Volkswagen/Audi VAG crew (GTFIH)

[Resolutioner]

Any of you guys have a TDI?

Specifically a sixth gen. My sister had a TDI jetta, and I drove it quite a few times, and really liked it. My commute recently increased by a lot and I'm thinking of buying one. But am just looking for second opinions.

[Carson92]

Any of you guys have a TDI?

Specifically a sixth gen. My sister had a TDI jetta, and I drove it quite a few times, and really liked it. My commute recently increased by a lot and I'm thinking of buying one. But am just looking for second opinions.

My friend drives about 1 hour each way to work every day and had to make up his mind between a GLI and a TDI. After driving both, he chose the GLI and still gets mid-upper 30mpg range with it, and it's much quicker. If you can deal with a slow car, and the fuel difference will pay itself off in 3 years or less, I'd consider the TDI. Otherwise, just go with a 2.0 TFSI.

[ClaudeGiroux]

Any of you guys have a TDI?

Specifically a sixth gen. My sister had a TDI jetta, and I drove it quite a few times, and really liked it. My commute recently increased by a lot and I'm thinking of buying one. But am just looking for second opinions.

i got a mk6 golf

[Resolutioner]

i got a mk6 golf

Is it a TDI? How do you like it so far? What don't you like about it? etc.

[ClaudeGiroux]

Is it a TDI? How do you like it so far? What don't you like about it? etc.

2011 TDI. Owned it since July and I love it. Only thing I don't like is that they're expensive to maintain just like any German car, I suppose. I got a MT, DSG is even worse on the wallet in the long run I'd predict. Otherwise they've got great longevity. Coldest start I've ever done was about -10 in Chicago and its not a problem at all as long as you give it 30 seconds for the glow plugs to warm. If there wasn't a difference in price between it and the GTI/GLI, I'd go with the TDI. The torque is just what makes the car fun. I may be biased towards diesels, though. This car makes me want to own a 330d over an M3.

They're probably not worth owning financially unless you do a lot of frequent highway driving and own the car for a long time (which is what it was seemingly designed for, anyway) in order to makeup for the premium cost of a TDI badge as opposed to buying a standard petrol Golf, Ford Focus, what have you. I do mostly city driving -- I drive the snot out of the car and still get 20-something MPG. Lol I fill up twice a month but I don't drive as much as I used to. But If you're driving consciously on the highway you can certainly average 45 MPG in the right conditions.

[Carson92]

What's new VAG crew? Just snagged a 2002 A6 2.7t 6MT last night for $500. Stutters like crazy and has the worst cat converter stink I've ever smelled. But $500. Digging into it this week before deciding if it's gonna get parted out or flipped.

[NoWamSayin]

Man audi's are expensive. I would like to get one but it seems like i could only afford the A3 -A4 lol.
http://www.audilynbrook.com/used/Aud...de041eb55f.htm

nice car.

[ClaudeGiroux]

my interest in audi has dropped like a rock

[Carson92]

my interest in audi has dropped like a rock

I thought they were going downhill after the B7 but my mothers B8.5 is probably the smoothest car I've ever driven. I'm interested to see what's coming next, especially with the new A3/S3. That said, as much as I like my B6, I can't see owning another Audi as a "hobby car" unless it was a monster of a B5 S4.

[KRANE]

my interest in audi has dropped like a rock

Because? Its all part of the group?

[PipeHitter808]

Just ordered another allroad. We have a C5 allroad that is at stage II now and we decided to spend my last deployment savings on a 2014 allroad prestige.

I ordered it at Barrier in Bellevue.

[KRANE]

Just ordered another allroad. We have a C5 allroad that is at stage II now and we decided to spend my last deployment savings on a 2014 allroad prestige.

I ordered it at Barrier in Bellevue.

Haven't see an Allroads in years. Didn't even know they still produced them. But the bigger Audis are very rare here.

[PipeHitter808]

Haven't see an Allroads in years. Didn't even know they still produced them. But the bigger Audis are very rare here.

I have an 03 allroad and am a huge fan of the new one. albeit no adjustable air ride sucks. I will definitely be going to get an accu-air set up on it. I have to keep it mostly stock though.

[maxiim666]

golf mk4 is the best 1

[PipeHitter808]

golf mk4 is the best 1

But who was AWD ?

[ForumAlpha]

But who was AWD ?

but who was r32

[PipeHitter808]

but who was r32

But who was Bi-Turbo ?

