VW Jetta TDI

**allbaugh_04** · 07-30-2010, 10:17 AM

I was thinking my next car will be a diesel. They get pretty good gas mileage. Anyone know anything about these or own one. I'm guessing they are pretty reliable. This one ain't bad....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/42-49...item1c144e84b5

This one is a bit newer, and a bit more in price. Very nice little car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-Je...item2c5611884f

Any of these come turbocharged?

**Spaz** · 07-30-2010, 10:19 AM

get a truck if you're going the diesle route... and most diesles are turbo's...

**86 IROC-Z** · 07-30-2010, 10:23 AM

I had a Jetta. It didn't turn out well.

**JHayesLS1** · 07-30-2010, 10:25 AM

inb4 Shines-IT says he's test driven one or knows someone who owns one.

I'm with Spaz on the diesel matter. At least with the truck you can pull things if you need to.

**Red97GTP** · 07-30-2010, 10:31 AM

I've driven several of the TDI VWs and they're not bad. They've got plenty of torque to get up and go. As for reliability, I'm not sure. I've never owned one to know.

**loasdrums** · 07-30-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

I had a Jetta. It didn't turn out well.

So far neither has owning a Camaro.

**Grimpala** · 07-30-2010, 10:42 AM

I own an 08 Jetta (gas motor) with 95,xxx on the clock. I beat the shit out of it on the hwy for the first year of it's life and it's still going strong. The wife drives it now, and I'm looking for an 03-04 TDI to commute with.

As long as you take care of them they'll last a long ass time and resale value is pretty good. Most of the 03-04 TDI's have 125,xxx + on the clock and the cheapest I've found is $6,000. They are good cars as far as I'm concerned.

**Grimpala** · 07-30-2010, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

I was thinking my next car will be a diesel. They get pretty good gas mileage. Anyone know anything about these or own one. I'm guessing they are pretty reliable. This one ain't bad....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/42-49...item1c144e84b5

This one is a bit newer, and a bit more in price. Very nice little car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-Je...item2c5611884f

Any of these come turbocharged?

I'd go with the 06 over the 02 if you can afford it, same mileage, but newer parts and interior. Plus I like the look of the newer ones over the old body style.

And yes, the TDI is turbocharged. Something like 90 hp but plenty of torque to get up and go.

**VENOMOUS** · 07-30-2010, 11:03 AM

She has been the best little car although after my 72' BUG I swore never to own a VW. My wife has had it since new and 185K, 12 glow plugs, 2 timing belts and numerous oil changes with recommended Castrol Synthetic for German cars she is pretty much flawless. I agree the new body looks better but both are sweet and reliable, efficient and fun cars. Hers is an 02' Jetta TDI 5 speed with original clutch at that and her first standard tranny. Had a hell of a teacher though. LOL

**Mr. Luos** · 07-30-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

I had a Jetta. It didn't turn out well.

Couldn't be any worse than the IROC.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 07-30-2010, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

get a truck if you're going the diesle route... and most diesles are turbo's...

40 or 17 mpg, hmm

**86 IROC-Z** · 07-30-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by loasdrums

So far neither has owning a Camaro.

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Couldn't be any worse than the IROC.

Considering on the second Jetta we got reimbursed through insurance for more than what we bought it for...

You guys are right. Infinitely better than the terdgen.

**allbaugh_04** · 07-30-2010, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

40 or 17 mpg, hmm

40+...

If i get a truck, thats a different thread. I'm talking DD here.

**VENOMOUS** · 07-30-2010, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

40+...

If i get a truck, thats a different thread. I'm talking DD here.

Yep, most importantly my wife's get's average of 46 MPG and did so since day one! We have had as much as 49 on trips though. Get your KIA, TOYOTA, NISSAN, or whatever to do that. My Vette averages more than most so called "economy cars" I get about 28 with 34 on long trips!

**allbaugh_04** · 07-30-2010, 11:35 AM

Yea, the Camaro is for fun. I could care less what I drive otherwise. I just want good MPG.

I already know I'll be getting a c5 z06 one day, but looking for something to replace my '99 grand prix.

I don't care if it's a rabbit, as long as the mpg was good. Just thought I'd see if anyone on here had the TDI jetta.

**brendan.9** · 07-30-2010, 12:58 PM

there good from what i have heard but also heard you should change the timing chain every 60000 miles cause they are weak will break and cost you alot more.