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Volkswagen TDI Models Prices Paid and Buying Experience

831 messages,  Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM

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Re: Costco [acmaintainer] by ruking1
Jun 07, 2009 (2:45 pm)
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Replying to: acmaintainer (Jun 07, 2009 2:40 pm)

Indeed he should also try the sequential 6 speed +/- shift gate !!!
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Looking to buy 09 TDI Demo with 5K miles by jettabuyer1
Jun 07, 2009 (3:01 pm)
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The dealer says sticker price is 27,000 and will take 23,500. I did a builder online at vw.com and can build my own new one with more options for 26,488. How much do you think they should take off for the miles?
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Re: Looking to buy 09 TDI Demo with 5K miles [jettabuyer1] by moparbad
Jun 07, 2009 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: jettabuyer1 (Jun 07, 2009 3:01 pm)

$1500 to $1750 discount for the demo miles is what I'd ask for. At least $2500 UNDER invoice including the demo discount. There are a fair number of very low mileage used 09 TDI available so do a search on Autotrader and compare the used prices as a reference value.
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17" Rims by mike91326
Jun 07, 2009 (5:14 pm)
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What advantage is there to getting the 17” rims? Are there any disadvantages?
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Re: 17" Rims [mike91326] by moparbad
Jun 07, 2009 (6:06 pm)
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Replying to: mike91326 (Jun 07, 2009 5:14 pm)

Disadvantage - at least $398 (invoice cost) more for 17'
Disadvantage - more susceptible to damage from potholes and such
Disadvantage - higher cost to replace 17' tires
 
Advantage - minor improvement in handling. Most people would not notice a difference.
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Re: 17" Rims [moparbad] by ruking1
Jun 07, 2009 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Jun 07, 2009 6:06 pm)

add to disadvantages-
 
4. 17 in tires do not last as long as 16 in stock tires
5. loss of hp and torque
6. lower fuel mileage
7. loss of braking (takes longer to stop)
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Re: 17" Rims [moparbad] by gagrice
Jun 07, 2009 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Jun 07, 2009 6:06 pm)

Don't forget the rougher ride with the 17" tires. The only advantage to low profile is handling. The rest is all negative, unless you count looks as important. I can't see them when I am driving so could care less.
 
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and all the things ruking added also.
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Re: Costco [acmaintainer] by m6user
Jun 09, 2009 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: acmaintainer (Jun 07, 2009 2:40 pm)

Seems like that would adversely affect mpg but maybe save a little brakepad. But since mpg is the name of the game it seems strange that would be designed like that. There's probably a good reason that I'm not seeing, anybody know why?
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Re: Costco [m6user] by ruking1
Jun 09, 2009 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Jun 09, 2009 10:01 am)

There are literally a host of unseen things about this 2009 VW Jetta TDI. An easy "no see em" is "no fuel draw" when no demand (let up on the throttle in this example) is made on the drive by wire accelerator pedal.
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Re: Costco [ruking1] by m6user
Jun 09, 2009 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 09, 2009 10:10 am)

Yes, I think most cars use less fuel(understand that the TDI may use even less) when you take your foot off the gas. I was just wondering why the transmission causes the car to slow down versus just coasting to a stop with no drag. There must be a good reason.

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