[Vwdiesel] A Diesel Beemer?

[TexasTDI]

Yes, it's a 2.4 litre turbo diesel.  It was an option in the 80's that not
many people took advantage of.  I've only seen a couple in my lifetime of 30
years.

Here's some info I dug up with a Google search:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t43236.html

And here's one for sale in San Diego, CA:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406561753

Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel)
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Wall" <natewall1 at yahoo.com>
To: <audi-vw-diesels at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:52 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] A Diesel Beemer?


> On the way to work this morning I saw a BMW that had
> an insignia on the trunk lid that read "524 td" (the
> "TD" was in lower case letters). I was dierectly
> behind it, but saw absolutely no smoke on
> acceleration, and could not really hear the motor. The
> BMW was at least a 1986 (had the center brake light
> required by NHTSA on '86 and later MYs), and was a
> small Beemer, about the size of my Jetta. Nice shape,
> too. I was aware BMW sold the newer and larger TDs
> here with the same engine that occasionally found its
> way into a Lincoln. I was not aware of any others,
> though. Was it a diesel?
>
> --Nate