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#793 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [backy] by jeffyscott

Jul 06, 2009 (11:40 am)

Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2009 8:01 am)
I'd agree that it appears likely there will not be a big price differential. However, it is also true that the Prius is not for normal people for other reasons .
 
Prius is like the Hummer, they are both "look at me" cars. In the case of the Prius it is "look, I have a hybrid, I'm saving the world". While the Hummer is "look at me, driving a caricature of an SUV"...oops wait, no, that's what I'm thinking when I see one.
 
I'm not looking to get either of these cars, but I am quite sure that I could not tolerate the driving experience or looks of a Prius.

#794 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [jeffyscott] by backy

Jul 06, 2009 (11:47 am)

Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 06, 2009 11:40 am)
The looks of the 2010 Prius are one of its attractive features, to me. I guess you either like that kind of swoopy looks or you don't. But I also like how the new Golf/Jetta look. I don't see a huge styling difference compared to my 2007 Rabbit, but it's a clean, classic look.
 
I suppose people get the big alloys and ground effects on the Golf/Jetta because they don't want others to look at them.

#795 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [backy] by moparbad

Jul 07, 2009 (11:16 am)

Replying to: backy (Jul 05, 2009 8:50 pm)
$22,750 is the MSRP for base 2010 Prius including destination charge of $750 according to Toyota. You and anyone else can verify this at www.toyota.com
 
Edmunds.com disagrees with you
 
Edmunds does not set prices for Toyota Prius, Toyota does and they say $22,750.

#796 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [gagrice] by vwgreg

Jul 07, 2009 (11:37 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jul 06, 2009 7:31 am)
the 2010 golf tdi will have 140 hp and 236 torque. the same as the jetta tdi. expect pricing to be very close to the same as the jetta tdi. the gtd should be priced about 1,500 or so more than the gti.

#797 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [vwgreg] by gagrice

Jul 07, 2009 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: vwgreg (Jul 07, 2009 11:37 am)
I think the Golf GTD being sold in the EU is the 170 HP version that so many of the Car magazines are raving about. I would imagine the version sold here can be boosted for those that are addicted to speed.

#798 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [gagrice] by vwgreg

Jul 08, 2009 (7:04 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jul 07, 2009 4:13 pm)
the 2010 gtd will have 168 hp and 258 torque. the base price should be about 24k. they are still a ways out. i cannot order one yet. i still think we can expect to see them on the ground in october.

#799 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [vwgreg] by gagrice

Jul 08, 2009 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: vwgreg (Jul 08, 2009 7:04 am)
As long as we have you here. What is the chances for the Tiguan to come equipped with the 4 cylinder TDI? That would move me from my large SUV into a small one. I would go for one of the German V6 SUVs if not for the urea injection. I just do not like that setup.

#800 of 832 GTDi [vwgreg] by moparbad

Jul 08, 2009 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: vwgreg (Jul 08, 2009 7:04 am)
The only source I have of VW info. that has proved reliable for the past 9 years says the GTI version Golf TDI is still only a possibility of being offered, and if it does it would be a late introduction probably in Spring 2010.

#801 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [gagrice] by vwgreg

Jul 09, 2009 (9:23 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jul 08, 2009 12:56 pm)
there is nothing official at all. however, if demand for diesels in the US rises and vw sees it as a safe venture, i would call it a pretty good chance we may see them in 2011.

#802 of 832 Re: TDI is the answer [vwgreg] by moparbad

Jul 09, 2009 (2:17 pm)

Replying to: vwgreg (Jul 09, 2009 9:23 am)
vwgreg
we absolutely will get the GTD in the US. no question about it. we should see them in sept./oct.
 
vwgreg
there is nothing official at all. however, if demand for diesels in the US rises and vw sees it as a safe venture, i would call it a pretty good chance we may see them in 2011.
 
Wow! Absolutely a pretty good chance.

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