[Vwdiesel] new car to buy??

[Matt_Lisa]

What about a 2009 Jetta TDI?  The new Common Rail engine is fantastic.  Just make sure to get a manual, as the DSG is basically untested at this point.  I test drove one of the Jettas, and it felt like a rocket compared to my poor ol' Golf TDI.  As soon as the Rabbit TDI hits, I'll be hard pressed not to upgrade.

-Matt
http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/

-----Original Message-----
>From: brian gochnauer <brian at gochnauer.net>
>Sent: Jan 23, 2009 8:31 AM
>To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] new car to buy??
>
>http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1002395375.html
>
>On 1/23/09, Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org> wrote:
>>
>> needs:
>> basically, an 81 Rabbit that runs & drives like new
>>
>> #1: economy - 50+MPG, pref DSL
>> #2: room for stowage/flexible interior space (i.e. hatchback, not sedan)
>> #3: seat 4 people, ideally (2-door fine)
>> #4: simple as tinkertoys to work on
>> #5: feels like a stripped-down buffed-up miniature monster truck, like
>> something out of Road Warrior, or a dune buggy for driving on the side
>> of volcanos
>>
>> zat narrow it down any?
>> --
>>
>> Rolf Pechukas
>> Leverett, MA
>> 617/335-4006
>>
>> On Jan 22, 2009, at 10:47 PM, James Hansen wrote:
>>
>> > What's your requirements in a car Rolf?
>> > Right off the top, the Bugatti Veyron or a Zonda would be cool, but
>> > we need to know more about your needs, such as will it carry two
>> > passengers, just you as a commuter, family of five with your own
>> > skis, or are you a travelling anvil salesman with several sample
>> > cases?
>> > -james
>> >
>> > Rolf Pechukas wrote:
>> >> hey gang
>> >> so, with my dear Rabbit buried under 2' of snow in Boston, with
>> >> its  blown head gasket, its rusted underbody, its 2-month-out-of-
>> >> date  inspection sticker, its dysfunctional fuses (no horn, no
>> >> reverse  light), its missing door handles, its hanging doors, its
>> >> bald ceiling,  its ripped out dashboard, its bizarre-feeling and
>> >> undrivable-by-anyone- but-me clutch, and notwithstanding its brand
>> >> new wheel bearings  (whoopee!), I am starting, guiltily, to think
>> >> of greener pastures, and  am casting furtive glances around at
>> >> newer rigs, spurred, in part, by  a week in a 2009 Prius rental
>> >> curious what's out there that's good or coming soon - I heard of
>> >> Honda  diesels due in 2009, but a quick Google shows that never
>> >> happened(??)
>> >> what else is out there?
>> >> would love any suggestions
>> >> am pretending I have lots of money and can consider this seriously
>> >> thanks!
>> >> Rolf in MA
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