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811 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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All, I have a LONG commute (126 miles roundtrip per day.. reverse commute in Chicago on 355/I80/I65S from Naperville to Merrillville, IN takes an 1hr 5 mins each way per day). I have tried out a number of cars and while I enjoy the TDI's feel and great gas mileage will the seats be comfortable enough and will it be reliable enough to handle nearly 30,000 miles per year in Chicago? The Acura handled very nice, smooth acceleration.. but only gets 29 mpg and requires premium fuel. It's obviously much more expensive (about 5k difference OTD after my trade-in). If VW had great reliability the Jetta TDI would probably get the nod... I'm just not sure with all those miles I might pay more for the Jetta with all the maintenance costs in the long-run. I looked at the Civic and the seats were too uncomfortable. So for those who have long commutes in their TDIs... how are the seats? how is it for a long-commuter car? Thanks, Kris Arthur
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Replying to: sohna99 (Jun 27, 2009 8:05 pm)
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Replying to: kab2 (Jun 28, 2009 5:07 am) |
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Replying to: karthur1 (Jun 27, 2009 8:17 pm) I have commuted bostonorlando many times with TDI, and bostoncalifornia twice. Most recently with 06 jetta TDI. The seats are good for long commutes, but there are cars with better seats, probably all for significantly more $. Probably the VW/optional package-2/lumbar seats better for such, however those are optioned in the current models (the 09/010 do share much with the 06). I've never ridden in acura anything for long commutes, so can't compare directly to TSX, only to early-1990s honda civics... 06 jetta tdi seats are WAY better than the early 1990s civic-seats, probably no surprise there. sincerely, Lancelot |
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Replying to: kab2 (Jun 28, 2009 5:07 am) Is it a good deal or anyone can beat it? The color will be black, everthing except navigation, 17" alloy wheels & automatic.
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Replying to: sohna99 (Jun 28, 2009 8:05 am) |
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I just picked up a new Jetta TDI sedan, black on black with DSG, 17" wheels, and mat kit for $22,500 before TT&L. The price was $1,000 below invoice and I got it at Livingston VW in Los Angeles.
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Replying to: mike91326 (Jun 28, 2009 5:47 pm)
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Replying to: mike91326 (Jun 28, 2009 5:47 pm) |
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Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster... Thanks to everyone for the time you take to post good info; this forum helped me get a good deal on my new TDI in Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR. Dealers in the area were quoting $600 to $800 below invoice. I paid $500 below invoice to buy at a dealer close to my home. The Hannah VW dealer in Vancouver would not give me a price quote, but I was able to research and come up with a solid offer that I could stick to and the whole price negotiation took 15 minutes (no trade, pre-approved at my credit union). I paid taxes and title, but no other fees of any kind. In every other way, Hannah was superb; I just wish that they would give up a no nonsense price to start with. My new ride is is Blue Graphite with sunroof, protection kit and premium IPOD adapter. I am REEAAALLLY enjoying it! Thanks again all!
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