YEEHAW! Audi to Buy Back 3.0L TDIs
12-20-2016, 02:29 PM
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Hopefully the judge put a deadline on the fix to be approved for the gen 2 or else buyback should start immediately, since two previous fixes were already denied for the 3.0. The gen 2 should also get more in compensation for taking a risk of losing future resale value if a fix is to be approved...
12-20-2016, 03:04 PM
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+1 I am glad I was not looking and/or needing to replace my car anytime soon as this is most likely going to take some time to get settled. I for one am not going to be first in line for the "fix". I will patiently wait for others to go first and post what their opinion is.
12-20-2016, 03:06 PM
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^ IMO there isn't a fix possible. If there were it would have revealed itself already. Seems like VW is kicking the buyback down the road for some reason.
What are your thoughts, MP4?
What are your thoughts, MP4?
12-20-2016, 03:29 PM
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What makes anyone think they'd get a check before the fix is performed? I'd expect it to follow the 2L protocol which means more delays potentially
i thought I read CARB approved a 3L fix for our gen 2 already? Maybe I'm wrong
looks like we got screwed vs the 2L customers 👿
i thought I read CARB approved a 3L fix for our gen 2 already? Maybe I'm wrong
looks like we got screwed vs the 2L customers 👿
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12-20-2016, 03:31 PM
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12-20-2016, 03:35 PM
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12-20-2016, 04:40 PM
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Actually those with gen 2 are still still going to be left in a holding pattern for what will probably be a good while. Late next year??
The relevant part: "... so-called Generation 2 engines to bring them into compliance with the emissions standards to which they were certified, if appropriate modifications are approved by EPA and CARB. If Volkswagen is unable to meet this requirement, it will offer to buy back or terminate the leases of these vehicles and may also seek approval by EPA and CARB to offer customers a modification to substantially reduce their nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions."
Meaning there isn't really an agreement on these. VW still has to come up with a solution that the EPA will agree to. Maybe a buy back, maybe not...
Unfortunately we're all going to be waiting. And waiting...
The relevant part: "... so-called Generation 2 engines to bring them into compliance with the emissions standards to which they were certified, if appropriate modifications are approved by EPA and CARB. If Volkswagen is unable to meet this requirement, it will offer to buy back or terminate the leases of these vehicles and may also seek approval by EPA and CARB to offer customers a modification to substantially reduce their nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions."
Meaning there isn't really an agreement on these. VW still has to come up with a solution that the EPA will agree to. Maybe a buy back, maybe not...
Unfortunately we're all going to be waiting. And waiting...
12-20-2016, 04:44 PM
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No fix has yet been approved but 2.0 TDI buy backs are being conducted now. The settlement as approved by the federal district judge provides that current owners have until September 2018 to sell their cars back at exactly the same amount offered today. It is understood that owners can continue driving their cars 12,500 miles/year with no reduction in buy back pay out.