Dorado
Veteran Member
Keeping 2002 TDI...
Hi All!
Sad to hear but not unexpected given small diesels had gone off the market here before...
I'm very happy to keep our 2002 New Beetle TDI - only three mayor issues in 15 years, running a blend of bio and petro D:
* Replaced leaking fuel pump (right around 2007-8-9 when ultra low sulfur D was introduced...).
* Repaired clutch at 150k miles (thanks to Metalnerd here for referring us to McCune Auto east of Pittsburgh, highly recommend them !!).
* A/C compressor needs replaced (not done yet...)
* needs a new white hood (a storm and a tree's fault, not the car's...)
Other than that replaced OEM shock absorbers at 30k w Bilsteins and the car is the same 15yrs and 150k miles, may even drive better...
Also, Just got a 2014 Nissan Leaf, all electric, 70-80 miles on full charge, you can charge at home w just 120v 15amp, Or really anywhere including public charging stations, would recommend as well!... The electric VW Golf is not available in this area yet...
Hi All!
Sad to hear but not unexpected given small diesels had gone off the market here before...
I'm very happy to keep our 2002 New Beetle TDI - only three mayor issues in 15 years, running a blend of bio and petro D:
* Replaced leaking fuel pump (right around 2007-8-9 when ultra low sulfur D was introduced...).
* Repaired clutch at 150k miles (thanks to Metalnerd here for referring us to McCune Auto east of Pittsburgh, highly recommend them !!).
* A/C compressor needs replaced (not done yet...)
* needs a new white hood (a storm and a tree's fault, not the car's...)
Other than that replaced OEM shock absorbers at 30k w Bilsteins and the car is the same 15yrs and 150k miles, may even drive better...
Also, Just got a 2014 Nissan Leaf, all electric, 70-80 miles on full charge, you can charge at home w just 120v 15amp, Or really anywhere including public charging stations, would recommend as well!... The electric VW Golf is not available in this area yet...