# Thought I'd give TDi a try **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 3, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528 "2012-06-03T17:52:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/1 "2012-06-03T17:52:08Z")
Picked up a new daily from “autohaus” on Thursday. I drive a pretty decent amount, so I thought I would give TDi a try. I was really torn between the Golf, Jetta Sportswagen, and the Passat. Obviously the JSW won. It needs a few things ASAP, like Moar low and to lose the freaking DRLs, however those will have to wait till the garage is all done. Other than that I am really content. The interior and stereo are actually nicer than I thougth they were, and I am by no means a Sunroof Guy, but the Pano roof is an option I really like. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/179adcde.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/179adcde.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/68065ad8.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/68065ad8.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/467c5c27.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/x_iliohan/467c5c27.jpg) X… ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/2 "2012-06-03T18:16:58Z")
Oh i approve 🙂 With vag you can disable the DRL’s I keep looking at the sport wagon. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/3 "2012-06-03T18:20:17Z")
Wagons :tup: ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/4 "2012-06-03T19:17:05Z")
This wag00n is really only cool in white+tdi…you did well :tup: ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/5 "2012-06-03T19:31:27Z")
I never understood why people hate on DRL’s ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/6 "2012-06-03T19:51:42Z")
:bigtup: ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/7 "2012-06-04T02:27:14Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > I never understood why people hate on DRL’s It’s because you put very little value on the aesthetic of a vehicle. X… ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/8 "2012-06-04T04:24:44Z")
This has got to be heavier than a golf that gets what…40?..what kind of MPGs have you been getting?? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/9 "2012-06-04T05:24:27Z")
Brendansi has the same car :tup: he loves it and the gas mileage ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/10 "2012-06-04T05:26:02Z")
Awesome choice even in color! The stereo/speaker combo in these are really nice. You will be content especially going from the bedless S10 to this. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/11 "2012-06-04T05:27:04Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > It’s because you put very little value on the aesthetic of a vehicle. > > X… It’s not like it’s a terribly good looking car to start with… I need to lose the DRLs on my car, but not for looks… for stealth… ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/12 "2012-06-04T05:48:42Z")
Did you trade in the BMW for this? A small part of me has always wanted a TDI. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/13 "2012-06-04T06:03:26Z")
I like it X. It’s a good match for your needs. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/14 "2012-06-04T07:27:20Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Did you trade in the BMW for this? A small part of me has always wanted a TDI. No, this is a “work car/daily” for him. ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/15 "2012-06-04T07:32:02Z")
looks great! keep us updated on the mods and the MPG’s ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/16 "2012-06-04T07:57:51Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![OneFastMonkey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onefastmonkey/32/7241_2.png) [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/17 "2012-06-04T09:08:16Z")
:tup: When do the wheels turn black? ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/18 "2012-06-04T11:41:50Z")
Thanks for the compliments guys. I still have the 335 as Jeller said, and I actually still have my truck too, but I think I’ll sell that once the garage build is all done. > [@newman](#): > > It’s not like it’s a terribly good looking car to start with… > > I need to lose the DRLs on my car, but not for looks… for stealth… Agreed, and agreed. It sucks when the cop notices you because you have those lights on. X… ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/19 "2012-06-05T06:45:36Z")
Nice car. The only two things you should really look out for with this platform is the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) going bad, which is somewhat common, and the intercooler freeze problem, where ice builds up in the interecooler, melts, and hydrolocks the motor. Other than those two, these cars are pretty strong! ---
**Author:** ![nytalonTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nytalontsi/32/5399_2.png) [@nytalonTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nytalonTSi)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528/20 "2012-06-05T07:43:38Z")
Nice! It looks good. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-id-give-tdi-a-try/223528.md?page=2)