Need help finding a Jetta Desiel Standard...

[newParadigm]

I want to buy a Jetta Desiel for pretty cheap. I REALLY want a Standard, as I really don't like driving automatics on a regualr bassis (thats just prefernce).

I would like to spend ~$2000, and dont want anything older than 8yrs. (1996).

 

[MercenaryForHire]

autotrader.com ?

- M4H

 

[newParadigm]

thx, i was just wondering if anyone happened to know of one in their area or something....

 

[DVad3r]

Those are awesome, I drove a TDI jetta this summer from Toronto - Milwaukee (stuck 4 hours in Chicago traffic on the way) on 1 tank of gas. 1000 km + trip.

 

[CasioTech]

Originally posted by: newParadigm
I want to buy a Jetta Desiel for pretty cheap. I REALLY want a Standard, as I really don't like driving automatics on a regualr bassis (thats just prefernce).

I would like to spend ~$2000, and dont want anything older than 8yrs. (1996).

My bro has a diesel gulf, 5 years old. He purchased it for $8,000 with 100,000 miles already on it. They are pretty expensive.

 

[newParadigm]

Damn......, that stinks. This is a tuffie, im gonna have to think about sellin my Miata....

 

[imported_Mike]

How much would you really save if you drive a Miata now?

 

[purbeast0]

yea good luck with that. those things are like the tickle me elmo's of the 2005.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

 

[Quixfire]

Originally posted by: newParadigm
I want to buy a Jetta Desiel for pretty cheap. I REALLY want a Standard, as I really don't like driving automatics on a regualr bassis (thats just prefernce).

I would like to spend ~$2000, and dont want anything older than 8yrs. (1996).

I'll take one too but the fact is if you find a Jetta TDI 1996 or newer it's going to be selling for more than $2000.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

It will get about 45-49 mpg.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: newParadigm
I want to buy a Jetta Desiel for pretty cheap. I REALLY want a Standard, as I really don't like driving automatics on a regualr bassis (thats just prefernce).

I would like to spend ~$2000, and dont want anything older than 8yrs. (1996).

That's funny, you came to the same conclusion I did. I was also looking for them, even before the cost of gas went up. They're not cheap, people want top dollar for diesels. It's always been that way.

I think most diesel owners in the US are "diesel enthusiasts", they don't want to let go of their cars. You often see people with old Volvo diesels or MB diesels with 300,000 miles or more. They love them.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

It will get about 45-49 mpg.

More than that.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

?? you mean 16 miles per gallon more on cheaper than 87 fuel?


here, 87 is 2.85 diesel is 2.65


and the jetta standards are rated at 46mpg highway, and in reality they get much better

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

It will get about 45-49 mpg.

More than that.

Actually, I was right.
Jetta Diesel

 

[CasioTech]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Your Miata already gets over 30mpg.. Why would you spend thousands of dollars to "upgrade" to a 3200lb "economy car" because it happens to have a diesel that gets 10 more mpg on slightly more expensive fuel?

It will get about 45-49 mpg.

More than that.

Actually, I was right.
Jetta Diesel