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landev · #32 10-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Well, after much gnashing of teeth, it seems we've reached a compromise. My wife just bought a 2010 Jetta TDI and I'm going to keep my '96 (and '84). Funny how each time talk of consolidation crops up, it tends to just mean she gets a new car.

Thanks NHDOC for the push on the TDI front. Though I'm not convinced about current VW reliability I figure that, since VOA picks up all repair and maintenance over the next 3 years (including towing) we don't have much to lose. They seem to be giving 2010s away, (fully loaded is just over $24K with 0% financing and still a $650 tax credit... so what's the catch? It's funny though... the dealership she bought the car from was trying to (and did) sell a 2010 (same options) with 11K miles to some guy from Canada for $26K... I imagine we're talking "major marketing ploy" here.

Thanks again all for your guidance in this matter... 'helps to have all the varied opinions.