So I've owned a hybrid, and sold it a couple years ago (the 1st 2dr Honda Insight which got insane fuel mileage. 70+mpg). Recently I've been doing alot of traveling and started to feel the need for another car with great MPG. Was looking for another Hybrid, as well as considerations of a VW Turbo Diesel. My buddy who is a used car dealer took me to a auction... I guess you can figure out which one I ended up getting
2006 Jetta TDI w/ Auto Trans. One owner car, w/ 204,783miles (Now 205k+)
Outside has a few dents here and there, but interior is Very good!
After a thorough detailing here are the results.....
I immediately did a oil change (Motul Synthetic 5/40w). New Fuel Filter (cleaned canister too), and new Air filter. All needed changing, but everything seems to be in very good working order.
Car history shows no evidence of any major repair. The motor is quite, doesnt smoke, and makes good power. The Trans is smooth and quite (no clutch noise). Car feels real tight and drives excellent! The owner traded it back into a VW dealer so I guess they are still happy with VW's haha (as opposed to some who have had problems with their TDI's and have now sworn VW's off).
The very 1st day I got it, I averaged 46.3mpg
310 miles total (about 30miles in city, and the highway miles was driving 75-80mph the whole time). That 46mpg was with me playing and kinda hot rodding it a bit. I learned to drive very efficiently with my Honda Insight (if I choose too). I have absolutely no worries that I can get over 50mpg in this thing! Im running through my 1st full tank now and will report back once its done (can't wait to see the results myself!)
I plan to do the timing and water pump asap. And I'll change the auto trans fluid too. I guess I should take the valve cover off and check the cams (everything seems to be fine to me)?????
Anyways Im real happy with the car. Picked it up for $5200 (not many dealers wanted to try to re-sale a 200+ miles diesel). I figured at that price even if I had to put 2K into it, I could have a nice car right!
So far so good!
I'm happy to have joined the TDI family; Cheers!
2006 Jetta TDI w/ Auto Trans. One owner car, w/ 204,783miles (Now 205k+)
Outside has a few dents here and there, but interior is Very good!
After a thorough detailing here are the results.....
I immediately did a oil change (Motul Synthetic 5/40w). New Fuel Filter (cleaned canister too), and new Air filter. All needed changing, but everything seems to be in very good working order.
Car history shows no evidence of any major repair. The motor is quite, doesnt smoke, and makes good power. The Trans is smooth and quite (no clutch noise). Car feels real tight and drives excellent! The owner traded it back into a VW dealer so I guess they are still happy with VW's haha (as opposed to some who have had problems with their TDI's and have now sworn VW's off).
The very 1st day I got it, I averaged 46.3mpg
310 miles total (about 30miles in city, and the highway miles was driving 75-80mph the whole time). That 46mpg was with me playing and kinda hot rodding it a bit. I learned to drive very efficiently with my Honda Insight (if I choose too). I have absolutely no worries that I can get over 50mpg in this thing! Im running through my 1st full tank now and will report back once its done (can't wait to see the results myself!)
I plan to do the timing and water pump asap. And I'll change the auto trans fluid too. I guess I should take the valve cover off and check the cams (everything seems to be fine to me)?????
Anyways Im real happy with the car. Picked it up for $5200 (not many dealers wanted to try to re-sale a 200+ miles diesel). I figured at that price even if I had to put 2K into it, I could have a nice car right!
So far so good!
I'm happy to have joined the TDI family; Cheers!
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