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So, this is my first post in any forum, as I am new to this site. Have done some research before I posted, but I do have some questions.
First, I'll start with why I am here; I currently have a 2001 VW Golf TDi. Has been my daily driver for about 5 years now. I have a 126 mile commute to work. All highway. 1/3 of it is at 55 MPH and the other 2/3 is at 60 MPH. I bought my turbo diesel for the longevity and fuel economy. I do like my little VW as it has got me 50 MPG on average with 300,000 miles on the odometer. My best tank was 58 MPG, and am currently seeing about 45 MPG in the winter here in Indiana. I have really wanted a newer, more powerful, more fuel efficient Golf TDI as mine is not comfortable, is really slow and boring with its 90 HP compared to the newer much more zippier VW TDI's. I was actually all set on getting a 2016 Golf TDi when the scandal happened. As a result, VW is not producing any 2016 Golf TDI's. In fact they are no longer selling any new TDI's to the US ever again, and Chevy is stepping up to the plate and looking to take up the lost sales to people like me.
Now, I am a GM fan. Have been my whole life. But Chevy has not always made awesome cars. Some have been problematic, or not held up well over time. I am hoping to find that the Cruze diesel is one of the cars they made well to hold up.
So, on to my questions; has anyone had common problems with the diesel Cruzes?
I know the details are still vague on the Gen II Cruze, but any idea of what MPG difference there will be between the Gen I vs Gen II?
Do you expect the Cruze to last 400,00-500,000 miles like the VW TDi's do?
What MPG difference does the manual see vs the auto? I prefer driving the manual, especially if the transmission has less problems than the auto, but really want the best possible fuel economy here.
Basically I am looking for input on if I should consider getting a new or used Cruze or stick with getting another VW TDI.
First, I'll start with why I am here; I currently have a 2001 VW Golf TDi. Has been my daily driver for about 5 years now. I have a 126 mile commute to work. All highway. 1/3 of it is at 55 MPH and the other 2/3 is at 60 MPH. I bought my turbo diesel for the longevity and fuel economy. I do like my little VW as it has got me 50 MPG on average with 300,000 miles on the odometer. My best tank was 58 MPG, and am currently seeing about 45 MPG in the winter here in Indiana. I have really wanted a newer, more powerful, more fuel efficient Golf TDI as mine is not comfortable, is really slow and boring with its 90 HP compared to the newer much more zippier VW TDI's. I was actually all set on getting a 2016 Golf TDi when the scandal happened. As a result, VW is not producing any 2016 Golf TDI's. In fact they are no longer selling any new TDI's to the US ever again, and Chevy is stepping up to the plate and looking to take up the lost sales to people like me.
Now, I am a GM fan. Have been my whole life. But Chevy has not always made awesome cars. Some have been problematic, or not held up well over time. I am hoping to find that the Cruze diesel is one of the cars they made well to hold up.
So, on to my questions; has anyone had common problems with the diesel Cruzes?
I know the details are still vague on the Gen II Cruze, but any idea of what MPG difference there will be between the Gen I vs Gen II?
Do you expect the Cruze to last 400,00-500,000 miles like the VW TDi's do?
What MPG difference does the manual see vs the auto? I prefer driving the manual, especially if the transmission has less problems than the auto, but really want the best possible fuel economy here.
Basically I am looking for input on if I should consider getting a new or used Cruze or stick with getting another VW TDI.