[Vwdiesel] "new" car suggestions

[Evans Antoniou]

Like James my A2 was an absolute tank, broke my heart when i had to part it out.

i presently own a A3 Jetta TD and A4 Jetta TDi. 

i prefer the A3 chassis over the A4 because the A3 is a larger car but the TDi is a very flexible engine. There are so  many mods that can be done on it and still get amazing mileage.

If I was to make a purchase tomorrow i would look for a 99 A3 TDi.

what scares me about the TDi is that the mileage can be reversed very easily so u have to be very selective and expect proof of oil changes, repairs......

the other advantage of the A3 is that it is less expensive on parts compared to the A4 so i am told. 

My 2002 has 94000km and no issues which still amazes me.

i am no guru just a vw diesel fan for ever.

hope this helps.

evan


James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote: I replaced  the rear suspension bushings on my 99 A3 Jetta tdi last 
month.  Don't think that 96 or newer makes you immune to a whole lot of 
anything really... if the roads are rough, the rears so bad pretty easy. 
  I've done the same thing to the 97 Passat tdi as well last year.

I keep looking at beetles, too, I'm thinking the used market, you get a 
little more value out of a beetle chassis, but, harder to work on for a 
few things.
other than that, same powertrain, same old deal.  I sort of wanted one 
years ago, but heaving a baby car seat into the rear of a 2 door just 
didn't look like much fun.  Now that the kids can crawl their own butts 
into the back seat, it's an option again.

For long term service, I would be inclined to go Jetta, you get 4 doors, 
it's much more convenient.
My 99 Jetta tdi and 97 golf TD are both casually for sale, When  both 
are gone, I was looking at maybe getting a beetle to build into 
something to eat up chevies at the local 1/8 mile drags, and still be my 
daily driver.

You know, as I think about the statement "100% reliability", I can 
safely say that you can't get that anymore.  It went out of fashion with 
the A2's.  Gimme a brand new A2 Jetta td, 1989, loaded with teardrop 
rims and a sunroof.  That was a nice car, and as close to 100% reliable 
as I have ever had to my recollection.  The 97 Pasatt tdi is close, but 
more maintenance is required, as compared to the A2.

-james

Justin and Michella Bennett wrote:
> Hello to the group.
> I have to get a different car, my spare, spare car (Samurai) just ate 
> the front main seal last night with the real cold wx and the engine is 
> to far gone to spend money on resealing the engine.  Since I need as 
> close to 100% reliability I am going to do the unthinkable and buy a 
> newer vehicle for my main commuter.  What has been the groups experience 
> with the diesel new Beetle?  Also considering the other diesel VWs.  
> Going to limit myself to 96 or newer just to keep worn chassis issues at 
> a minimum, if I can.
> Justin
> 
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