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#177 of 280 The price in NE Ohio by music287 May 11, 2006 (5:39 am)
We're ordering a manual TDI with Package #1 in Spice Red with the beige leatherette interior. It'll be delivered in July which is just what we want. Since the spread between invoice and MSRP seems to be only about $1300 there isn't a lot of room to negotiate. The four dealers within 25 miles of my home are all more or less hitting the Edmunds price. At ~$23.7K I'm happy aniticipating 45 mpg especially since diesel is only $.04 more per gallon in this area. (2.89 vs. 2.85) I note the full size spare and 60K drivetrain warranty. Is the VW extended warranty worth it? We usually keep our cars to 80-90K miles.   Jay
#178 of 280 Pleased-Pleased-Pleased by hiatlf0 May 20, 2006 (9:58 pm)
I live in the mid-west, St. Louis Mo to be exact. I bought a 2005 Jetta TDI, manual transmission, Nov/2005. I paid sticker price minus $100 dealer prep. The dealer would not come down any. There were not many TDI's to choose from. The one I wanted was located in a southern state & transported to my dealer in a week. I felt lucky to get it!    I drive close to 100 miles round trip each day and average 48 miles to a gal of diesel. I buy my own diesel oil & filter & have my maintenance done at a non VW shop. One thing that attracted me to the diesel engine was the lifetime of the engine if maintained properly. I am a widow & have only myself to rely on. Believe me, this has been a good car for me. I hope others enjoy there car as much as I enjoy mine. ">
#179 of 280 Interesting Information by music287 May 26, 2006 (4:55 am)
OK, we ordered a 2006 Jetta tdi from one of the four local VW dealers and I'd like to report on the experience. Three of the dealers basically wouldn't budge: The price was MSRP minus a coupla hundred dollars. One dealer, a VW-Mazda store in NE Ohio ordered our car for delivery in August (when we wanted it!) for ~$275 over invoice plus tax and title. This is for a cash deal, no trade-in. BTW, our car is a Spice Red with Package Two. The XM option isn't available anymore; we're getting the Sirius radio. (Too bad because XM carries MLB and the Cleveland Indians is my team!) Too, Spice Red was discontinued as an option 3 days after we ordered. I'd say things are beginning to dry up. The 2008 tdi's apparently will have a highly modified emissions system that won't be ready in time. There will be no 2007 tdi's!   Jay
#180 of 280 Why did VW discontinue the Jetta Wagon? Is TDI better? by suzywhatever May 29, 2006 (6:36 am)
I was really interested in a Jetta wagon, the dealer told me they arren't making the Jetta Wagon anymore. Does anyone know why?  I was also wondering what people have to say about the TDI vs. gas model. Is the mileage that much better? What about the stinky diesel smell? I have seen TDI cars with black smudge on the bumpers from the exhaust...yuk.  Thank you in advance for your input!! Suz Replies to this message: gagrice (May 29, 2006 7:41 am) suzywhatever (Jun 01, 2006 6:06 am) gagrice (Jun 01, 2006 6:49 am) billinnc (Jun 01, 2006 6:54 am) and 4 more... hersheytx1 (May 30, 2006 8:32 am)
#181 of 280 Re: Why did VW discontinue the Jetta Wagon? Is TDI better? [suzywhatever] by gagrice May 29, 2006 (7:41 am)
Replying to: suzywhatever (May 29, 2006 6:36 am) There is no comparison. The TDI gets a lot better mileage. That black smudge is non existent in the new diesel engines. Plus as the low sulfur diesel becomes the standard this year across the country diesel has no smell. Actually less smell than a new gas car. Less Green house gas and less carbon monoxide.   PS I would not hesitate as they are not going to offer them next year. It will be the year after. Replies to this message: suzywhatever (Jun 01, 2006 6:06 am) gagrice (Jun 01, 2006 6:49 am) billinnc (Jun 01, 2006 6:54 am) mbadjura (Jun 09, 2006 12:35 pm) and 2 more... suzywhatever (Jun 10, 2006 7:08 am)
#182 of 280 Re: Why did VW discontinue the Jetta Wagon? Is TDI better? [suzywhatever] by hersheytx1 May 30, 2006 (8:32 am)
Replying to: suzywhatever (May 29, 2006 6:36 am) I get a black smudge, but only after about 3 weeks of not washing my car. I never notice any smell. In fact the engine is so smooth and refined that I almost forget I am driving a diesel. Mileage? I drive with a lead foot. In fact I am the worst kind of driver for trying to get the best gas mileage. I average 36 to 42 miles to the gallon. Mostly city driving. IF I take on the highway I am more sane. Use the cruise control. Set it for 70-75 and leave it. I have gotten 49 miles to the gallon. It is the last year for the TDI engine. I would not wait. The engine is rated to last 500,000 miles. Your car will fall apart before the engine ever gives up.
