ataylor20

Hey guys,

I have a few questions about the TDI VW's. If you personally own one, would you buy another? What are the benifits of a Desiel vs. Gas, are there any besides Gas/mileage? I hear that repairs cost more is this so?

Im comparing a VW Golf TDI to a Toyota Corolla.. GAS is geting expensive and all I do is drive.

HELP PLEASE!


Thanks,
AT

schteve1

I'm a fan, I don't know much in depth about TDI engines so I can't really answer your question about "how expensive are repairs". Im sure diesel perfomance parts are more expensive than the equivolent petrol parts, but not certain.

As for mileage issues, the Golf TDi kicks some serious ass. I have a A4 Golf GTTDi PD 150, and it does 52.3mpg. No petrol car with as much poke as my golf does mileage like that.

DEI37

The TDI's do cost more to maintain and repair. Oil changes cost a lot more, because VW recommends synthetic oil. The fuel mileage difference comes close to paying for that, but if an injection pump breaks, that's a $1000+ part. Glow plugs are some $45 a piece. Worth it? If you buy it new, then yeah. Otherwise, I'd stick with a good gas powered car.

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schteve1

yer like DEI37 said, if you're buying your golf new like I did, then it's deffinately worth it. VW's are solid as a rock.

oane

TDi, to put it mildly, rocks The fuel efficiency is terrific. The torque is enough to pull a house. (Well, nearly). And with the second generation common rail with higher pressure, refinement too has improved.

All in all, you can't go wrong, though I'd still prefer you go for Audi A3 2 litre with DSG instead of Golf.


For more info, go to http://www.germancarfans.com/ and read all you can!(including the forums and the reviews)

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You can also check out VW Vortex's Forums for all thinks Volkswagon. It's a great enthusiast website.

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www.tdiclub.com is a pretty cool website too for anythin tdi related

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ducati999

Diesel engines will last ALOT longer than gas engines, they haev fewer problems and can easily go hundreds of thousands of miles with no major service......and the gas mileage is awsome AND diesel fuel prices are alot more stable then regular, and usually lower....

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King Tut

I would chip in for Diesel. Though my 81 mercedes has only a little bit of pickup, it does have 315 K Miles on it. The hoses were all replaced this past december, but just cause the rubberw as getting old. 20 years will do that, I spose.
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autology

Probably the best on the web. Dont let the vw-bias scare you, the community there reminds me much of TFP