dragknee66 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Just wanted to share.. my new TDI Jetta achieved an impressive 50.8mpg (actual) average over my weekend trip. This was done with cruise on 71mph and flooring it up almost every long highway hill (still in break in 1400 miles). :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 MBN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wow. That's an automatic TDi, right? It cracks me up listening to NPR how most of the automotive industry "experts" still say that hybrid technology is the cheapest and best way to get higher MPG out of their product lineup. I would wager that a good 6-, 7-, or 8-speed transmission and a smaller, highly-boosted 4cyl diesel would get higher MPG and just as good performance over a gas/electric hybrid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 a smaller, highly-boosted 4cyl diesel would get higher MPG and just as good performance over a gas/electric hybrid. But how would it compare to a diesel/electric hybrid? Yes the TDis get outstanding mileage. My dad's 08' didn't do quite that well until he got a "Euro Tune" (or something) loaded. That is over twice as good as my gas 2.2 liter turbo 5-cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 It cracks me up listening to NPR how most of the automotive industry "experts" still say that hybrid technology is the cheapest and best way to get higher MPG out of their product lineup. I've never heard experts say that hybrids are the cheapest and best. Maybe pundits or marketing morons, but... well, I guess for a loose enough definition of expert, any expert can say anything. Diesels are a dead end in this country, though. At the moment they cost too much and the fuel is too expensive to justify one for any reason other than bragging rights, and in a decade they'll all be legislated out of existence. Hybrids are a dead end too, but I think they'll last a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 6speed. It would be higher if it wasnt cold and my foot wasnt in the gas so much. 55mpg is easily done come summer time after a good part of this break in is over. Their diesel models are selling like crazy right now. Hybrids are nice but Ill take this daily econobox Jetta over a weird ass looking Prius ANY day. I mean seriously I need to maintain SOME of my man hood for going to a "regular" car lol. As for price.. I paid 23,600 + taxes for my brand spanking new 2012. That was the 6speed premium package, another 1500 for an auto and 1k for fogs, nav and push button start features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 As for price.. I paid 23,600 + taxes for my brand spanking new 2012. That was the 6speed premium package, another 1500 for an auto and 1k for fogs, nav and push button start features. That's not bad. My basic math and the 2 minutes I was willing to spend at vw.com suggests that it will take approx 7 years at current fuel prices to break even over the 2.5L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 6speed. It would be higher if it wasnt cold and my foot wasnt in the gas so much. 55mpg is easily done come summer time after a good part of this break in is over. Their diesel models are selling like crazy right now. Hybrids are nice but Ill take this daily econobox Jetta over a weird ass looking Prius ANY day. I mean seriously I need to maintain SOME of my man hood for going to a "regular" car lol. As for price.. I paid 23,600 + taxes for my brand spanking new 2012. That was the 6speed premium package, another 1500 for an auto and 1k for fogs, nav and push button start features. I <3 TDI's. Good purchase! Don't forget, if you mod it, you'll only gain MPG & Enough torque to merge with confidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 why dont they hybrid a tdi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 why dont they hybrid a tdi? Normal small car - 17 grand Diesel small car - 22 grand Hybrid small car - 22 grand Diesel hybrid small car - 1 million dollars Or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 why dont they hybrid a tdi? Hybrid TDi's are all the rage oversea's. They will be making an appearance shortly. 70-90mpg FTW. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hybrid TDi's are all the rage oversea's. They will be making an appearance shortly. 70-90mpg FTW. :megusta: as they should be. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 as they should be. :gabe: Turbo Stang lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 HYBRID, Y U NO HAVE STICK SHIFT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 HYBRID, Y U NO HAVE STICK SHIFT? DSG > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Turbo Stang lol and a 4cyl subaru:dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 DSG > * :dumb::dumb::dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 and a 4cyl subaru:dumb: :dumb::dumb::dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I drive quite a bit so I can justify the diesel over a Gasser for sure. A hybrid diesel would own all at city driving lol. I drive mainly highway so the 50mpg average is legit enough over a hybrid for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Don't forget the fact that a diesel engine will run forever and then some. Resale value is definitely higher too. Resale value of a diesel with 100,000+ miles > Non-diesel with 70,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 So the Volvo is gone? Nice job man glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Ya the Volvo had 106k on it needed quite a few little things done as well. I also grew sick of 19mpg with the amount of driving that I do ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Just wanted to share.. my new TDI Jetta achieved an impressive 50.8mpg (actual) average over my weekend trip. This was done with cruise on 71mph and flooring it up almost every long highway hill (still in break in 1400 miles). :fuckyeah: And you made fun of me for my Yaris and its MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 And you made fun of me for my Yaris and its MPG. Yes BUTTTTT it WAS a Yaris lol :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Yes BUTTTTT it WAS a Yaris lol :lolguy: Anything is better than a Yaris...anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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