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Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 25, 2009 5:05 am) |
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Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 25, 2009 5:05 am) I did my first test drive in a brand new 09' TDI this week and found it to be as smooth as silk everytime I did the intesection test. No hesitation, no stumble, felt great. Very quiet car, and power to spare up to about 70 then it got kind of lazy. In Montana, Idaho and Utah, the 09's are flying off the lots as soon as they are off the truck, except Great Falls where the dealer is asking $2000.00 over sticker and seems fine with the obvious price gouge. In todays market I don't think people are that gung ho about being shafted for an extra $2000.00 just because the dealer has got away with that crap in the past. Idaho...have 'lists' and people with deposits taking the first ones to hit the lot, but at least they are sticking to the MSRP. Utah.... lots of stock but no discount deals anywhere either...(so far) Texas seems to have lots of Jettas of all years and models but so far I havn't seen any incentives like 09's for $21,000 I think the advice to spend an extra few Thou' and buy a new 09' is good advice, considering all the issues of paying $16 to $18,000 for a used one off waranty. Hell, I have looked at several used 06's Jettas that they still want $21,000 for, a car that cost $24,000 3 years ago. Right now, VW has the market cornered on the green Diesel that gets great mpg's, but there is going to be a new Kid on the Block later this year when Honda rolls out the popular Accord in a TDI option that gets the same or even better mpgs than the Jetta. Might be a good idea right now to hang tough for a few months and see what the fall market will bring.. http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9712548-7.html |
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Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 25, 2009 5:05 am) But at the same time, when one already has a TDI, even after running the numbers, it is still attractive to keep it (03 TDI with 114,000 miles). |
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Tomorrow I’m going to look at a 2005 Beetle GLS TDI 5spd manual with 21,400+ miles on it. (Yes, I know, this is the Jetta thread, but I was too lazy to look up a beetle thread). Besides, I miss you guys, sort of.  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. |
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Replying to: longo2 (Mar 25, 2009 12:19 pm) Longo2, my '05 is either lazy or zippy. I was reading the owner's manual and discovered that there is a dual mode program in this vehicle (maybe in the 06 also). I think it was referred to as 'economy mode' and 'sport mode'. I'd have to look again to be sure. Mine drives almost lethargic at low throttle settings in economy mode. I don't know whether it's throttle position or how fast the pedal is moved that sets it off, but when sport mode kicks in it's like a different vehicle. 
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Replying to: longo2 (Mar 25, 2009 12:19 pm)
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Replying to: gfr1 (Mar 25, 2009 8:02 pm) "Honda announced at the Tokyo auto show that there will be a US-spec Accord diesel for 2009. The engine displaces 2.2L, and is expected to produce 150 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Unique to the Honda diesel is the fact that is will not need a urea injection system like Mercedes, but rather will have a NOx converter that produces its own ammonia through a chemical reaction that reacts with the NOx to produce harmless nitrogen and water. The advantage this has over the Mercedes/VW urea unit is that it will not need to be replenished with AdBlue liquid, which is needed for the urea system to work"... Full story here at Autosavant |
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Replying to: gfr1 (Mar 25, 2009 8:02 pm) And more TDI gossip... "they are rebuilding the engine and are still planning on another emmisons test in time for a 2010 introduction" Sorry for the assumption that the internet always gets things right the first time. In any case, I will wait for a better deal on an 09' Jetta TDI.and not hold my breath on Honda getting it's TDI right this year.. The 09' Jetta is amazing in all respects.
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http://fitzmall.com/Fitzway/Carfind/resultsa.asp?lstOrd1=EPC May be a ways away, but there are ton of new TDI Jettas above, and the prices are good.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 28, 2009 12:19 pm) You are sure right about Maryland not being close to my car hunting ground, but those Jetta TDI buyers on the East Coast must love this Fitzmall guy! He is brutal about his pricing and I would imagine printing out his listings and keeping them in your back pocket, would give fits to the car crooks who are charging $2000 over MSRP. cold shivers. My dream Jetta,TDI DSG transmission Power sunroof Tinted Glass Rear lip spoiler I-Pod adaptor Premim Stereo Rubber trunk protector and floor mats....INTERNET PRICED at $22,581
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