Jetta 2.0TDI $2K less than 2.0T.
12-03-2008, 02:32 AM
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Diesel prices
Diesel prices relative to gas prices are at an all-time high. Unless you plan on keeping the vehicle for 300K miles, I'm not sure the initial cost plus the fuel cost is worth it.
12-03-2008, 06:51 AM
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You hope they keep the A4 3.0TDI in the ballpark of the A4 3.2?
12-03-2008, 08:32 AM
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Re: California and other states give you a credit when you buy the Jetta TDI
That won't last long. Governor Arnold is telling the Obama team that the state needs $31 billion just to stay afloat. The age of states handing out money to shift public attitudes is over.
12-03-2008, 11:58 AM
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Yep. Gotta remember you're only gonna get 30-35% better mileage...
so if diesel costs 50% more than gasoline, like it does now, you're losing money.
Never used to be such a crazy difference in price between the 2. But now it's not a clear cut case of buying a diesel to save on fuel cost.
Kerry
Never used to be such a crazy difference in price between the 2. But now it's not a clear cut case of buying a diesel to save on fuel cost.
Kerry
12-03-2008, 01:05 PM
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Another benefit of the TDI is longevity and available DSG.
Diesels last much longer than gas versions so if you own cars for 7-10 years, the TDI seems like a good choice. Also, I think resale is better for diesels.
I drove a DSG-equipped Jetta TDI and it was really nice and I actually preferred it to the non-sport A4 premium I also drove. If it had available AWD and a sports package, it would be a viable alternative to an A4.
They also should offer paddles on the Jetta DSG - I guess they would if they offered a sport package.
I drove a DSG-equipped Jetta TDI and it was really nice and I actually preferred it to the non-sport A4 premium I also drove. If it had available AWD and a sports package, it would be a viable alternative to an A4.
They also should offer paddles on the Jetta DSG - I guess they would if they offered a sport package.
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12-03-2008, 02:06 PM
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Or even below... Lesser optioned of course.
The jetta comparison is not apples to apples, and was merely thrown out there.
The SEL 2.0T has many more doodadery, which I could give a #$@# about.
Bring me cloth seats and manual windows. :-)
DD
The SEL 2.0T has many more doodadery, which I could give a #$@# about.
Bring me cloth seats and manual windows. :-)
DD
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