I am very much interested in getting a new passat tdi. I have test driven them and so forth. Completely devoured any information about them. I do have a few questions you folks might have answers to:
- Is it possible to get any sort of a deal on a tdi? I noticed all the incentives etc, do not apply to this engined machine and I am very curious on others experience. Its not that its a big pain to pay near or list, but I would prefer not to. Just plain curious on this one. I have not gotten to the final numbers stage. Won't for a few weeks yet.
- Should I buy one, any advice for proper break in that they DON'T tell you about at the dealership when you get your new car.
- Yes I know a special 505.15 oil is needed for this machine. Is it a synthetic or what? I am not opposed to getting my oil changed at the dealer, but I need to know can this spec be bought out of dealership loops? Also, those of you with tdi, do you do better getting fuel at truck stops or at regular fuel stops that have diesel?
- I am considering either the 16 or 17 inch wheels. If any of you were to have this choice, what you do.
- And last. Is the leatherette as durable as it was when I drove my first VW (which was a 1972 Superbeetle). If any of you have any comments on the leather interior currently offered, I'd be ears.
thanks
leicaman