The VW 2.0T has a motherfucking shit-ton more torque, that’s why no one complains.

If these make the list I’m going to leave Jalopnik forever. There is NO TURBO LAG ON THESE ENGINES. A lack of low end torque below 2500 does not mean turbo lag. If you punch it above 2500 the turbo spools instantly.

You’ll never convince any of us that have DDed a car that runs a 14s or better quarter mile because you can’t use a car like the BRZ on the street safely. I can blast up to the speed limit whenever I want, utilizing all of my car’s power in the process, but I can rarely take a corner at 10/10ths. This is why I have a…

I have an MS6 and I kinda disagree. I mean true there isn’t a LOT under 3k but I wouldn’t say there’s much lag, it’s just the way it’s tuned. If I punch it while cruising at 60+ the turbo spools almost instantly.

The Sprinter is a much more premium model than what VW puts out, but good point.

Maybe because they build them outside of Europe for the US market? I don’t know I just know they have a strong reputation for horrid reliability here in the states.

No.

KEK

Agreed. GTFO VW.

Honestly, fuck VW and the shit I had to deal with with my almost brand-new 2006 Passat 2.0T and their fucking horrible customer service trying to dodge their warranty.

Hopefully he takes their decades-long consistent reputation for abhorrent vehicular reliability with him.

Expectation: Mercury Lynx, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Cadillac Cimmaron.

I have faith in the insurance policies retained by the shop that does my oil changes.

VWs coming standard with problems? No way.

Maybe that’s my issue.

Honestly I wouldn’t have most of them if my employer didn’t pay for them ;] I got the A/C and state certs in school but the ASEs are expensive!

Yep. Only place in the area we could afford.

I eagerly await the day I can purchase one of these at a 75% discount. I find them quite beautiful.

As an automotive professional with 10 years in the industry and 6 current ASE certifications — as well as CA state brake & lamp certifications and a MACS A/C license, I can assure you, I never change my own oil.