Golf PD130

This is my first ever VW which of course is a standard Golf GT TDI PD130. Options include light grey leather interior, climate control, ESP, mud flaps, electric sunroof and reversing sensors. Car was new at September 2002, so I am currently running in but enjoying its qualities – especially the torque and fuel consumption.

Cheers, John. The car looks wonderful and most of us are envious of the pure power your TDI motor offers. Enjoy!

Looks nice. We can still only dream about TDI's with more than 90 horsepower over here. Maybe someday...

[ September 22, 2002, 22:27: Message edited by: robgti ]

Nice looking car JohnD. That's the color that I wanted but I had to wait almost 3 months for it.
I needed my car fast so I took another color.(http://pics.tdiclub.com/members/RedBora/RedBora2000/Bora -35mm.jpg)
What is you fuel consumption ?

RedBora,

For your info I had to wait 10 weeks for the German factory to produce the car – although it did seem more like 100 weeks. Reflex Silver is certainly a highly popular Golf colour in England, but I guess the most common is black. Regarding fuel consumption I have written about this elsewhere on the forum, however my best to date (within 900 miles) has been 60mpg (imperial), with a few trips giving 57 & 56mpg – all according to the onboard computer. Such journeys have been about 50 miles each on the motorway/freeway – cruising most of the time at 70mph with a few extra bursts. I ask you what other car in the world can provide a combination of a good top speed, lots of torque, and great fuel consumption. Answer not many.

Regards
John D

John D,

very nice consumption. My average (+/- 950km) is 5.7l/100km with my 225/45/17 and 5.2 with my 195/65/15 winter tyres.
Since the engine has been chipped it is 5.2l with the large tyres. I am curious to know its consumption during winter time.
I think, not bad at all with all that torque.

[ September 24, 2002, 10:32: Message edited by: RedBora ]