[Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !

[TexasTDI]

1999.5 - 2003 Golf and Jetta TDI's are the same, except for minor option
changes.  They ride the same, sound the same, etc, because they're built on
the same platform.

The Golf is a little more "sporty" and can take corners better than a Jetta.
A jetta likes to fishtail, probably because of the trunk overhang.  The Golf
has better rear headroom, and hauls stuff easier than the Jetta.

Golf is now made in Brazil, Jetta is now made in Mexico, but the Jetta Wagon
is still made in Germany.  Used German Golfs can be found (all my VW's are
German built), not sure if Jetta TDI's where ever built in Germany.  Just
look at the first 3 characters in the VIN to see where the car was built.

W V W = Germany

3 V W = Mexico

9 B W = Brazil

5 speeds get way better fuel mileage, and are more fun to drive IMO, than
automatics.

MAF sensors failing are a common problem that VW has yet to address.  But
the breaking window regulator clips are now being replaced free of charge.
Early TDI's were plagued with Glow Plug problems.  This is probably the CE
problems your referring to.

Go to www.tdiclub.com and http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x for all the info on
TDI's you'll ever need or want.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 233k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 74k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Kelly" <magnificationbill at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 11:59 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !


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> Hi All,
>
> I may just go ahead and purchase a TDI - possibly new, probably used,
maybe
> 1998-2001. I'm perusing the internet ( TDI page, ect...) , but I'd really
like
> any good/bad/ugly from THE group about the Jetta TDI ( wagon and sedan)and
the
> Golf GLS TDI. I've test driven a couple of TDI Beetles and LOVED 'em, but

> space considerations dictate the Jetta or Golf. I sell surgical equipment,
and
> currently travel Georgia and Tennessee in my 91 ECOdiesel....I'd be
driving the
> TDI most likely 200K miles over the next few years, 80 percent highway. I
like
> the looks and hatchback of the Golf, but which one would be quieter/
better
> suited to highway work ? Would the GLS have extra sound insulation ?
> I prefer a 5 spd, but may consider my wife and get an auto. I tested a
2000
> Golf TDI and was unimpressed w/ the automatic's tendency to hesitate a
second
> before Drive or Reverse engaged. Is this a characteristic or was my
experience
> unusual ( the test car had about 30k miles ) ? Are 1998-2002 TDI's all
> basically the same mechanically ?
> I've been reading quite a number of negative comments on Jettas / Golfs in
> general-i.e, electrical problems, window lifts, check engine lights run
amok,
> interior trim falling off on new cars, ect. I also read just as many
comments
> praising the cars' fit and finish. Go figure.....
>
> Sorry for the length. I may be making a decision fairly soon - thanks for
any
> comments...
>
> Bill
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