Bought a 2017 1.8L SEL Alltrack, DSG trans, in May 2023, 73K miles. I love this car! Best I've ever owned! It drives and handles far more sporty than one would expect for a 'wagon', it's really fun to drive. Had a 2002 Jetta for 20 years, also a great car but not nearly as fun as the Alltrack. Personal history - suffered through childhood and Wisconsin winters in VW buses from 1962 till I left home in 1975, learned to drive in a '74 bus. Great experience though, glad we didn't all die in those flimsy under-powered vans, but they sure leave great memories.
I own a 2017 SE model that has been a sporty, practical daily driver and great companion on my camping and fishing trips. No significant mechanical issues after 80,000 miles. I do keep up with maintenance issues. It has to be one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.
My first ever car ride on the US was on a 2004 Audi A4 S line 5 speed in 2014 and 10 years later I still remember that nice ride. The fact that this wagon have that familiar 1.8T and 170hp with the manual transmission 14 years later is so cool and is definitely one of my favorites wagons since Audi not make manual anymore at least in US
My 2019 VW Alltrack was purchased from a VW dealer in 2021 with 7,755 miles on it. It now has 29,400 miles on it. The sunroof’s drains were clogged, and leaked into the headliner and rear hatch carpeting. VW Manhattan says this will cost me $5,900. This car is still under warranty and is covered under the extended sunroof warranty, as well as being one of the models included in the sunroof class action lawsuit. I have taken this car for all of its regularly scheduled maintenance as recommended by VW. I called VW USA and they are telling me that they consider leakage due to clogged drains to be a maintenance issue and they will not cover the damage. This is outrageous.
@@williamsaunders3382 VW dealers are not honoring the sunroof warranty, and VW corporate is looking the other way. There is still a culture problem at VW.
In Sweden we have some crazy winter conditions and my mk7,5 alltrack has never failed me. They are really really popular cars here for a reason. I guess your cars are made in U.S. based factories so build quality may be less than from then Germany based one, IDK.
Most of the VWs in the US, including the Alltrack, are assembled in Brazil and Mexico. Nothing against those countries but my Mk6 TDI that was assembled in Germany was of better quality. Less road noise, latches buttons and doors were tighter yet smoother to operate. Alot of little things that added up to make the TDI feel like it was put together under stricter QA.
5 years old, no issues whatsoever, and nice to drive. Great vehicle.
Drove a 2017 for 60k km and best car ive owned. And yes mine was modified with the Golf R turbo :)
Bought a 2017 1.8L SEL Alltrack, DSG trans, in May 2023, 73K miles. I love this car! Best I've ever owned! It drives and handles far more sporty than one would expect for a 'wagon', it's really fun to drive. Had a 2002 Jetta for 20 years, also a great car but not nearly as fun as the Alltrack. Personal history - suffered through childhood and Wisconsin winters in VW buses from 1962 till I left home in 1975, learned to drive in a '74 bus. Great experience though, glad we didn't all die in those flimsy under-powered vans, but they sure leave great memories.
I own a 2017 SE model that has been a sporty, practical daily driver and great companion on my camping and fishing trips. No significant mechanical issues after 80,000 miles. I do keep up with maintenance issues. It has to be one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.
My first ever car ride on the US was on a 2004 Audi A4 S line 5 speed in 2014 and 10 years later I still remember that nice ride. The fact that this wagon have that familiar 1.8T and 170hp with the manual transmission 14 years later is so cool and is definitely one of my favorites wagons since Audi not make manual anymore at least in US
no. Completely different engine in the sportwagen. The only things they have in common is the displacement and being turbocharged.
Do you know why the 2017 was rated higher in fuel economy than the equivalent 2018-2019? Was the gearing on the transmission changed?
My 2019 VW Alltrack was purchased from a VW dealer in 2021 with 7,755 miles on it. It now has 29,400 miles on it. The sunroof’s drains were clogged, and leaked into the headliner and rear hatch carpeting. VW Manhattan says this will cost me $5,900. This car is still under warranty and is covered under the extended sunroof warranty, as well as being one of the models included in the sunroof class action lawsuit. I have taken this car for all of its regularly scheduled maintenance as recommended by VW. I called VW USA and they are telling me that they consider leakage due to clogged drains to be a maintenance issue and they will not cover the damage. This is outrageous.
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@@williamsaunders3382 VW dealers are not honoring the sunroof warranty, and VW corporate is looking the other way. There is still a culture problem at VW.
Same thing happened to me with my 3 series with sunroof. It’s one of those weird issues nobody thinks about until it happens to them.
@@gr33nspan I sued the VW dealer in small claims court and recouped some of the money. I would not buy a VW again.
In Sweden we have some crazy winter conditions and my mk7,5 alltrack has never failed me. They are really really popular cars here for a reason. I guess your cars are made in U.S. based factories so build quality may be less than from then Germany based one, IDK.
Most of the VWs in the US, including the Alltrack, are assembled in Brazil and Mexico. Nothing against those countries but my Mk6 TDI that was assembled in Germany was of better quality. Less road noise, latches buttons and doors were tighter yet smoother to operate. Alot of little things that added up to make the TDI feel like it was put together under stricter QA.
@@BucPucker Production is worse there for sure. Maybe use different components etc.
Oh only a catastrophic turbo failure. NBD. Great battery!
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Sounds like you’re more than a little biased toward this car. 😕
My 2017 has 132,000 miles and I have had no major issues. I do believe you are full of crap.
Pure garbage. 👎🏿
Do not buy under any circumstances.
Expert Score - 3/10. 👎🏿
Why?
@@raideaux KBB and consumer reports say its reliable. The 2019 version is not suggested by Consumer Reports, but I couldn't find why.
But why?
@@MrViyasan Because he can't find one and doesn't want them bought up.
Been driving my 1.8 TSI Alltrack for 30.000km + in 11 months, not a single issue during the kms I've driven.