justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:20am
Anyone have any experience with them? I am planning on trading in/selling my truck in the spring (might as well get one more season of house projects out of it) and I am trying to decide what to replace it with. I am currently checking prices on various TDI models and the prices look compatible.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 7, 2013 9:27am
Got a Black on black leather 2006 in excellent condition w/ 89k on it I'll sell for right offer. PM me if youre interested.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Oct 7, 2013 9:32am
Any particular reason you want a turbo diesel?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 7, 2013 9:33am
Why would you get rid of the truck if you want to be a farmer?justincredible;1514230 wrote:Anyone have any experience with them? I am planning on trading in/selling my truck in the spring (might as well get one more season of house projects out of it) and I am trying to decide what to replace it with. I am currently checking prices on various TDI models and the prices look compatible.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:36am
Gas mileage looks great, nice looking cars, fit within my budget.said_aouita;1514234 wrote:Any particular reason you want a turbo diesel?
Because I'm not going to be moving from the city for another 4-5 years, more than likely. I would buy an older 4x4 at that point.ernest_t_bass;1514235 wrote:Why would you get rid of the truck if you want to be a farmer?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 7, 2013 9:44am
What is the gas mileage?justincredible;1514239 wrote:Gas mileage looks great, nice looking cars, fit within my budget.
Because I'm not going to be moving from the city for another 4-5 years, more than likely. I would buy an older 4x4 at that point.
And have you started drinking Dr. Pepper 10 yet?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Oct 7, 2013 9:45am
I bought the top of the line TDI(think it is called the nav package) about 2 years ago. Great for road trips. I have the 6 speed so it's fun to drive around town too. So much torque in the low gears you can probably pull shrubs with it.
Have about 30k on it, zero problems so far.
It's a 2012 I had 4 dealers competing for my sale and ended up getting the fully loaded model for 3,000 less than the floor model I test drove. Gray with black pleather
Have about 30k on it, zero problems so far.
It's a 2012 I had 4 dealers competing for my sale and ended up getting the fully loaded model for 3,000 less than the floor model I test drove. Gray with black pleather
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:52am
40+. And no, I stopped drinking soda over 3 months ago.ernest_t_bass;1514243 wrote:What is the gas mileage?
And have you started drinking Dr. Pepper 10 yet?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:53am
Thanks for the info. I would prefer getting a 6 speed. What kind of mileage do you get out of it?bases_loaded;1514245 wrote:I bought the top of the line TDI(think it is called the nav package) about 2 years ago. Great for road trips. I have the 6 speed so it's fun to drive around town too. So much torque in the low gears you can probably pull shrubs with it.
Have about 30k on it, zero problems so far.
It's a 2012 I had 4 dealers competing for my sale and ended up getting the fully loaded model for 3,000 less than the floor model I test drove. Gray with black pleather
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 7, 2013 9:53am
According to the television, you're not cut out for roughing it, then.justincredible;1514250 wrote:I stopped drinking soda over 3 months ago.
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Oct 7, 2013 9:55am
justincredible;1514250 wrote:40+. And no, I stopped drinking soda over 3 months ago.
I thought people in Ohio drank pop...
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:55am
ernest_t_bass;1514252 wrote:According to the television, you're not cut out for roughing it, then.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 7, 2013 9:56am
Great little vehicles and they hold their resale too. The one I've got is a vehicle I "inherited" and use it primarily for just running around town. Getting about 34 mpg in town.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 9:56am
Common misconception.1_beast;1514254 wrote:I thought people in Ohio drank pop...
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 7, 2013 9:58am
VWs and hatchbacks are for metrosexuals. Metrosexuals don't make good farmers. Don't be a bad farmer.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 10:00am
Stop.WebFire;1514258 wrote:VWs and hatchbacks are for metrosexuals. Metrosexuals don't make good farmers. Don't be a bad farmer.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Oct 7, 2013 10:03am
My brother's GF has one and I've ridden in it a few times. I know nothing about them other than it's nice inside and seems to ride well. She really loves it, though.
I know I was super helpful. You're welcome.
I know I was super helpful. You're welcome.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 7, 2013 10:24am
You should probably get a Hyundai Elantra like me.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 7, 2013 10:30am
The engines are bulletproof. If I were in the market for a car I may consider a TDI, but VWs are somewhat of a bitch to maintain.
My sister had an '04 Jetta and nothing but problems.
My sister had an '04 Jetta and nothing but problems.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2013 10:32am
What kind of issues?Automatik;1514273 wrote:The engines are bulletproof. If I were in the market for a car I may consider a TDI, but VWs are somewhat of a bitch to maintain.
My sister had an '04 Jetta and nothing but problems.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 7, 2013 10:35am
I can't even remember off the top of my head. Maybe electrical and/or sensor problems. All I remember is my dad being pissed as hell over the labor charges from a VW dealership. VW/Audi in general are known for being high cost to maintain, but that may not be the case now. This was years ago.
My friend has a brand new Tiguan...very nice ride. I also believe it comes in a diesel version.
My friend has a brand new Tiguan...very nice ride. I also believe it comes in a diesel version.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 7, 2013 10:38am
Consumer Reports guy was bitching about the amount of maintenance is required on the transmissions since they operate different than normal ones. You might not run into that issue with a manual, though.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Oct 7, 2013 12:30pm
I get around 30 in town. On the highway going over 70mph Ill get around 47 mpg. Have driven to Atlanta and Beaufort, SC on one tank. I was looking at Hondas and Mazdas when I sold my truck and the Mazda dealership in Canton was also a VW dealer and they had a manual Jetta TDI on the floor, took it for a spin and looked at the MPG on the sticker...started doing research and a couple weeks later bought it there. I think it was 26/42. I've heard they get better with age(mpg wise) but mine has always been around 29/46
oberhaus
Posts: 868
Oct 7, 2013 3:43pm
Subaru. All the main stream models get over 30mpg and they are AWD.........you can get it from me too.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 7, 2013 3:49pm
A good friend of mine is a car mechanic for BMW (had to go to college to get this degree, 2nd degree actually) and is a car nut. He owns a Subaru and loves it and swears by them.oberhaus;1514479 wrote:Subaru. All the main stream models get over 30mpg and they are AWD.........you can get it from me too.