Re: Bona\'s Green TDI
I love my TDI. My old diesel was OK once you got it going but it did not have much acceleration, it vibrated, the engine noise was very loud, it smoked, etc... It was good if you wanted mileage but not much fun to drive. When I got it I had been driving a '67 bug with no heat and no windshield wiper fluid so it was pretty nice at the time. I didn't realize how loud it was until I started driving other cars.
My '86 jetta was a nice car and still is. I thought I was going to keep it but I could use the space in the driveway so I need to sell it this spring. I think it has 102HP.
The TDI feels much stronger, is much quieter, The heated seats are great, it feels very solid and is alot of fun to drive. I don't have any regrets on this car at all. I don't have a long commute like some people. I fill up every two to three weeks. This alone is worth it to me. The gas station I used to go to with the cheapest gas always had a waiting line and it really annoyed me.
The VR6 is probably faster but so what. Whenever I see these I think these people just didn't do their research. If you don't plan on keeping the car then the VR6 might be easier to resell but for the long haul my guess is the TDI will be a much better car.
I don't like the cupholders that much. If you get a Jetta, remove the cupholder and take out the little plastic arm that swings. Go to Starbucks and buy a stainless steel insulated tumbler, the ones that are tapered slightly where you hold them. It fits perfectly in the cupholder. I tried the cupholder in the armrest but didn't like it. My elbow would hit it while I was shifting.
My advice, Get the TDI!
