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#119 of 831 Re: No TDI for me [billmd] by gagrice Sep 16, 2005 (6:23 am)
Replying to: billmd (Sep 16, 2005 5:18 am) I agree you have to want a TDI. I don't think you can really compare the Sonata to a Jetta. The Jetta is safer, better handling, higher mileage, better braking, higher resale etc,etc, etc. I thought the Hyundai was bumper to bumper 10yr 100k mile warranty.   The VW dealer that I use for service is also the Hyundai dealer. They gave us a Hyundai as a loaner. I was VERY glad to get back into my Passat TDI. I cannot think of one thing I liked about the car, except it was a free loaner.   Pricing right now is too high for the TDI models. I called the dealer that I bought my Passat TDI from. I wanted a Beetle TDI. She told me that they were tough to get at MSRP. She offered to buy my Passat Wagon for what I paid in April. I told her I had better offers already. Timing is everything. Buying a high mileage car right now is bad in a sellers market. I'll wait till the price of gas drops. If it doesn't go down. I feel just like you, I can buy a lot of fuel for the difference between invoice and MSRP. Replies to this message: billmd (Sep 16, 2005 5:18 pm)
#120 of 831 Re: TDI in Canada [widow1] by gagrice Sep 16, 2005 (6:32 am)
Replying to: widow1 (Sep 16, 2005 5:57 am) I tried to do that with a Ford Ranger diesel from Brazil in 1999. It is such a hassle. Sounds like you got further than I did before you gave up. Hope you get what you want one of these days. Free trade seems to only benefit the big guys.
#121 of 831 Re: Buying TDI in Canada (gagrice) by widow1 Sep 16, 2005 (9:03 am)
I have decided to wait for the new generation MK V Golf TDI. The MK V Golf has been out in Europe since 2004 so hopefully all the first year glitches are gone unlike the situation with the MK V Jetta which was introduced here before it appeared in Europe. Hoping the TDI's fuel efficiency won't be as compromised as the new longer, wider, heavier, 16/17" tire clad Jetta's is. As far as buying in Canada, from what I gleaned from the 2003 Edmunds "Grey Market Cars" article (I hope Edmunds updates this article to reflect current conditions), there was a flurry of Americans buying in Canada a few years back because the exchange rate was so favorable. In addition, manufacturers "priced to market," i.e., because of the higher taxation in Canada and the lower wage scale prices were adjusted downward, particularly so with American cars. The Edmunds article cited a Montana car dealer who bought Dodge Caravans north of the 49th parallel for $19500. Here the vehicle was priced over $28000. Hondas could be had over there at a retail price that was below U.S. invoice. Honda tried to stop the American buying in Canada in 2003 by refusing to honor warranties on Canadian bought cars brought to the states. Other manufacturers followed suit. Not the case with VW which does not now price the cars lower in Canada and who will honor a new car warranty if you succeed by guile in getting it over the border.  I have a friend who's worked for many years for GM's part supplier, Delphi, who explained to me how American car makers can "price to market." His plant could produce an A/C unit for a Chevy truck for $149; yet, if you went to a dealer's parts department you might be charged $339 for just the evaporator. So don't believe all the talk from the automakers that blame their woes primarily on the wage, pension, and health care costs extracted from them by the UAW. And you are right, gagrice, the free trade mania being pushed now by the Republicans benefits the big guys - the corporations and the wealthy - and is an assault on the working classes as Perot and Buchanan pointed out in the 1990s in their criticism of NAFTA. As for as auto makers like VW's prohibition of cross border sales of new vehicles, I believe there have been some lawsuits in the courts for some time now alleging monopolistic price fixing.
#122 of 831 Re: No TDI for me [gagrice] by billmd Sep 16, 2005 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Sep 16, 2005 6:23 am) I think I did compare a Sonata to a Jetta. Just because the Jetta is imported from Mexico does not make it safer ( 06 Sonata is 5 star Front AND Side impact ), nor better handling/ride as I have driven both nor better braking as Sonata has 4 wheel disc. The Jetta has better mileage, Sonata 28, Jetta 45 and the Jetta has a better resale right now. I have heard many owners complain about VW service, or lack thereof and the numerous "engine light" and other issues.   Sonata is US built and has 10 yr or 100000 mile drivetrain warranty and 5yr 60000 mile bumper to bumper........soooo, I agree. You have to really want a TDI.
#123 of 831 Re: TDI $1200 OVER MSRP [mgwashburn] by dolphin Sep 16, 2005 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: mgwashburn (Sep 14, 2005 6:54 pm) Where are you finding bio here $1.75?
#124 of 831 But . . . by bogidu Sep 17, 2005 (6:44 am)
What seems to be missing is the simple issue of economy. I drive a kia and get just under 300 miles to a tankful . . . . and I've been told I could get 600 with a tdi. I drive 100 miles roundtrip to work . . . . .it doesn't take much convincing despite the flaws. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 17, 2005 6:47 am)
#125 of 831 Re: But . . . [bogidu] by kyfdx HOST Sep 17, 2005 (6:47 am)
Replying to: bogidu (Sep 17, 2005 6:44 am) This really isn't a comparison forum between Kia and VW..   If you have specific Prices Paid or Buying Experiences related to a VW TDI model, feel free to post them... but, off -topic posts need to go elsewhere.. Use the "Browse By Vehicle tabs to the left to find the appropriate forum.   regards, kyfdx
#126 of 831 Are they still selling the 2006 Golf TDI? by koolkinkajou Oct 03, 2005 (10:11 am)
Some people are saying they areI no more will come out until the get the next model 5 in? I havent seen any in dealer inventory anywhere. Replies to this message: ejam08 (Oct 13, 2005 5:28 am) ike3 (Oct 15, 2005 5:30 pm)
#127 of 831 Re: TDI in Canada [widow1] by johannes Oct 04, 2005 (8:30 am)
Replying to: widow1 (Sep 16, 2005 5:57 am) I am surprised Superior charged you the Ontario taxes. For them / and Revenue Canada, it is a car for export so they can claim their 8 & 7 % back. Just a matter of paperwork. It might have been ea nice 15% extra margin! I just had a car exported, used www.fochleasing.com and did not have to pay any taxes. New car also (BMW). Just so that you know the next time.
#128 of 831 Price for Jatta TDI by cnfmsu Oct 05, 2005 (3:29 pm)
I would to know what I have to pay for a 06 Jatta TDI. The local deal quoted me $22,980(MSRP), + $499 (dealer fee) + tax and tag. For package#1, it is $1,600. Is this reasonable? Thanks in advance for any feedbacks and advices! Replies to this message: fowle (Oct 05, 2005 5:02 pm) cnfmsu (Oct 05, 2005 6:22 pm)

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