Welcome to
Vermont TDI Imports, a small business aimed at meeting the needs
of drivers who are looking for a high-quality "green"
automotive choice. In recent years (until 2009 model year) VW
dealers were not able to sell new TDIs in VT, ME, MA, NY and CA.
Late-model low-mileage TDIs are, therefore, scarce. You may, however,
register any used TDI in all of these states. We have, and we have
cut our monthly fuel bills in half.
Vermont TDI
Imports is a licensed, bonded and insured dealer in Vermont. We
select only VW TDIs with verified service records, especially selecting
only those where the correct VW spec synthetic oil has been used.
We do not buy auction cars which we consider to be "anonymous."
Our typical offering is a Southern one-owner TDI purchased directly
from the owner.

VW
Site - TDI Academy: Clean Diesel
10/4
- Canadian video production in three parts comparing several clean
diesels. Some inaccuracies but a good overview for someone new to
the diesel car market: Part
One, Part
Two, Part
Three.
9/17/09
- Check out this video
comparing high-mpg daily drivers. (You Tube)
9/16/09
- Mileage
Champs See the USA at 67.9 MPG- NYT, September 10,2009
4/10/08
- Diesel:
Greener Than You Think, from Business Week
"After a century of propelling highway trucks, construction
gear, trains, and buses, diesel technology is set to give hybrids
a run for the top spot in the green-car market. For consumers, this
means more eco-friendly options."
3/22/08
- From AutoWeek: Are
We There Yet? - Read near the bottom of piece. There is
a good comparison between Honda and Toyota hybrids and Jetta TDI.
This piece was written for Earth Day 2006, but the info is current
since the 2006 Jetta is the "current" car and the Prius
is essentially the same.
News about biodiesel
from the Burlington Free Press January 17, 2006. (archived
pdf of article)
Are
you looking for a vehicle that can achieve 50 mpg on diesel,
can utilize
biodiesel, is rock solid, fast, and fun to drive?
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8/6
- We have a loaded 09 Jetta TDI sedan stick coming next Thursday
and a loaded 2010 Jetta TDI sedan stick coming today.
7/30
- One for the story book: We just brought back a very late
production 2006 Jetta Package #2 manual with 10k miles. (Read
that again to make sure!) This car even has TPMs and the AC
inverter plus the larger style spoiler. Grey on light grey
leather. Admittedly, we may keep this one in the family? She
is stunning.
7/25
- Coming: 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen. DSG, pan roof, 16"
rims. Black. One lady driver. *Here now.
7/10
- Coming: 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen. DSG, pan roof. Approx
28,500 miles when she arrives here. Southern, one owner. White
/ anthracite. *Here now.
10/15
- We have several different sets of alloys rims in 16"
and 17". These are all OEM VW rims.
Engine
oil requirement for all Volkswagen vehicles: When
performing repairs, scheduled maintenance or other service
to Volkswagen vehicles that require the addition of engine
oil, whether topping off or doing a complete oil change, dealers
must use engine
oil that meets Volkswagen oil quality standards. *2004
to 2006 PD engines in the TDI must use 505.01 VW approved
oil. We use Castrol SLX Professional 5w-30 or 5w-40 Castrol
TXT.
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Go
to our Fruitlands B&B Web site.
We can
pick you up at BTV, Burlington, VT, airport, or at the AmTrak
station in Montpelier, VT.
Tire
Pressures: Tire Inflation
Proper tire inflation plays a large role in keeping vehicles
fuel efficient. For example, a vehicle with a recommended
pressure of 35 psi whose tires are at 28 psi will have increased
its rolling resistance by 12.5%. Read your label on the inside
of the driver's door. Most VW TDIs have a higher cold inflation
# than most of you would think...traditional thought being
32 psi.
If you
want to read a recent and thorough report on tires and fuel
economy, read
this report from the Transportation Research Board.
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2009
Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen 21,800 Miles
We
have sold a lot of SWs lately, and this is yet another
great example. One owner, white / anthracite. 100% clean
and like new. Weather guard package and rear airbag
option. 44.8 mpg average on 12 hour trip back to Vermont.
That included several traffic jams due to highway paving.
Price:
$22,495 / VIN: 3VWPL71K29M277223 / Photo
Album
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the CarFax Report
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2010
Jetta TDI Manual 24,600 Miles
Black
on black 2010 Jetta TDI 6-speed manual wtih 17s and
moonroof. The Jetta is in superb condition inside and
out. Serviced by VW per free service schedule which
goes to 36k miles.
Price:
$22,895 / VIN: 3VWRL7AJXAM027894 / Photo
Album
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the CarFax Report
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2009
Jetta TDI 6-Speed Manual Southern, One Owner, Loaded,
29K Miles
Perfect
story, showroom. This is one of our favorite color combos.
