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Currently I have a beat up Jetta wagon TDI. I get like 50 mp...
wonderful center
  05/12/24
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wonderful center
  05/13/24
All my "friends" are saying "yeah go for it i...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
and you really dont have any friends
cerise business firm
  05/17/24
What is your budget?
bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol
  05/13/24
The guy wants 6900 The new engine alone plus labor is $10k
wonderful center
  05/13/24
If you want to continue down the beater car path, it seems l...
bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol
  05/13/24
good gas mileage is lib bullshit white 1997 gmc sierra or...
vibrant jet-lagged useless brakes sneaky criminal
  05/13/24
When you drive 70k-80k miles per year it's very serious prob...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
How do you drive 70k per year? I barely average 6k per year.
Marvelous chocolate meetinghouse
  05/13/24
Sadly this is actually the easiest part of my life
wonderful center
  05/13/24
...
Black reading party resort
  05/16/24
Skip The Dishes Navigator
cerise business firm
  05/17/24
If you trust the seller, $6900 seems like a steal.
Greedy narrow-minded native
  05/13/24
The guy above you- in this very thread- calls the car a &quo...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
By beater, I meant something used and cheap which is going t...
bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol
  05/13/24
Gotcha. The issue is that this generation of the TDI gets y...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
your friends sound autisitc or imaginary
Histrionic chestnut candlestick maker mad-dog skullcap
  05/13/24
They're great
wonderful center
  05/13/24
imaginary friends always are
cerise business firm
  05/17/24
Assuming it’s after 2008 the auto is a dual clutch. I...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/13/24
How often do you get a brand new engine and the car still is...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/13/24
"Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it&r...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
I am partial to the 1.9 TDI over the 2.0 common rail. The ...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/13/24
I think I'm not getting it. Realistically I could sell my c...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
Good decision. Minor upgrade at best. Cars too expensive in ...
hot heaven
  05/13/24
248k. The TDI goes 500k and mine has been impeccably maintai...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
wtf I haven't seen an isuzu in 20 years
vibrant jet-lagged useless brakes sneaky criminal
  05/14/24
They still sell them. They are popular with landscapers, mo...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/14/24
70k is epic uberprole territory. Congrats.
Obsidian boiling water
  05/13/24
Thanks man. I'm likely to hit 80k this year.
wonderful center
  05/13/24
What do you do to drive so much? We’re you the poster...
contagious whorehouse personal credit line
  05/13/24
Yeah I lived in that truck a couple years. Sold it for 6k re...
wonderful center
  05/13/24
What do you do that requires that much driving?
hyperventilating concupiscible spot organic girlfriend
  05/14/24
I have a niche job in construction. I go to multiple sites ...
wonderful center
  05/15/24
...and deliver sandwiches
cerise business firm
  05/17/24
70k isnt possible even for an uber driver. youd have to be s...
Fishy liquid oxygen
  05/14/24
K so if I could prove otherwise then what?
wonderful center
  05/15/24
then you should drive less
Fishy liquid oxygen
  05/15/24
70k is a ton. That’s 300 plus miles every work day. ...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/15/24
It's gonna be closer to 80k this year. Life is brutal what ...
wonderful center
  05/15/24
My buddy who is a union rod buster runs a Jetta he says the ...
Spruce market hunting ground
  05/16/24
Very kind of you to offer. I am not on the east coast.
wonderful center
  05/16/24
Now I'm thinking I actually will buy this car.
wonderful center
  05/16/24
70k miles?! damn gay granddaddy
Pearly costumed filthpig state
  05/16/24
More like 80k. It's been 40k in the last 6 months.
wonderful center
  05/16/24
Now I'm thinking I wont.
wonderful center
  05/16/24
i poasted above but still dont understand any of this. drivi...
Fishy liquid oxygen
  05/16/24
I get 8 hours sleep M-F total. I do make money but not enou...
wonderful center
  05/16/24
Holy shit, I suspect you've got an interesting story.
provocative brunch double fault
  05/17/24
sandwich deliver is fascinating
cerise business firm
  05/17/24
...
wonderful center
  05/17/24
70k miles per year? Prius / Highlander Hybrid.
mint buck-toothed school haunted graveyard
  05/17/24


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Date: May 12th, 2024 6:01 PM
Author: wonderful center

Currently I have a beat up Jetta wagon TDI. I get like 50 mpg.

