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Offline Rhino

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is there such thing as....
« on: May 29, 2012, 10:16:06 pm »
a mk5 gt tdi with dsg?

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2012, 10:24:46 pm »
im sure i've seen, look on the VW approved used car locator...
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2012, 10:34:45 pm »
oh  thanks mate!!!!  :happy2:

got old 55 reg gt tdi, saving for a ed30, but toying with the idea of getting newer gt tdi with dsg?

opinions?

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 10:36:16 pm »
No comparison unless the main factor behind purchase is the cheapest fuel costs...

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 10:57:47 pm »
only use the car to work and back (4 mile) so torn on what to get now, newer diesel or a rapid ed30

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 11:02:03 pm »
Forget about the diesel!
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 11:40:02 pm »
You only live once you can get a diesel in the future when tax and emissions means petrol cars are for the rich few
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2012, 06:29:18 am »
^ What he said. Its only money.  :grin:
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2012, 09:55:24 am »
Surely running a diesel on such a short commute is not cost effective?

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2012, 09:58:56 am »
Surely running a diesel on such a short commute is not cost effective?

that's what i thought
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2012, 04:38:30 pm »
used to do lot of miles, about 100 a day but moved up north and now i only do 4 or 5. so a few years ago i needed a diesel for the commute,but now its not important.

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2012, 05:08:41 pm »
used to do lot of miles, about 100 a day but moved up north and now i only do 4 or 5. so a few years ago i needed a diesel for the commute,but now its not important.


You have just answered your question, ED30 it is :happy2:
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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2012, 06:38:13 pm »
only use the car to work and back (4 mile) so torn on what to get now, newer diesel or a rapid ed30


In that case I'll revise my comment to a simple *no comparison!* get the ed30 lad and have some giggles on your journey  :laugh:

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Re: is there such thing as....
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2012, 06:47:19 pm »
Get the ed30! I had the same thought process but as I only live 2 miles from work it made no sense to buy a diesel, so I bought a GTI instead.