Looking for a New Ride

[Tony Hoffman]

Most of my customers get 41-42 average out of the 95-97 Passats, 50+ out of
the MK3 Jettas, near 50 out of NB's, and 45 out of MK4's. On the cold start
issues. absolutly, but nothing like the older IDI's.

You are dead on though, with the cost desirability. At least they have
metal water flanges.

Tony

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 1:28 PM, John Cassidy <qforsail at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I thought I wanted my next purchase to be a TDI too, because I want
> ultimate gas mileage.  I was looking for a '95 Passat wagon.  The more
> research I did, the less they looked desirable.  After talking to several
> non-selling owners, they don't get over 40mpg, unless coasting downhill.
> Mid 30s in real life.  The have all of the VAG maintenance and reliability
> headaches.  Cars with 200,000 miles are still commanding over $10,000.  If
> you live in the north, as I do, you have cold start issues.  Figure in the
> price of diesel, and there is no economy.  JMHO.