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2479 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:02 AM
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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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Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 25, 2009 3:47 pm) |
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Replying to: jkinzel (Mar 25, 2009 3:47 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 25, 2009 6:07 pm) 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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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 5:10 pm) Thanks for the info on what to do. |
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm)
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Replying to: reid12 (Mar 26, 2009 5:39 pm) 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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Replying to: cosmo (Mar 26, 2009 5:59 pm) When price and longevity are considerd, there are better tire-choices available than Michelin.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 26, 2009 6:14 pm) |
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Today I took the plunge and purchased a used 2005 New Beetle TDI, GLS and DSG transmission with 47,000 miles. CarFax shows it to be clean. I was told the factory warranty has run out, but I can buy an extended warranty that averages out to about $1000 a year for three or four years. A bit steep I say, but VW repairs are really steep. Might be better to keep the $3K in a repair account and hope for the best. We tend to keep cars a long time. I traded a 1993 Explorer with 208000 miles, we purchased new, for the NB. $1,200 they gave me. Bpeebles, would you be so kind as to tell me the fuel treatment you use. I know it has been gone over hundreds of times, but I have been away from the threads for a while. What sweet ride, can’t wait to take it over the mountains (Cascades).
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