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.

Vermont TDI Imports

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?

802-426-3889
E-mail Vermont TDI Imports		 506 Thistle Hill Road
Marshfield, Vermont 05658

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Follow us on twitter. * We now have a Twitter account for updates to our selections. 12/30/09 www.twitter.com/vermontTDI

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.

Biodiesel, No War Required

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.

2009 Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen
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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2010 Jetta TDI Manual wtih Moonroof and 17s
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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2009 VW Jetta TDI Manual
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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2005 Subaru Outback AWD Wagon Tiptronic 2.5i
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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2009 Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen Uni Black
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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2009 Jetta TDI DSG Sportwagen with Pan Roof
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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2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen 6-Spped Manual
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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Below you will find our most recent TDI sales.

2010 Jetta TDI Manual 1,700 Miles
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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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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2006 Jetta TDI Diesel Edition DSG 46k Miles
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
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
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
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).

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

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:

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