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811 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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Replying to: pengwin (Nov 11, 2008 11:10 am) Just left St. Clair Square. The fact that there is a decent supply of TDI's is offset to an extent by the fact that the people who desire these cars actually have the income and credit score to buy them. The dealers know this from experience in putting together deals. They are prepared to wait you out because msrp deals are generally acceptable to this group of shoppers. They really really want one. The deals will get better only if this group has an attitude adjustment. No disrespect to all you TDI junkies. The car has lots of appeal but not financially. Of course, few vehicles have both. Enjoy ! |
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 13, 2008 2:43 pm) That being said, credit score/attitude permit waiting on the left coast also,,,,,,,,,, Plus the $1300 tax credit is supposed to last until the end of 2010...... best, ez.... |
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Replying to: noa1 (Nov 13, 2008 10:25 am) Thanks for the feedback. |
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I drove manual for over 15 years then started driving autos. I like the convenience and practicality of auto trans especially in town driving. I saw many buyers looking for manual. What are the advantages of the manual in terms of durability, reliability, and longivity over the automatic transmission? I know very little about the German made automatic transmissions. The Japanese auto trans are reliable.
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Replying to: aalsherri (Nov 16, 2008 1:07 pm) |
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Replying to: aalsherri (Nov 16, 2008 1:07 pm) I had been driving for 40+ years with a stick/manual and would prefer it to an automatic, but that is a personal preference. Sometimes I would drive an automatic but never had the chance to directly compare durability, reliability or longevity. I have never had problems with manual transmission, which by itself is low-maintenance (no transmission fluid to replenish,etc.but that could be because I was just lucky. I drove both Japanese (Toyota, Datsun, Nissan) and German (Audi, BMW, VW) cars, and while I prefer the Germans, I don't think they have any significant advantage over the Japanese makes in those terms. I drove my second Audi for 11 years (110K miles+) and my one and only Nissan for 12 years (120K miles+) without any problem with their manual transmissions. Your experience may not be similar, as these are mechanical things that can break for any reason. Good luck in your search. You may also want to consult an automative engineer for a better idea. Me, I don't care. I buy what I like to drive.
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 13, 2008 2:43 pm) that said, im not really sure if a TDI is a good choice. Diesel prices seem to be more erratic than gasoline. Maybe i'll go with a wolfsburg.
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Replying to: mariobgoode (Nov 17, 2008 8:27 am) |
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| Just wanted to post that i just bought a new jetta tdi loyal for 23025 + tt&l = 24750 at a houston VW dealership. (Sticker was 24190). they had 5 loyal's in stock at the time. Just wanted to let people know that you dont have to pay MSRP, they just want you to think you have to. | |
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Replying to: pengwin (Nov 18, 2008 5:38 pm) Or is the credit lost?
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