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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > TDI-Diesel Megathread: Smoking is good for you!
 
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rockopete
Jan 19, 2005

ThirstyBuck posted:

I've been jonesing for a Golf TDI for a long time.

Here is the type of stuff that comes up for sale around me.

http://wheeling.craigslist.org/cto/4798105696.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4793393268.html



2002 Vw Golf TDI 5 speed .190k miles .Runs drives stops .Guardrail pinstripe on the pass side. Just did timing belt, water pump and tensioners. Turbo isn't working. Still gets 40+ MPG . Has good Wv sticker. Text


I don't mind something that needs a bit of wrenching but I'd like for it not to be a total pile.

Do bargain diesel's exist or should I just give up.

I just spent well over the value of my 165k 2000 Jetta TDI (value is roughly the price in that ad, so a good chunk more than $3000) for accident repairs and routine maintenance. I will readily admit that my affection for this thing is irrational, and I'm not exactly rolling in cash. I don't know if I'm a typical TDI owner, but I intend to keep it till at least 400k, if not 500.

The car you describe doesn't sound so bad, just needs a new turbo, right? Which is a chunk of change, but $4000 for a 190k TDI doesn't sound too bad...? Or is that the point, that this couldn't be called a bargain for any other car?

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