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Grimnar · 06-08-2006, 07:09 PM

My Jeep only gets a little better than 19mpg. As I drive over 60 miles a day, what I spent on gas was killing me.

So I bought a used 2004 VW Jetta with the Turbo Diesel. So far I am getting just over 44mpg.

Here is a pic of it:

http://x70.xanga.com/5c4a220b0933556.../b38039377.jpg

I have heard the Beetle Turbo Diesel get about 55mpg.

So I am wondering if others are going the diesel route? I think it is much prefered to the hybrids.

fraankie · 06-08-2006, 08:34 PM

neat looking cat
but
don't diesels have a hum sound
and
short on acceleration
not to mention
higher price for fuel?/
either way, it's a new experience
so
enjoy

nevergivingup · 06-08-2006, 09:27 PM

I love Jettas. I really wanted one, but I was forced into purchasing a Kia, as it was all I could afford. LOL!

I have a Jeep also. The engine went a couple months back, and it's been sitting in the driveway ever since, waiting for me to get it fixed. I miss my jeep! I also have to replace the windows, as the zipper on the driver's side has totally broken. UGH!

I don't know the specifics, but I do know that the Kia is MUCH better on gas then the Jeep ever was!!!! I still like the Jeep better though!

best · 06-08-2006, 09:54 PM

Mini coopers get better MPG then my bike does. 52-55 MPG. My best on the bike...42 MPG.

**Peter** · 06-08-2006, 09:56 PM

Good choice.

Grimnar · 06-12-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fraankie

neat looking cat
but
don't diesels have a hum sound
and
short on acceleration
not to mention
higher price for fuel?/
either way, it's a new experience
so
enjoy

Acceleration is good. Fuel is about the same as gas now. I paid $2.80/gallon when I filled up about 10 days ago.

Haven't noticed any "hum" sound.

All in all I am enjoying it.

best · 06-12-2006, 02:54 PM

VW turbo is why it rides so nice.
The same turbo that was found in the gas VW is the same used in Porsche.
They know how to do it right.

06-08-2006, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grimnar I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 498	Turbo Diesels My Jeep only gets a little better than 19mpg. As I drive over 60 miles a day, what I spent on gas was killing me. So I bought a used 2004 VW Jetta with the Turbo Diesel. So far I am getting just over 44mpg. Here is a pic of it: http://x70.xanga.com/5c4a220b0933556.../b38039377.jpg I have heard the Beetle Turbo Diesel get about 55mpg. So I am wondering if others are going the diesel route? I think it is much prefered to the hybrids. __________________ Sometimes, perhaps most of the time, surviving in life is about not doing what we want to do but rather doing what we need to do.

06-08-2006, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
nevergivingup President Join Date: May 2006 Location: on our next big adventure! Posts: 1,253	I love Jettas. I really wanted one, but I was forced into purchasing a Kia, as it was all I could afford. LOL! I have a Jeep also. The engine went a couple months back, and it's been sitting in the driveway ever since, waiting for me to get it fixed. I miss my jeep! I also have to replace the windows, as the zipper on the driver's side has totally broken. UGH! I don't know the specifics, but I do know that the Kia is MUCH better on gas then the Jeep ever was!!!! I still like the Jeep better though! __________________

06-08-2006, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	Mini coopers get better MPG then my bike does. 52-55 MPG. My best on the bike...42 MPG. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

06-12-2006, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	VW turbo is why it rides so nice. The same turbo that was found in the gas VW is the same used in Porsche. They know how to do it right. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

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06-08-2006, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
fraankie Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: brooklyn, new york Posts: 1,395	neat looking cat but don't diesels have a hum sound and short on acceleration not to mention higher price for fuel?/ either way, it's a new experience so enjoy

06-08-2006, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Peter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leaving Sparta Posts: 2,931	Good choice.

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