#183 of 280 How can a Californian buy a 06 TDI Jetta? by magbarn May 30, 2006 (11:56 am)
My new job requires me to do a 90 mile round trip commute and my 03 BMW is getting pretty expensive to drive here with $3.50/gal gas. Reading about this Jetta TDI has gotten me very excited but after calling 5 different dealers in socal NONE have one in stock as they won't make them until '08 model year. I'd like to buy one new. My parents own a 2nd home in Arizona where you can still get a TDI. What can I do do get one of these cars before the STOP making them in september?
#184 of 280 Re: Considering a Jetta TDI [tacomaboy] by billinnc May 31, 2006 (11:34 am)
Replying to: tacomaboy (Apr 12, 2006 9:35 am) I just purchased a Black Jetta TDI (auto) with Pkg 1, mats(including trunk mat) and cargo net. List was $25,164, including shipping. I got them to discount $800 before tax (3%) and tag ($68) which gave it an out the door price of $25,280. Basically, I saved the tax of 3%. I tried to negotiate with several dealers and most were selling at MSRP on the TDI models. I had a chance for a Pkg 2 and the out the door price was ~$27,000. I did not like the gray color so I let it go. I researched alot of prices in the southeast and some in Ohio since I made a recent trip there. As I said most are selling TDI models at list. A few are selling them with additional dealer profit (not to mention documentation fees which are the same thing) and a few will actually deal with the buyer. Manual transmission TDIs were fairly plentiful with Pkg 1. The auto transmission models sell as soon as they hit the lot, regardless of Pkg. If you want a Pkg 2, you may not be able to select your color and with rear air bags, I would expect to pay around $26,600 plus tax and tag. You should not have to pay a premium but remember, the TDIs won't be made in 2007 so they are hot at this time. When I finally got a deal I could live with, the dealer could not find a car. Mainly because he would not trade with any one outside his company network. I took the same numbers to a smaller dealer about 60 miles and away and he met it and found a car in two days. If you d your homework,m you will know a good deal when you see it and just be ready with your checkbook because it won't last long. This was a new experience for me since I usually buy cars at invoice or just over, plus rebates. But, on the other hand, it is a sweet car and the diesel is quiet compared to others, especially the Jeep Liberty diesel. Good luck, you won't be sorry if you get a TDI! Quality sometimes cost a little more.
#185 of 280 Re: Why did VW discontinue the Jetta Wagon? Is TDI better? [gagrice] by suzywhatever Jun 01, 2006 (6:06 am)
Replying to: gagrice (May 29, 2006 7:41 am) Thanks for the response!  I am really going to look into the TDI. Is there a problem starting in cold weather? Do they make a TDI WAGON? hAVE KID AND DOG..NEED A WAGON... sUZ Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 01, 2006 6:49 am) billinnc (Jun 01, 2006 6:54 am) mbadjura (Jun 09, 2006 12:35 pm) billinnc (Jun 11, 2006 7:38 am) and 1 more... suzywhatever (Jun 10, 2006 7:08 am)
#186 of 280 Re: Why did VW discontinue the Jetta Wagon? Is TDI better? [suzywhatever] by gagrice Jun 01, 2006 (6:49 am)
Replying to: suzywhatever (Jun 01, 2006 6:06 am) For some reason they are not offering the Jetta wagon this year. It would have to be a used one, and again they are hard to find and high priced. Two Jetta Wagons are on eBay one with 12k miles the other 75K miles. The 2003 with 75k miles is already bid past the Edmund's private party value.

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