View Full Version : TDI owners: The great VW TDI thread.
kevie88
02-01-2006, 07:41 PM
So I've started a new job, and I need to be driving 4-5 days a week all over Alberta. I've been mulling over a few choices for cars. On the short list are:
Honda Civic Sedan
Honda Fit (out soon) www.honda.ca/fit
VW Golf TDI
Toyota Yaris
So I've been looking at these cars for this criteria:
1: Fuel Economy
2: Interior cargo volume
3: Resale (gonna have to sell every 2 years or so to keep km's down)
4: Fun to drive
5: Must be comfortable in the interior, (supportive seats ect.)
6: Base trim levels. (A/C, power windows ect)
So economy being my number one criteria, the Volkswagen TDI looks like a great choice as it's a hatch; has lots of cargo room, and could easily pull a motorcycle trailer with it's low end torque.
So I'd like your opinions on the TDI, what do you like about them, how reliable has your car been for you? I'd also like to hear about problems your cars have had and weather or not you've found them reliable!
Use this thread to post pics of modded TDIs, or up your favorite TDI sites/forums. I'd like to learn as much about the car as possible because a VW is probably the only car I haven't had any experience with owning..
Thanks :D :thumbsup:
lsc2g
02-01-2006, 08:03 PM
TDI with a chip will pwn the rest so..
www.vwvortex.com
www.tdiclub.com
nismodrifter
02-01-2006, 08:23 PM
There have been a bunch of threads on TDi's already but I'll post up my info quickly.
Black 2001 TDI: Has 160k on it now.
Timing belt changed at 100k
Unexpected fixes: MAF Sensor - $80
Oil Changes: Every 16k with Castrol Synthetic and OEM filter.
Anything to complain about: Hells no.
MAF Sensor was a problem that happened with all MK4 VW's so that was not something that came as a surprise.
Everything else has been fine.
We liked the car so much that my dad wanted another one....sold the 93' Pathfinder we had and bought a silver 2000 TDI with all the same options as the black one (GLS, leather, heated seats, CD Changer etc.).
Problems that the previous owner had with 2000 TDI:
Maf Sensor - was covered under warranty
Passenger Window fell in the door - was covered under warranty.
Car now has 140k on...ZERO problems in the year we have owned it.
Regarding Winter starts: It's been -30ish here in Saskatoon some days, have had NO problem starting. A little bit smokey right after start but that clears up in a couple seconds.
Record Mileage: Read the story of crazy mileage in this thread. Took a trip from Calgary to Kelowna AND BACK in one tank yo.
BEAT THAT :D.
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96053&highlight=got+mileage
Any more questions just ask.
We don't have 2 TDI's in the garage for no reason......
http://members.shaw.ca/nismodrifter/dualtdis.jpg
tdi's are slow :)
ok ok north american ones anyway. anyway, ya get a tdi, good mileage, and much better interiors then hondas.
mine is pretty modded, its all euro factory parts though, and i have 150whp and 270ish torque. i still get 850km per tank in the city, thats with hard driving. i could do 1000 if i tried, but its not worth it for the measily 150km, its only $4 more lol.
as for reliability, the only problems i've had were cause of autox and mods, if i had to do it all over again i would do it again.
http://www.servfiles.com/1483/
http://www.servfiles.com/1770/
lastprodigy
02-01-2006, 10:40 PM
TDIzzle
m10-power
02-02-2006, 12:05 AM
Originally posted by bart
tdi's are slow :)
http://www.servfiles.com/1483/
^ Hey dude your going the wrong way...or is that 'backin it in gone wild' ;)
Kevin, get the TDI, all the others listed are for :poosie:
D. Dub
02-02-2006, 08:44 AM
TDI is the only choice for your needs :thumbsup:
sputnik
02-02-2006, 09:11 AM
Originally posted by bart
tdi's are slow :)
http://www.servfiles.com/1770/
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Nice trick. How many jackstands did you use?
Mr. Burns
02-02-2006, 09:21 AM
^ It can be done with a laptop and Rosstech software/cable.
Originally posted by sputnik
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Nice trick. How many jackstands did you use?
maybe i used a skating rink :) ahah who knows maybe computer, maybe photoshop, maybe its real, only i know. buahaha
sputnik
02-02-2006, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by bart
maybe i used a skating rink :) ahah who knows maybe computer, maybe photoshop, maybe its real, only i know. buahaha
This has already been discussed and posted by you in number of places (including Beyond). Unfortunately the videos are dead.
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=33477
http://www.clubveedub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5583
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=69173
At the end of the day... you moved the needle and drove in 2nd gear to be able to make it look like you are redlining in 5th.
Mr. Burns
02-02-2006, 12:10 PM
Originally posted by sputnik
At the end of the day... you moved the needle and drove in 2nd gear to be able to make it look like you are redlining in 5th.
