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Currently I have a beat up Jetta wagon TDI. I get like 50 mp...
Provocative Temple
  05/12/24
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Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
All my "friends" are saying "yeah go for it i...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
and you really dont have any friends
Glittery Heaven
  05/17/24
What is your budget?
cracking corner knife
  05/13/24
The guy wants 6900 The new engine alone plus labor is $10k
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
If you want to continue down the beater car path, it seems l...
cracking corner knife
  05/13/24
good gas mileage is lib bullshit white 1997 gmc sierra or...
Beta Patrolman
  05/13/24
When you drive 70k-80k miles per year it's very serious prob...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
How do you drive 70k per year? I barely average 6k per year.
Fragrant Lake Locus Gay Wizard
  05/13/24
Sadly this is actually the easiest part of my life
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
...
Awkward pea-brained kitty cat
  05/16/24
Skip The Dishes Navigator
Glittery Heaven
  05/17/24
If you trust the seller, $6900 seems like a steal.
adulterous point persian
  05/13/24
The guy above you- in this very thread- calls the car a &quo...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
By beater, I meant something used and cheap which is going t...
cracking corner knife
  05/13/24
Gotcha. The issue is that this generation of the TDI gets y...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
your friends sound autisitc or imaginary
Razzle big-titted university mad cow disease
  05/13/24
They're great
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
imaginary friends always are
Glittery Heaven
  05/17/24
Assuming it’s after 2008 the auto is a dual clutch. I...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/13/24
How often do you get a brand new engine and the car still is...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/13/24
"Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it&r...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
I am partial to the 1.9 TDI over the 2.0 common rail. The ...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/13/24
I think I'm not getting it. Realistically I could sell my c...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
Good decision. Minor upgrade at best. Cars too expensive in ...
Lascivious aggressive set
  05/13/24
248k. The TDI goes 500k and mine has been impeccably maintai...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
wtf I haven't seen an isuzu in 20 years
Beta Patrolman
  05/14/24
They still sell them. They are popular with landscapers, mo...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/14/24
70k is epic uberprole territory. Congrats.
walnut titillating scourge upon the earth
  05/13/24
Thanks man. I'm likely to hit 80k this year.
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
What do you do to drive so much? We’re you the poster...
mentally impaired coral liquid oxygen juggernaut
  05/13/24
Yeah I lived in that truck a couple years. Sold it for 6k re...
Provocative Temple
  05/13/24
What do you do that requires that much driving?
hairless nursing home
  05/14/24
I have a niche job in construction. I go to multiple sites ...
Provocative Temple
  05/15/24
...and deliver sandwiches
Glittery Heaven
  05/17/24
70k isnt possible even for an uber driver. youd have to be s...
mewling opaque famous landscape painting
  05/14/24
K so if I could prove otherwise then what?
Provocative Temple
  05/15/24
then you should drive less
mewling opaque famous landscape painting
  05/15/24
70k is a ton. That’s 300 plus miles every work day. ...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/15/24
It's gonna be closer to 80k this year. Life is brutal what ...
Provocative Temple
  05/15/24
My buddy who is a union rod buster runs a Jetta he says the ...
Glassy Marketing Idea
  05/16/24
Very kind of you to offer. I am not on the east coast.
Provocative Temple
  05/16/24
Now I'm thinking I actually will buy this car.
Provocative Temple
  05/16/24
70k miles?! damn gay granddaddy
Rusted fiercely-loyal main people
  05/16/24
More like 80k. It's been 40k in the last 6 months.
Provocative Temple
  05/16/24
Now I'm thinking I wont.
Provocative Temple
  05/16/24
i poasted above but still dont understand any of this. drivi...
mewling opaque famous landscape painting
  05/16/24
I get 8 hours sleep M-F total. I do make money but not enou...
Provocative Temple
  05/16/24
Holy shit, I suspect you've got an interesting story.
Fuchsia heady kitchen cuckoldry
  05/17/24
sandwich deliver is fascinating
Glittery Heaven
  05/17/24
...
Provocative Temple
  05/17/24
70k miles per year? Prius / Highlander Hybrid.
puce faggot firefighter stage
  05/17/24


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Date: May 12th, 2024 6:01 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

Currently I have a beat up Jetta wagon TDI. I get like 50 mpg.

