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Re: 99 beetle tdi power loss [pludlow] by johnzonh
Mar 23, 2009 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: pludlow (Mar 22, 2009 4:13 pm)

oooh ok now maybe we are getting somewhere. hmm. I will look into the intake and the sensor issues.
 
I didn't really find a "flat spot" ...but if I ever need to step on it, go up a hill, or go flat beyond about 70 it will just not do it. Thanks so much ..everyone for the input. I was really getting worried. in this day and age...getting 50 mpg is like gold. I really enjoy the savings.
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2005 Beetle by jkinzel
Mar 25, 2009 (3:47 pm)
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Tomorrow I’m going to look at a 2005 Beetle GLS TDI 5spd manual with 21,400+ miles on it.
  
The dealer is asking $18,999, Blue Book is $19,150
 
Any thoughts on the price. Seems like there are used TDI’s showing up on the lots these days. I wonder why?
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Re: 2005 Beetle [jkinzel] by gagrice
Mar 25, 2009 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 25, 2009 3:47 pm)

Probably trades on the Jetta Sportwagen TDI. That does seem a bit high. Though that is one of the real pluses with the VW TDI, high resale value. That is very low mileage for a 4 year old car. Make sure it has a clean title, no wrecks.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [jkinzel] by reid12
Mar 25, 2009 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 25, 2009 3:47 pm)

I own a 2006 Beetle with TDI. It is a great car except for one thing. I am only about a thousand miles from replacing tires. Car just rolled over 20000 miles. Mechanically otherwise, great. Watch the electronics, ie: door locks, trunk lock, and cruise control. Mine has been in the shop under warranty for all of these things. Usually a module replacement was all that was necessary.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by bpeebles
Mar 26, 2009 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 25, 2009 6:07 pm)

The factory tires are pretty crappy when it comes to premature wearout. If you try to replace with exact same tires... you will find there is NO MILAGE WARANTEE at all on them.
 
Consider getting 4-wheel alignment before installing QUALITY tires with a milage-warantee. Rotate them at least once a year. They should last for well over 50,000 miles.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [bpeebles] by reid12
Mar 26, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 5:10 pm)

thanks for the reply. Can you recommend a good replacement model and brand. I have looked at Michelin and Continetal. Both are similiar. Pricing a good tire is not an issue. We have a place near us called Discount Tire. They can get me just about any brand of that I want to put on her.
 
Thanks for the info on what to do.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by cosmo
Mar 26, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm)

I suggest you consider buying five Michelin Primacy MXV4's. These tires seem to be the highest rated all-season touring tires. I'm putting a set on my 2006 Jetta TDI because the original Bridgestones wore out. All auto makers are now recommending not using tires that are more than 5-7 years old, so I rotate all five tires to avoid having an old spare that is unsafe.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [reid12] by bpeebles
Mar 26, 2009 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm)

I run nothing but NOKIAN tires on my vehicles.
 
For me, it is important to have traction and safety in the winter months here in Vermont. The WRG2 is one of the only tires on the planet which is rated for summer AND winter (not just an "all season" tire which is NOT rated for snow.)
 
NOKIAN also stands by their products. I used to own a 4X4 Honda Civic which used to really wear through tires. I went back to the tire-seller to exercise the tire-warantee and NOKIAN replaced all 4 tires for about $15/tire (pro-rated pricing) They did this about 3 times over the time I owned that vehicle!
 
Also, I demand low rolling resistance to get the most MPG out of my Jetta TDI. These tires deliver with up to 56 MPG on the highway. (I have xcell charts to prove it!)
 
My eldest daughter has a NB (New Beetle) with 4 NOKIAN WRs on it. I have driven it in the snow and it does well.
 
If winter performance is not a priority for you... NOKIAN also offers summer-only tires.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [cosmo] by bpeebles
Mar 26, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm)

Michelin DOES NOT provide any milage-wearout warantee at all. Given that the original MXV4s on my Jetta only lasted only about 24K miles... these tires are NOT worth the price they ask. (about 30% higher than simular tires)
 
When price and longevity are considerd, there are better tire-choices available than Michelin.
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Re: 2005 Beetle [bpeebles] by cosmo
Mar 26, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm)

I have a warranty for 60K miles tread life within six years for the Primacy MXV4's in my hand, and I can read. If you are concerned about winter driving, the Nokian's do not provide the ice traction of dedicated studless winter tires. I drive mountain passes several times each winter, and I would not risk my life with "snow" tires.

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