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Have one of those things... (none / 0)

Actually a Jetta. Powertrain is identical - just the body is different. You can get New Beetle too if you want to go that route.
In recent years VW has been making the things more powerful and heavier, and in the process reducing the fuel economy. I think it was in 2004 model year that they started some of this, and in 2006 the redesigned Jetta looks nothing like older ones.
Until ULSD arrives in June 2006, most car manufacturers aren't going to spend a lot of effort on diesel cars in the U.S. VW has been the one big exception - in Europe Honda now has a nice diesel, and there are others.

by ericy on Mon May 30, 2005 at 05:02:38 PM PDT

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- Do the TDI engines hold up as well (none / 0)
  
  as other diesel engines? I hear the average diesel engine usually gets over 300,000 miles of usage.
  
  by ARingMD2B on Mon May 30, 2005 at 05:05:20 PM PDT
  
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  - Engines hold up quite well... (none / 0)
    
    The engines have a good reputation, and 300K is easily doable. Don't scrimp on regular maintenance though.
    A good place to read about TDI is www.tdiclub.com. There is discussion about biodiesel there as well.
    
    by ericy on Mon May 30, 2005 at 05:12:01 PM PDT
    
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