I am considering buying a newer version of the car. Mint condition, leather seats.

It has a TDI as well, but is an automatic so the fuel economy will be more like 40mpg.

I drive ~70k miles per year.

The prospective car has a brand new engine just installed by the dealer.

Should I sacrifice some fuel economy for a nicer looking/driving vehicle?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47656432)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:16 AM
Author: Provocative Temple



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657299)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:16 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

All my "friends" are saying "yeah go for it it looks good" but I have never known friends to help you save money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657300)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:35 PM
Author: Glittery Heaven

and you really dont have any friends

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670641)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:18 AM
Author: cracking corner knife

What is your budget?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657303)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:36 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

The guy wants 6900

The new engine alone plus labor is $10k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657351)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:44 AM
Author: cracking corner knife

If you want to continue down the beater car path, it seems like a good option.

A new base-model Camry hybrid or Prius can be had for like $28k. Get something new and modern and still have 50+mpg.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657370)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:36 AM
Author: Beta Patrolman

good gas mileage is lib bullshit

white 1997 gmc sierra or bust

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657352)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:37 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

When you drive 70k-80k miles per year it's very serious problem

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657354)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:38 AM
Author: Fragrant Lake Locus Gay Wizard

How do you drive 70k per year? I barely average 6k per year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657359)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:39 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

Sadly this is actually the easiest part of my life

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657361)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 1:36 AM
Author: Awkward pea-brained kitty cat



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666099)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:36 PM
Author: Glittery Heaven

Skip The Dishes Navigator

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670645)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:41 AM
Author: adulterous point persian

If you trust the seller, $6900 seems like a steal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657363)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:45 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

The guy above you- in this very thread- calls the car a "beater."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657375)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:47 AM
Author: cracking corner knife

By beater, I meant something used and cheap which is going to be heavily used. Beater does not mean garbage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657381)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:53 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

Gotcha.

The issue is that this generation of the TDI gets you like 40-42mpg. At my rate that's like $3k more in fuel annualized.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657391)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:51 AM
Author: Razzle big-titted university mad cow disease

your friends sound autisitc or imaginary



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657388)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:02 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

They're great

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659441)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:37 PM
Author: Glittery Heaven

imaginary friends always are

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670651)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:30 AM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

Assuming it’s after 2008 the auto is a dual clutch. I’d keep the old one personally.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657494)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:38 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

How often do you get a brand new engine and the car still is below market.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657499)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:42 AM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s a good deal for you.

The HPFP is sensitive, dual clutch etc etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657513)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 11:07 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

"Just because it’s a good deal does not mean it’s a good deal for you."

I wish I had a father to have given me advice like this. TY.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657593)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 11:15 AM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

I am partial to the 1.9 TDI over the 2.0 common rail. The latter was fabulous power etc but diesel gate and it was quite complicated. The 1.9 is a tractor engine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47657615)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:35 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

I think I'm not getting it.

Realistically I could sell my current car for 2000. The new car would be 7000+registration = 7400, minus the 2000 = 5400. It would cost me 2k more every year in fuel so back to 7400 for first year of ownership.

Yes it's nicer but I just don't see the value. Also the potential for higher repair costs is there, in light of the DSG transmission.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659372)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:39 PM
Author: Lascivious aggressive set

Good decision. Minor upgrade at best. Cars too expensive in Biden’s economy to not run into the ground. How many miles on the current ride?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659380)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:45 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

248k. The TDI goes 500k and mine has been impeccably maintained. Manual transmission so at most a clutch in the next year, worst case I have to find a used gearbox for $400.

