Used Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for Sale in Indianapolis, IN

As owners of a much beloved 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI, we thought long and hard about purchasing another VW. After evaluating many options, we decided on a new 2016 Golf Sportwagen TSI as our second vehicle, and as an eventual replacement of the TDI which was due to be returned. So, we were in the unusual position of driving the TDI and this new TSI Sportwagen at the same time in a real apples-to-apples comparison. We LOVED our TDI, but this new Golf Sportwagen simply slays it. A more responsive engine, superior transmission, smoother and quieter ride, more controlled handling and braking (didn't think we could get better than the TDI), better interior and exterior fit and finish, and a slightly higher seat position and more interior and storage space have already convinced us we made the right decision. I'm back to driving the TDI the past week as my wife is driving the new car, and it feels like a tank in comparison. It didn't hurt that we got an incredible deal on a 2016 year-end close-out. On the con side, the TSI has significantly less torque than the TDI, but we're surprised that the TSI actually has better acceleration. We've now been driving the new TSI Sportwagen for a year, and remain generally pleased. It is very comfortable and quiet for long trips, and equally adept and nimble in urban driving. The cargo space is cavernous, and significantly larger than most comparable small SUV's I've found I can actually carry more than several friends who own larger crossover vehicles. Towing capacity with an added hitch has also proven excellent. We effortlessly drove 1,500 miles this fall with a 1,600 lb teardrop trailer over mountainous western terrain, and we hardly noticed we were towing anything. We have also found the driver assist features - something we felt we had no need for - and excellent bonus. VW's adaptive cruise control, blind spot sensors, and rear collision avoidance and back up camera are all excellent features and perform very well. Our only complaint is that the blind spot warning lights on the side mirrors are quite small and the same orange color as the turn signal indicators, making them less visible than they should be. Our one disappointment so far is poor fuel efficiency, which is nowhere near the 28/37 we expected. The car barely approaches these figures in perfect driving conditions of consistent 35 mph city driving, and 65 mph highway driving using the adaptive cruise in Eco mode. In real city driving, we're averaging a disappointing 20-22 mpg, and only around 32-34 mpg on the highway, for a normal combined mileage around 24 mpg. This is the worst fuel efficiency of any of the five VW Jetta/Golf models we have owned in the past 20 years. This poor mileage, combined with the small 13-gallon tank, gets you an average range of only about 250 miles per tank - also the worst we have ever gotten from a VW. We're now at 11,000 miles, and we've seen no improvement. All-in-all, its a great vehicle and I think you'll be pleased with this new version of the Sportwagen compared to other options out there, but for the fuel efficiency.

Got this after my lease on Sportwagen TDI expired. Two major gripes about the car - automatic transmission is jerky when car slows down to about 30-20mph and right before stopping. As if it doesn't know what to do, downshifting gears abruptly. Unpleasant. Second - after about 5 months of driving it, noticed a sizable stain on the roof (moonroof) liner right where it meets rear tailgate. It has overtime became slightly less than a foot long and is as wide as the whole roof. Car is being taken care of right now by the dealer, who is doing great job keeping me updated on the progress. But it seems like serious manufacturing defect due to improper welding around moonroof. A smaller thing, but also annoying. When accelerating, if I press the pedal quickly nothing happens at all for the first half a second or so, then it suddenly jumps. There is a certain amount of lag and it seems to become more and more noticeable as I drive the car more. Everything else about the car is fantastic, I was able to hit 40 mpg on my way to work during 22 mile drive many times. Usually, if driven carefully, the car achieves 35mpg no problem. Very spacious and sporty at the same time. Interior quality is so much better than many Japanese cars and design is more subtle, minimalistic, just right for me.