I am considering buying a newer version of the car. Mint condition, leather seats.

It has a TDI as well, but is an automatic so the fuel economy will be more like 40mpg.

I drive ~70k miles per year.

The prospective car has a brand new engine just installed by the dealer.

Should I sacrifice some fuel economy for a nicer looking/driving vehicle?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47656432)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:16 AM
Author: wonderful center



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657299)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:16 AM
Author: wonderful center

All my "friends" are saying "yeah go for it it looks good" but I have never known friends to help you save money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657300)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:35 PM
Author: cerise business firm

and you really dont have any friends

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670641)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:18 AM
Author: bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol

What is your budget?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657303)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:36 AM
Author: wonderful center

The guy wants 6900

The new engine alone plus labor is $10k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657351)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:44 AM
Author: bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol

If you want to continue down the beater car path, it seems like a good option.

A new base-model Camry hybrid or Prius can be had for like $28k. Get something new and modern and still have 50+mpg.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657370)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:36 AM
Author: vibrant jet-lagged useless brakes sneaky criminal

good gas mileage is lib bullshit

white 1997 gmc sierra or bust

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657352)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:37 AM
Author: wonderful center

When you drive 70k-80k miles per year it's very serious problem

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657354)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:38 AM
Author: Marvelous chocolate meetinghouse

How do you drive 70k per year? I barely average 6k per year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657359)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:39 AM
Author: wonderful center

Sadly this is actually the easiest part of my life

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657361)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 1:36 AM
Author: Black reading party resort



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666099)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:36 PM
Author: cerise business firm

Skip The Dishes Navigator

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670645)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:41 AM
Author: Greedy narrow-minded native

If you trust the seller, $6900 seems like a steal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657363)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:45 AM
Author: wonderful center

The guy above you- in this very thread- calls the car a "beater."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657375)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:47 AM
Author: bateful twinkling uncleanness pistol

By beater, I meant something used and cheap which is going to be heavily used. Beater does not mean garbage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657381)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:53 AM
Author: wonderful center

Gotcha.

The issue is that this generation of the TDI gets you like 40-42mpg. At my rate that's like $3k more in fuel annualized.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657391)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:51 AM
Author: Histrionic chestnut candlestick maker mad-dog skullcap

your friends sound autisitc or imaginary



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657388)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:02 PM
Author: wonderful center

They're great

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659441)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:37 PM
Author: cerise business firm

imaginary friends always are

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670651)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:30 AM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

Assuming it’s after 2008 the auto is a dual clutch. I’d keep the old one personally.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657494)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:38 AM
Author: wonderful center

How often do you get a brand new engine and the car still is below market.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657499)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:42 AM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s a good deal for you.

The HPFP is sensitive, dual clutch etc etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657513)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 11:07 AM
Author: wonderful center

"Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s a good deal for you."

I wish I had a father to have given me advice like this. TY.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657593)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 11:15 AM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

I am partial to the 1.9 TDI over the 2.0 common rail. The latter was fabulous power etc but diesel gate and it was quite complicated. The 1.9 is a tractor engine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657615)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:35 PM
Author: wonderful center

I think I'm not getting it.

Realistically I could sell my current car for 2000. The new car would be 7000+registration = 7400, minus the 2000 = 5400. It would cost me 2k more every year in fuel so back to 7400 for first year of ownership.

Yes it's nicer but I just don't see the value. Also the potential for higher repair costs is there, in light of the DSG transmission.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659372)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:39 PM
Author: hot heaven

Good decision. Minor upgrade at best. Cars too expensive in Biden’s economy to not run into the ground. How many miles on the current ride?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659380)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:45 PM
Author: wonderful center

248k. The TDI goes 500k and mine has been impeccably maintained. Manual transmission so at most a clutch in the next year, worst case I have to find a used gearbox for $400.

