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St. Jude Donor '08
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First of all it's not a vette 
I have a senior in college (out of state) but still have 1 at home that plays hockey all over the country and I need something with a trunk big enough for a hockey bag and a couple of small suitcases
Although we have been long time RV campers, we just didn't need the Travel Trailer anymore and sold it to a retired couple from San Diego today. Now I don't need the '04 F250 Powerstroke Diesel Crew Cab truck either, so I plan to advertise that this week.
Time to downsize!!! I opted for a smaller VW sedan (even though I'm a big guy). I went and drove the new '06 VW TDI (Turbo Direct Injected) Diesel and will pick up a new Platinum Gray/trim pkg 1 car tomorrow. They even have a TDI website, but it's nothing like CF. I'm amazed how comfortable they are inside and the milage will save me lots of $$ for more Covette parts for my '69
Any CF members have a TDI? I'd be interested to hear how well you like them.
I have a senior in college (out of state) but still have 1 at home that plays hockey all over the country and I need something with a trunk big enough for a hockey bag and a couple of small suitcases
Although we have been long time RV campers, we just didn't need the Travel Trailer anymore and sold it to a retired couple from San Diego today. Now I don't need the '04 F250 Powerstroke Diesel Crew Cab truck either, so I plan to advertise that this week.
Time to downsize!!! I opted for a smaller VW sedan (even though I'm a big guy). I went and drove the new '06 VW TDI (Turbo Direct Injected) Diesel and will pick up a new Platinum Gray/trim pkg 1 car tomorrow. They even have a TDI website, but it's nothing like CF. I'm amazed how comfortable they are inside and the milage will save me lots of $$ for more Covette parts for my '69
Any CF members have a TDI? I'd be interested to hear how well you like them.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
The TDI is a great engine. Is it still 1.8 liters ? Can't go wrong with a VW...... they used to advertize "Fahrvergnuegen" 
But it has torque!!! Nothing wrong w/ 42MPG either The 6 spd "DSG" (Direct Shift Gearbox) is awesome
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by chevy69
It's a 1.9L, 100HP But it has torque!!! Nothing wrong w/ 42MPG either
The 6 spd "DSG" (Direct Shift Gearbox) is awesome
But it has torque!!! Nothing wrong w/ 42MPG either The 6 spd "DSG" (Direct Shift Gearbox) is awesome
I just drove a VW 'golf' 1.6 liter, rated @100HP, 5 speed manual during my vacation. They're great cars
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I've heard stories of hit-or-miss quality with current VWs. However, my wifes niece has a TDI and she's had very good luck with it. She has about a 100 mile/day commute as a teacher, so the good mileage is a requirement. She's a farmer's daughter, so diesel is in her veins.
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Originally Posted by rcread
What is a direct shift gearbox?