She also has some nice added features: gorilla gear,
mudguards, moonroof deflector and pin striping. OEM
tint. She was doing upper 40s mpg on the drive north
from VA. (NC car for most of its time so no winter driving
on this one.)
Price:
$21,895 / VIN: 3VWRL71K69M063876 / Photo
Album
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the CarFax Report
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2005
Subaru Outback AWD Wagon Tiptronic 2.5i 65k Miles
No,
we have not changed our 100% TDI focus. This was a trade
in on the black 09 SW below. We have gone completely
through the car. She had all new brakes / rotors in
June. New 225/60/16 98H tires this week along with complete
transmission flush, fluid and filter change, front and
rear differential fluid changed, oil change and detailing.
We have driven her about 200 miles and can tell you
that this is a very nice Outback. The alloys are perfect
and were not used in the winter. There is a receiver
hitch and wiring for a trailer or bike rack. If you
are looking for traction for this coming winter, this
is it. The paint shines like new. We are pricing way
below NADA which is $14,550.
Price:
$13,395 / VIN: 4S4BP61C957368705 / Photo
Album
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the CarFax Report
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2009
Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen Uni Black 18,500 Miles
One
lady owner. Beauiful SW and perfect driver. This one
even came with Michelins! All standard options, 16"
rims and pan roof. Plus, this one has the iPod plug
and play feature in the arm rest.
Price:
$23,895 / VIN: 3VWTL71K19M289894 / Photo
Album *Sold 8/8 to nice couple in NY.
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the CarFax Report
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2009
Jetta TDI Sportwagen DSG with Pan Roof
From
Southern Texas, one owner. 28K+ miles. DSG with Pan
Roof. White / anthracite. 45 mpg on the 2,200 miles
trip here. Nice driver. Windows are factory tint. 16"
rims. DSG software update done.
$22,895
/ VIN: 3VWTL71K69M336479 / Photo
Album *Sold 8/15 to a nice family from
Ontario.
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the CarFax Report
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2009
Jetta TDI Sportwagen 6-Speed Manual
If
you are looking for perfection, this is it. This is
a wonderful example and a great color combo. All of
the standard options plus panoramic roof and 17"
rims. Under 19k miles. One owner, Southern. Free service
from VW to 36k miles.
Price:
$23,895 / VIN: 3VWTL71K09M348577 / Photo
Album *Sold 8/15 to a nice family from Ontario.
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the CarFax Report
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Below
you will find our most recent TDI sales.

2010
Jetta TDI Loaded Manual 1,700 Miles
We
bought this car with 30 miles on her. She has
been driven here to Vermont and just enough locall
to keep her exercised.. The first 1k miles were
driven following appropriate break-in habits.
All options except nav. 17" alloys. All weather
guard package. We are selling this Jetta for $1,000
under sticker plus writing you a check for the
$1,300 Federal tax credit. No dealer
fees and a free transit or temp. plate. Don't
hesitate a minute. This is a real bargain.
Price:
$23,847 / VIN: 3VWRL7AJ7AM052526 / Photo
Album *Sold July 15th to
nice family in Ontario.
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the CarFax Report
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2009
Jetta TDI Sportwagen DSG with Pan Roof, Navigation/DVD/Sat
and More!
This
was a $30,000 Jetta SW. One owner. Southern. Stunning.
All options with a $3,000 Kenwood Nav system.
45.8 mpg on the way home over 1,300 miles. NADA
has this at 28k.
Price:
$24,000 / VIN: 3VWTL71K69M298462 / Photo
Album *Sold 7/3.
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the CarFax Report
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2006
Jetta TDI DSG Diesel Edition 46k Miles Southern
One Owner Records
Again,
our favorite of all of the recent Jetta TDIs.
This is a beautiful Southern Jetta TDI Diesel
Eidtion with complete VW service records. One
lady owner / driver. The DEs were late-production
models so have many special features not available
even in the Package #2 Jettas such as tire pressure
monitors, IPod connection, true AC outlet + many
of the P#2 options like moonroof, steering wheel
controls, upgraded MFD (multi-function comupter
display) and, of course, that little "diesel
badge" on the fenders! (This Jetta does not
have the moonroof option.) Titled in June 2007.
Factory warranty in effect. New Goodyear Assurance
tires. We are getting around 50 mpg with this
car.
Price:
$16,895 / VIN: 3VWFT71K06M850420 / Photo
Album *Sold 7/9.
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2009
VW Jetta TDI DSG 16,400 Miles Southern One Owner
Once
again we have a beautiful example of the 09 Clean
Diesel Jetta. Owned by an elderly gentleman from
NC. Salsa red / anthracite. No winters seen for
this one! Currently just over 16k miles. She averaged
43 mpg on the trip north. Moonroof, 16" alloys,
TPMs, AC converter outlet, steering wheel controls,
Sat. radio, 6 CD changer, iPod USB port, 10 airbags,
nicely tinted windows. Free VW 36k service, VW
OEM warranty to 5 year / 60k mile drive train.
