[Vwdiesel] New TDI engine vs last years.

[Tom Jansen]

Listening to Ed Wallace the CAR GUY on AM radio he reviewed the VW TDI for 
this year.  Said the engine costs $1500 less than last years and said 
everything but it was CRAP compared to last years.   Dang wish I had one of 
the older better ones.
Anyone tell me what years were the better/ more reliable TDI's  and anyone 
have one for sale around Dallas Tx.
why don't people improve rather than just change things..  We need a 1500 lb 
car that gets 50 mpg and scoots like a scalded dog!!!!
 I have a Saab 1990 900 turbo that gets 24 mpg withan auto.  It would get 35 
if the tranny wasn't geared to do 3500rpm at 70.  I guess they wanted to 
stay in the power band.  Thought that was what passing gear was all about.?
Thanks for insight and options.
Oh also would like a Westiphalia VW camper with diesel 1987 - 1991 if they 
mad them in those years??  Almost traded for a 1982 a ways back.  Having mid 
life Chrisis and want to go camping again...
Tom Jansen
Coppell, Tx.