TDI VW Touareg

Not until after 2006 at least. That is when the better fuel (up to the
standard now available in the EU) will be available in the US the last I
heard. Maybe much later by the time the lobbyist get done.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math


"Spanky" <nospam RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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 > Anyone know when the V-10 diesel version of the Touareg will be available
in
 > the U.S.?
 >
 > It sounds like an amazing rig.
 >
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"Joseph Meehan" <sligojoeS_PAM_2 RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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 > Not until after 2006 at least. That is when the better fuel (up to
the
 > standard now available in the EU) will be available in the US the last I
 > heard. Maybe much later by the time the lobbyist get done.

The March '04 issue of Car and Driver says it'll be later this year when the
Touareg V10 TDI arrives.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it does sound
like a insane SUV...

The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try asking
there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.

www.dubdojo.com, or www.swov.org

Nick
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Guess you will never buy a VW with your outlook! And I hope you don't.

"Nein H20 VWs" <neinh20vws DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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 > The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it does
sound
 > like a insane SUV...
 >
 > The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try asking
 > there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.
 >
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dubdojo.com," target="_blank">www.dubdojo.com,</a> or <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.swov.org</font" target="_blank">www.swov.org</font</a>>
 >
 > Nick<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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I have heard and seen the documentation to prove it....there are currently
20 TDI Touareg's in Canada, still in Port...Canada is slated to get the V-10
TDI first, then the U.S. about 6 months later.

- Peter

"Woodchuck" <stv_euroski.RemoveThis@yahoo.comXXX> wrote in message
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 > Guess you will never buy a VW with your outlook! And I hope you don't.
 >
 > "Nein H20 VWs" <neinh20vws.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote in message
 > news:20040205171714.21805.00000982@mb-m25.aol.com...
  > > The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it does
 > sound
  > > like a insane SUV...
  > >
  > > The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try
asking
  > > there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.
  > >
<font color=green>  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dubdojo.com," target="_blank">www.dubdojo.com,</a> or <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.swov.org</font" target="_blank">www.swov.org</font</a>>
  > >
  > > Nick
 >
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Maybe I should trade in my Golf for one....... tho I don't even think the
trade would cover a decent downpayment..... Oh well, i'd rather the Passat
wagon TDI anyways, not so big and hard to park and stuff. - so going to have
to drive the diesel Passat when it comes out.
"Pete Cressman" <cressmanp.TakeThisOut@rogers.com> wrote in message
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 > I have heard and seen the documentation to prove it....there are currently
 > 20 TDI Touareg's in Canada, still in Port...Canada is slated to get the
V-10
 > TDI first, then the U.S. about 6 months later.
 >
 > - Peter
 >
 > "Woodchuck" <stv_euroski.TakeThisOut@yahoo.comXXX> wrote in message
 > news:402409e1$0$35836$4d5ecec7@reader.city-net.com...
  > > Guess you will never buy a VW with your outlook! And I hope you don't.
  > >
  > > "Nein H20 VWs" <neinh20vws.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
  > > news:20040205171714.21805.00000982@mb-m25.aol.com...
   > > > The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it
does
  > > sound
   > > > like a insane SUV...
   > > >
   > > > The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try
 > asking
   > > > there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.
   > > >
<font color=brown>   > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dubdojo.com," target="_blank">www.dubdojo.com,</a> or <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.swov.org</font" target="_blank">www.swov.org</font</a>>
   > > >
   > > > Nick
  > >
  > >
 >
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actually, I used to work for one of the 'stealerships'. Unless you happen to
know which one, you have no business judging 'MY' "outlook." I will never buy a
NEW VW....I have no desire. Nick
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not nearly soon enough!



"Spanky" <nospam.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message
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 > Anyone know when the V-10 diesel version of the Touareg will be available
in
 > the U.S.?
 >
 > It sounds like an amazing rig.
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TDI VW Touareg 

I checked with the local VW dealer here, Washington State, said it would be
available in April of this year.
"Spanky" <nospam.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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 > Anyone know when the V-10 diesel version of the Touareg will be available
in
 > the U.S.?
 >
 > It sounds like an amazing rig.
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TDI VW Touareg 

That's good to know as I heard late this year. Canada seems to be more TDI
friendly than down here. I think it's a government issue thing.