Fully transferable with no cost to you. As always,
free temp or transit plate, full tank when you
leave, no fees, paperwork done at the kitchen
table.
Price:
$20,895 / VIN: 3VWRL71K49M056859 / Photo
Album *Sold 6/19
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2010
Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen
This
is our first 2010 SW. White gold / corn silk-black.
As you can see from the photos, and beautiful
color combo. This is the most beautiful interior
combo we have seen VW do. Under 9k miles. Southern,
one owner. Not much more to say other than a real
beauty.
Price:
$23,895 / VIN: 3VWPL7AJ3AM630757 / Photo
Album *Sold 6/16
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2006
Jetta TDI Diesel Edition Manual 38K Miles, Southern,
One Owner
A
beauty. Period. 51.8 MPG at 72 mph from Dallas
to Vermont. As always, The DEs simply out perform
all of the other 06 PDs out there. (Remember that
these were the late production cars really made
in 07)
The DEs were late-production models so have many
special features not available even in the Package
#2 Jettas such as tire pressure monitors, IPod
connection, true AC outlet + many of the P#2 options
like moonroof, steering wheel controls, upgraded
MFD (multi-function comupter display) and, of
course, that little "diesel badge" on
the fenders! *Notice that at the time these were
taken, the little DE badge on right fender is
missing. I have one on its way. This car had a
clear bra on the front. I have removed it, but
the paint on the nose shines like new as a result.
Please
not that this car does have a receiver hitch.
It was used only for a rear bike rack. A nice
feature!
We
have the service records / receipts. Only 505.01
Castrol TXT 5W-40 used.
Price:
$17,895 / VIN: 3VWCT71K16M059073 / Photo
Album *NADA is $18,400 *Sold 6/9
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Explanation
of the DSG transmission used in the 2006 Jetta TDI:
(also
a video review)
The Direct-Shift Gearbox or DSG (Direkt-schalt getriebe) is
an electronically controlled, twin-shaft dual-clutch manual
gearbox, without a conventional clutch pedal, with full automatic,
or semi-manual control. In simple terms, it is two separate
manual gearboxes, contained within one housing, and working
as one unit. It is designed by BorgWarner and initially licensed
to Volkswagen Group (which owns the Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT,
Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Škoda brands). By
using two clutches, fast shifts can be achieved, and the torque
converter of a regular automatic transmission is eliminated.
At
this moment, the DSG transmission is only available in transaxle-mounted
front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
A
twin-clutch gearbox or dual clutch transmission (DCT) is a
semi-automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd
and even gears. The outer clutch drives the odd numbered gears,
while the inner clutch drives the even numbered gears. Shifts
can be accomplished without interrupting power, by applying
the engine's torque to one clutch just as the engine's torque
is being disconnected from the other clutch. Since the synchronizers
that select an odd gear can be moved while driving the car
in an even gear, and vice versa, DCT's have been configured
which shift more quickly than Formula One and other cars equipped
with single-clutch AMT's (automated-manual transmissions,
a.k.a. single-clutch semi-automatics). Also, with a DCT, shifts
can be made more smoothly than with an AMT, making a DCT more
suitable for street-driving.
A
twin-clutch gearbox eliminates the torque converter used in
traditional automatic transmissions. However, dual clutch
transmissions that are currently on the market use wet multi-plate
clutches, similar to the clutches used in traditional automatic
transmissions. Versions that use dry clutches, like those
usually associated with manual transmissions, are rumored
to be in development by several manufacturers. A 7-speed,
dry DCT will be introduced by VW in the 2008 Golf (product
codename DQ200).
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| Contact
Information for top-flight TDI work in northern New England:
Full
Circle Automotive
Jason Chojnicki
4631 Main St.
Waitsfield, VT 05673
802-496-9236
Herm Pasker
1061 Alexander Reed Rd
Richmond, Me. 04357
Phone: 1-207-737-2861
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If you
are considering the purchase of a TDI but feel as if you need
to learn more about this automotive choice, refer to these
resources:
- Fred's
TDI Club Page, the #1 resource for all things TDI.
- BiodieselNow.com
- BioWillie,
Willie Nelson's Biodiesel Website
- Dieselgeek.com,
specialty parts for your TDI
- Vermont
Biofuels Association
- Vermont
Biodiesel Project
- The
Solar Bus - "The Solar Bus is a demonstration and
education project created by The Harmony Institute to promote
awareness of issues relating to: biodiesel fuel, vegetable
oil as fuel, other alternative fuels, solar energy, energy
conservation, peace, politics, and the environment. We believe
that the best way to promote something is to DO IT. And
if you really want to get people's attention, BIGGER is
better."
- ID
Parts.com The independent diesel parts source.
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