Looking for a New Ride

[Vincent Gelinas]

I wouldn't buy ANY VAG product from that era with an auto, especially if it
has tip... Eventually when the 8's tranny fails, I want to pull a Tozo and
replace it with a manual box.

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 4:27 PM, John Larson <john at westcoastgarage.net>wrote:

> On 6/6/2012 12:10 PM, Steve B wrote:
>
>> Interesting perspective, thanks Tony!
>>
>> I too am contemplating the addition of a TDI to the stable.  One other
>> parameter for me is the smog check situation.  I an extremely leery of
>> buying any gasoline powered car newer than say 1974 these days.
>>
>> Steve Buchholz (mobile)
>>
>>
>>  Diesels are smog checked in CA, Steve.  At least the relatively new
> ones.  I have an '03 and an '04 TDi, and we get 43-52, mixed driving,
> depending on the mix.  Love 'em.  Ours are both 5 speeds.  I've done a
> couple of auto tranny replacements on Mk 4 TDis, and sent a couple more to
> the bone yard.  i would NEVER buy a G/J/NB with an auto tranny, TDi or gas,
> and I discourage my customers from doing so.
>
> John
>
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