[Vwdiesel] Importing a TDI ?

[TexasTDI]

Key word is "previously".  German auto manufactures change their minds as
often as the wind changes direction.  };-)

Another thing to note is that starting in 2004, the TDI and MB diesel will
only be available in 45 of the 50 states thanks to tougher emissions laws.

Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 236k miles
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 81k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Harmon Seaver" <hseaver at cybershamanix.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Importing a TDI ?


>   Yes, we're going to get some of the stuff in 2004, however, previously,
it was
> the stated policy of both VW (that we would only get the least hi-tech)
and
> that Mercedes would send none, and both said it was because of the poor
fuel
> here.
>
>
> On Thu, May 08, 2003 at 09:49:51AM -0600, TexasTDI wrote:
> > That's not true.  The 100hp PD TDI is coming in the Golf, Jetta, and New
> > Beetle in 2004.  And the Passat will get the new 136hp 2.0 16V PD TDI in
> > 2004.  We won't get ULSD until at least 2006.
> >
> > Chris Thornton