- #2733 of 3716
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Re: subtract 10 mph, add 10 mpg [elias]
by sebring95
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Mar 19, 2009 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: elias (Mar 19, 2009 12:50 pm)
I always felt one of the big advantages of the TDI was the ability to run 75-80mph and still get 45+mpg. Plus it felt very nice at those speeds. My short-lived relationship with an '07 Civic was the exact opposite. Felt like a schooner at 80mph and took a big dive in mpg. Your poor car is probably embarrassed to be clogging up the right lane....born to run!
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- #2734 of 3716
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Re: Would you make the leap if? [sebring95]
by c280
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Mar 21, 2009 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: sebring95 (Mar 19, 2009 6:57 pm)
Would you make the leap to the Tiguan TDI if VW brings it to States or would you stick with your Jetta TDI?
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- #2735 of 3716
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Tiguan TDI
by bpeebles
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Mar 21, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: c280 (Mar 21, 2009 12:41 pm)
I would SERIOUSLY consider replacing my Dodge Dakota with 4.7L V8 with Tiguan TDI... PLEASE VW put them on the ship to USA!!
In fact, my wife and I test-drove a 4X4 Tiguan just today. (not diesel) Using the ABS-pump to supply pressure to the parking-brakes is a GREAT idea. (no more parking-brake lever with cables to seeze-up)
I would prefer to have a MANUAL xmission ...but it is not available with 4X4.
I DO NOT like the fact that the 2.0L turbo engine requires PREMIUM gasoline. The salesman are very good at not mentioning that little tidbit.
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- #2736 of 3716
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Re: Tiguan TDI [bpeebles]
by gagrice
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Mar 21, 2009 (7:02 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 21, 2009 5:32 pm)
I also like the Tiguan. The 2.0L TDI would give me the incentive to part with some cash for a new SUV. Right today I am watching for a good buy on a lightly used ML320 CDI prior to the UREA injected model. The MB is more luxury for sure. Just not quite the mileage I would like to get from an SUV. Not a chance I would buy the Premium guzzling gas version of the Tiguan or the Touareg. I was interested in the V6 Touareg TDI until I found out they are going with that lame UREA system to please CARB.
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- #2737 of 3716
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Re: Would you make the leap if? [c280]
by shrifty
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Mar 21, 2009 (10:35 pm)
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Replying to: c280 (Mar 21, 2009 12:41 pm)
Depending on the real world mileage, absolutely! I would rather have an SUV than a sedan. I didn't really want the Jetta in the first place, but for me the car is way to practical and what I need in a vehicle. Depending on how big a hit I would take on the trade in and the increased fuel expense, I would have to think about it.
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- #2738 of 3716
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Re: Would you make the leap if? [c280]
by sebring95
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Mar 22, 2009 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: c280 (Mar 21, 2009 12:41 pm)
I was very interested in the Tiguan TDI and might still be if they would bring it. My Jetta was totaled a couple years ago and I tried a new Civic and sold it after a few months. I took on a new contract that has me commuting 60 miles of twisty/hilly roads shared with lots of coal buckets. I'm pretty happy making the commute in my Tundra at this point from a safety and utility standpoint. 17mpg sucks but the fuel savings would never pay for a new TDI. Not at the prices they're selling for and my relatively short commute. I used to do 30k a year so the fuel savings really added up.
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- #2739 of 3716
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Twin Turbo Jetta TDI or Twin Turbo Tiguan TDI?
by c280
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Mar 22, 2009 (3:57 pm)
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I test drove the '09 BMW 335d. What are ride! That car is so responsive, the acceleration, the braking. But the price is outrageous like the AIG bonus. Also the trunk is smaller than the '09 Jetta TDI, plus it uses urea and run-flats. But the ride is amazing. After I drove the BMW I couldn't stop wondering if VW would ever put the twin turbo in their diesels?
What do you think?
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- #2740 of 3716
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Re: how does the TDI do in the cold? [andyvmn]
by sandman52
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Mar 24, 2009 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: andyvmn (Mar 10, 2009 8:29 am)
I have a 2005.5 Jetta TDI, live about 60 mile north of Mpls, MN, and while I do have a garage, and a tank heater to give the engine a little pampering when it falls below zero, once I get to work, it has no such comforts, and will often set out for 8 hrs or more at well below zero temps ( I think we went nearly two weeks without going above zero in Jan. with several -30 or colder days) and no problems starting. I don't think you need to worry about it being reliable in the MN. 
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- #2741 of 3716
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Deal or No Deal
by longo2
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Mar 24, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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Tomorow I am going to look at a 2006 Jetta TDI that is for sale by owner. It's white with grey leather interior.
It has the Package 2 options including the power memory seats, steering wheel contols, sun roof, new tires and auto trans. The car has 61,000 miles of mostly hyway driving and has had the VW service shedule since new.
He wants $15,900 dollars for it and seems kind of sentimental about it.
From what I am seeing on the car lots and eBay I don't think I am going to find much that comes close to this deal...
Anyone have any thoughts?
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- #2742 of 3716
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by dudleyr
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Mar 25, 2009 (5:05 am)
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My thoughts would be to buy a new one. I have seen a dealer that has a dozen of them in the $21k range. They are going below invoice now because fuel is cheap.
The new vehicle will cost a little more, but it has a full warranty and the new more powerful engine. Also much higher resale value.
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