Someday, soon I hope, America will really wake up and see the virtues of a well built diesel car,
Chet,The 0% was something new, the level depends on credit score-mine is a lowly 796, wife squeeked out a 832. We/she really wanted a gray (WINK) one, I really liked the white/gold metalic for visibility. They had 2 nav package TDIs left on the lot, red and black, I couldnt see myself living in the Prius lane, so I opted for the slightly quicker black. I started the entire process through the internet, compared prices without a phone call, exchanged ideas, and I made the first call. The lady we worked with was really a good sales lady, she fully understands the rules of reciprocity, so it was kinda fun swapping debts so to speak. I also told her up front I was looking to buy around January and that I prefered to swap emails, that we would contact her when we were ready. I'l post up tonight how the
You about have me sold on the TDI. I was going to wait till next year to buy but now I'm not so sure. What's the deal on the 0%? They had one on the lot that you liked eh?
So..... I ended up with the slower colored black one! I will have it home tomorow. As loaded as they come. Got the extended warranty and get this 0% financing. I also got the xzilon coating and window tint. I figure if the HPFP grenades it'l happen before 100000 miles. At 0% I don't know how I could go wrong.
I was at the VW site this morn and built my TDI sportwagen. I didn't see anything about factory tint or xzilon coating (what this?) or extended warranty. What's the cost of those 'extras'?The coating is a dealer option, 'sposed to never need waxing, kinda like a shiny teflon for cars, the extended warranty will extend out to 100000 miles, bumper to bumper, they threw in the tint for free, well, no additional charge. All said and done the extras were a tad over $2k, cheap piece of mind and at the 0% rate, I felt I couldnt go wrong. I also opted for the 5 year vs the 6 year, I'll do 20k miles no sweat, so why pay for the 6th year when it wouldnt matter. I would caution ya, don't take one for a test drive unless you're ready to buy, it really is a nice ride. Did I mention all the hotties who were in for services? Very well decorated waiting area
The coating is a dealer option, 'sposed to never need waxing, kinda like a shiny teflon for cars, the extended warranty will extend out to 100000 miles, bumper to bumper, they threw in the tint for free, well, no additional charge. All said and done the extras were a tad over $2k, cheap piece of mind and at the 0% rate, I felt I couldnt go wrong. I also opted for the 5 year vs the 6 year, I'll do 20k miles no sweat, so why pay for the 6th year when it wouldnt matter. I would caution ya, don't take one for a test drive unless you're ready to buy, it really is a nice ride. Did I mention all the hotties who were in for services? Very well decorated waiting area
Have you guys looked at the new Mazda technology? Interesting.Not sure what they are doing to meet their claims? If it is new technology I would hesitate until the bugs have been worked out, one thing they mention is weight reduction, which all by itself will help, along with aero.
http://mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=insideMazdaNewsArticle1&providertag=MazdaSEM&servicetag=T1ALL0311012&sem=1&s_kwcid=TC|21354|mazda%20skyactiv||S|e|12343909192
Have you guys looked at the new Mazda technology? Interesting.
http://mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=insideMazdaNewsArticle1&providertag=MazdaSEM&servicetag=T1ALL0311012&sem=1&s_kwcid=TC|21354|mazda%20skyactiv||S|e|12343909192
InterestingSounds like things we been doing to our cars for years, better/lighter piston, higher compression, weight loss, efficient exhaust, and direct injection. I think it will sell rather well, it should lend itself to reflash power gains and new owners wont be dropping big bucks on power adders.
http://mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/skyactiv.action
Sounds like things we been doing to our cars for years, better/lighter piston, higher compression, weight loss, efficient exhaust, and direct injection. I think it will sell rather well, it should lend itself to reflash power gains and new owners wont be dropping big bucks on power adders.
If Mazda hooks the US up with the Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel engine on an AWD CX-5 model, I would be all over that. 300+ lb-ft of torque!That would be the one.
If Mazda hooks the US up with the Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel engine on an AWD CX-5 model, I would be all over that. 300+ lb-ft of torque!
Got second hand experience. A running friend (female, math teacher and to answer the forthcoming question, YES she's hot!) bought a new Passat about 2 years ago. She had to use the Lemon Law to get the dealer to fix the many problems she had (bought new) and finally it reached a point where they paid her off and took back the car.I'd bet is was the HPFP, it aounds like some of the dealers were trying to shift blame on water in the fuel or people accidently pumping gas into the tank. The issue has been well documented and is being looked at by outside (read fed gov) sources. It is the biggest reason I bought the extended warranty. It is a gamble, but what fun would life be without risks every know and then?
So 20 years . . . I dunno.
I have no more details on what exactly went wrong to cause all the drama. She drives a Prius now.