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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Seattle
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</P>Very nice frank, When will you be back in town?
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What year and model is that? and what did you spend if you dont mind
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
VW TDI but a fella at work says you have to change the timing belt out every 100,000 mile. You could do it yourself but he paid over 800.00 for a swap out.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Seattle
It's an '83 300D. I paid $2000 for it. Had 114k miles on it. It has a salvage title due to a rear end collision, all repaired of course.
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
They are, 40-50 MPG's but that timing belt change just irkes me, why cut corners with a belt, thats just me. The engine is made for longevity, make it that way all around.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Seattle
Thanks Mike, I thought so too. I also have heard the TDI's are great cars. Probably the biggest advantages being the MPG's, modern features and comforts. The turbo version of my car was built from 1980-1985, so you have to be willing to deal with an 'old car'. I don't mind and actually feel right at home in it.
More Turbo
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Butler Pa.
I have a 2005.5 vw, tdi jetta. bought it new. so far 112,000 miles. 47 mpg, timing belt change, 10,000 mile oil change's, one fuel filter, and 4 rotors and pads at 105,000 miles. so far a great car.
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Depends, really.. the mercedes and vw are both cool, but the older benz is by far easier to work on and parts can be had for less.
Is your truck paid for? I have debated the idea of getting a different DD, but my truck had been paid off for a long time and it really doesn't ask for anything (other than diesel). had some tranny and a/c repairs done, but she is 12 years old. still like driving it better than the wife's 2010 edge.
Is your truck paid for? I have debated the idea of getting a different DD, but my truck had been paid off for a long time and it really doesn't ask for anything (other than diesel). had some tranny and a/c repairs done, but she is 12 years old. still like driving it better than the wife's 2010 edge.