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#494 of 831 17" Rims by mike91326 Jun 07, 2009 (5:14 pm)
What advantage is there to getting the 17” rims? Are there any disadvantages? Replies to this message: moparbad (Jun 07, 2009 6:06 pm) ruking1 (Jun 07, 2009 6:09 pm) gagrice (Jun 07, 2009 6:12 pm)
#495 of 831 Re: 17" Rims [mike91326] by moparbad Jun 07, 2009 (6:06 pm)
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. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jun 07, 2009 6:09 pm) gagrice (Jun 07, 2009 6:12 pm)
#496 of 831 Re: 17" Rims [moparbad] by ruking1 Jun 07, 2009 (6:09 pm)
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)
#497 of 831 Re: 17" Rims [moparbad] by gagrice Jun 07, 2009 (6:12 pm)
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.   PS and all the things ruking added also.
#498 of 831 Re: Costco [acmaintainer] by m6user Jun 09, 2009 (10:01 am)
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? Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jun 09, 2009 10:10 am) m6user (Jun 09, 2009 10:30 am) ruking1 (Jun 09, 2009 10:37 am) gagrice (Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm)
#499 of 831 Re: Costco [m6user] by ruking1 Jun 09, 2009 (10:10 am)
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. Replies to this message: m6user (Jun 09, 2009 10:30 am) ruking1 (Jun 09, 2009 10:37 am) gagrice (Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm)
#500 of 831 Re: Costco [ruking1] by m6user Jun 09, 2009 (10:30 am)
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. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jun 09, 2009 10:37 am) gagrice (Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm)
#501 of 831 Re: Costco [m6user] by ruking1 Jun 09, 2009 (10:37 am)
Replying to: m6user (Jun 09, 2009 10:30 am) The answer might be too far afield, given the topic. However the answer is it is a 6 speed DSG. How a DSG works can be googled or it is posted on the www.Edmunds.com "The Future of The Manual Transmission". It is an easy over ride: just put the shifter physically in neutral. However, why would you want to do that? (given no fuel draw and the sequential gear line up, etc.)
#502 of 831 09 Jetta TDI by dedemao Jun 09, 2009 (10:43 am)
I received my 09 Jetta TDI Sedan with Sunroof, DSG and Bluetooth last night. I hope this helps people who are hesitant to purchase out of state. My dealer would not match the price locally. I paid 20995 plus 725.00 for shipping (Maryland to Phoenix!) at Fitzmall. Transaction was flawless. I noticed that their prices are higher now than when I secured my 2 weeks ago. Also try Penfed credit union rate was 3.99 for 60 months and they allow you to purchase a car anywhere. Good luck to all Replies to this message: moparbad (Jun 09, 2009 1:33 pm) dedemao (Jun 09, 2009 7:49 pm) dice4 (Jun 20, 2009 12:25 am) sohna99 (Jun 27, 2009 6:38 pm)
#503 of 831 Re: Costco [m6user] by gagrice Jun 09, 2009 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: m6user (Jun 09, 2009 10:30 am) That was something I did not like with the Mercedes GL320 CDI. It has a 7 speed transmission. When you let off the gas it slows very fast and even downshifts. Was one reason I ended up with this gas guzzling Sequoia. The BMW X5 diesel with 6 speed does not do that. It may be computer design and programmable.

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