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I was wondering if anyone here has or knows of someone with one of these?

 

I'm thinking of buying a 2011 Jetta diesel

Was wondering what the pro & cons would be with such a car?

I have always has North American made.

I live in Ontario Canada.

The one I'm looking at is loaded also.

Also what price did you negotiate? (PM me if you like)

 

Thanks all

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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The company I work for bought a new Jetta wagon (gas model) and though we've on;y had it 3 months, I like it (we use it for service calls within 400 miles or so of the office). The 2.5 I5 seems peppy enough (we used to have a base model Outback, and that was a slug) the transmission is a six speed auto I think, with the manual mode. Interior is very well done and thankfully does not have the purple-ish lighting many VWs had for years. Seats seem comfy, though a bit narrow for me but I'm a fatass. :cheers: The radio is my only beef- I do not like the touchscreen setup at all. Changing stations is a huge pain, especially on satellite where there are tons of stations to navigate through. The screen also doesn't dim enough at night for my tastes so I have to go in and change it in the menus, which is sort of a pain. Overall I like the car quite a bit for what we need it for at work. I can't comment on price as my manager was the one who did the purchase.

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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I have friends with the 2L turbo one....or 1.8L or something of the sort...its a turbo gas pot....with a stick

 

They really like it, quiet, crispy turns, nice shifts...awesome on fuel

 

 

I also have a friend with an 07 diesel. That thing is beautiful man...I have driven it and ridden in it quite a few times...it is the same thing, nice handling, without a harsh ride, its a stick too....has nice short shifts...gets 1200km to the tank...and is full under 100 bucks....used to be 65 to fill, but that was a couple years ago.

 

They are just so quiet though man...thats what I like.

Mckenzie Senior Enthusiast

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I've been reading about the diesel one and people report getting 45 MPG on highway driving and 30-35 mpg in stop and go...plus there priced pretty well

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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We had an older New Beetle Diesel. It was a 1.9L turbo that got incredible fuel mileage. Almost 50 MPG on the highway and 35-40 just running around.

Deconstruction Enthusiast

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my friend had one as a travelling product rep back in 03 or so he said if he ever had to do it again he would buy a gas model, he said with the price of maintenance and the amount extra the diesel cost in the car price it worked out to being overall more expensive

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The TDI has pretty much been the same Diesel for the past 15 years. It's a good engine, reliable, and it does get good millage. Yes maintenance costs may be more expensive because it is a diesel, and there is not VW Dealerships everywhere, but the fuel economy more than makes up for the difference. If you can negotiate a good deal, go for it. The TDI Jetta would be the only vehicle from Audi/VW I would buy.

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The TDI has pretty much been the same Diesel for the past 15 years. It's a good engine, reliable, and it does get good millage. Yes maintenance costs may be more expensive because it is a diesel, and there is not VW Dealerships everywhere, but the fuel economy more than makes up for the difference. If you can negotiate a good deal, go for it.

X2...but I would also buy a GTI with the DSG transmission. My dad has an Audi A3 with the DSG and with that transmission and that small little car, it is a blast to drive...it's a go cart.

 

The Audi/VW DSG transmission is in a league of it's own. There is nothing else out there like it (in a normal car).

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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The TDI has pretty much been the same Diesel for the past 15 years. It's a good engine, reliable, and it does get good millage. Yes maintenance costs may be more expensive because it is a diesel, and there is not VW Dealerships everywhere, but the fuel economy more than makes up for the difference. If you can negotiate a good deal, go for it.

X2...but I would also buy a GTI with the DSG transmission. My dad has an Audi A3 with the DSG and with that transmission and that small little car, it is a blast to drive...it's a go cart.

 

The Audi/VW DSG transmission is in a league of it's own. There is nothing else out there like it (in a normal car).

 

OK...

<--------------not a VW guy.....

WTF is a DSG trans....that tiptronic...or manual...

 

Fill me in on this....LOL.

05GMCZ71 Enthusiast

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Yes, as was previously stated.. On the gasser motors, VW/Audi have had oil sludge issues. (With top quality oil too) Very critical you change the oil in the gassers every 3k/3 months. Not sure if they have yet addressed the issue on the newer engines.

Bruins04 Enthusiast

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Thanks everyone.

We (the wife) really like it.

They said $150 to change the oil??? I will look into that & see if I do it will that be ok? If I can?

Price is my focal point, would like to know who has bought one & the deal they made.

Added myself onto a VW site but no action. (site seems DOA)

05GMCZ71 Enthusiast

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I would certainly look into changing the oil yourself. They don't even charge $150.00 to change the oil on the Duramax!

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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I would certainly look into changing the oil yourself. They don't even charge $150.00 to change the oil on the Duramax!

Likely its shell oil with a big VW stamp in it for 10-15 bucks a quart and a $30 oil filter.

 

Its no different from changing the oil on anything else...unless the 2011 engines have had a huge makeover. I would stick to shell Rotella oil for a diesel though...damn good oil man.

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