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    Diesels Stay Alive Despite Constant Drama

    . . . “the diesel shopper is one who knows diesels, who understands that they're better, has liked them in the past and continues to like them in the current market, and really likes the convenience and the fuel efficiency” . . . . . . “death of diesel is a bit exaggerated when it comes to...
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    Debating the 2014 Jetta TDI Value Edtion vs. a Corolla LE Eco

    Must Look at Mazda3 In early 2014 the same challenge . . . how to replace a 13 year old TDI that was such a great car filled my days and believe me there were months of soul and dealership searching. If you are set on buying new. Go drive a Mazda 3i beats Toyota hands down. While the...
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    What Happened to May Sales ?

    @truman. Thanks for the comparison link, had not seen that one. In many ways their review tracks with my evaluation of the Mazda to Jetta differences only Jetta was less impressive. Actually a Golf TDI was at the wish list top for two years before starting to shop. '14 Golf has cloth seats...
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    What Happened to May Sales ?

    Lots of news articles out on how great May was for car sales. “The auto industry in May recorded its strongest annual sales rate since before the 2008 recession . . .” with “Ford said May sales rose 3.0 percent to 254,084 vehicles. Chrysler was up 16.7 percent to 194,421. Toyota climbed 17.0...
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    Cheap Diesel: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Value Edition Costs $22,115

    Finally ! This is great news. Finally a TDI that is very near my basic '01 with it's manual windows and base trim. Better since I've reached the point to go with an automatic . . . been clutching for 40 some years . . . and that's the only real option. I really like a sedan body but have been...
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    What to Do Been waiting on Cruze Diesel Specs for months . . . now not sure what I'll do for a replacement to the '01 Jetta TDI. Chevy going the 'loaded' model only path is a real disappoint. Been avoiding purchasing another VW TDI due to VW option restrictions and now GM is doing the same...
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    First time or returning VW buyers - Would you buy another?

    Not Again = But Selected 'Not Buying Again' while if VW America would wake-up would like to be 'Not decided'. '01 Jetta TDI has been a wonderful vehicle, first real automobile purchase instead of a basic car/truck. Ride and quality have never been an issue and who can complain about >44...
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    AutoNews Now: Igniting the diesel market (Video)

    Dropped A3 TDI ? Did I hear correctly - - - with the introduction of four high end Audi TDI they have dropped the A3 TDI Sedan that was due this winter. That was my 'back-up' hope for a 2013 TDI purchase as the present Jetta feels small (on inside), Passat only has an auto with Sunroof, and my...
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    VW Amarock

    Tempting The Texas import approach is very tempting. How to confirm one can fully license and operate here would be nice to know. $40K is high but not outrageous and in the ballpark for the initial estimated price back when we thought VW might really bring the Truck to the states. If the...
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    Older guy Newbie

    The Fun Begins Welcome, you are going to love driving the TDI. The MPG are indeed nice but the engine torque is pure joy. As for 'older guy' . . . go to a TDI Fest you'll be pleased with how you fit in. At the 2001 Salt Lake City area Fest I was an Old Guy but not the oldest! '01 Jetta now...
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    Tiguan Production Moving to US?

    Hope Returns @ Fixmy59bug & German_1er_diesel Good points on not doing simple money conversions. Plus I totally forgot the VAT factor. There is hope.
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    Tiguan Production Moving to US?

    Minor Hope Message from VW April 27, 2011 "We appreciate your interest in the Tiguan TDI! At this time, the Tiguan TDI is under consideration for release; however, no further details are available at this time." Yes, a standard stock answer but just maybe there is hope. While I love my TDI...
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    Trailer Hitch

    Hitch on 2001 Jetta Have installed a Draw-Tite class-I hitch on my 2001 Jetta. Was a bit more work then the instructions stated but that's normal for my home projects. Had to cut back a one inch square of the lower plastic bumper cover to get the hitch nice and square. Was also glad to...
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    Vehicle Bucks - very Cold or very Hot

    Could be. I did undo / redo all the air filter to turbo intake connections while cleaning the MAF. The but is, why did just unplugging the MAF fix the problem? MAF or leak? Don't know. Problem seems to be gone now . . . because of suggestion from this site. So I'm happy.
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    Vehicle Bucks - very Cold or very Hot

    Final Update: Appears to be the MAF. Nice call by Wingnut. After unplugging the MAF, vehicle ran smooth at all engine temperatures. No bucking. Then removed and cleaned the MAF per MAF101 suggestions, reconnected - - - still seems to be running smooth. MAF did not "look" dirty. Just confirmed...
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    Vehicle Bucks - very Cold or very Hot

    Symtom update: 1. No obsevered blue smoke. 2. When warm and (engine braking) coasting bucks many-many times, not just once. RPM not observed. Engine is in braking mode so the RPM roll off varies with conditions .. speed, road, etc 3. MAF sounds interesting. First noticed the cold bucking after...
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    Vehicle Bucks - very Cold or very Hot

    Hi, yr-2001 Jetta 5-sp 94K miles problem started around 70K miles. timing belt dealer replaced, exhaust manifold carbon dealer cleaned both at 65K miles. = = = When COLD {cold is temp guage below normal 190 operation point} Vehicle bucks like a student driver is learning a clutch. Bucking is...
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    EPA, Ford near diesel deal

    Thanks for the links. CDC makes sense (?) now. Two Turbos and a PM Filter, just another expensive high rpm component to live with . . . . .
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    VOLKSWAGEN MARINE EXPANDS ENGINE RANGE

    Sad news folks. VW will not be selling the marine engines in North America for several years. I have already asked for one of the Jetta TDI engine based marine power units for my recreational trawler that just happens to be getting repowered this winter. VW Marine Sales said, no. They will...
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