[PAFirefighter11]

Hey all,

So I have my Civic HX for sale. I have people interested who want to purchase ASAP. I'm honestly not a Honda guy, but I'm getting GREAT FE with my HX (nearly 42 MPG during my last tank).

My buddy is selling his '98 Jetta TDI 5 speed. I'm looking to purchase it. I'm looking for real life numbers from you guys and gals as to FE on your '98 style TDI Jetta models. Trying to see how much of a cost increase or decrease I'll have, or if I'll break even.

Current fuel prices here on my way in to work this morning on the PA turnpike (usually more expensive than other stations)...

Sunoco 87 Octane: $3.53
Sunoco Diesel: $4.11

I drive approx. 16,380 miles a year just for my commute. This was my thought process and the reason I went with the HX:

Car - MPG Average on MY Commute - Octane Rating - $/gallon (11/2013) - Gallons used - Total Gas Costs/Year

Trans Am: 20 MPG - 93 -$3.69 - 819 gal - $3022.11 / year
Jeep: 13 MPG - 93 - $3.69 - 1260 gal - $4649.40 / year
Honda: 45 MPG - 87 - $3.35 - 364 gal - $1219.40 / year

Thanks!