What are your experiences with a TDI? I recently got a new job and am
looking to purchase a new, or used car to
replace my 2002 Hyundai accent. I am looking for something good on gas (I
will be driving about 1 hour each way), and some with good crash test
ratings. I was thinking a Jetta TDI or some type of Subaru. I also want
my
car to handle well in the snow and be reliable. I would like to find a
nice
newer used, but am leery of purchasing a newer used (afraid i'll get a
lemon); on the other hand I dont want to get killed by the payments

"illusion123a" <almatters (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote in
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How much driving do you do in a year? How many km / miles on your current
car per month or year?

--
Jem Berkes
www.sysdesign.ca

illusion123a wrote:
I still have my 2002 TDI NB that I bought in 2002. It is as good as it
can get on gas, it uses none. :-) I get mid 40's to low 50's in city and
upper 50's to lower 60's on the road using diesel.

I don't know what the crash ratting is and I have not tested it.

It has proven to be very reliable at 61,000 miles now and I have no
complaints with it's snow capabilities in Ohio. I would guess if I had to
go on un-plowed roads after a very deep snow, it might be a problem due to
the low ground clearance, but other models (not the New Beetle) have more
clearance.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

In article <064d9abd286f6c92fd2865b7b62c12e2 (AT) localhost (DOT) talkaboutautos.com>,
illusion123a <almatters (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote:
I read all the other responses. So what's wrong with your 2002 Hyundai
accent? It's only a 2002 and should still be a decent car in 2007? You
might want to look back and see how you maintained your car before you
buy a VW. VWs need lots of maintenance especially the TDI.


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Jeeps and dubs and everything's nice...

I have a 2005 Passat TDI and it has been faultless to date. We have about
35,000 miles without a hitch. Averaging about 44mpg highway. Been on two
road trips and carried 3 people and all luggage perfectly(read huge honkin
trunk). I have, and will continue to HIGHLY recommend this car to anyone
that will listen, One of the best decisions we've ever made. In fact, I'm
looking for a decent price on a used Golf TDI for my work car.

Cecil in Virginia

"Peter Parker" <nospam (AT) zero (DOT) com> wrote

There is nothing wrong with my accent.. I have about 75k, and have done all
required maint ( i even have the service records) I actually love my little
car, and am impressed with how well it has help up for being around 10k
new. I do have concerns over safety, it runs great in decent weather, but
no so much in rain/ snow, as I will now be driving a major interstate to
and from work, i want something safer and with traction control/ AWD. I
actually only plan on purchasing a new car late fall/ early winter, I hope
to get a better deal with either trade ins, or a left over 2006

"illusion123a" <almatters (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote