340K!  That is impressive. The more I read about diesel motors, the more I
like 'em!

On Friday, November 2, 2012, Howard Fleming wrote:

> I would cheerfully buy another VW diesel.
>
> I  had a 2001 Jetta TDi with 340890 miles on it when I was "sandwiched"
> on Rt. 66 in Northern Virginia.
>
> It did not burn any oil, still had the original clutch in it, and was
> getting on average 49.7 mpg (and on its fifth? timing belt).
>
> I was planning on replacing the clutch and running it another 300k+
> miles, but.....
>
> The car was totalled (and I almost bought it back (salvage) for a
> vanagon, but decided not to, too many projects to do here).
>
> We went out and found a 2012 TDi on a dealers lot and purchased it about
> 2 weeks ago (6th speed manual transmission version).
>
> As others have mentioned, *Do* the timing belt when required, along with
> the water pump, rollers and tensioners.
>
> If you plan on working on it yourself, seriously consider getting a
> vag-com to "talk" to the car's electronics.
>
> Howard
>
> On 11/02/2012 08:13 AM, Pete O wrote:
>
>> I know we have some TDI powered buses on the list.
>>
>> I am taking delivery a 2003 Jetta TDI SportWagen next Tuesday.  It has
>> 120K
>> on the odometer, has been professionally inspected and seems to be in good
>> shape.
>>
>> Just wondering how many other list members drive Passat or Jetta TDI's and
>> their opinion of them?
>>
>>
>> Pete
>> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
>> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
>> www.busesbythebeach.org
>>
>

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