[Vwdiesel] tdi suggestions

[Chris Geiser]

Apologies.  I let my frustrations with those I don't agree with get the
best of me, but this is not the place...

CG
On Jan 5, 2012 6:27 PM, "Tad" <tadc at europa.com> wrote:

> 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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