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Old 06-17-2013, 09:47 PM   #25 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by darcane View Post
While GM is worse than VW in this regard, VW does it too. You can't buy a base model Jetta or Passat with a TDi. The TDi is based off the SE which has more options and then has a few others thrown in there too.
I'll take this opportunity to thead-jack since you sound knowledgeable...

I recently came to the conclusion that I need a Jetta Wagon TDI manual gearbox in the 2003 or similar model year. Was such a vehicle even offered in the US? I can't find any.
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