# looking at getting a TDI **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 28, 2011, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128 "2011-04-28T08:10:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/21 "2011-04-28T19:18:00Z")
> [@check out Solo's music recommendations...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/check-out-solos-music-recommendations/41734/2): > > timing belt. rollers. WP. make sure your IP is in good working order. clean intake. bypass egr, remove dumpy “cat”. Ventectomy, and get a tune and nozzles. > > my car is by no means fast,(but it goes in traffic just fine) but i can romp on it, and still get in the 40s mixed driving. pretty average for a pp502, max stockturbo tune and a 11mm IP > > i fill up about every 10 days. do about 65 miles a day this is what i was looking for. I just need something that can handle a little beating, and get me from point a to b without destroying my wallet consistantly, thanks guys. now the hunt begins for a TDI ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/22 "2011-04-28T19:30:45Z")
look for a 1 or 2 owner. id avoid anymore than that if you can. records is a plus. check for rust on the fenders(very common) - recent trailing arm bushings are a plus - upper strut mounts w/bearings(front) - brakes are always a plus. typical wear items, but the less you have to do the better. a 150-250k 00-03 TDI is typically in the 4-6500 range in good working order, you can find stipper model GL TDIs with no power options, no roof and hubcaps for less. but the secret is up, and people are snatching them up fast. the one wayne got was on CL for less than 24 hours. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/23 "2011-04-28T19:40:39Z")
> [@How do you guys feel about Saab's?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-guys-feel-about-saabs/41723/18): > > wrong. maybe if it said FORD on the front. shit wears out with those miles on anything. Not just the motor but suspension, tranny, etc. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/24 "2011-04-28T20:30:24Z")
[http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2341054205.html](http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2341054205.html) this guy is buggin. ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/25 "2011-04-28T20:52:33Z")
My girlfriend wants to buy one. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/26 "2011-04-28T20:53:58Z")
I want to buy your girlfriend ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/27 "2011-04-28T20:56:03Z")
Ill give you a great price. Low miles, but ive used and beat her extremely hard. ---
**Author:** ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/28 "2011-04-28T20:56:33Z")
> [@Post your first ever kill/death thread!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-first-ever-kill-death-thread/23997/77): > > [http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2341054205.html](http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2341054205.html) > > this guy is buggin. eesh too much, thatl be up there for a while ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/29 "2011-04-28T20:57:01Z")
> [@What car is this?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-is-this/41757/7): > > Ill give you a great price. Low miles, but ive used and beat her extremely hard. 🤣rofl:rofl ---
**Author:** ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/30 "2011-04-28T20:57:55Z")
> [@Cool Porsche Commercial](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-porsche-commercial/41752/3): > > look for a 1 or 2 owner. id avoid anymore than that if you can. records is a plus. > > check for rust on the fenders(very common) > > - recent trailing arm bushings are a plus > - upper strut mounts w/bearings(front) > - brakes are always a plus. > > typical wear items, but the less you have to do the better. > > a 150-250k 00-03 TDI is typically in the 4-6500 range in good working order, you can find stipper model GL TDIs with no power options, no roof and hubcaps for less. but the secret is up, and people are snatching them up fast. > > the one wayne got was on CL for less than 24 hours. sweet thanks for all the info man, ill be stalking craigslist hard, any other places to watch for tdis to go up? ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/31 "2011-04-28T21:19:30Z")
use [searchtempest.com](http://searchtempest.com) ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/32 "2011-04-29T04:09:59Z")
this is the one I posted about: [http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2348714621.html](http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2348714621.html) ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/33 "2011-04-29T07:13:01Z")
I lucked out with mine. 1 owner mint 67kmi black/black stick Lovin it. Wasn’t a deal though. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/34 "2011-04-29T07:48:45Z")
i might be selling mine… ---
**Author:** ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/35 "2011-04-29T10:25:54Z")
> [@Anyone know a Safe Combination cracker?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-a-safe-combination-cracker/41771/15): > > i might be selling mine… dibs ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/36 "2011-04-29T11:05:58Z")
lol ok man, i will definitely keep you posted, I gotta see if I can nail down a deal on this other one. ---
**Author:** ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/37 "2011-04-29T18:45:02Z")
> [@What car is this?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-is-this/41757/17): > > lol ok man, i will definitely keep you posted, I gotta see if I can nail down a deal on this other one. word sounds good man! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128.md?page=1)