Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

[D911]

Looking at a new car here. Did some googlin' & didn't find anything in particular to look for really in the MKV, wanted to see if any of you guru's have had some first hand experience with the MK5 and can steer me in the right direction for what to look for/look out for?

I'd appreciate the input!!

[Natty54]

Re: Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

Just std items I can think of:

Fuel pump tappet
Timing belt
Diverter valve

[Danaldson]

Re: Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

people like to freak out over the cam follower.

[chalms04]

Re: Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

Cam follower for an FSI (up to 2008.5)

[mferrariomk5]

Re: Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

the water pump impeller is a plastic one. They like to fail at high mileage

[toplessvw]

Re: Considering 2.0T MK5 Jetta, What to look out for?

it depends on the maintenance done, oil used , history. I bought my Passat and with in a week I did the cam follower, timing belt, water pump, motor mounts, oil change, trans filter, and this week end the updated diverter valve. So if you do not have a good documented history add $1500 to the cost of the car and give it some love.