[Vwdiesel] tdi suggestions

[Tad]

It's not always all about the $ - it's really a crapshoot whether a TDI
will save you money unless you do mucho miles.

Personally I first and foremost prefer the driveability of the diesel
(torque), I love the range and its ability to run biodiesel.  The mileage
is really just icing on the cake.

Also, the inflammatory comments aren't really appropriate.

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Chris Geiser <cfgeiser at gmail.com> wrote:

> Travis wrote:
> "Basically-find a tdi and then read about the problems as they aren't the
> easiest to come by for a price you want to pay."
>
>
> Travis hits a big issue here - these cars were a steal when they were
> priced even with gassers.  Now you've got to do the math carefully.  For
> about 6 months now, diesel has been between .50 to 1.00 more per gallon
> here in WI.  Combine that with the prices people are demanding for diesel
> cars, and you quickly negate any savings with good mileage.  I routinely
> see people asking in the $10,000 range for '00-'04's with 200k miles on
> them because they're in "mint condition".  That's crazy... and I'm not
> convinced that these cars will last that much longer than a comparable
> gasser like in years past.
>
> With the old IDI's the general public didn't understand or like them, so
> they were dirt cheap at dealers all over the place.  The TDI's are victims
> of guys like us who brag about the savings and great driveability of a VW
> diesel, and now they're priced beyond any of us.  Plus the eco-nazi
> emissions crowd has taken notice and put their crappy stamp on them now,
> resulting in even more problems / less savings.
>
> Just make sure you're going to put the miles on to make the investment work
> out in your favor...
>
> CG
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