whats the most miles driven to work every day .
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Originally Posted by candndelivery
Personally if it were me, and I could afford it, I would buy whatever I wanted, you'll be spending 3-4 hours a day commuting, I'd do it in whatever made me happy and comfortable. Whats the point in buying something economical if it don't make you happy, if your gonna spend that much time in it you might as well put a smile on your face when you fire it up. And yes, some luxuries cost a little more
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From: NW Ohio
Originally Posted by tmoore
My self, I sure wouldn't want to ride that far in a small car every day. Thats just me, I can't stand to not have any room, and just the whole small car thing. If you can get 20 mpg out of the truck and say 30 out of a car, my self I'd pay the extra fuel cost and have something that is more comfortable and a lot safer. Do the the math its kinda like the hybrid VS. the regular version of the car. For what the increased economy of the hybrid it would take a while to pay for the increased cost. So it would cost about a little over 1 1/2 times as much to drive the truck as it would to have a extra car. I'm not one to talk, I've got to trucks, so best of luck on your decision.
As far as fuel economy is concerned, the advertised mileage on a TDI is 43 MPG (highway) and I am doing slightly better than that.
I get plenty of quality time with my truck after work and on the weekends, so that is not an issue. Also, I'm not a small guy, but fit into the Jetta very comfortably. Obviously, I wouldn't want to sit in the backseat. Ultimately, I agree with the others, you should buy what you want and drive whatever makes you happy. I, personally, have been extremely happy driving my "work car" when I'm in my business suit and my "work truck" when I am wearing my Red Wing boots and jeans.
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From: Palmer Alaska
Originally Posted by gobucks
Safety is not a concern in the VW Jetta. As Jon stated, the Jetta's safety rating is through the roof. I am pretty sure if I were ever in an accident the thing would puff up like a big soft marshmallow. I know there are at least 8 air bags standard in that car.
As far as fuel economy is concerned, the advertised mileage on a TDI is 43 MPG (highway) and I am doing slightly better than that.
I get plenty of quality time with my truck after work and on the weekends, so that is not an issue. Also, I'm not a small guy, but fit into the Jetta very comfortably. Obviously, I wouldn't want to sit in the backseat. Ultimately, I agree with the others, you should buy what you want and drive whatever makes you happy. I, personally, have been extremely happy driving my "work car" when I'm in my business suit and my "work truck" when I am wearing my Red Wing boots and jeans.
As far as fuel economy is concerned, the advertised mileage on a TDI is 43 MPG (highway) and I am doing slightly better than that.
I get plenty of quality time with my truck after work and on the weekends, so that is not an issue. Also, I'm not a small guy, but fit into the Jetta very comfortably. Obviously, I wouldn't want to sit in the backseat. Ultimately, I agree with the others, you should buy what you want and drive whatever makes you happy. I, personally, have been extremely happy driving my "work car" when I'm in my business suit and my "work truck" when I am wearing my Red Wing boots and jeans.
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From: Saint Ignatius, MT
Originally Posted by Copenhagenjunkie
I drive 200 miles round trip. The only time I take the truck is when the roads are really bad. I normally use the sunfire.
The more I read the more I want a vw tdi. THANKS ALOT GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Windsor Ontario Canada
6.2 Kilometers
I only drive 6.2 KILOMETERS. The engine don't warm up enough to allow the overdrive to shift...... 
or the cheeks of my --- to warm up enough to stop shakin'....... 
6.2 CanUCKmeters equals out to 4.127 American MILES....one way of course.
or the cheeks of my --- to warm up enough to stop shakin'....... 6.2 CanUCKmeters equals out to 4.127 American MILES....one way of course.
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wish i knew how you guys afforded all that driving, I just got married, wife drives about 100 miles to school and back and i drive around 85 to work and back and im going broke! spending about 600 a month in fuel for both
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