Using a Golf TDI for food delivery

[DUBPL8]

I have a side gig delivering food for a local mom and pop restaurant for extra money which is quite lucrative, and for that I use my '96 Civic hatch for that purpose as I was hesitant on stinking up my TDI.

Since my TDI is close to hitting 50k and I am going to put my car back to stock later this year and early next year, I'm considering getting rid of my Civic hatch and using the TDI for everything now, including delivering pizzas.

Would the CR 2.0 be up for it? Good idea or bad idea?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Good idea. They like to run. It'll do fine.

As a side note both my sons have used rotary pump TDIs for pizza delivery when in college. Worked out great since the cost of fuel was so low. And neither suffered any premature wear issues.

 

[DUBPL8]

Bump, wanted to see if there is anyone else that can chime in with their experience.

 

[Rayzer]

If it's a lot of stop and go city traffic, that's not going to be DPF friendly.. and a replacement DPF will eat up your tip money pretty quick.

 

[DUBPL8]

If it's a lot of stop and go city traffic, that's not going to be DPF friendly.. and a replacement DPF will eat up your tip money pretty quick.

Very little stop and go traffic in the area I deliver in, mostly serviced by freeways.

 

[gloaming]

I say do it! IF your dpf craps out, just buy a used one on the forum (hell, I'll sell you mine).

 

[peobryant]

Like said, the only real issue would be the DPF but if it is going to be mostly freeway driving you shouldn't have any problems at all.

There is a gentleman on here (Dozenspeed, if I recall correctly) that uses his '11 Jetta as a taxi which I imagine is similar as a pizza delivery car and he had very few issues with the car.

 

[redbarron55]

Perfect application for a good Prius, unfortunately.

 

[DUBPL8]

Would the freeway driving from my normal 85 mile daily highway commute to the office offset the 1-2 days of pizza delivery? I only work Friday and Saturday nights anyhow for the delivery gig.

 

[Rayzer]

Would the freeway driving from my normal 85 mile daily highway commute to the office offset the 1-2 days of pizza delivery? I only work Friday and Saturday nights anyhow for the delivery gig.

Based on your description you'll be fine.. just don't interrupt any active re-gens if you can help it on your deliveries. It's stop and go traffic and disrupted regens that kill your DPF.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Consider getting your car tuned. Some tuners can reduce fueling and decrease the frequency of regens. Not only do you get a FE bump, it'll help in your driving circumstances.

 

[nkgagne]

Consider getting your car tuned. Some tuners can reduce fueling and decrease the frequency of regens. Not only do you get a FE bump, it'll help in your driving circumstances.

You may want to wait until the emissions scandal caca is resolved (especially if your jurisdiction wants proof that the recall software has been installed) since that will overwrite your tune and you'll just have to have it redone.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

OP is in Texas. Probably not an issue. Of course he can get the car reflashed after if necessary.

 

[1analguy]

This should be a good application for a TDI, especially with the freeway exposure. I have no trouble averaging low/mid 40s around town once the engine is thoroughly warmed up...of course, mine's a MT and I do coast whenever it's polite to do so.

 

[DUBPL8]

OP is in Texas. Probably not an issue. Of course he can get the car reflashed after if necessary.

I probably won't get it reflashed since I rather save my money from modding this car and trade it in for something that is more performance-oriented a year from now.

 

[yadic]

Using your TDI for everything, including pizza deliveries, could be a good idea if you’re comfortable with it. The CR 2.0 should handle the extra use without issue, provided it’s well-maintained. However, keep in mind that using it for deliveries could affect its long-term condition and resale value. If you need more advice or similar experiences, you might consider contact Favor Delivery. If you’re planning to return the TDI to stock later and want to avoid wear and tear, sticking with the Civic for deliveries might be a better option. Ultimately, it depends on how much you value preserving the TDI’s condition versus the convenience of using it for all purposes.