No, as I posted above it was done with a laptop and rosstech VAGCOM software. :rolleyes:
Originally posted by sputnik
At the end of the day... you moved the needle and drove in 2nd gear to be able to make it look like you are redlining in 5th.
that was a vid, this was for a still, different method here then in that vid i made. entertaining though.
kevie88
02-02-2006, 12:27 PM
This isn't really what I was hoping for in this thread. If you wanna call someone out, do it in the PM's.. Back to the TDI Love/Hate!
/////AMG
02-02-2006, 12:34 PM
Euro vs. Japanese
Thats my input.
Plus VW's are sexy (except new Jetta...)
Zero102
02-02-2006, 01:25 PM
Bart, I didn't think they made a 2-door TDI, especially not with the MFA...
Did you swap all of that in, or am I wrong?
Either way, get the golf ;)
1: Fuel Economy
2: Interior cargo volume
3: Resale (gonna have to sell every 2 years or so to keep km's down)
4: Fun to drive
5: Must be comfortable in the interior, (supportive seats ect.)
6: Base trim levels. (A/C, power windows ect)
1: 50MPG
2: Who cares?
3: Pretty Good
4: Turbo Diesel's are always fun.
5: Driver lumbar/seat back is broken haha.
6: Heated rear window?
1986.5 Turbo Diesel Jetta, Pretty much mint body.
400,000km's
Mods,
Massive Custom Injector nozzles.
Aneroid fuel modification.
No wategate! 35~ psi.
Base timing advanced.
Main Fueling Increased.
EGT + BOOST gauges.
Fly's pretty good in 4th and 5th gear.
Fun car to drive, but what an electrical nightmare. All re-done though.
Originally posted by Zero102
Bart, I didn't think they made a 2-door TDI, especially not with the MFA...
Did you swap all of that in, or am I wrong?
Either way, get the golf ;)
2 door golf tdi's are very rare, mine is the last year they made them with the new immobiliser. then all the parts, interior, exterior and 'go' mods i just order from europe. no aftermarket for me :)
Zero102
02-02-2006, 07:03 PM
Cool. I didn't think they ever made them....
I like having a 4-door, but I have a friend who was rather disappointed about not being able to get a 2-door.
Was the MFA stock?
If not, I am interested in picking one up for my golf, do you happen to know where to get the clusters from?
*sorry for hijacking*
tsi_neal
02-02-2006, 07:14 PM
Keep in mind that youll loose more money reselling the car every couple years then if you let the KMs pile up over 10-15 years and sell it for cheap.
I nearly bought a TDi near the end of last summer, cool cars for in their own right. Im actually fairly happy i didnt buy one tho, mostly personal reasons tho. If you like them and like the diesel motor then its the best car on your list.
Originally posted by Zero102
Was the MFA stock?
If not, I am interested in picking one up for my golf, do you happen to know where to get the clusters from?
*sorry for hijacking*
nope, not avail until now in the new jettas. it came before but only half screen on the higher end vws, never avail in full screen in north america. i used to be able to get them, but not anymore. try vwvortex.com, they go for about $500US....
if you want an oem nav let me know :) i can get those
Zero102
02-03-2006, 10:03 AM
:eek: $500US?....
Well, that might have to wait then. I was expecting ~$200....
Then again, I was thinking about getting a used one.
Anyhoo, looks cool. I just noticed it was wound past 5k. I don't know about yours, but my PD has a red line of ~4500RPM.
Now I guess I have to steer my post back on topic ;)
The Golf will hold it's resale value very well. I am presently leasing mine, 4 year lease and the buyout is ~$14k (new was ~$31k by the time I had the keys in my hand). That said, I am almost positive I will be able to sell it for more than the buyout on the lease (at present, 4-year old 100,000-120,000km Golf TDI's are going for $16k), and with how much I drive it, it is actually cheaper to make lease payments and carry full coverage on a brand new vehicle every month than it was to pay for gas and PLPD/comp insurance for my 951. Not kidding. So, the car saves me money every month, keeps the winter wear off of my 951, and will make me money in the end! So far it sounds like a no brainer to me.
Perhaps I'm a little bit biased, but I am a strong believer that the Golf is the best car from the list you posted.
If you have a little more cash to spend, get a jetta wagon. They hold their value a little better than the golf will, and get the same mileage.
kevie88
02-03-2006, 10:06 AM
Originally posted by tsi_neal
Keep in mind that youll loose more money reselling the car every couple years then if you let the KMs pile up over 10-15 years and sell it for cheap.
haha, I can and will be driving up to 10,000km a month, if I keep the car for 10 years that's 1,200,000kms!! :rofl:
nismodrifter
02-03-2006, 10:10 AM
Theres people on tdiclub with over 320k miles (500k KM). Keep it for a few years and rack em up!
High mileage tdi's are pimp!
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