Im in Berlin right now and had to drive the V6 TDI. I want it does anyone know when it comes out in the states?
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Yes, it will be in the United States in early 2009. There have been many posts on this subject. It is a great engine!!!
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... I thought that was supposed to be a "secret" :-# (but then again, you told anyone who'd listen, at the Rally!)
It was the other part of that message that is a secret for the rally people. If you don't know what I am talkin about then I guess you are out of the loop.... I thought that was supposed to be a "secret" :-# (but then again, you told anyone who'd listen, at the Rally!)
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The "in early 2009" is information that I have posted about before. VWoA has given the thumbs up for that info.
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Ok, so from this conversation I have gathered that there is additional info available about the v6 TDI that was only shared with those who were able to make the trip to Colorado for the rally. :/ That makes me sad, since I would have made the trip if it wasn't for that pesky wedding/honeymoon the month before. Come on, spill the beans!
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Early 2009 is the only official date that has been allowed to be shared publicly ----- so far.
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Maybe right actually... A segment on CNBC today suggested 2009, especially late 2009, maybe the time when car sales will recover. Until then there is an expected drop in car sales as many buyers may defensively avoid purchases a) because they may have used home equity previously or b) avoiding large payments until the home market improves. I am sure this has most impact on higher value vehicles. Yeah, it would have been good to have the V6 TDI out by now, but hate to have it sold into a dead market.
Good point...it is a fuel efficient SUV but its not cheap or affordable in anyones books so this all makes good sense. I wonder how MB is doing with their CDI lineup?
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I expect VWOA will heavily promote their upcoming diesel lineup in the coming year.. the BlueTDI 2.0 models. Some killer mileage numbers with affordable vehicles should be a good approach. I figure the next big Touareg campaign will be focused on the V6 TDI and leveraged off the fuel-saving brand image-buildup of next year.
V6 TDI should be officially announced for 2009 around the auto-show season in 2008?
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I just read something a couple of weeks ago how MB's ML line is selling at about a 55/45 ratio ----- 55 being CDI sales.
Wow, great numbers! To be honest with you modern diesels are a no brainer....they are at the point where most of the "bad" has been engineered out and all thats left is the good (unbelievable torque, easy to drive, and spectacular fuel economy). I think the V6 TDI will quickly become the top seller in the Touareg lineup.
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Exactly! It's stupid that the V6 TDI wasn't allowed here when it was introduced in the rest of the world. It's kinda funny how a vast number of Americans (and our government!) complain about using so much foreign oil and fuels, but something that can save an enormous amount of fuel (due to better economy) is not allowed in the country due to governmental regulations. Absolutely stupid!
I think when the V6TDI does show up it's gonna sell like mad! Hopefully our (generally) not-so-friendly dealers don't mark them up and ruin it for everyone...
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Ya never know... but I think the upper end will be capped by the V8.
I don't want no stinkin Merc!! ; ) I want a V6TDI Treg!! : )
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I really hope that the price difference between a V6 gasser and a V6 CDI Benz also translates to the Touareg V6/V6TDI difference. The base price of the ML320CDI is only $1000 more than the ML350 gasser! The Benz V6CDI bases at $45,425. The ML350 (gas V6) is $44,425
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VWoA hasn't set any official prices, but I know there's been quite a bit of talk about pricing the V6TDI between a V6-gasser and a V8.
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In Australia VW released the V6 TDI prior to the face lift model (Oct 06) at the same price as the V6, all vehicles were the same bar the engine.
It was interesting that when the face lift (Touareg 2) arrived in July 07 the price still remained the same between the V6 and V6 TDI however some specs were revised for the newer model.
From what I can see the V6TDI is running rings around the V6 in sales and why not! The V6 TDI is a much better engine in every way. Even if the price between the V6 and V6 TDI followed BMW or MB with a increase over the diesel I still beleive sales would follow. There is even talk that VW in Australia will drop the V6 all together and only sell diesel Touaregs.
It was interesting that when the face lift (Touareg 2) arrived in July 07 the price still remained the same between the V6 and V6 TDI however some specs were revised for the newer model.
From what I can see the V6TDI is running rings around the V6 in sales and why not! The V6 TDI is a much better engine in every way. Even if the price between the V6 and V6 TDI followed BMW or MB with a increase over the diesel I still beleive sales would follow. There is even talk that VW in Australia will drop the V6 all together and only sell diesel Touaregs.
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