Any old-timers left? (I joined in 1999.) - Page 3

benIV · November 14th, 2018, 17:31

I can only imagine how much better my TDI life would’ve been if I had known about this forum when I bought my first TDI brand new in 2003..

Unfortunately I didn’t even consider the idea that there might be a car community out there for me until 2008/2009 or whenever i ended up joining.

I am sincerely thankful to all those who helped build this community and to all those who keep it running and growing.

You guys have facilitated my love of the TDI and I’m happy to now own 2 and working my way to a 3rd, if I can just defeat the bridal forces of negativity. lol.

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DCELL · November 22nd, 2018, 18:35

I’m still around. Joined a few months after purchasing my first in 2000. I check in periodically here but don’t post much anymore. Almost 200k on my 01 golf. Bought and sold 7 other tdi’s over the last 15 years, but still have my original. Just surpassed 18 years with this car, so I gave it a new headliner as a birthday present. It’ll get a timing belt at 200k and honestly I may think about selling. A two door car isn’t really meeting my family’s needs at this point.

dogdots · November 28th, 2018, 18:25

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I’m still around. Joined a few months after purchasing my first in 2000. I check in periodically here but don’t post much anymore. Almost 200k on my 01 golf. Bought and sold 7 other tdi’s over the last 15 years, but still have my original. Just surpassed 18 years with this car, so I gave it a new headliner as a birthday present. It’ll get a timing belt at 200k and honestly I may think about selling. A two door car isn’t really meeting my family’s needs at this point.

I always wanted a 2 door

Let me know when you want me to pick it up

I’m still around from time to time but no TDI’s in my stable. All BMW now. Still working on them as I have time between business trips.

My 02 I bought new melted down #2 cylinder from a streaming injector at 350k-ish miles and it has been back on the road with a new owner for about a year. I had a great time with my Jetta but still can’t wipe the grin off my face every time I drive my hooligan 335d

ritsco · December 9th, 2018, 04:55

I'm not sure what I am, but I feel young.

DCELL · December 15th, 2018, 20:58

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Originally Posted by dogdots

I always wanted a 2 door

Let me know when you want me to pick it up

I’m still around from time to time but no TDI’s in my stable. All BMW now. Still working on them as I have time between business trips.
My 02 I bought new melted down #2 cylinder from a streaming injector at 350k-ish miles and it has been back on the road with a new owner for about a year. I had a great time with my Jetta but still can’t wipe the grin off my face every time I drive my hooligan 335d

Good to hear you still lurk around here like i do. Stop by if you are ever near indy!

Curious Chris · December 21st, 2018, 18:15

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Originally Posted by DCELL

Good to hear you still lurk around here like i do. Stop by if you are ever near indy!

How is life in the fast lane. My 2002 threw a rod at 295,000 miles

DCELL · December 22nd, 2018, 17:17

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How is life in the fast lane. My 2002 threw a rod at 295,000 miles

Life speeds by, I’m trying to slow down and enjoy it. Not much fast lane for me anymore!

Metal Man · February 6th, 2019, 12:39

We bought our 1999 New Beetle TDI in June of 99. I didn't join here until September of 2001, that's probably about the time we got our first computer. I have been fortunate to be able to make a living largely from these great cars.