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Time for New Car Golf TDI? Freeper Input Appreciated!
12.12.12 | Chickensoup

Posted on 12/12/2012 6:02:23 PM PST by Chickensoup

Time for another motor in the house. Last vehicle I bought I ran by the Freeper Auto-Guys and it worked great. Time for a different kind of transportation.

Looking at a new two or four door Golf TDI in Red with manual transmission. No sunroof, no nav package.

Test drove it twice and like the manual transmission. Dealer giving 300K warranty with serviceing Q10K at dealership. Your thoughts.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: car; economy; golf; vanity
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To: Chickensoup
I have missed manual and I love manual.

Me too, that's the way I would go, just for the sake of cost, simplicity and reliability.

One caveat; The older VWs had a different transaxle in the diesels with a higher final drive ratio. That was so it wouldn't wind out to 7500 RPM like the gas jobbies.

Of course if you find a (bad engine) car that's already diesel, the proper trannie will already be in there and ready to go.

41 posted on 12/12/2012 7:29:42 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month)
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To: Ron C.

But I still wonder if the DSG (really a manual tranny) isn’t something you should check out. Yeah, it adds price though.

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I did try it on the first visit. I see what you are saying, but I just like the responsiveness of the manual. and they have a very nice shifting manual. Impressive, actually.


42 posted on 12/12/2012 7:29:51 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

Thank you. Love your tagline.


43 posted on 12/12/2012 7:31:23 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: Chickensoup
I am ceertainly willing to marry, provide a good home, three fine meals each day, do laundry and engage in all sorts of fun stuff for the right mechanic. LoL Either a mechanic or a really good carptenter/builder. carpenter.

Hmmmm... You could probably get all that in one handsome package (sorry ma'am, I'm already taken)

I can just see the personal ads now...

Hey he could build his own garage!

44 posted on 12/12/2012 7:34:15 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month)
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To: Chickensoup
Two big reasons for 4 doors. First and foremost, it's a real pain getting larger items in and out of the back seat - boxes, etc.

Second, if you have passengers frequently, they can get in and out with less trouble for everyone.

I went two-door once, and grew to hate it! ~grim grin~

45 posted on 12/12/2012 7:36:14 PM PST by Ron C.
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

LOL I wasnt fishing, just teasing.


46 posted on 12/12/2012 7:40:24 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: Chickensoup
"Dealer giving 300K warranty with serviceing Q10K at dealership. Your thoughts."

I don't know how that could be possible. Financially, I mean. What does the 300,000 mile warranty cover? And who is backing it? The VW dealers in my area do not get good service reviews, FWIW. I'm skeptical about how they can afford to do this.

"I would be buying an 1986 SAAB."

If SAAB parts and service were a challenge before the company died and went to China, they must be loads of fun now! (I had two pre-GM SAAB 900s, a 1983 and a 1989. I still miss them, sometimes.)

I drive a BMW these days. I'm strongly considering an American car -- a Honda Civic Si 4-door -- in a couple of years when my BMW runs out of warranty. As Eurocars go, BMW reliability is no worse than anything else -- but life is just too short to be on a first name basis with my service adviser. A Honda doesn't have the "feel" of a Eurocar -- but it doesn't have the maintenance problems, either.

47 posted on 12/12/2012 7:40:47 PM PST by Sooth2222 ("Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of congress. But I repeat myself." M.Twain)
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To: Chickensoup

I have a 2002 Jetta TDI I bought used for my commute. It’s now got 160k on it still getting 52 mpg. Runs great will definitely get another one when the wheels fall off this one....


48 posted on 12/12/2012 7:45:37 PM PST by Kozak (The Republic is dead. I do not owe what we have any loyalty, wealth or sympathy.)
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To: Chickensoup

Gregarious, attractive young professional woman seeks gentle carpenter/VW diesel mechanic as life partner...object: building me a castle and stable of Volkswagens.

Must be able to appreciate a large variety of ethnic foods and Rock-n-roll, blues and Zydeco music. Must have your own tools and having a good sense of humor and the ability to water houseplants occasionally wouldn’t hurt either.

