What do you think of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Automatic?

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What do you think of the new 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Automatic?

I have never owned a diesel car. What should I expect? Will it cost more to repair? Does maintenance cost more?

Is it worth spending an extra $2000 to buy a diesel versus gas car?

Is this a reliable car?

Thanks for the help!

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Here’s an estimate of major costs for the 2010 Jetta TDI:

Similar cars have repair cost estimates as little as $800. But they may have higher maintenance costs. The Civic, for instance, will cost $600 more over the first 5 years to maintain. Repair and maintenance costs are equivalent when taken together.

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What do you hope to gain for your $2000 extra?? What is the benefit to YOU??

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The maintenance on older TDI’s was higher. A friend who owns an early 2000’s tdi jetta states that if you don’t drive 30k-40k miles/year the TDI is not worth it for fuel savings.

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VWs have improved to average, as far as repairs, and the TDI would be no better. Only if you drive LOTs of miles/year is the diesel going to be worthwhile, and only if the diesel fuel stays about equal to gas price.

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I have a VW 2002 TDI, bought new. As you might guess I am very happy with it. It is my second diesel and third VW.

I can’t say it has saved me any great amount of money. When I had my first diesel and when I bought my current TDI fuel prices for diesel varied by were either about the same or even a little less expensive. That said I doubt if I have saved any money with my current TDI.

For my next car (it may be a while) I don’t know what I will choose. It will depend on what is available and what my needs look like at the time.

I would not hesitate to buy a conventional gasoline or diesel or a hybrid version of either one.

Good Luck.