 

[The Cream Dolphin]

Using your TDI for everything, including pizza deliveries, could be a good idea if you’re comfortable with it. The CR 2.0 should handle the extra use without issue, provided it’s well-maintained. However, keep in mind that using it for deliveries could affect its long-term condition and resale value. If you need more advice or similar experiences, you might consider contact Favor Delivery. If you’re planning to return the TDI to stock later and want to avoid wear and tear, sticking with the Civic for deliveries might be a better option. Ultimately, it depends on how much you value preserving the TDI’s condition versus the convenience of using it for all purposes.

This was 9 years ago...

 

[yadic]

I have a side gig delivering food for a local mom and pop restaurant for extra money which is quite lucrative, and for that I use my '96 Civic hatch for that purpose as I was hesitant on stinking up my TDI.

Since my TDI is close to hitting 50k and I am going to put my car back to stock later this year and early next year with Postmates reviews, I'm considering getting rid of my Civic hatch and using the TDI for everything now, including delivering pizzas.

Would the CR 2.0 be up for it? Good idea or bad idea?

Using your TDI for food delivery is possible, but there are a few things to consider. The CR 2.0 engine is reliable and fuel-efficient, which could make it a good option for long-term driving. However, since you’re concerned about wear and tear or potential odors from delivering food, you might want to think about the impact on the vehicle’s resale value and interior condition. If you're planning to return the TDI to stock and want to keep it in top shape, it might be better to stick with the Civic for deliveries. The Civic is already serving the purpose well, and it keeps your TDI in better condition for personal use.

 

[turbodieseldyke]

This was 9 years and 1 month ago.

 

[The Cream Dolphin]

This was 9 years and 1 month ago.

2ⁿᵈreply in here. I think he is a bot. I was looking at his postings, and it got so funny, I kept going. Here is a list of the cars he "owns".

20̷15 chevrolet
Explorer
20̷18 e-class
20̷15 sportwagen
20̷21 highlander
Insight
20̷20̷ F250̷
20̷0̷7 Passat TDI (despite profile saying “just looking” under tdis)
1992 sc40̷0̷
1998 beetle ute
20̷0̷8 Tundra
Mercedes cls (due for Audi a3 service?)
20̷22 iX
Qx60̷
20̷23 Santa fe
20̷0̷5 Monaco dynasty diamond IV w/ cummins
Triumph sprint
Another bike, that has an EGR?
20̷0̷3 passat

All his replies are off topic and odd too.

 

[turbodieseldyke]

20̷0̷7 Passat TDI (despite profile saying “just looking” under tdis)

That was one of the top sellers in "United States".

I think he is a bot. I was looking at his postings, and it got so funny, I kept going.

I wonder if this bot gets butthurt when you call it a bot, like the other one did.

 

[lemoncurd]

Using your TDI for everything, including pizza deliveries, could be a good idea if you’re comfortable with it. The CR 2.0 should handle the extra use without issue, provided it’s well-maintained. However, keep in mind that using it for deliveries could affect its long-term condition and resale value. If you need more advice or similar experiences, you might consider contact Favor Delivery. If you’re planning to return the TDI to stock later and want to avoid wear and tear, sticking with the Civic for deliveries might be a better option. Ultimately, it depends on how much you value preserving the TDI’s condition versus the convenience of using it for all purposes.

Using your TDI for food delivery is possible, but there are a few things to consider. The CR 2.0 engine is reliable and fuel-efficient, which could make it a good option for long-term driving. However, since you’re concerned about wear and tear or potential odors from delivering food, you might want to think about the impact on the vehicle’s resale value and interior condition. If you're planning to return the TDI to stock and want to keep it in top shape, it might be better to stick with the Civic for deliveries. The Civic is already serving the purpose well, and it keeps your TDI in better condition for personal use.

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[The Cream Dolphin]

Dead Internet theory - Wikipedia

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Exactly what I said in the last thread about the influx of bots. It is pretty scary...