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well - not quite yet.
If life goes to plan (it better) I'll be an electrical apprentice in 2-3 years. So naturally i'd like a car/truck/van. I won't be in the market to buy one for about a year to a year and a half. Right now i'm just trying to see what's out there and what kind of money i'm gong to need. i've been considering getting something like a TDI jetta wagon, but on the flip side i wonder if i'd be better off getting a truck?
I'm a VW lover, but i understand the in some ways massive advantages to getting something north american. Part availability is a must for me, along with the car being reliable, also as always money is a key factor less than 5000$-6000$ is crucial.
Any suggestions?
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The vanagon was designed, like the bus before it to be all things to all people. It's a very capable work vehicle for sure.
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Posted by Lord Awesome
The vanagon was designed, like the bus before it to be all things to all people. It's a very capable work vehicle for sure.
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+1 and you can get a diesel that gets 30+mpg, a bit slow though.
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The 1.6 NA diesel was more in the neighborhood of 24mpg but a 1.9 td can be had for ~2K and it will be liveable speedwise and around the 30mpg mark.
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Posted by Lord Awesome
~2K and it will be liveable speedwise and around the 30mpg mark.
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What about parts though. I have experience with fixing Vw's.
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Everything is available for them still, Ian.
Eurovans kick ass, too. Just don't get an automatic.
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http://www.club80-...SYNCRO%20STORY.htm
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Posted by bandi
Everything is available for them still, Ian.
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Sweeeet!
Should i even ask why not to get an automatic?
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Well, parts availability is one thing. =P That and the fact that you're supposed to be a gearhead.
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Posted by Ricky_from_TV
well - not quite yet.
If life goes to plan (it better) I'll be an electrical apprentice in 2-3 years. So naturally i'd like a car/truck/van. I won't be in the market to buy one for about a year to a year and a half. Right now i'm just trying to see what's out there and what kind of money i'm gong to need. i've been considering getting something like a TDI jetta wagon, but on the flip side i wonder if i'd be better off getting a truck?
I'm a VW lover, but i understand the in some ways massive advantages to getting something north american. Part availability is a must for me, along with the car being reliable, also as always money is a key factor less than 5000$-6000$ is crucial.
Any suggestions?
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Ford Ranger
(w/manual shift/manual hubs [if 4x4])
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Posted by Lord Awesome
Well, parts availability is one thing. =P That and the fact that you're supposed to be a gearhead.
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I'am but i'm also a lover of a good deal.
Say i found a vanagon with a manual for 3000
But i found an automatic vanagon for 2000.
If theres no real horrible issues i might be inclined for the latter.
Money is an issue on this one i don't have oodles of it.
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Posted by Ricky_from_TV
I'am but i'm also a lover of a good deal.
Say i found a vanagon with a manual for 3000
But i found an automatic vanagon for 2000.
If theres no real horrible issues i might be inclined for the latter.
Money is an issue on this one i don't have oodles of it.
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Can't you just sell some of that hash on your driveway for some $.
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This.
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There aren't any of those left here.
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Posted by Ricky_from_TV
I'am but i'm also a lover of a good deal.
Say i found a vanagon with a manual for 3000
But i found an automatic vanagon for 2000.
If theres no real horrible issues i might be inclined for the latter.
Money is an issue on this one i don't have oodles of it.
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The issue with the automatics is they're all over 25 years old now.
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Posted by bandi
There aren't any of those left here.
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Your damned Canadian car killing climate. Those things are pure greatness. Get one of the last ones for the LT1. Sigh. I want one.
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Posted by bandi
The issue with the automatics is they're all over 25 years old now.
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Hmmm.
What about something like a tdi Jett's sedan. They seem pretty cheap and my sister has the jetta wagon and it seems pretty reliable. Is there a certain yer range that's best in terms of reliability and fixability? I really wish I could find a Jetta wagon though.
The vanagon seems viable but I want to explore all options
Edit. What about an old Volvo wagon? Like an 850 wagon?
I really like there 240's but I'm not sure it's very practical for me right now, in terms of parts/ ability to find one in decent condition.
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Totally forgot about these!
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Posted by Ricky_from_TV
Hmmm.
What about something like a tdi Jett's sedan. They seem pretty cheap and my sister has the jetta wagon and it seems pretty reliable. Is there a certain yer range that's best in terms of reliability and fixability? I really wish I could find a Jetta wagon though.
The vanagon seems viable but I want to explore all options
Edit. What about an old Volvo wagon? Like an 850 wagon?
I really like there 240's but I'm not sure it's very practical for me right now, in terms of parts/ ability to find one in decent condition.
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A Mk4 Jetta TDI sedan will last till a million km if it's taken care of. Stick with '99.5-'03, ALH engine code.
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Posted by bandi
A Mk4 Jetta TDI sedan will last till a million km if it's taken care of. Stick with '99.5-'03, ALH engine code.
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i saw one of these today coming out of my favorite grocery stores... it was most certainly a diesel and surprisingly solid.
http://en.wikipedi...ki/File:UFO-VW.jpg
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