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Old 07-15-2006, 07:11 PM
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July 4th weekend I checked CarMax's website and was able to find exactly what I wanted - A black NB TDI with black leather interrior and sunroof. It was 2.5 hours away (Atlanta) so I got a ride from my parents (were in town visiting) and drove it home.

I'm still in shock. I was driving an 82 VW Rabbit Diesel L (just gave it to my cousin) so I was expecting something that rattled and vibrated and was underpowered - but this TDI engine is incredible...

First tank of gas was mostly highway and I got ~50mpg. This last tank I got ~29mpg (doing over a 100 on the interstate). I'm getting the same type of mileage I was getting in my 82 rabbit - but the difference in power and handling are two different worlds.



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Old 07-15-2006, 07:54 PM
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Congatulations on your TDI ( nice pics) I'm sure you'll love the experience of being a NB owner . It's great to see you made the leap from the Rabbit to the Bug,especially with all the talk about the return of the Rabbit these days.You'll find loads of information and help here, not to mention meeting some of the most awesome NB enthusiasts anywhere, Welcome!
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Old 07-15-2006, 08:00 PM
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congratulations, i also just recently became a new owner of a 2006 beetle tdi. hope you have as much fun as i have so far. she's a beut.
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Old 07-15-2006, 08:22 PM
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my first car was a black 72 Super Beetle (wish I'd kept it)

I've alway liked the BeetleBug styling better than the RabbitGolf look - old and new. I had thought about trading in the 82 rabbit for a new rabbit... then decided if I was going to be making car payments I might as well get what I really wanted - a NB TDI. Went to vw's site and it didn't look like black was an option this year so I checked carmax and they had exactly what I was looking for.
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Old 07-15-2006, 08:31 PM
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Wow, great story as they say 'What comes around goes around" or something like that, just glad you made your way back
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Old 07-16-2006, 07:22 PM
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Congratulations and welcome to the org!
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Old 07-16-2006, 08:38 PM
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