Wanted: 06' Manual TDI

[hyakugojyuuichi]

Hi guys, as most of you know I lost my NB in a head-on collision with a deer earlier this week. I'm looking for an 06' manual TDI. If anyone has one for sale or know of anyone selling one, please shoot me PM.

[scarabY2k]

I'm on it!
And spreading the word too

How far are you willing to drive?
What are you options for pick up?...Drive to get, auto transport?

[hyakugojyuuichi]

I would like to pick it up myself and would prefer to find one fairly close by, like in OK, LA, TN, MO, maybe TX. Thanks for all of your help, Al. You're such a good friend.

[dnyed]

I am just thrilled to see you are looking for another New Beetle. I hope you find a fitting replacement. I would love a TDI too....

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

An '06 TDI! There were like a couple dozen made? Might want to increase your distance.

I use this site, save the search, and get daily email notifications, of any listing on almost anything, across the country, or what ever search criteria I want to use Cars For Sale, Used Cars For Sale, New Cars For Sale, Carsforsale.com!

M.

[Evanrude]

There is like, ONE on eBay.... Volkswagen : Beetle - New | eBay


And then there are a couple relatively near you... lowest mileage first

Cars for Sale: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in FLORENCE, AL 35630: Coupe Details - 308822693 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Fort Worth, TX 76119: Hatchback Details - 308510580 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405: Hatchback Details - 307581869 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Oklahoma City, OK 73112: Hatchback Details - 306847645 - AutoTrader.com

[hyakugojyuuichi]

Thanks Evanrude, but those are all automatics. I really prefer a manual. I had no idea they were that rare! We have at least a dozen 06' TDIs where I live. I may end up getting a 2.5 but would much prefer a diesel. Thanks again for all the help, guys.

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by hyakugojyuuichi

Thanks Evanrude, but those are all automatics. I really prefer a manual. I had no idea they were that rare! We have at least a dozen 06' TDIs where I live. I may end up getting a 2.5 but would much prefer a diesel. Thanks again for all the help, guys.

*hangs his head shamefully and slinks off to a corner after realizing he overlooked the 'manual' part of the stipulation in the original post*

(leaves one last link to an '06 TDI Beetle, manual, with only 41K on it)
Cars for Sale: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Seattle, WA 98105: Hatchback Details - 306557519 - AutoTrader.com

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Well that's not TOO far away!

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

Well that's not TOO far away!

In a TDI Beetle it'd be a cheap drive home

[kcfoxie]

The manual part is going to be hard to come after, because those are the ones people hang on to.

I'm converting my automatic this week. The shifter assembly is in, the flywheel and clutch should be in today.

[Opelmania]

I just searched Autotrader and found 6 within 500 miles of the Chicago area. The first one that came up is a Sunflower Yellow one with 83K miles. It's in Cincinnati, OH. Here is a link. Find Your Car: Volkswagen Beetle Listings Near Woodstock, IL 60098 - AutoTrader.com

[hyakugojyuuichi]

I didn't realize how rare the 06' manual TDIs are. I 've seen 3 06' manual TDIs for sale in Little Rock in the last few months so I didn't think one would be that hard to find. I will have to search farther away but if I find the right car, it will be worth it. Thanks again for all of your help.

[Smileybug]

'06 was the last year of the TDI before the clean diesels came out. I know that there weren't very many NB TDIs in '06 and they were the only '06 cars with the TDIs as far as I'm aware. Manuals are always harder to find no matter the car, but the TDIs seem to be harder to find that way. I looked for a few weeks for a TDI anything in a manual after my NB was totaled, and with under 150k and in my budget. Hitting all of those points was darn near impossible and any that did come up were gone before I could even ask about them.

Any reason for the '06 specifically? Just want the new body style?

[hyakugojyuuichi]

I do like the new body style. I guess I would be willing to look at with an auto transmission but I really want a manual. I've heard the newer auto trannies are more reliable than the 01M but I don't want to take any chances. I have several months to look and hopefully I am able to find the right NB.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by hyakugojyuuichi

I do like the new body style. I guess I would be willing to look at with an auto transmission but I really want a manual. I've heard the newer auto trannies are more reliable than the 01M but I don't want to take any chances. I have several months to look and hopefully I am able to find the right NB.

The '06 had the DSG, but I believe it was used in the TDI before '06.

[hyakugojyuuichi]

I think I may have already found the perfect NB; 2006 TDI NB

[scarabY2k]

Hey that's a pretty sweet TDI... and manual trans

I'd jump on that as quick as possible.

[Opelmania]

Originally Posted by hyakugojyuuichi

I think I may have already found the perfect NB; 2006 TDI NB

Agreed! Plus it's Red. How far away is Austin from you?

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Hey that's a pretty sweet TDI... and manual trans

I'd jump on that as quick as possible.

x2

[hyakugojyuuichi]

Well guys, after a week and a half of searching for the right TDI, I found the perfect 2006 Manual TDI. If everything goes as planned, we will pick up the car this Saturday. I'm going to have my mechanic check everything and get the water pump and timing belt done. Thanks again to all of you for your help.