OT: VW Diesel

[Onno]

Does anybody have any specific information on when VW diesel vehicles will be available again, specifically the Jetta "Sportwagen"? I had read a few months ago that the release would be early in the new year, but I've also heard rumors that the release has been delayed.

[davids]

The Jetta Sportwagen was the one car MIA from the Car Show that I really am interested in...

Nothing at vw.com either.

[Kirk007]

I spoke to a dealer about a month ago who was saying this summer/fall but it sounds like even the dealers are having a hard time getting a straight answer

[dirtdigger88]

the new version of diesel fuel thats at the pumps have car companies scrambling-

the new fuel is messing with things in a big way-

Im not buying another diesel for a bit

Jason

[TMB]

My understanding is summer 2008.

I couldn't wait any more and bought another gasser.

P's me off - I wanted another diesel.

What I understood the problem to be is the size of the NA market - supposedly diesel's in NA represent about 3% of VW worldwide sales - so VW NA is having a lot of trouble getting confirmed delivery dates from the engine plants.

[rwsaunders]

Diesel is $3.70 per gallon here. Loved my 52hp 1981 Rabbit diesel, though. 45mpg city/52 highway with minimum maintenance.

[nm87710]

Maybe late '08 if at all. Emissions/EPA Cert. is slowing down US introduction. Also expect EPA mileage estimates to probably go down into the high 30's w/more hp & torque. Plus I think it will only be offered in a "loaded" mid 20 priced version - VW's no dummy.

FWIW, If I needed new high mileage wheels for biking/racing( drive ~25K yr) a '08 Honda Fit or '08 Scion xB would be top contenders. You can buy a lot of gas with the ~8K difference between a Sportwagen and those vehicles.

John
'05 TDI Jetta Wagon

P.S. If you want some inside scoop on TDIs(past, present and future) you'll find it here http://forums.tdiclub.com/

[Oakely-Erik]

I might be mistaken but I was hearing things like 50+ mpg highway and city for the new 2.0 TDI's. This was a while ago so It might be old information. I heard that despite the 40% HP gain and about the same torque gain with the new motor it still gets better MPG then the last generation cars.

Also my VW dealer said they would get their first cars some time in January. I just hope some are still around when I can afford one after I graduate. .

[andy mac]

my better half has an '06 2.0 TDI Golf.

goes for ever and them some.

it hammers - she has an auto though and the turbo lab is pretty wild.

fun car to tool around in.

[stevep]

i had a 02 jetta tdi...gave it to my kid.

killed in mileage.
was 50+ w/ a roof rack.
ridiculous actually.

it was a standard and it went plenty as fast as i go in cars.
good car.

[TMB]

My wife drives an 05 Passat Wagen TDI.

I drive an 07 A4 Avant Quattro.

Both take 55 litres of fuel.

Hers is 1.05 / litre she gets about 900 km per tankful, around town.

Mine is $1.20 / litre and I gt about 510 km around town.

She drives like she stole something, I drive like there's an egg under my foot.

Her car is a blast to drive.

I wanted one of those, used ones were selling for more than we paid for hers - new.

[davids]

Originally Posted by nm87710

FWIW, If I needed new high mileage wheels for biking/racing( drive ~25K yr) a '08 Honda Fit or '08 Scion xB would be top contenders. You can buy a lot of gas with the ~8K difference between a Sportwagen and those vehicles.

John
'05 TDI Jetta Wagon

P.S. If you want some inside scoop on TDIs(past, present and future) you'll find it here http://forums.tdiclub.com/

Two of the three (currently available) high-mileage, bike-carrying cars that jumped out at me at the car show were the Honda Fit and the Scion xB. The third is the Toyota Prius. The Prius is more along the lines of the Sportwagen - higher mileage, higher cost. But, d@mn, that thing is roomy...

[pjm]

Honda supposedly has a diesel CR-V in the works. A diesel with Honda reliability sounds like just the ticket.

[musgravecycles]

Yeah, rumor on the street is that Honda will have a diesel Odyssey in North America within 2 years. I'm holdin' out for one of those...

[JAY33]

I read an article in the local rag that the "BIG 3" are throwing tons of money into the R&D of lighter more efficient cars as well as diesels.