Only thing is my car is beat up (was totaled after I got rammed by an Isuzu truck) and I wasn't able to get the "new" body parts on perfectly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659394)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 7:17 AM
Author: Beta Patrolman

wtf I haven't seen an isuzu in 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659864)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 2:14 PM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

They still sell them. They are popular with landscapers, moving trucks etc. LS V8. Other than frame rust and no more 4x4 they are 180.

https://isuzucv.com/en/index

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47660971)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:42 PM
Author: walnut titillating scourge upon the earth

70k is epic uberprole territory. Congrats.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659389)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:46 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

Thanks man. I'm likely to hit 80k this year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659398)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 9:59 PM
Author: mentally impaired coral liquid oxygen juggernaut

What do you do to drive so much? We’re you the poster who has a cool older truck a while back?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659438)



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Date: May 13th, 2024 10:03 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

Yeah I lived in that truck a couple years. Sold it for 6k recently.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659443)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 7:45 AM
Author: hairless nursing home

What do you do that requires that much driving?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47659893)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:52 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

I have a niche job in construction.

I go to multiple sites every day.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662642)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:38 PM
Author: Glittery Heaven

...and deliver sandwiches

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670656)



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Date: May 14th, 2024 2:19 PM
Author: mewling opaque famous landscape painting

70k isnt possible even for an uber driver. youd have to be some prole who lives 30 miles from mcdonalds and 30 miles from a 7-eleven in the other direction and just drive back and forth buying chicken nuggets and monster energy drinks. even then youd probably need a decent inheritance to fund your lifestyle.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47660996)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:52 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

K so if I could prove otherwise then what?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662643)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 8:57 AM
Author: mewling opaque famous landscape painting

then you should drive less

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47662875)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:03 PM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

70k is a ton. That’s 300 plus miles every work day. You would have to be both in a rural area and have a job that was majority driving.

The only people who I know of who would do that are hot shotters/expediters.

But, if I had to drive 70k a year I would 100% run an old VW TDI. Although I would get a comfortable seat.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47664510)



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Date: May 15th, 2024 4:05 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

It's gonna be closer to 80k this year.

Life is brutal what can I say.

But yeah im in this TDI ALH and in fact always on the lookout for another.

Wagons only because they have room for my tools.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47664522)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:17 AM
Author: Glassy Marketing Idea

My buddy who is a union rod buster runs a Jetta he says the sedan is better because the tools are not in view. I have some vw parts I will donate if you are even on the east coast.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666117)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:28 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

Very kind of you to offer. I am not on the east coast.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666121)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 1:13 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

Now I'm thinking I actually will buy this car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666089)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:00 AM
Author: Rusted fiercely-loyal main people

70k miles?!

damn gay granddaddy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666105)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:02 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

More like 80k. It's been 40k in the last 6 months.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666106)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 3:29 AM
Author: Provocative Temple

Now I'm thinking I wont.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666122)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 11:12 AM
Author: mewling opaque famous landscape painting

i poasted above but still dont understand any of this. driving 80kmi/year is, in and of itself, a full time job. if youre worrying about car expenses youre obviously some kind of self-employed type/contractor/consultant. how do you have time to do all this shit and generate business and do whatever work you actually do? do you make any money? would it not make sense to either limit the jobs you take to ones that make more sense?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47666577)



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Date: May 16th, 2024 2:26 PM
Author: Provocative Temple

I get 8 hours sleep M-F total.

I do make money but not enough.

.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47667287)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:25 PM
Author: Fuchsia heady kitchen cuckoldry

Holy shit, I suspect you've got an interesting story.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670626)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 7:39 PM
Author: Glittery Heaven

sandwich deliver is fascinating

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47670662)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 10:55 PM
Author: Provocative Temple



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47671011)



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Date: May 17th, 2024 10:56 PM
Author: puce faggot firefighter stage

70k miles per year? Prius / Highlander Hybrid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5527899&forum_id=2#47671016)