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. Since VW dealers have not been able to sell new TDIs in VT, ME, MA, NY and CA, late-model TDIs are scarce. You may, however, register a used TDI in any 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.

Vermont TDI Imports

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.

12/6/07 - VW promotional video from Popular Mechncis Web site. Looking ahead to 2009 diesels. *Release date has been pushed back to fall 2008.

10/4/06 - "The Axis of Diesel: Mercedes, GM and even Honda, are betting on a new breed of green diesels. The goal? To leave hybrids in the dust." from CNNMoney.com *I guess that makes me one of the "FANatics."

8/25/06 - "Perspective: Diesel Is No Longer a Dirty Word" from Brian Cooley at CNET

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

** Don't wait until you see pics posted. Some of our TDIs have sold recently before official postings on this page.

4/11 - Would you believe yet another southern beauty on the way: 2006 Jetta TDI Package #2 DSG in black / black...miles in low 30s. This will be a beauty! *Here now as of 4/27. Pics and details will be posted Monday.

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.

2005 Passat GLS TDI 44K Miles Southern

2005 Passat GLS TDI Sedan 44k Miles

This is another beautiful one-owner, lady driven, Southern Passat GLS TDI sedan. Cold weather package with heated seats, ESP, Monsoon, Moonroof, 17" alloys. Full 40k service done and $500 of new high-end Yokohama Avid H4S tires. Nicely tinted windows. 42 mpg on the trip north from Virginia. This is in incredible ride and LOOKS great. 133 HP 2.0L TDI 5 speed Tiptronic.

Price: $20,395 / VIN: WVWAE63B95P058354 / Photo Album

 

2006 Jetta TDI Package #1 DSG 23,500 Miles
2006 Jetta TDI Package #1++ DSG 26,500 Miles

To be honest, we have been "hiding" this one from view since we are so wanting to keep her! The first owner, a lady with an eye for tasteful mods, added a GLI front grill, leather front seats, wood trim, monster mats and tints. This car is stunning, even more than the pics can tell. Fully serviced and ready to turn heads...as you pass every gas station in town.

Price: $23,895 / VIN: 3VWST71K56M834440 / Photo Album

 

2006 Jetta TDI Package #1 Manual
2006 Jetta TDI Package #1 Manual 21,000 Miles

This is a beauty from KY. You will not find a nicer example, period! Silver with anthracite grey interior. P#1 options include: moonroof, heated seats, Sat. radio in addition to all of the basic options. I personally drove this one 950 miles back to Vermont. She did 45+ mpg doing 75 mph for most of that time.

Price: $23,395 / 3VWST71KX6M724354 / Photo Album

2006 Jetta TDI Package #2 DSG
2006 Jetta TDI Package #2 DSG 34,200 Miles

Nice Package #2s to not come along very often. This Jetta wintered in Florida and summered in northern NY. Options: Leather, power memory seats, steering wheel controls, dual digital climate controls, moonroof, heated seats, upgraded display, Sat. radio, power convertor plug in back of center console and even a new receiver hitch and electrical plug. Fully serviced...new Michelins.

Price: $23,895 / VIN: 3VWDT71K86M746989 / Photo Album

2006 Jetta TDI Diesel Edition DSG
2006 Jetta TDI Diesel Limited Edition DSG 22,000 Miles

A pristine one-owner South Carolina Diesel Edition in DSG. This is a stunning example. 20k service done here. We have driven her about 1200 miles and have been reading mpgs around 46+. In our opinion, this black on black Diesel Edition Jetta is one of the best looking TDIs that VW put out. Limited Edition options include: tire pressure monitors, chrome accents on audio buttons, steering wheel controls, Sat. radio, heated seats plus all of the other basic options.

Price: $23,895 / VIN: 3VWFT71K16M848059 / Photo Album

 

2006 Jetta Package #1 DSG 36,000 Miles
2006 Jetta Package #1 DSG 36,000 Miles

I drove this 1,300 miles back to Vermont. Great driver! Nice shape. New Michelin MXV4s all around. Fully serviced and ready.

Price: $22,895 / VIN: 3VWST71K76M684153 / Photo Album

 

Explanation of the DSG transmission used in the 2006 Jetta TDI:
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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