Is the Diesel TDi VW New Beetle more reliable than it's gasoline counterpart?

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Asked by smw013 May 18, 2008 at 11:41 PM about the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr TDi Turbodiesel Hatchback

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Is the TDi VW New Beetle more reliable than the gasoline VW New Beetle? I have heard that the New Beetle's aren't reliable.

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I have not heard this about the new Beetles, would check out www.carsurvey.org for owner reviews on the car.

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id say yes, simply because an untampered-with diesel can last 300+ thousand miles, where as its a good idea to get rid of a 1.8t around 85k, and the same with the 2.0. i dont know too much about the 2.5, but i do know that not very many people like them.

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