by pcardoso 2595 days ago
I had a multiple VWs, including an 2001 Bora TDI (the EU name of the Jetta) and they were very reliable. Still, some cars are born a lemon.
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The Bora was good, we had one as well, sold it and bought a Civic that had its share of issues. However I would not buy a VW electric, not after Dieselgate. They're cheaters and cheaters need to be punushed.
Who would you buy from? VW got the most attention, but it seems like every automaker has been caught cheating emissions tests going back to the 70s. Daimler just got caught last month.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_emissions_scandal#Manuf...

https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/14/mercedes-diesel-emission...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defeat_device#Timeline

Mainly from Japan. Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru. Not Nissan since it's an overpriced Renault now, not Mitsubishi since they're expensive and plagued with issues.