I drove a TDI sport wagen manual today!

"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
08/16/2014 at 17:02 • Filed to: None

While at the dealership waiting for Lil' Red to be fixed, I sat in a white TDI with a DSG that they had in the showroom, and was approached by one of the staff I met when I bought the car. I inquired if they had a manual one in stock, and he smiled, turned to another guy, and said "go grab the keys."

(photo for reference, although the one I drove looked EXACTLY like this.)

The TDI wagon is amazing. And with the 6-speed? it's a dream to drive! Now, I'm not saying I regret my GLI, I'm just saying that I now have a mission to get my mom in to that car.

DISCUSSION (25)

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:07

You honestly have the friendliest dealer of all time.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:09

I drove a loaded-up manual TDI Sportwagen before I bought my car. Liked it very much.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/16/2014 at 17:22

They're awesome! not to mention that the 2minute drive to the side lot to pick it up was one of the most fun short journeys ever! they use a twisty side road to get there!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/16/2014 at 17:23

shame. looks like a great car. also, DAT SUNROOF it's huge!

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:34

:D hooray!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen
08/16/2014 at 17:39

I was just waiting until you see this! :D
I now understand why people love the so much. Torquey Transport!!

Cé hé sin > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:39

Congratulations!

I got to drive a TD Focus with manual six speed recently. Most economical car I've ever driven, quiet, reasonably quick for a 1.6, could be driven nearly everywhere in sixth once you leave town.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Cé hé sin
08/16/2014 at 17:40

exactly how this one felt! although, I wouldn't give up the fun of my GLI

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:43

you have seen the light!!!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:44

It was a great car, and it was a huge sunroof.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen
08/16/2014 at 17:56

Yes, I have seen the light, but I still prefer my GLI's top end horsepower, and ability to sprint up to very illegal speeds in seconds

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/16/2014 at 17:59

I'm sure your Audi DictA8r is just as good, right? :D

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 17:59

and that is why I like mine! It feels fast, but is actually terribly slow ;)

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen
08/16/2014 at 18:01

not really.... I got the chance to do a little 0-70 run, and it felt pretty quick. I had to shift 4 times, but it was quick besides that

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 18:05

In many ways. But I'm guessing that thing gets well over 30mpg. Mine gets 17-18.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 18:05

Well, maybe it's just my car then ;) I don't know what it is that makes them so fun to drive! What do you think?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen
08/16/2014 at 18:35

The wave of torque, and how it handles. has to be those 2. It pulls like a friggin' freight train, but handles like a GTI (almost)

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/16/2014 at 18:36

The GLI? nope! I'm averaging 23MPG combined, 19 if I push it.

The TDI SW? oh yeah! definitely!

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 19:17

THIS! THIS HERE!

His Stigness > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 21:50

I've got I've got a Golf TDI manual (I think I told you this), okay, technically it's my mom's car, but I talked her into it, because MANUAL DIESEL!!! Oh MY GOD I LOVE THIS CAR!!! The wagon was our first choice, for practicality sake, but it was too much, but I'm so glad we got the Golf, it is seriously one of the top cars I've ever driven, and I've driven hundreds and hundreds of cars.

His Stigness > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/16/2014 at 21:53

And also a squeak magnet... Or at least the car I worked on was...

His Stigness > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/16/2014 at 21:54

The TDI gets a minimum of 30 miles per gallon in the city, with aggressive driving. On the freeway it gets a minimum of 40 miles per gallon, going at least 75, but you can expect to get at least 45 miles per gallon, all while being comfortable and having fun.

Spasoje > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/18/2014 at 18:13

Wait for the Mk VII though!

http://www.vwvortex.com/wp-content/upl…

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Spasoje
08/18/2014 at 20:38

I will, because GLI's gotta stick around a bit!

Shane Elliott > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/01/2014 at 15:55

I've got a 5-speed Jetta Wagon. Not a diesel though. But man, after a whole summer of driving an automatic, it's nice to be back.