[schaferhund]

hi just got a new 2011 jetta sportwagen tdi. Drove 485 miles on first tank, halfway through second tank. Wow drives nicer than my 97 golf.
other cars
1997 golf k2 gas 260k
1988 cabrio 60k

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Well of course it does, your golf has 260k on it! Is it still on the original suspension?
welcometomyturbodies

 

[schaferhund]

2011 tdi

on the 1997 golf i had to replace the rear struts after they corroded through. i used bilstein hd intending to replace the fronts also. last week i had a marine diesel inboard loaded in the back hatch with a forklift that weighs close to 500lbs. Car drove pretty nicely but the motor was a pain to get back out.

 

[aajayven]

The nut/clip inside the tubed solid axle tends to break off and then your stuck with putting another one with a set of pliers!

 

[schaferhund]

axel

I was lucky enough to not have that problem but can sympathize. The G3 has been a great car, just routine maintenence.