TDI's in Illinois - Page 15

Chuckler3 · January 7th, 2012, 14:41

I haven't seen any TDi's since getting up to illinois. Lots of VW's, but of the ones i've seen none have had that identifying tick to it.

lovemybug · January 7th, 2012, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Chuckler3

I haven't seen any TDi's since getting up to illinois. Lots of VW's, but of the ones i've seen none have had that identifying tick to it.

Have you been looking at the rear of the cars? All of the TDI's, except for the Beetles have a TDI badge on the back. Some of us Beetle owners, though, have put a TDI badge on our cars. Myself included.

DasTeknoViking · January 7th, 2012, 19:35

Don't the PD Beetles have a badge ? I see one that has a TDi badge right under the VW badge on 355 sometimes....

lovemybug · January 7th, 2012, 20:07

AFAIK, no TDI Beetles were badged. If the owner wanted a TDI badge, they had to buy one and put it on, themselves.

Chuckler3 · January 9th, 2012, 09:06

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Originally Posted by lovemybug

Have you been looking at the rear of the cars? All of the TDI's, except for the Beetles have a TDI badge on the back. Some of us Beetle owners, though, have put a TDI badge on our cars. Myself included.

I know pretty well to look for the little badge on the back. I haven't figured out any other identifying marks for these cars yet though. Most other cars on the road have slight little nuances that tell their difference from other optioned cars of the same model. I haven't been around these quite long enough yet.

I did my part in tucking my tdi sticker just below my third brake light on the rear window. the car is lowered slightly so you can still just see it from the height of your average sedan.

justintime_3 · February 2nd, 2012, 08:06

I will chime in here. Live in Bloomington and work in Peoria. Drive it everyday. Currently overseas though. Cant wait to get back to my baby. The tdi that is. 435000 miles third 01M original turbo and engine. Got the parts to do the 5 speed waiting for me at home.

TDiSkater · February 12th, 2012, 15:27

Went for breakfast in Bannockburn at Eggsperience. Space right in front next to a dark grey 11 JSW TDI with DSG. Said cool space looked big enough that should be no issue. Come out right after you pulled away to see two dings on my back door with your paint color left behind. Here's hoping you get rust on your door edge and someone gives you a big smacko on your door soon.

Time to give my ding insurance another call. $450 covers dings, tires, rims and key replacement for 5 years.

eyetdiman · February 18th, 2012, 19:10

'12 White Passat SELTDI south on McCormick turning west onto Golf.
Beautiful car being driven like a championship speed skater!!

Toby_B · March 29th, 2012, 19:22

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Originally Posted by dzcad90

Spotted: Friday, March 3 2011 around 6:55P in Joliet - Green MkIII Jetta TDI sporting a Fred's TDI Club frame leaving Thornton's in Joliet off of Jefferson and Infantry and turned into Inwood stadium shortly thereafter. I was in my dark blue '09 with TDIClub frame and passed you.

Nice car btw.. I'd love to have it!!

that car is for sale now, http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/2918972349.html

nois · March 29th, 2012, 20:15

Chicagoland people often drive IL47 to/from Champaign-Urbana passing through Gibson City. Just today, I saw two Toureg TDIs and a MK5 Jetta TDI on my way to and from work. None had a TDICLUB plate cover.

I think there's at least three TDI owners who live here.

While we're on the topic, if you're in the mood for German cuisine, try the Bayern Stube here in town.

All of Us · April 19th, 2012, 12:47

Volks:

Today at around 1:45PM I was at Super Tony's Finer Foods in North Riverside and as I was putting the groceries in the trunk I noticed a dark blue A5 Jetta Sport Wagon TDI parked a few stalls away from Graycie. It had Illinois plates that started with K85 and had an Autobarn VW plate frame. Car was clean and shiney too. Anybody here care to claim this as their ride?

Dan

DasTeknoViking · May 4th, 2012, 23:03

Spotted a white 5 door Golf MKIV TDi with club TDi sticker on the back window going north on Roselle towards N/W highway -RT14. Wanted to wave at you but I was on my BMW and you where not looking

kb9uwu · May 11th, 2012, 05:43

I picked up a reflex silver '12 JSW TDI 6MT yesterday with 18 miles on the odometer.

I live near Decatur and frequently travel to Springfield, Champaign and Peoria.... keep on the lookout, central IL TDIers

All of Us · May 12th, 2012, 09:17

kb9uwu:

Welcome to The Club! Take the time to break that TDI in right and you will have many happy miles. Hope to meet you at a future GTG.

Dan

TDiSkater · May 20th, 2012, 15:00

Heading east today on Petersen right off the 94 exit saw what looked like a MK5 Jetta TDI, tornado red, with a JasonTDI Repair license plate frame. Anyone?