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#239 of 831 Re: prices paid for jetta tdi [davids1] by bailboy Jun 07, 2007 (9:24 am)
Replying to: davids1 (Jun 07, 2007 8:54 am) I never said I was trading it in for fuel economy. I am getting rid of the avalon due to the transmission problems and throttle hesitation that have plagued the newer avalons. Not to mention in the year I have owned it it has been side swipped, door dings, bumper marks. The car is long and wide and is prone to idiots who don't care about other peoples cars.....so I decided that I wanted to replace it with a better more fuel efficent vehicle that did not take up so much parking space.... I don't care for the Honda civic, or the toyota corolla, considering I am not happy with Toy as it is. And I am not excited about hyundai and none of them get the milage the jetta gets. And I just can not justify a hybrid, I test drove the prius and was not impressed with anything other than the fact the engine shuts off at stop lights....   So for over all economy, I was considering the Jetta TDI. Although I will say I am constantly having second thoughts because of the past reliability issues of Volk's. So...I guess I am not 100% sure what car to go with considering any make and model can have issues. I used to think Toyota was bullet proof because of my previous tacoma that I loved. BUt now buying a 26k car used, the avalon, has made me realize that just cause a company is known for reliability doesn't mean I will get quality..   But my girls 2002 maxima has been bullet proof though...but I can not justify the 23mpg average she gets. Replies to this message: cosmo (Jun 07, 2007 11:44 am)
#240 of 831 Re: prices paid for jetta tdi [bailboy] by cosmo Jun 07, 2007 (11:44 am)
Replying to: bailboy (Jun 07, 2007 9:24 am) Just to offer a few words of encouragement. We have driven our 2006 Jetta TDI with DSG for 13 months and 14K miles without a problem. Nada. Zero. None.   We have 36K on our 2004 Passat TDI and experienced only one problem: an electric motor that controls the air intake flap died. We drove it 1,500 miles to SF and back while waiting for the part to get to the dealer. No problem.   I do suggest adding aftermarket side moldings to the Jetta to fend off the bashers.
#241 of 831 Re: prices paid for jetta tdi [bailboy] by gagrice Jun 07, 2007 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: bailboy (Jun 07, 2007 8:34 am) I bought it when diesel was expensive April 05, and sold May 06 when the diesel price dropped below unleaded. Made 3 grand and put 8k miles on it. I could have sold 20 at that price. I have never had that many calls on a vehicle before or since. I have been trying to sell my 2005 GMC hybrid for a year. Only two people have come to look at it. Diesel cars sell. You have to buy when diesel is expensive as the dealers will have them sitting and be ready to deal. It was the Passat Wagon which I think is a great looking vehicle. Nothing out there right now turns me on. We are still driving my Wife's 1990 LS400 most of the time. It is still under 90k original miles.
#242 of 831 prices paid by bailboy Jun 07, 2007 (12:37 pm)
Well I have noticed on ebay that some tdi's are going for 30k, 28k, etc. It's crazy and that's for used ones. Right now diesel where I live ranges from 2.89 to 3.05 a gallon. I am hoping if I keep the car for a year and decide I don't like it. I will get most of my money back or at the very least break even with this Jetta. Online the book price has the 06 tdi at any where from 26k-27k. I am paying 25365 and getting 20700 for my 05 avalon with 30k on it. While I could get a little more if I sold it out right...I guess in the long run no matter how we look at it or what kind of car we buy, we get zapped with a loss of so much. I guess the only way to not lose money on a car is to keep the same one for a long time. These car dealers have us by the balls..
#243 of 831 Re: Glow Plug heater replacement costs [smdtdi] by smdtdi Jul 10, 2007 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: smdtdi (Aug 10, 2006 4:26 pm) OK folks   The glowplug heater needs to be replaced again...3rd time in 27 months...same cylinder (#2).   It should be under warranty still (60K engine warranty).   I'm definitely buying an extended warranty if this is going to be an ongoing problem.   My question is:   What is the underlying problem? Is it normal for glowplugs to fail so often?    Could I inadvertantly be contributing to the problem...i.e. by turning the ignition key before the glowplug light goes out (it happens sometimes )?
#245 of 831 Trouble with TDI? by kc1435 Jul 17, 2007 (7:52 am)
I recently purchased a new 2006 special edition TDI in Beaverton, OR. Within an hour of driving the car home, it started to have a strange "hammering" sound coming from under the car. Two days later, it started to produce a horrible smell (as though the clutch was burning) and started smoking. I had it towed to the dealer and after a week, they still haven't even looked at it. Has anyone else had a similar experience, or have any advice? Thanks Replies to this message: rkelsey (Jun 27, 2008 8:46 am)
#246 of 831 Glow Plug by texastdi Jul 22, 2007 (4:09 pm)
I have replaced the glow plug twice in my 2003 TDI with 150,000. With all of the recent rain in Houston I was thinking about trading my car in on the Jeep Liberty Diesel but it only gets 27 mpg on the highway. Can't do it, wont do it. Love my car but wish it were a little higher off the ground. Also wish that the Germans put a little more into the interior. I am having to replace little stuff in the interior that is wearing out.
#247 of 831 is this a good deal by laveencat Aug 17, 2007 (2:20 pm)
2005 Passat GLS TDI with 41k miles.   $23k
#248 of 831 Glowplugs for 2005 PD TDI Jette (BEW engine) by smdtdi Sep 15, 2007 (11:33 am)
I am going to attempt to replace these. Someone here had posted step by step, do it yourself instructions (with pictures)for doing this.   My question regards the parts. I understand that the glowplugs had changed for this engine recently (presumably when the PD was introduced).   I want to make sure that i'm buying the right parts.   I found a place online called   Auto Parts Warehouse   which lists two different types of glowplugs for the 2005 Jetta TDI:   OE Service Glowplugs (M10 x 1 x7) $26.99 each.   Bosch Glowplugs )M10 x 1 x7) $27.99 each.   The Bosch glowplugs listing states that they are suitable for the GL, and GLS TDI, Wagon (I have the wagon...not sure why that would make a difference).   Any suggestions, or experiences replacing your own glowplugs? I have also heard that the glowplug harness should be replaced...is this necessary? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 16, 2007 8:42 am)

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