Long walks on the beach and reading poetry are bogus.


49 posted on 12/12/2012 7:49:00 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month)
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To: Sooth2222

mean. What does the 300,000 mile warranty cover? And who is backing it? The VW dealers in my area do not get good service reviews, FWIW. I’m skeptical about how they can afford to do this.
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It is a dealer warrenty if you get all service at their service dept. I think it is the engine and drivetrain

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I still miss them, sometimes
+++++++ So you understand what I am saying about SAAB.

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You see a service issue. I will look into that.


50 posted on 12/12/2012 7:53:58 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: Chickensoup

The color I got was Tornado Red.


51 posted on 12/12/2012 7:54:22 PM PST by VeniVidiVici (Bathhouse Barry wants YOU to bend over for another four years)
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To: Ron C.

Two big reasons for 4 doors. First and foremost, it’s a real pain getting larger items in and out of the back seat - boxes, etc.

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I rarely have more than one passenger. But I do like to put groceries on the rear seat.


52 posted on 12/12/2012 7:55:28 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: VeniVidiVici

The color I got was Tornado Red.

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That’s the color I like! Do you still like it?


53 posted on 12/12/2012 7:56:17 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: Chickensoup
Yeah, four in the car is pretty rare for me too - but, it happens every few weeks - primarily because of my political activities.

But, mostly I'm carrying stacks of stuff to and fro, bags, boxes, tools - well, just a host of things I have to move around - so those extra doors come in mighty handy quite often.

54 posted on 12/12/2012 7:59:54 PM PST by Ron C.
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To: AdaGray

Do you have an A3? If so, that’s the same engine as in the Golf, as you probably know. Just wanted to make that explicit for all.

I’m really getting the urge for a Q5 with the 3.0 V6 TDI that’s going to be available as a 2014 model. A smallish SUV/hatch that handles with 400+ ft-lbs of torque appeals to me.


55 posted on 12/12/2012 8:02:02 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: truth_seeker; Chickensoup

>>I would look at a Prius in comparison to the diesel VWs.

The Prius might make sense if she’s doing a lot of stop-and-go urban-ish driving. If it’s real world on-the-road mileage she’s looking for, TDI is the ticket.


56 posted on 12/12/2012 8:06:18 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Chickensoup

Yes, I still like it. My mom has a Prius and hers is a tin can compared to the Golf. Feels like a much more solid car. It can cruise all day at 80 without straining or feeling like a little car.

Really the only thing I miss is that with the filters and the low-sulfur fuel is that you can’t really smell the diesel fuel anymore :(


57 posted on 12/12/2012 8:08:58 PM PST by VeniVidiVici (Bathhouse Barry wants YOU to bend over for another four years)
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To: Chickensoup

“Dealer giving 300K warranty with serviceing Q10K at dealership”

I’m not sure what you mean by “servicing Q10K”.
Also, I have never heard of a dealer giving a 300K warranty.

Are you talking about a 2013 Golf?

The new TDI’s are very complex, but nice. Thought I think they are making them a lot cheaper then they use to.

I have a 2003 Jetta 5-speed TDI with just under 300K and love the little thing.

But I think for what they want for the new cars you could almost by 2 Hyundais.

A manual tranny is a MUST ... period.

I plan on getting 400K from my guy before its time for a new car, but I might go with a Civic, Elantra, or Corolla next time.

The gas cars have almost the same millage and gas is a lot cheaper, plus the gas cars are about $10K less expensive.


58 posted on 12/12/2012 8:11:27 PM PST by CapnJack
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Our son just bought a used 2010 Jetta TDI with 6 speed manual and our whole family loves it....they test drove a new 2012 Jetta, gas, and were not impressed with the handling or the get up and go.....

He wanted the basic car but this one was loaded and got it for $19,000....it had 40, 000 on it but with a diesel engine, that is just starting to break in....


59 posted on 12/12/2012 8:13:55 PM PST by Kimmers
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To: Ron C.

Also, if you’re folding the back seats down to carry something large, it’s nice to be able to have one person working said large object into place through a back door and one through the hatch.


60 posted on 12/12/2012 8:14:56 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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