This past weekend, I completed a 750 mile road trip in my new Golf TDI. The car now has 2,000 miles.
No doubt, the TDI is a great cruiser; comfortable seats, SD music (never heard the same track twice for the whole trip), good acceleration for passing, relatively relaxed 2,600 rpm for 80 mph and low wind noise.
Since the MIL issue where the computer was re-flashed, everything has worked fine. I lowered the tire pressures to 35 from the recommended 38 and find the ride improved.
Three items I miss, and wish were available as options are; rain sensing wipers, push button start and a full power seat. Seems they are available in Germany, but not N.A. Many have opined that push button start is a waste of time, but I really like being able to keep the key in my pocket or briefcase and be able to open, lock or start the car without taking it out - especially nice when raining!
My calculated fuel consumption for the trip was 38.2 mpg and that included some town driving and a fair bit of crusing at 80-90 mph. On a day trip with cruising in the 60 mph range and some town driving, the computer was showing an average of 43.6 mpg. The computer seems accurate too, as it closely matched my calculated data.
Overall, I'm pleased with my choice of the TDI, it is comfortable, fun to drive and economical.
No doubt, the TDI is a great cruiser; comfortable seats, SD music (never heard the same track twice for the whole trip), good acceleration for passing, relatively relaxed 2,600 rpm for 80 mph and low wind noise.
Since the MIL issue where the computer was re-flashed, everything has worked fine. I lowered the tire pressures to 35 from the recommended 38 and find the ride improved.
Three items I miss, and wish were available as options are; rain sensing wipers, push button start and a full power seat. Seems they are available in Germany, but not N.A. Many have opined that push button start is a waste of time, but I really like being able to keep the key in my pocket or briefcase and be able to open, lock or start the car without taking it out - especially nice when raining!
My calculated fuel consumption for the trip was 38.2 mpg and that included some town driving and a fair bit of crusing at 80-90 mph. On a day trip with cruising in the 60 mph range and some town driving, the computer was showing an average of 43.6 mpg. The computer seems accurate too, as it closely matched my calculated data.
Overall, I'm pleased with my choice of the TDI, it is comfortable, fun to drive and economical.