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Replying to: raiderfan1 (Sep 10, 2008 6:26 am) I hope to have the car for a long time so the features make a big difference and well worth the extra $$$. |
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First you guys getting the gasser are crazy when there is now a clean diesel kick back that almost makes the diesel the same price as the equivalent gasser. The TDI simply blew me away - fantastic engine great milege the 6spd manual was pure joy. I have hated VW's for a long time but the new Jetta TDI has really changed my mind. The sport wagon is very high on my shopping list even though I really - really want AWD. I might just spring for the sport wagon TDI seems like a fantastic value for the money.
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Replying to: watkinst (Sep 23, 2008 2:29 pm)
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Replying to: colammy (Sep 23, 2008 2:42 pm) Granted the leather thing is a big of a snag for me also the leatheret isn't really cutting it. But for the price its really hard to beat. What 6spd car exists thats sub 30K price tag? Let alone a snappy TDI option etc. The gas price vs diesel price argument doesn't fly even with a fairly large spread in the price per gallon - do the math! I still can't believe I'm all excited about a VW - I vowed never to own one again after my last experience. The TDI is the only reason I'd get the Jetta. |
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Replying to: watkinst (Sep 23, 2008 2:58 pm)
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Replying to: watkinst (Sep 23, 2008 2:58 pm) |
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Replying to: colammy (Sep 23, 2008 3:09 pm) 2001 Subaru GT Sedan 5spd - 150,000 miles on it its been flawless dispite towing sailboats all over the country - crazy back country camping trips on miles of less than ideal dirt roads - big snow weekends in Tahoe etc. 2001 Jetta 1.8T - 5spd 50,000 miles looks new - Ok car but not comfortable - terrible back seat - quality issues etc. Power delivery has the effect of a rubber band which is quite annoying even in a 5spd manual. Past cars 4runner - Ford Truck - VW Dasher - Peugot 505TD 5spd - slow but not as slow as the 300TD mercedes. Pulled like a tractor probably because it had a tractor engine in it. Test drove a few toyotas last week including a Mini Cooper and the Subaru Impreza. The Jetta TDI for the price is pretty impressive. Fantastic 6spd manual I liked the feel etc. Shoot I freaking hate our 1.8T not fun to drive - not fun to ride in not even close to the same car the 09 Jetta is.
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Replying to: watkinst (Sep 23, 2008 3:17 pm) The TDI is suppose to get 30MPG's in the city, right? At today's gas prices that would save $30/month vs. the SEL model. hmmm I guess I would just have to ask myself if power/memory, leather seats, 17" tires, dual air, and steering wheel controls are worth the extra $$$. (By the way, the steering wheel controls are a pretty weak feature on the SEL. It has a blue tooth button that the dealer told me isn't compatible in the US. The radio buttons that change the channel basically just scan to the next station - not your pre-programmed stations. So it's certainly nothing special.) I think I'd just hate to give up the power/memory leather seats... Anyway, thanks for your input on the TDI, you've definitely given me more to think about. |
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Replying to: mariobgoode (Aug 10, 2008 4:11 pm) Now dealer tells me before the end of the year ..but probably late November 08 Seems like production of sportswagon diesels for the year will not meet demand price  msrp only with no other dealer installed garbage
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Replying to: mpgiv (Sep 28, 2008 7:20 pm) I highly recommend keeping tabs on all your local dealerships to see if one of them gets a color like the one you ordered. You would think after placing an order, the dealership would be checking this out for you....but it's not the case. They just move on and don't think about the order again until it comes in. Anyway - I never had a chance to test drive the TDI after-all (non of the local dealerships had one), but the SEL is pretty fun. Good luck! |
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