[Vwdiesel] I'm in love - Test drove a 2002 Jetta TDI this weekend

[Matt]

What's really nice is that http://www.tdiclub.com/ has great instructions
with photos about changing the timing belt.  One of these years, I'm
thinking about printing it out, and begin the trek of hunting down all the
special tools.

Matt
http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Rounds <djrounds at mediaone.net>
Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] I'm in love - Test drove a 2002 Jetta TDI this
weekend


> I agree,  I recently  bought a '02 TDI Jetta and there is no comparison
> between my old faithful Rabbit and this new car.   The available power
> at practically any speed is very impressive, and it gets better mileage.
>   Even so, I too miss my old car (my wife thinks I'm nuts)  but after 20
> years you do get attached, even to a car.
>
> Changing the timing belt on the TDI is going to be an experience, not
> like on the 1.6.  Same basic job but just a lot more stuff to move or
> remove to get at the belt.  To describe the engine compartment as
> tightly packed is a real understatement.
>
> But I too would never go back, I'm having too much fun commuting.
>
> Dave
>
> Matt wrote:
>
> >I've had my Golf TDI for just over a year now, and I've been completely
> >satisfied the whole time.  The car is so powerful and clean in
comparison,
> >that there is no comparison!  My old diesel is more fun to drive though.
> >Maybe it's because it's old school or something, it just feels lighter
and
> >more fun.
> >
> >But I'm never giving up that Golf! :)
> >
>
>
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