Only thing is my car is beat up (was totaled after I got rammed by an Isuzu truck) and I wasn't able to get the "new" body parts on perfectly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659394)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 7:17 AM
Author: vibrant jet-lagged useless brakes sneaky criminal

wtf I haven't seen an isuzu in 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659864)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 2:14 PM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

They still sell them. They are popular with landscapers, moving trucks etc. LS V8. Other than frame rust and no more 4x4 they are 180.

https://isuzucv.com/en/index

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47660971)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:42 PM
Author: Obsidian boiling water

70k is epic uberprole territory. Congrats.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659389)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:46 PM
Author: wonderful center

Thanks man. I'm likely to hit 80k this year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659398)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:59 PM
Author: contagious whorehouse personal credit line

What do you do to drive so much? We’re you the poster who has a cool older truck a while back?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659438)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:03 PM
Author: wonderful center

Yeah I lived in that truck a couple years. Sold it for 6k recently.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659443)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 7:45 AM
Author: hyperventilating concupiscible spot organic girlfriend

What do you do that requires that much driving?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659893)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:52 AM
Author: wonderful center

I have a niche job in construction.

I go to multiple sites every day.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662642)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:38 PM
Author: cerise business firm

...and deliver sandwiches

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670656)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 2:19 PM
Author: Fishy liquid oxygen

70k isnt possible even for an uber driver. youd have to be some prole who lives 30 miles from mcdonalds and 30 miles from a 7-eleven in the other direction and just drive back and forth buying chicken nuggets and monster energy drinks. even then youd probably need a decent inheritance to fund your lifestyle.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47660996)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:52 AM
Author: wonderful center

K so if I could prove otherwise then what?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662643)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 8:57 AM
Author: Fishy liquid oxygen

then you should drive less

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662875)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:03 PM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

70k is a ton. That’s 300 plus miles every work day. You would have to be both in a rural area and have a job that was majority driving.

The only people who I know of who would do that are hot shotters/expediters.

But, if I had to drive 70k a year I would 100% run an old VW TDI. Although I would get a comfortable seat.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47664510)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:05 PM
Author: wonderful center

It's gonna be closer to 80k this year.

Life is brutal what can I say.

But yeah im in this TDI ALH and in fact always on the lookout for another.

Wagons only because they have room for my tools.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47664522)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:17 AM
Author: Spruce market hunting ground

My buddy who is a union rod buster runs a Jetta he says the sedan is better because the tools are not in view. I have some vw parts I will donate if you are even on the east coast.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666117)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:28 AM
Author: wonderful center

Very kind of you to offer. I am not on the east coast.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666121)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 1:13 AM
Author: wonderful center

Now I'm thinking I actually will buy this car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666089)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:00 AM
Author: Pearly costumed filthpig state

70k miles?!

damn gay granddaddy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666105)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:02 AM
Author: wonderful center

More like 80k. It's been 40k in the last 6 months.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666106)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:29 AM
Author: wonderful center

Now I'm thinking I wont.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666122)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 11:12 AM
Author: Fishy liquid oxygen

i poasted above but still dont understand any of this. driving 80kmi/year is, in and of itself, a full time job. if youre worrying about car expenses youre obviously some kind of self-employed type/contractor/consultant. how do you have time to do all this shit and generate business and do whatever work you actually do? do you make any money? would it not make sense to either limit the jobs you take to ones that make more sense?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666577)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:26 PM
Author: wonderful center

I get 8 hours sleep M-F total.

I do make money but not enough.

.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47667287)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:25 PM
Author: provocative brunch double fault

Holy shit, I suspect you've got an interesting story.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670626)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:39 PM
Author: cerise business firm

sandwich deliver is fascinating

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670662)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 10:55 PM
Author: wonderful center



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47671011)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 10:56 PM
Author: mint buck-toothed school haunted graveyard

70k miles per year? Prius / Highlander Hybrid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47671016)