[ForumAlpha]

But who was Bi-Turbo ?

2001 called they want their turbos back



imo the b5 s4 is goat s4. I have had both and its apples to oranges here. R32 if more fun to drive and handles way better. Not to mention it sounds better.
B5's are monsters when taken care of. both of mine were money pits

[PipeHitter808]

2001 called they want their turbos back



imo the b5 s4 is goat s4. I have had both and its apples to oranges here. R32 if more fun to drive and handles way better. Not to mention it sounds better.
B5's are monsters when taken care of. both of mine were money pits

<<<C5 allroad driver. I had to replace my turbos and just went with K04's, I only wanted to have around 380HP as I havent had it retuned to a stage 3, (and Its my family DD). Now if only Audi would slap twin turbos in my new allroad and came back with factory air ride I would be a happy person.

[Carson92]

<<<C5 allroad driver. I had to replace my turbos and just went with K04's, I only wanted to have around 380HP as I havent had it retuned to a stage 3, (and Its my family DD). Now if only Audi would slap twin turbos in my new allroad and came back with factory air ride I would be a happy person.

I almost think it's better that the new Allroads came coil sprung. A top of the line air ride kit probably would never exceed $5k installed, and you won't have to deal with the factory mess.

Twin turbos I will agree with you there. Or a 4.2 option. 6MT option would be great too but the new 8 spd autos are incredibly responsive and smooth IMO.

[PipeHitter808]

I almost think it's better that the new Allroads came coil sprung. A top of the line air ride kit probably would never exceed $5k installed, and you won't have to deal with the factory mess.

Twin turbos I will agree with you there. Or a 4.2 option. 6MT option would be great too but the new 8 spd autos are incredibly responsive and smooth IMO.

But the new allroad is not at all any different then the A4 Avant really. I was a little disappointed in it, however since a B8 RS4 avant isnt coming to my garage anytime soon, I decided since I love my C5 allroad this would be its replacement. I will most likely run accuair and keep it all show and sorta slow.

[Carson92]

But the new allroad is not at all any different then the A4 Avant really. I was a little disappointed in it, however since a B8 RS4 avant isnt coming to my garage anytime soon, I decided since I love my C5 allroad this would be its replacement. I will most likely run accuair and keep it all show and sorta slow.

Solid plan and good point. Basically just a factory body kit on the new Allroads. C5s are awesome cars, I miss the space and comfort of my C5 A6 Avant. You'll be super happy with Accuair, once it's in (as long as it's installed correctly) it's really a zero fuss system and rides great.

[PipeHitter808]

I am ready now to upgrade my C5's suspension some. We almost went static on it but I really have no reason to. All the bags are Arnott Gen II's installed at Audi, I have warranties and the compressor is only a year and a half old. I do want it to raise and lower faster though I am thinking upgrade all my hoses and run a bigger compressor.

[Carson92]

I am ready now to upgrade my C5's suspension some. We almost went static on it but I really have no reason to. All the bags are Arnott Gen II's installed at Audi, I have warranties and the compressor is only a year and a half old. I do want it to raise and lower faster though I am thinking upgrade all my hoses and run a bigger compressor.

How large is the factory air tank on those? With 3/8" lines in my B6 and a 5 gal tank I can go fully dropped to full height twice before it doesn't have enough air left to move swiftly. Takes ~90 sec to fill with dual 444c Viair compressors.

[ArryRedknapp]

Beyond the commitment to diesel technology, what is the appeal in Volkswagen?

[KRANE]

Beyond the commitment to diesel technology, what is the appeal in Volkswagen?

What? Simply the most fun to drive cars on the planet. And you don't have to be a CEO to own one.

[PipeHitter808]

Beyond the commitment to diesel technology, what is the appeal in Volkswagen?

The torque, MPG, if you are handy with a wrench diesel engines are pretty easy to work on IMO, I have two 6.6 duramax powered rigs,

I would love to have my C5 allroad swapped to a 2.5TDI.

[b5lover]

[PipeHitter808]

Shoes just what the cost to make a bentley truly is. While interior might be hand stitched etc, it still doesnt justify the 200K price tags.

For my money I would love to find a W12 VW Phaeton. They are rare sighting and just seem cooler to say you own then an A8L

[Carson92]

Tore into the A6 I got for $500 last night. Timing belt has almost 5" of slop. Time to part this sucker out.