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#2497 of 2551 Re: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Wanting to Sell [kooler] by gagrice

Jun 04, 2011 (6:10 am)

Replying to: kooler (Jun 04, 2011 3:07 am)
First I am sorry to hear of your cancer. We do hope the treatments work and you have many more years. My suggestion on selling is this. I have sold at least 5 vehicles on Craigslist and it is free. You have a desirable vehicle and should be able to get a good price for it. The timing is good. You need to just take good still pictures and post them in the ad. I use Edmund's used car pricing as a starting point. If it still is under warranty you can ask the Certified Dealer price to start. With that vehicle I would not drop my price on the first good offer. If it is in great condition you should be able to get a very good price.
 
Be careful of scam artists. The world is filled with them. I would meet any prospective buyer in a busy location. A bank parking lot is good. They have surveillance cameras. Don't let them test drive alone.

#2498 of 2551 Re: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Wanting to Sell [gagrice] by pf_flyer HOST

Jun 04, 2011 (6:30 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jun 04, 2011 6:10 am)
The Edmunds TMV pricing (if I can blow our own horn for a sec) is a great source of pricing as it takes into account the local area that you are trying to buy or sell in. It's based on actual transactions for those type of vehicles in the area where you're looking to sell. A VERY simple example would be that a black XYX would command less of a price in Arizona than in New Hampshire because of the color with regard to the heat.
 
And when you appraise your vehicle using TMV you can also print out a window sticker that will have all the specs and features of your car along with your pricing. I have several friends who have sold vehicles using a TMV sign and they seem to think it really helped sell.

#2499 of 2551 Re: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Wanting to Sell [pf_flyer] by gagrice

Jun 04, 2011 (6:44 am)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Jun 04, 2011 6:30 am)
That is absolutely my experience selling vehicles online. I am not a fan of KBB. Never seem to be close to reality. Reality being what you actually get for your vehicle selling it. For example from what the gentleman above told us about his VW TDI it has a Certified Dealer price of $25,642. With a paltry trade-in value of $19,876. For me it is worth the hassle of selling to get cash in my pocket somewhere around $5k. That is what the dealer will make if I trade it in. The couple times I have considered trading the have low-balled below trade-in value. If your trade-in is old and worthless then use it to squeeze the dealer. Otherwise sell it yourself.
 
PS
There are plenty of people with cash. Whether you are selling an RV for $55k or an old Mazda for $1200. Patience, patience, patience....

#2500 of 2551 Re: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Wanting to Sell [kooler] by lcw1

Jun 07, 2011 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: kooler (Jun 04, 2011 3:07 am)
Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope you get healthy soon. Do you know if there is a big difference in the design and quality between your 2009 model and the new 2011 models. Did they change the interior on the new ones. Thanks

#2502 of 2551 Re: High-Pitched Sound [jaj] by asa

Jun 19, 2011 (10:44 am)

Replying to: jaj (May 16, 2011 6:54 pm)
Our 2010 TDI does the same. Not sure what it is, but it's normal.

#2503 of 2551 Re: crankytdi [bpeebles] by kooler

Jun 19, 2011 (11:15 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (May 01, 2011 7:04 pm)
peebles-
Are you saying that all TDI VWs owners should add the diesel fuel conditioner? I am just making sure because I have never heard this. I have a 2009 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagon. I do NOT pay much attention to the fuel or add anything to it except to make sure that only diesel gets put into the car. Is there anything I should be looking for as far as the diesel goes? Like gas has different grades, I have noticed that diesel does have different sulfur levels for the diesel fuel.
I was caught of guard about adding the Diesel Fuel Conditioner.
 
Looking forward to hear your reply on this one.

#2504 of 2551 Re: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Wanting to Sell [gagrice] by kooler

Jun 19, 2011 (11:21 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Jun 04, 2011 6:10 am)
gagrice- thanks all for your posts. I appreciate them. For some reason, although I was in the hspt for a week I just realized I had several posts that address my initial post. I was never notified of these posts. anybody know what setting could be off since I did not get any notice of these posts?
 
thanks

#2505 of 2551 Diesel Fuel Additive [kooler] by bpeebles

Jun 23, 2011 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: kooler (Jun 19, 2011 11:15 pm)
If you have never heard of it, then you have not researched TDIs very well. Your question has been asked/answered many MANY times in the past.
 
I dont know about "should" add conditioner... but the general consensus of folks that want the most MPG and want their HighPressureFuelPump to last add conditioner at every fillup.
 
Because of this, I am only giving you the condensed answer:
 
Diesel-fuel addiditive provides several important functions
*) LUBRICITY
   The lubricity provides lubricant to your multiple fuel-pumps and injectors.
*) CETANE INCREASE ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetane_number )
just a few integers of cetane can mean 3-to-7 additional MPG.
 
I can tell you I that measure EVERY drop of fuel run thru my TDI over the last 130,000+ miles. (Spreadsheet!) I am averaging 50MPG with peaks of 56MPG.
 
The all-important measurement of COST PER MILE is $0.05/mile. I do not beleive there is another automobile sold in North America that can beat MPG that TDI can deliver!!

#2506 of 2551 Re: crankytdi [kooler] by bpeebles

Jun 23, 2011 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: kooler (Jun 19, 2011 11:15 pm)
To answer your other question "Is there anything I should be looking for as far as the diesel goes?"
 
The rule-of-thumb is to purchase diesel where it "flows like wine". When diesel is stored in tanks, mold grows in it. Hence, you should look for truck-stops where it does not sit around for long.
 
As for "grade". You MUST use ULSD (Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel) in your TDI.
 
The very lowest price for diesel will ALWAYS be at truck-stops. In my cross-country trips, I found the Flying J has the best prices. Their website will tell you WHERE they are located and WHAT the current price is.

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