[Golfn'it]

I went to my VW dealership today to look over their current Golf selection. They had a 4 door GLS TDI. I've been mulling over the issue of whether or not I made a mistake buying my '01 1.8T GLS 4 door instead of a TDI. Anyway, when the salesguy saw that it was a 1.8T Golf, his eyes glazed over and I could see the used car $$$$ in his eyes. Anyway, the TDI was pretty cool, but the power was totally lagging. This car was gutless. So, needless to say, I have a new appreciation for my 1.8T Golf and he reaffirmed that the 4 door was pretty special

 

[landrumdh]

Re: Salesguy drueling over my 1.8T 4 door (Golfn'it)

glad your like your car but please don't insult the TDI as gutless.
Our engines are not gutless. They have plenty of useable power but you need to know how drive it they are really different than gassers. Plus we get 2x the gas mileage as you.
Sure were aren't as fast, but that's not the reason for the TDI, it's fuel economy with a punch!

 

[craig20v]

Re: Salesguy drueling over my 1.8T 4 door (landrumdh)

guess I haven't been paying attention, diesel in my area is more than premium!!!

when did this happen?

 

[landrumdh]

Re: Salesguy drueling over my 1.8T 4 door (craig20v)

quote:[HR][/HR]guess I haven't been paying attention, diesel in my area is more than premium!!!

when did this happen?[HR][/HR]​

Mine is the price of plus (89oct, medium fuel) right now b/c it's winter. As soon as it warms back up my fuel will drop below regular.

 

[KrautFed]

Re: Salesguy drueling over my 1.8T 4 door (Golfn'it)

Just be glad your "salesman" didn't order the same friggin' car after you ordered yours. A salesman saw my car, tried to buy it before me, but for some weird reason

I got first pick on the car because I ordered it. VW's are a rare thing where I am from. After the salesman recieved his GTi exactly like mine, two other employee's of the dealership ordered the exact same car

So now there is 3 2002 Reflex Silver GTi 1.8T's / Black Leather Interior / 17" alloys running around here. THEN this weekend I saw an 18-wheeler unloading GTi's at the dealership. Every single car was either a Silver or Black GTI 1.8T w/ 17" alloys. I know a salesman and he told me every single one of the GTi's shipped in were ordered specifically after seeing the 3 employee cars. Eish, its nice that I have evidentally started a VW trend here, but rarity was a factor for my choice.
KrautFed in Alabama