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Title: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 03, 2010, 12:44:40 PM
2006 Jetta TDI  :thumb:

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv260%2Ftstruyk%2F2006%2520TDI%2FDSCN1948.jpg&hash=bb697bcf2caab9add077f77d2f3b876712b56002)

aint never owned no diesel before!  not as cool as the NSX but it should be a fun car too!  Bringin it home monday!
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Burt Munro on June 03, 2010, 02:34:27 PM
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Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 03, 2010, 04:07:20 PM
yes it is!!   8)

Guess who just save $200-$250 a month on his fuel bill???   :cheers:
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Super Dave on June 03, 2010, 04:55:33 PM
I got one too!

But mine is a '98 and gets better mileage than you will.   :finger:  :kicknuts:  :biggrin:

How many miles?  How much?
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 03, 2010, 05:01:05 PM
78,xxx, auto, fully serviced (transmission, timing belt, water pump etc) $12,000  8)

yeah I looked at the older ones too but for a number of reasons this made more sense.
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Super Dave on June 04, 2010, 05:24:49 AM
Quote from: tstruyk on June 03, 2010, 05:01:05 PM
78,xxx, auto, fully serviced (transmission, timing belt, water pump etc) $12,000  8)

yeah I looked at the older ones too but for a number of reasons this made more sense.

Seems like a good deal.  Be careful with the auto.  Haven't heard good things about them.  And don't forget to join http://forums.tdiclub.com/
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Tornado Bait on June 04, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
Farfegnugen.
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Burt Munro on June 04, 2010, 06:10:48 PM
Quote from: Tornado Bait on June 04, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
Farfegnugen.
actually Timmy displayed some Kung Fu Ninja Yoga Pilates skills at HPT in April.  You might have missed it though as he was camoflauged as an ass-packer. :ass: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 04, 2010, 08:12:16 PM
funny how packer and packee are so close yet so different!

Quote from: Super Dave on June 04, 2010, 05:24:49 AM
Seems like a good deal.  Be careful with the auto.  Haven't heard good things about them.  And don't forget to join http://forums.tdiclub.com/

yeah I was after a manual but with the price I got and service records (original owner blah blah) even if I have to rebuild the tranny I'm still ahead... already a member there!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Super Dave on June 05, 2010, 02:17:44 PM
Quote from: tstruyk on June 04, 2010, 08:12:16 PM
yeah I was after a manual but with the price I got and service records (original owner blah blah) even if I have to rebuild the tranny I'm still ahead... already a member there!   :thumb:
Nice!

You got and PD mods planned?  Need tires or anything?

Would like to chip mine for a few extra MPG.  But it would take a long time to get a return as it does so well as it is.  No records with mine, but it came through two enthusiasts.  Will probably have the timing belt done next year by a TDI guru in Madison. 
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 05, 2010, 02:28:53 PM
tires are brand new (<500 miles)

no mods right off the bat, I will eventually.  as much as I drive a chip would pay for itself pretty quickly I would think (I drive approx 4000-5000 per month)

I need to keep the budget tight with racing and buying the NSX... but I'll keep this car for a LOOOOOOOOOONG time (well alot of miles anyway)
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Super Dave on June 05, 2010, 05:57:37 PM
Quote from: tstruyk on June 05, 2010, 02:28:53 PM
no mods right off the bat, I will eventually.  as much as I drive a chip would pay for itself pretty quickly I would think (I drive approx 4000-5000 per month)
Holy beans!  She's gonna be shot in a year...LOL! 

You're only gonna save $250 a month in fuel costs?  What were you replacing, Timmah?

And VW means (https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.purplemoon.com%2Fpatches%2Fimages%2FPfukengruven.jpg&hash=a5f7885f8f656d8d14a77dba11d166aaaf8344d2), right?
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 05, 2010, 07:13:52 PM
Acura TL, should be about 20mpg differnent give or take... mid low 20's vs mid low 40's for 90% highway

Premium vs Diesel in MO is comparable p/g
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: skiandclimb on June 06, 2010, 10:48:26 PM
Did you find the money tree, Timmy?  If so, can I get a small starter plant?

Nice VW, man. I have had a few dubs on my time. My favorite two were my 86 GTI, and my Corrado G60.  Badass machines!
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 07, 2010, 07:56:48 AM
nah just restructuring... The gas savings will pay for Jetta each month, literally.  and the payment on the NSX will be comparable to what I was paying on the TL.  My monthly outgoing for vehicles including insurance will go up less then $100  :thumb:
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Spooner on June 17, 2010, 10:13:20 PM
That thing is begging for a 7" stack coming out of the hood :D

Which auto is it-the slush box or the DSG?  I had an 06 GTI for a bit with the 2.0 and DSG-LOVED that car.  I just couldn't stand destroying that car with all the driving I do for work.  I have a beater Subaru now for work so I can run into stuff and play rally car driver in the snow and not care if I hit anything haha!
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 17, 2010, 11:16:01 PM
its got the DSG, pretty cool!

I plan on running this into the ground... i log 50-60k ish per year (last 2 years 52ish average)
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: Spooner on June 17, 2010, 11:18:06 PM
Yeah the DSG is super sick!  What are you doing these days?  You drive more than me-I didn't think that was possible haha!
Title: Re: Pickin up a new daily driver too...
Post by: tstruyk on June 18, 2010, 12:27:30 AM
project manager for a home improvement company... its all within a 60 mile radius of st louis too...