"Pete Cressman" <cressmanp.TakeThisOut@rogers.com> wrote in message
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 > I have heard and seen the documentation to prove it....there are currently
 > 20 TDI Touareg's in Canada, still in Port...Canada is slated to get the
V-10
 > TDI first, then the U.S. about 6 months later.
 >
 > - Peter
 >
 > "Woodchuck" <stv_euroski.TakeThisOut@yahoo.comXXX> wrote in message
 > news:402409e1$0$35836$4d5ecec7@reader.city-net.com...
  > > Guess you will never buy a VW with your outlook! And I hope you don't.
  > >
  > > "Nein H20 VWs" <neinh20vws.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
  > > news:20040205171714.21805.00000982@mb-m25.aol.com...
   > > > The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it
does
  > > sound
   > > > like a insane SUV...
   > > >
   > > > The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try
 > asking
   > > > there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.
   > > >
<font color=brown>   > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dubdojo.com," target="_blank">www.dubdojo.com,</a> or <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.swov.org</font" target="_blank">www.swov.org</font</a>>
   > > >
   > > > Nick
  > >
  > >
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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The TDI's are really popular. I'd say 1/2 of the VWs with a TDI option are
TDI. For the Jetta 1/2 seem to be TDI, 3/8ths seem to be 1.8T's and the rest
are a mix of 2.0L and VR6's. The 2.0L engine seems to be only popular on the
Golf CL and GL (like you have another choice with the CL...) and the Jetta
GL (the ones with steel rims)

I know a couple of people are eagerly awaiting the 2.0L TDI in the Passat.
"Woodchuck" <stv_euroski.DeleteThis@yahoo.comXXX> wrote in message
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 > That's good to know as I heard late this year. Canada seems to be more TDI
 > friendly than down here. I think it's a government issue thing.
 >
 >
 > "Pete Cressman" <cressmanp.DeleteThis@rogers.com> wrote in message
 > news:AdVUb.4143$R6H.3188@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
  > > I have heard and seen the documentation to prove it....there are
currently
  > > 20 TDI Touareg's in Canada, still in Port...Canada is slated to get the
 > V-10
  > > TDI first, then the U.S. about 6 months later.
  > >
  > > - Peter
  > >
  > > "Woodchuck" <stv_euroski.DeleteThis@yahoo.comXXX> wrote in message
  > > news:402409e1$0$35836$4d5ecec7@reader.city-net.com...
   > > > Guess you will never buy a VW with your outlook! And I hope you don't.
   > > >
   > > > "Nein H20 VWs" <neinh20vws.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote in message
   > > > news:20040205171714.21805.00000982@mb-m25.aol.com...
   > > > > The Stealerships around here are saying mid 04 as an 05...Indeed it
 > does
   > > > sound
   > > > > like a insane SUV...
   > > > >
   > > > > The local (to me) forum contains MANY stealership employees....try
  > > asking
   > > > > there.... They seem to keep up on that stuff.
   > > > >
<font color=brown>   > > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dubdojo.com," target="_blank">www.dubdojo.com,</a> or <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.swov.org</font" target="_blank">www.swov.org</font</a>>
   > > > >
   > > > > Nick
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
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April? That's pretty soon! I can't help but think the dealers tend to be a
little optimistic but it would be cool if it were here that soon.

I wonder what kind of fuel economy it will get? I've heard some numbers
bandied about that seem pretty incredible for a rig that probably weighs
5800 lbs. or so. Still, if it could get 25 mpg on the highway, I think I'll
have to get one. That would give it a range of well over 600 miles, pretty
good for a rig with 310 hp and 550 ft/lbs. of torque!

Spanky

"mbrower" <mj.brower.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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 > I checked with the local VW dealer here, Washington State, said it would
be
 > available in April of this year.
 > "Spanky" <nospam.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
 > news:fwwUb.183437$5V2.888507@attbi_s53...
  > > Anyone know when the V-10 diesel version of the Touareg will be
available
 > in
  > > the U.S.?
  > >
  > > It sounds like an amazing rig.
  > >
  > >
 >
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