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hmmm...they sure seem to go fast up here! But yes, there's always the
uneducated buyer, and the features combination to deal with...I was
disappointed to see the new Rabbit being offered with no TDI for now..doh!
kevin
Seattle
> I am not so sure of this...
>
> While I do agree that TDI vehicles are in higher demand here in the
> NW than other places in the country, they don't go within hours EVERY
> time...
>
> I had a 2002 VW New Beetle TDI that I listed here, on CraigsList, on
> PDXForsale (before it went defunct), on TDIClub, on every biodiesel
> site known to man (almost), and in AutoTrader and the Oregonian. In
> addition I kept it parked on Powell near the Ross Island Bridge (very
> busy and highly visible) with HUGE for sale signs in the windows with
> "TDI - 50MPG!" written in 4 inch letters on the signs. And the car
> had a TDI badge that I had added - so it was not a "secret" TDI....
>
> It had 55k miles, good service records, and was in almost flawless
> condition. I was asking $500 less than book value (Private Party).
> It took me 3 months to sell it.
>
> I kept getting people who wanted to pay the gas engine price for the
> TDI and would criticize me for wanting more.... None seemed to know
> the value of the diesel. I had dealerships calling almost every day
> wanting to buy it for $1000 less than trade in value. I had people
> test drive it and like it but not want to pay the price. The best
> offers I got from anyone came in at trade-in value... Many people
> would use the fact that "diesel costs more than gas" to try and get
> me to lower the price. I am not bad at math so I didn't bite....
>
> Finally I found someone who recognized the value of the TDI and that
> I was asking below book, and they bought it with no haggling. But it
> took 3 months to get there...
>
> So I would say that it is not impossible to find a TDI vehicle.
>
> Of course, I belive Shody is wanting a wagon. Those are a lot more
> in-demand and a bit harder to get. A Passat Wagon TDI is worth more
> than it's weight in gold. :)
>
> -John
>
>
>
> On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:26 AM, Jerry McIntire wrote:
>
>> Shody,
>>
>> Automatics are a little easier to find, but no TDI is easy to find
>> in Portland, or even on the west coast.
>>
>> The ones that are advertised sell within a day or two, or even
>> hours, and the prices are high here. The 2003 Jetta wagon we
>> bought this summer in Colorado cost $3,000 less than it would have
>> in Portland. Made the flight and drive worthwhile.
>>
>> My favorite places to look are www.tdiclub.com and
>> www.autotrader.com The TDI Club is the very best site for TDI
>> info. They have classified listings at the bottom of the forums page.
>>
>> I agree with Marcel, 2003 or older are best. For parts
>> recommendations, see Oldpoopie's posts at tdiclub.com, or call
>> him-- he's here in Portland. He's a good TDI mechanic also.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>
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