Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

It shouldn’t be doing that. Take it back to your dealer and demonstrate what it’s doing and ask to explain it or fix it.

If you want a reliable ride go for the Camry, buying the Jetta is a gamble, which could end up being an expensive one.

It is a lot of oil that it’s using so I would definitely have it checked to determine the cause.

Sensor faults are quite common on today's cars, no matter the brand; it's not a particular problem with VW. You could approach VW about coming to the party for part of the cost of repairs, but I doubt that you would get anywhere with your claim.

Both will give you good fuel savings in the sort of driving you're doing. The hybrid would likely be better in stop-start driving, the diesel better for open-road motoring. The diesel would be cheaper to buy and have a better resale value in the medium term. People are still sceptical about the life of the batteries in the hybrid -- though there is no evidence to suggest they are a problem -- but it has a negative effect on used values. You would also be tied to a Toyota dealer for servicing. The broader trade has yet to develop the expertise to look after the complex electrics of the hybrid.

I would think you have a good case to put to VW to have the engine replaced at its cost, although I would expect VW to say the car is too old and is no longer covered. Put your case to them for a new engine, but anticipate it will either be rejected, or an offer will be made to you with VW covering part of the cost of repairs.