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Replying to: mleennj (Oct 31, 2008 8:43 am) 2500 above MSRP? In this economy? Was in and out in 2 hours, they took my Caddy Seville in trade. 200 miles on it since yesterday when I picked up. With cruise control on, on the NJ turnpike between exit 9 and 7A...was returning a constant 50 MPG at 65/70 MPH. Oh, yeah, the dealer delivered with a full tank. I have just a little under 3/4 right now. You can do better.
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Replying to: bryanav8r (Nov 02, 2008 6:07 pm)
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Replying to: repoman1 (Nov 02, 2008 7:50 pm) I'm thinking (and this is based on keeping numbers from engines that I've rebuilt, mostly brit cars...I know it bears no relation to this technology, but, it's what I have to go on...) that as it breaks in (and I'm not doing anything special other than heeding the suggestions in the Owner's Manual) I'm going to return somewhere around 5% better mileage once all the parts have bedded in. That means a combined figure around 42-43 mpg I guestimating. Hey, 40 combined is nothing to sneeze at if I don't get the extra 2 or 3 mpg on full break in, right? Taking a trip to Fredericksburg VA this weekend from the northern Philly area. That will give it a good chance to come up to full stable temps (my commute is only a half hour) and a long interstate cruise. And the heated seats are nice. I think VW, just based on my experiences so far, has a winner here. It's a shame more folks hold their nose at the mention of 'Diesel'. This car is quieter than my SO's Pontiac G6 at idle, smoother at idle than my 98 seville (you have to look at the tach to see if it's running...I'm serious...), and is torquey enough to squirt yourself onto the superslab from the entrance ramp. If you haven't test driven one, go for it. No financial interest, etc. Just a happy camper (so far...). BB |
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I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area looking for an 09 Jetta TDI Sportwagon, 6 spd auto/Tip, lazer blue or red salsa, anthracite leatherette, 17" wheels, body molding/accents, sunroof, nav, IPod. I'm getting the same feedback regarding scarcity and up to $5k over MSRP. Intuitively that just sticks in my craw considering the state of the car market, regardless of how popular these cars are. Have not tried internet. Thoughts? Also what is the "Loyalty" edition, and does the TDI Sportwagon have steering wheel controls or not. VW brochure seems to say yes, internet no, and I read here that someone bought one w controls. I'm getting conflicting info.
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I am in the Southern Ca. area. Anyone paying invoice price for the TDI,or close? Thanks,
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Replying to: mleennj (Oct 31, 2008 8:43 am) |
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Replying to: johnrbrooks (Nov 06, 2008 1:37 pm) Great layout of all controls.
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Replying to: rtmtele (Nov 08, 2008 7:25 pm) |
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Replying to: jlenn (Nov 07, 2008 8:50 am) 
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