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 Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
#937566
03/27/09 02:16 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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I'm wearing out my nicely modified '01 Rodeo running it up and down Rt. 95 between Richmond and D.C. So, I want to save it for off-roading and towing my boat.
Any thoughts on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon? Many are getting 50 mpg or more with new common rail injection system. I've always wanted a diesel. There are no big discounts because this model is in short supply. I was going to get the 6-speed auto because I'm tired of shifting in heavy traffic.
Pete
'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#937567
03/27/09 02:36 AM
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 8,557
Forum Moderator
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You won't be sorry. Great vehicles.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#937568
03/27/09 05:05 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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beware vw electronics but other than that I'm a vw fan <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: off-roader]
#937569
03/27/09 05:08 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 918
Rock Warrior
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Ask the experts.... TDI Club
99 Montero....15mpg! Sold (so sad)
02 Jetta TDI....48mpg!
03 2500 Ram QCLB Cummins....18mpg
02 2500 Yukon XL, We out grew the montero, at least it has one locker.....13mpg (sold)
01 montero limited
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#937570
03/27/09 05:52 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 927
Rock Warrior
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Pop the hood and look at the engine... any user-serviceable parts under there? How much work is it to get to them?
Eric W.
'89 Dodge Raider -- 3.0L V6, MT, SWB
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: 89IsMine]
#937571
03/27/09 02:01 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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Pop the hood and look at the engine... any user-serviceable parts under there? How much work is it to get to them? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> That's funny. On a common rail, you've got 15-20k psi of diesel flowing to piezo-electric injectors. From what I've read the end-user won't want to service any of that system. That being said, it's a great car. I think you'll be pleased with 236 lb/ft of torque in such a light car. If you're looking at an auto, be sure to check out the DSG. I've heard it's a sweet shifter plus you get paddles <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Ready to buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon. Any opinions?
[Re: hazy_daze]
#937572
03/28/09 02:13 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,513
Body Damage is Cool
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I have a 1997 Passat TDI 36mpg in City and 47mpg Highway- Thats over 700 miles per tank! Mine just rolled over 200K! I don't know much about the newer ones though. I don't think they get as good Mileage DUE to crazy US emissions standards. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1990 Black Monty LS Over 300K' 1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4 46k (yes only 46K!)1989 Honda Transalp 600 Africa twin,
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