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#2668 of 3591 Re: What have you paid for your 2009 Jetta TDI? [BuffaloVWType2] by shrifty Jan 08, 2009 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: BuffaloVWType2 (Jan 08, 2009 9:48 am) I paid $24,368 for mine, automatic. No sunroof or nav, but it did include a lip spoiler and mudguards, and the upgraded floormats.
#2669 of 3591 considering tdi but diesel now more expensive by volvoguy4 Jan 09, 2009 (3:15 pm)
I have a volvo diesel car with over 300kmiles (I bought it used at 144k miles) and considering finally retiring it. Possible replacement is new VW TDI. However diesel costs now 2.35/gallon while gasoline costs 1.65/gallon. For past 13 years I did not make earnest diesel/gasoline cost comparison because of my volvo still very good runner. I did calculations with EPA mileage figures and at these comparison fuel prices it works out that new gasoline jetta costs 5.5cents/mile while TDI jetta costs 5.7cents/mile fuel cost. Is this correct? Is diesel now costing more per mile (fuel cost) in addition to performance handicap that I have always been aware of? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 09, 2009 4:39 pm) shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 6:59 pm)
#2670 of 3591 Re: considering tdi but diesel now more expensive [volvoguy4] by bpeebles Jan 09, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: volvoguy4 (Jan 09, 2009 3:15 pm) You can be assured that any apparent gasoline fuel-cost advantage will be short-lived. You can be equally assured that the efficency of a diesel engine will always continue to be better than any gasoline engine.   Also, it does not appear if you have considerd in the PM (Preventive Maintenance) cost advantage of a diesel engine. For example, if your Volvo had a gasoline engine, you would have replaced sparkplugs, wires and several other ignition components many times over 300K miles. (and the engine would not have lasted that long anyway)   Additionally, most people with TDIs have discoverd that their MPG continues to increase over about 40,000 miles as the pistons seal within the cylinders. Most folks find that the EPA numbers are easy to surpass. (Expect over 55MPG on highway) If you plan on keeping your next car as long as your Volvo.. then a TDI is absolutely the right choice for you.   Finally, you are incorrect in assuming that performance does not match gasoline engine. The newer TDIs can easilly out accellerate an equal-displacement gasoline engine any day of the week. (All while consuming less fuel and creating less emmissions!)
#2671 of 3591 Re: considering tdi but diesel now more expensive [volvoguy4] by shrifty Jan 09, 2009 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: volvoguy4 (Jan 09, 2009 3:15 pm) I will have to agree with bpeebles on this one for sure, the current price difference won't last too long. In my area RUG is going up, while diesel dropped a bit. Current diesel price is 2.29, while RUG is 1.79. I wouldn't rely too heavily on EPA estimates but rather what people typically get, tonight on my trip I achieved close to 42 MPG running between 75-85 MPH and not even close to 40,000 miles on it yet, so it should likely get better with age.
#2672 of 3591 10,000 mile maintenance? by shrifty Jan 09, 2009 (7:02 pm)
Tonight I briefly saw a message on my dash that I have never seen before, but didn't really see what it said. The only part I saw mentioned about having xxx days until I need maintenance or service....   Has anyone seen a message similar to this and knows what it actually said? I only saw it once, I'll have to check next time I start it up, I hope it wasn't anything too important. Replies to this message: ed_grant (Jan 10, 2009 7:20 am) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:22 pm) cosmo (Jan 10, 2009 10:43 am) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:24 pm) littlerhody (Jan 10, 2009 6:42 pm) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:32 pm)
#2673 of 3591 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by ed_grant Jan 10, 2009 (7:20 am)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) The system is designed to track the mileage and time since last service and warn when serrvice is due. The dealer will reset the signal. Make sure that they set for the 10,000 mile interval or else they will set for 5,000 miles for the next oil change. I have forced them to set for 10,000 miles. It then becomes my choice if I service early. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:22 pm)
#2674 of 3591 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by cosmo Jan 10, 2009 (10:43 am)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) The procedure for re-setting the service reminder is as follows:   With key out of ignition press and hold trip odometer reset button.   When trip odometer reads 0.0, keep pressing the button and insert the key into the ignition.   Turn the ignition to on (not start).   The display will read "Service Now".   Release the trip odometer reset button and press the "m" button to the bottom left of the tach.   The "Service Now" will disappear.   You can confirm the re-set by removing the key from the ignition and holding the trip odometer reset button for 3-5 seconds. The MFD will display the miles until next service. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:24 pm)
#2675 of 3591 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by littlerhody Jan 10, 2009 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) At about 500 miles before the 10k mark you will get messages that service is do in xxx miles or yyy days. The days make no sense. I had my 10 k service performed. The reminder sticker says next service is in 5k however it should be 10k. Not sure how they set the car display. It will be interesting since scheduled service for the first 36k miles is at no charge. I assume you all know that is the case for the 09 jetta. You should not be paying for oil changes. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:32 pm)
#2676 of 3591 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [ed_grant] by shrifty Jan 10, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: ed_grant (Jan 10, 2009 7:20 am) Based on the number of miles that it said, it appears to be set to the 10,000 mile service as it said around 1300 miles last time I saw it. Oddly enough, it said 1400 miles or 267 days. Not sure why that number of days, seems kind of strange. I guess it rounds to roughly 9 months, if that makes any sense.
#2677 of 3591 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [cosmo] by shrifty Jan 10, 2009 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: cosmo (Jan 10, 2009 10:43 am) Thanks for the info, I can check this out after I have the 10,000 mile service just to be sure they set it properly. Of course, it isn't really that difficult to remember the mileage since it is every 10,000 miles. Nice to have the reminder though.

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