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more about #jettadiesel more comments → Mad_Science: I think it's interesting your "also consider"s are a bunch of hybrids. I think you're missing the point. Why not compare it to other compact wagon/hat... more » Mad_Science: My lab coat is blue, thank you very much. more » DoctorNine: Wes, while I normally have to agree with your reviews, this one seems a bit off target. Trying to evaluate any small car with an automatic, is like d... more » MushyHeirloom: It sounds like compared to the DSG, and given what a good car it is, it's worth learning to drive a stick just to own one, if you're buying a new car ... more » jodark: Hey! I spent 4 nights last week cleaning my handgun and rifle after shooting on Sunday. There's nothing wrong with a clean weapon! I AM OFFENDED. Havi... more » optional flavor: You know, on the VW website, the manual transmission is listed as an option for these cars. The dealer order sheet I looked at a few months back when... more » .357: You eat every meal at Mickey D's and your idea of automotive excellence is a late '90s Buick. You think diesel is the fuel of communists. The idea of ... more » smalleyxb122: Why you shouldn't buy this car: You know how to drive stick. Is that to say you shouldn't buy this particular car? Because I was under the impression... more » combat chuck: I think you meant Palin/Limbaugh in 2012. Unless they're planning some sort of massive plot to have the Dems ousted early. more » .357: Albanian Gangsters: Yes. more » Ash78, cube farmer: Tuner Crowd: No I wonder what the folks at tdiclub.com would say about that. If you don't mind losing 3-5mpg, you can easily get another 30-40hp and 8... more » engineerd: "The idea of a Palin/Limbaugh ticket in 2010 has you up at night polishing your guns with excitement." A Palin/Jindal ticket is more interesting (Limb... more » BTLFED: What the hell? I just clicked on this and my computer developed electrical problems. Damn you, VW! Damn you! more » Boosted Lego Wagon: I zot Part Four vas goink to be ze part vhere ve dance. more » dusanmal: Who is doing testing at Jalopnik these days(?): "Leave it in auto and the transmission is was too eager to upshift, spoiling acceleration immensely. I... more » -
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part Three
The 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI is frugal and fun, but its DSG transmission doesn't suit the diesel engine. Should you buy one? More » -
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2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Part Two
Yesterday we reveled in the frugal performance of the VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI's diesel engine, but bemoaned the awful DSG gearbox. Join us today as we examine the Jetta's abilities in detail. More » -
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part One
Conventional car enthusiast wisdom states the VW Jetta TDI is the thinking man's fuel-efficient car. Free of the complication, sacrificed driving dynamics and image of hybrids, it makes do with diesel instead. More »
