To Buy A new TDI or not To Buy - that is the question - Welcome comments!

[Kosovorick99]

I've got a 2006 Jetta TDI that is just about to turn 100,000 miles (the last year I had to commute 60 miles a day).

I normally get a new car when a car gets to this point, and after just completing the 100,000 mile service I was thinking of getting a new Jetta TDI, even though there is nothing wrong with my current car which I spend a lot of money keeping as new as possible.

However, when I went to look at the new Jetta TDI I was struck at:

a) How incredibly expensive it is because of all the goodies they add whether you want them or not
b) I wanted to switch to an automatic because of the stop-and-go traffic, but most modles have six speed manuals - you have to pay a lot to get an auto
c) The interior quality of the new modle is not as good as my current car
d) They have reduced the choice of colors - I was hoping to keep the same as a I have - the cream color
e) reduced warranty

My mechanic says I should keep what I have which will last another 100,000 miles, but experience tells me that after a 100,00 miles cars just need more work. But I don't want to get a lesser TDI than the one I have now.

I'd appreciate any comments people may have.

Thanks.

[rwm19]

But I don't want to get a lesser TDI than the one I have now.

[TheHeggz]

There should be NO question here. First of all, it sounds like you really like your TDI over the current offering. Secondly, 100k mi on a diesel engine is NOTHING compared to a gas engine. You should be able to EASILY squeeze another 100k out of that motor.

[Kosovorick99]

That seems to be the consensus. I love my current TDI, and the new one just doesn't do it for me. Well, I hope it holds up!

[EricRK]

Cost of repairs on your current TDI could not possibly rival what it would cost to buy a new one, so don't take that as a factor. Keep the car you love