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Originally Posted by fsstnotch
Ron, the VW Jetta TDi is getting real world 45-55mpg all highway at 75mph and 35-40 city and it is not small. It is about the same size as the current model camry. It was a very impressive driver too! Didn't feel like a diesel, it was dead quiet, options were awesome, and the price was right at about $25k fully loaded. Most of these new gas cars boasting a great fuel economy are death traps. Any accident will deem them totalled and therefore insurance rates will be high on them also. Seem like lose lose on these tiny gas sippers that often times don't even have a radio vs. a larger diesel with leather, nav, heated seats, sunroof, free 3yr 36k service plan etc etc.
IMO of course. But I'll take the larger car anyday.
2009 Jetta sets guinness world record at 58.82mpg
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/30/v...gas-mileage-at |
I looked at a couple of those that people here have and they seemed pretty well built. I never got a chance to ride in or drive one. There are also several of the new VW Bugs running around here lately. Some are gas and some are Diesel. That is a good price that you got there.
Karl,
Yes, kind of like a Cobra splatting against a big SUV or truck except I believe most of the Cobras would fare better.
Ron
