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Volkswagen TDI Models Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#817 of 1214 Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI by north52

Nov 15, 2009 (8:42 am)

Hi folks, just picked up a 2009 Jetta TDI Highline DSG. Our model had all available options: ESP,Rear Airbag, Sirius and Bluetooth. This model is brand new with 53km (32mi) on the odometer.
 
I was originally going to wait for Honda to release their diesel - last year they announced that the Acura TSX (European Accord) would be available with Honda's 'clean diesel'. But a couple of months ago Honda announced that, mainly due to current market conditions, they would delay the release for the foreseeable future. Too bad - the current 2.2 turbo-diesel Honda sells in Europe is pretty much the equal of VW's TDI.
 
VW's TDI was always my first choice, but I wanted to see and drive this new Acura (Honda), but no such luck this year.
 
Over the next few weeks, we'll keep the forum posted of our family's first impressions!

#818 of 1214 Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [north52] by gagrice

Nov 15, 2009 (9:19 am)

Replying to: north52 (Nov 15, 2009 8:42 am)
Be sure and keep us posted. Let us know how it does in the snow and ice. I would have thought that Subaru would sell their AWD diesel models in Canada. Or the A4 Allroad TDI should be available. Hope you enjoy your new ride.

#819 of 1214 Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [north52] by newtdiguy

Nov 15, 2009 (9:43 am)

Replying to: north52 (Nov 15, 2009 8:42 am)
Hello good luck !! I have a question though "What is a Highline" TDI. Never heard of one ? Looking at the 2010 sedan model presently

#820 of 1214 Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [newtdiguy] by longo2

Nov 15, 2009 (10:17 am)

Replying to: newtdiguy (Nov 15, 2009 9:43 am)
In Canada, VW sells the Jetta in 3 different trim levels, the most expensive one with the most standard goodies is called the "Highline"
(up here they are ALL expensive!)
 
If I were in the market for a TDI type of new vehicle I would wait until the 2011's come out next fall. The next Gen. Jetta is supposed to be a little bigger all around, and will be a total re-do.

#821 of 1214 Beware Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [longo2] by moparbad

Nov 17, 2009 (10:15 am)

Replying to: longo2 (Nov 15, 2009 10:17 am)
If I were in the market for a TDI type of new vehicle I would wait until the 2011's come out next fall. The next Gen. Jetta is supposed to be a little bigger all around, and will be a total re-do.
 
If you are referring to the new VW to be made in Chattanooga, there are many reasons to plan for the worst and hope for the best.
 
1. The plant is brand new, with brand new workers and a brand new design. I would not want to buy a first year design from a first year assembly plant.
 
2. VW has stated repeatedly that they are making the car appeal to American tastes to include more and bigger cupholders and handling that is not so firm, as well as making the vehicle bigger. So basically a supersized, numb and dumb version between a Jetta and Passat. VW CamCord?
 
3. Polo is coming. If Jetta is larger than what you need, (Jetta and Golf are larger and heavier and less fuel efficient that what I'd like) then Polo may merit consideration.
 
Pricing may improve, so that is good news, VW recognizes that they are priced higher than their competitors and they plan to reduce prices. Unfortunately it may come at the expense of content.

#822 of 1214 Re: Beware Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [moparbad] by longo2

Nov 17, 2009 (5:53 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Nov 17, 2009 10:15 am)
VW has been busy busy busy decontenting the Jetta since 2006. It's already a stripped down version of it's former self. The 2009's and 10's are the last of the Mark 5 line and I don't think they really gave a hoot.
The Jetta is in the same bag as the Corolla, Mazda, Fiesta, Versa, Cavalier, and the list goes on...so getting out of that crowd is a must if VW is ever going to step up and start selling more cars.
I think their game plan is a good one to do that, my only hope is that the new JettaCamryCord will be up to the job.
 
My 2006 Mark 5 is already an orphan in VW's line up, hate to see them bomb with it's new replacement.
 
You are right tho about all the possibilites of disaster considering very few of the new workers will know what the hell they are doing, and VW will be using the buyers of this untried model as road testers.
 
What could go wrong with that...

#823 of 1214 Re: Beware Re: Bought a (new) '09 Jetta TDI [longo2] by jswtdifan

Nov 17, 2009 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: longo2 (Nov 17, 2009 5:53 pm)
Hi Longo - I don't know what you're talking about. While I have no experience with the 2006 Jetta, I did own (and have since sold) a Corolla from that vintage. Now I have the 2010 JSW TDI and it's a world of difference compared to the Toyota.
 
Satellite radio, bluetooth, 6 disk CD changer with IPOD interface and SD chip, 115V power supply, pano roof, leather multi-function steering wheel, high quality appearance inside and out, TDI with real world 30's in the city and 50mph highway, well designed controls and performance.
 
It's clear to me that the 2010 JSW TDI is not "in the same bag" as the cars you listed. The fact that VW lots are empty of this model suggests a lot of others agree with me on this one. I'm glad you're happy with your 2006, but I'd suggest you're wrong to disparage the newest JSW.

#824 of 1214 Hope for the best, plan for the worst by longo2

Nov 17, 2009 (6:42 pm)

"Satellite radio, bluetooth, 6 disk CD changer with IPOD interface and SD chip, 115V power supply, pano roof, leather multi-function steering wheel, high quality appearance inside and out, TDI with real world 30's in the city and 50mph highway, well designed controls and performance".
You have just listed most of the features of our 2007 Nissan Versa SL. but that's not what I meant when I compared the Jetta to the others in the pack.
You see, the current Jetta is almost the exact same dimensions as all it's current completion. Going bigger will get than out of that crowed gang and give them a leg up considering the Polo will be coming in at VW's bottom end and should do well there with the Beetle TDI and Golf TDI in hatchback form .
Then the new U.S. built VW model will be free to compete with the most popular and best selling sedan sizes on the road today..the Sonata, Malibu, Camry, and the Accord. (feel free to add all the other ones I have missed)
 
The question in my mind is VW up to the challenge of building a really great selling new, Jetta, (I doubt that's what they will even call it) considering they already have the bigger Passat, a kind of a sales dud, sitting on the showroom floors.
 
Hope your new JSW lasts forever.

#825 of 1214 Re: Hope for the best, plan for the worst [longo2] by m6user

Nov 17, 2009 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: longo2 (Nov 17, 2009 6:42 pm)
Are you sure the new "american midsize" VW is going to replace the Jetta? I thought I read somewhere that the Passat(slow sales as you say) was the car being replaced.

#826 of 1214 Re: Hope for the best, plan for the worst [m6user] by longo2

Nov 17, 2009 (11:03 pm)

Replying to: m6user (Nov 17, 2009 10:23 pm)
You might be right, I found this quote among other VW Car-Gossip on the net..
 
"The so-called NMS or New Midsize Sedan will replace the Passat in the US"
 
Could be they will just put the Passat out to pasture and see how the new..."NMS" works out. I don't think there would be much consumer backlash on that one...since thery stopped making the Passat TDI, especially in the beautiful Wagon model, who really cares?
 
A lot of speculation, but one things for sure, the Jetta as we know it is due for an update, one that some diehard Jetta fans won't like, but I think VW is looking for a new mass market that couldn't care less about the old VW Jetta's track record.
 
Get ready for BIGGER CUPHOLDERS!

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