Actually, the diesel has max torque at 1900 rpms. My Passat Diesel has 134 HP and 247 ft lbs torque so it is pretty good off the line and passing. But, it is not like the G. I am averaging 31 MPG with this car and the Jetta will be even better.

 

Humm, VW=Very Wicked, no that's not it ... VW=Virtual Wreck, getting closer but still ... VW=Vile Wheels, now we're getting somewhere, still ... VW=Viagra Wanted ... THAT'S IT!!!

 

VIAGRA WANTED ! me..and the car to...(LMAO)

 

When and If you do get the Jetta diesel, check out APR (Audi Performance and Racing)www.goapr.com
They make alternate programs for the turbos. I had a 01 Wolfsburg as a commuter and bought the "second program" option. I was then able to switch from stock mode to performance mode and back via the cruise control. It would probably bring your mpg down to low to mid 30's w/ ~170hp & > 200 lbs torque. Still beats G35 mpg!
They now have a 4yr/50000 mile warranty, which is a good thing.
Also you might want to hang out @ www.wvvortex.com
Cheers!!

 

Is it still made in Mexico?

 

I believe so.

 

FWIW, I was wanting to look at the Passat when I was still looking for a car (admittedly, most are FWD, but ignore that

However, I was looking at the 6 cyl, and they seemed to be in REAL short supply. One dealer said you didn't need the 6 cyl, since the German turbos were better than the average turbo. (it seems from what I hear that turbos are generally reliability issues). Anyway, the dealership only had 1 6 cyl, and it was used.

The other dealership, I couldn't even find someone to come out and help me look at the floor model, which was the only 6 cyl available.

At least at Infiniti, I could find help.

 

The dealer I was at is in business to do business. They had 30 Turbo diesel Passats in stock as well as the gas models. It was a no pressure dealership and things went well. In the past month, I have purchased 1 car and ordered a second from them, my brother in law purchased two in the last 3 - 4 weeks.
He also purchased diesels but one is the old style Jetta and the other is the new Jetta diesel. See you at the fuel stop...er maybe I won't (LOL)

 

I will check it out..thanks g35sedanman er ..thats...TDIsedanman !

 

Talk to BullyDog Technologies about making that Jetta run like a G. They are diesel performance specialists, dealing primarily with the pickups. But I'm pretty sure they have some parts for VW diesels too. I've seen what they can do to pickups; ever seen an F250 4x4 run 100mph in the quarter? They've can do it, no problem.

 

Thanks for the tip. I am actually impressed with the Passat diesel for passing, cruising and off the line. The 0 - 60 is slloooowwwwww but hey, I am getting great mileage. This morning, my onboard computer showed 39 MPG so in realtity, I probably got like 36. The car has 1200 miles on it and it seems to be improving with MPG. I should have my Jetta diesel this week. At some point in time, a chip might be good. I have heard that some actually increase MPG as well as HP but I will have to look into it. Also, I have heard of people blowing turbos after installing chips so I want to be very careful.

 

The Passat has about 1200 miles on it now and today, I got 39.5 MPG to work !!! That is twice what I was getting in the G. It is a very stable high speed car although it won't corner like the G. Ya gotta give to get! Oh well.

 

That's a very dumb statement. Look at the torque numbers of VW's TDI engines.

 

You are correct. The TDI has 134 HP but has 247 lbs torque. I can spin the front wheels. Yup...front wheel drive again.

 

We own a 00' Jetta diesel 5 spd...43/45 mpg. and nothing but probs. ( new one is supposed to be greatly improved ) I haven't touched it since we got the G/X. and I most likely won't. It was as exciting as getting hit in the A$$ by a marshmellow ... lol...good luck and don't be a stranger...take care. JBX