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, we're left with the question: Sell our 2013 Jetta Sportswagen TDI for a lot more than we paid for it, Ftc Chart Volkswagen Buyback , fix it and see how the performance changes.
of our SportWagen TDI; it was specifically purchased to see how the diesel scandal turned out. Owners don't have to choose right now whether to take a buyback or wait for a fix and take cash compensation, but we thought we'd see where we came down on the issue.
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Because the settlement still has to be approved, our decision is more a statement of intent. We plan to stick it out and wait for a fix, hoping to test an emissions-legal TDI to see how much of a difference there is in acceleration and fuel economy between the current, emissions-cheating TDI and an emissions-legal one.
VW's offer gave us a sliver of doubt about which option to take: Our estimated buyback amount totaled $25,937 using the Federal Trade Commission's restitution charts and mileage adjuster. (
will have vehicle identification number functionality to determine exact compensation at a later date, so check there if you're an owner.) VW's proposed buyback offer would put us ahead a good amount considering that we paid $17,998 out the door for our VW in February 2016 after it sat on the dealership's lot since August 2015.
We know we may be waiting for a fix, considering the proposed settlement gives Volkswagen until May 1, 2018, to release a solution, pending approval from the EPA and the California Air Resources Board. The good news is that the settlement says VW will still buy back the vehicle if there isn't a fix by May 1, 2018. Hopefully there is, and that it's a good one, because there's
Managing Editor Joe Bruzek covers Cars.com’s short-and long-term fleet of test cars and drives a 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
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