[Vwdiesel] "new" car suggestions

[pmdolan at sasktel.net]

You are obviously in the North, probably the West and maybe in Canada?

The TDI NB isn't a bad buy, since it is just a Golf in sheep's clothing.  They tend to depreciate pretty steeply, making them a good second-hand buy.

However, for my money, I would be looking at the '97 or '98 A3 (Golf/Jetta) TDI, or a B4 Passat of the same vintage.  You get the earlier version of the TDI, but these cars don't have the re-sale strength of the A4 and B5 follow-ons, and tend to be a little simpler to work on.  Stay away from the 1.9 TD in earlier A3/B4 chasis.

Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Justin and Michella Bennett <cjb at midrivers.com>
Date: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:44 am
Subject: [Vwdiesel] "new" car suggestions

> 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
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>