Found this amazing video about the Renault 2.0 CDI, then I realized that it’s pretty much the same thing as the new 2.0 TDI engine in the 2009 and newer Volkswagen Jetta/Golf TDI’s. There are a few mechanical differences (timing chain vs. timing belt), but this is pretty much the most amazing computer-generated animation I’ve seen.
How 2.0 Direct Injection Diesels Work
December 1st, 2009The Ins-and-Outs of Buying a New Car These Days
November 25th, 2009Are you in the market for a new car? Does your credit report suck? Do you favor a used car over new? If your credit score is lower than 600, have no fear. Let me explain a little about how car financing is done these days. I’m going to share with you how I ended up financing a new car in September 2009. Continue reading… »
Cross-Country Drive Part 3: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas in the 2010 Jetta TDI!
November 22nd, 2009A drive across the United States is really an awakening journey. You get to take in all the vast scenery and get a real feel for how big this country is. But the real truth is that after all that driving (and I am only near the halfway mark at this posting), it does not take much to cross the entire continent of North America. Here are some videos of my stats along the drive. Making good time, great economy, and enjoying a wonderful drive.
Alabama the Beautiful
Welcome to Mississippi
Crossing the Mississippi into Louisiana
Don’t Mess with Texas!
Cross-Country Part 2: Quick Stats (Georgia on My Mind)
November 12th, 2009Made it to North Augusta, SC for a quick top-off of the 2010 VW Jetta TDI. North Augusta has some of the cheapest fuel prices in the country – so take advantage of it while heading West. So far so good!
Georgia on My Mind
Just in case y’all don’t believe me – here’s the proof of me crossing the state line!
Cross-Country Road Tripping: 2010 Jetta TDI
November 11th, 2009Come with us on a drive through the United States! From South Carolina to California, we put the 2010 VW Jetta TDI through the paces. We won””””t bore you with the fluff, just pure dirt on the real deal: MPG vs. Time. We estimate a punctual 2 day drive time from departure to destination. Can we make it in time? That”””’’s 2,500+ miles from garage to garage.
2010 Jetta TDI w/ 6MT. We own this car and it was in no way supplied to us by VWAG or anyone else.
2010 Jetta TDI: Try just a little, and the reward is a 60mpg average!
October 28th, 2009On my 50+ mile commute home from work today, I decided to shoot for an all-new average mpg record in my new Jetta TDI. The result? A whopping 60 MPG!
How did I manage that? To start, I didn’t draft any SUVs or Semi Trucks. I didn’t pump my tires past the 35psi recommended by Volkswagen. Nor did I cruise in the fast lane at 45mph. Instead, I Continue reading… »
2010 Jetta TDI – Starting
October 18th, 2009If you’ve never seen or heard anyone start a 4-cylinder VW Jetta TDI diesel with a manual transmission before, here’s your chance to see for yourself!
2010 VW Jetta TDI Bluetooth explained
October 3rd, 2009Those clever guys at VW always love a good prank. They seem to be up to something with the new bluetooth module in the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Continue reading… »
2010 Jetta TDI, MPG Champ, Does it Again with 53.4 MPG Average!
September 29th, 2009On the way home from work today, I decided to see what soft of average MPG my 2010 VW Jetta TDI could get in normal traffic. Continue reading… »
2010 Jetta TDI – Flawless Interior
September 27th, 2009
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Interior - Titan Black
The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI has a very flawless interior. The new RCD-510 “Premium 8″ touch-screen radio is a classy example of stunning execution. The multi-function steering wheel is another high-line act, as it also includes bluetooth telephone controls. And rounding out the new 2010 Jetta TDI interior is the Mercedes-Benz like instrument cluster. Continue reading… »
