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Re: Costco [m6user]
by ruking1
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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
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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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Re: Costco [m6user]
by ruking1
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Jun 09, 2009 (10:37 am)
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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.)
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09 Jetta TDI
by dedemao
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Jun 09, 2009 (10:43 am)
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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
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Re: Costco [m6user]
by gagrice
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Jun 09, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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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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Re: 09 Jetta TDI [dedemao]
by moparbad
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Jun 09, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: dedemao (Jun 09, 2009 10:43 am)
That is at least $3346 below invoice. Dealer sold it for $1500 or more less than dealer cost, and that's even taking into consideration holdback and manfacturer support.
What color did you get on your TDI?
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Re: Costco [2newonesfor09]
by cosmo
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Jun 09, 2009 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: 2newonesfor09 (Jun 05, 2009 5:03 pm)
I'm guessing that you are breaking your TDI in correctly by driving in sport mode. In sport mode, the transmission will downshift when you let off the accelerator. After the initial break in period, try the drive mode and you will notice that it coasts nicely. Coasting in neutral is illegal in most states. Enjoy your good buy.
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TDI for non-environmentalist
by sellaturcica
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Jun 09, 2009 (3:37 pm)
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Not particularily interested in biodiesel or saving the world- am interested in a competent, good handling car that happens to get pretty great fuel mileage. Drove one and it seemed very tight, was good handling, and had a nice interior and gearbox. Basically, I liked the car. I happen to live in CT, which exempts the TDI from sales tax because of it's mileage. So The federal government is issuing a 1300 tax credit and CT will save me 1200-1400, making the TDI probably cheaper than the gas Jetta. What am I missing, how is this not a no brainer?
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Re: TDI for non-environmentalist [sellaturcica]
by ruking1
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Jun 09, 2009 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Jun 09, 2009 3:37 pm)
Ah, it is a no brainer. , It is best to stay with D2, and skip the biodiesel, B5 to B100. If I read the warranty correctly, it can be revoked past B5. This is sort of weird in that even with gassers, a bad tank (full) is never guaranteed anyway.
The regulatory agencies are really anti biodiesel despite the Federal mandate for alternative fuels. Not surprisingly also biodiesel 0 to 5 ppm is factorially cleaner than RUG to PUG 30 ppm . For arguments sake, RUG to PUG is 30 x to 6 x dirtier. They basically make the regulations so onerous as to border on economic insanity and then try to come across like an un bias referee. It is interesting to note that no PAST or current 50 state legal diesel is specified to run on bio diesel from say B6 to B100.
For that matter they are anti diesel, even as diesel is the backbone of the whole economic, logistical systems.
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Re: TDI for non-environmentalist [sellaturcica]
by gagrice
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Jun 09, 2009 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Jun 09, 2009 3:37 pm)
That sounds like a great deal. California does nothing for those that buy fuel efficient vehicles. Tax on a new Jetta in CA will be about $2300. Makes buying used from an individual much more tempting. I would grab one while the discounts are being offered. Diesel on average is 30 cents cheaper than regular unleaded.
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