[Vwdiesel] New TDI engine vs last years.

[Tony and Lillie]

Well, the old ones weren't exactly perfect, either. It just depends on who's 
opinion you are asking. If you campare the maintenance to run an older 
diesel with the TDI's, the TDI is far higher. But, the older cars won't keep 
up with a TDI, although the milage was a bit better. Now, I haven't worked 
on/driven one of the '08's yet, so I don't have an opinion on those yet.

Notice I use the word opinion here. That's all it is. That's all any of them 
are. I drive an 82 jetta and a 4000Q, both of which I can find horible 
reviews on. But, in *my* opinion, they are great cars.

Ahhh, back to my little world ;-)
Tony Hoffman


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Subject: [Vwdiesel] New TDI engine vs last years.


> 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.