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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: You Write the Caption

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Here's a nice desert shot of our VW Jetta TDI hanging out with some pals.

We suggest: Diesel Do Nicely

Can you do better?

Technically, I'm on vacation, so I'm not sure what time I'll be posting the winner. Hopefully, 4:00ish.

Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor

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125 Comments

oldchap says:

03:38 AM, 08/28/09

Voah, I tink ve made a vrong turn at Munich.

Finally, some non-US support for UN operations.

Vhat does your howitzer sound like?

Actually sir, it's just 5 miles away over those mountains. But I wouldn't go that way if I were you...

Wait, you forgot your lunchbox!

oldchap says:

03:47 AM, 08/28/09

Next, Bill Clinton negotiated the release of a VW that wandered through the wrong desert.

rick8365 says:

03:54 AM, 08/28/09

Jetta TDI.....Tested Tough.

VW elevates its hot weather testing program.

Military and non military spec Jettas pictured.

Jetta TDI Military Edition - prior to up-armoring.

From small things, big things one day come.

ergsum says:

04:05 AM, 08/28/09

Hi, I’m looking for my cousin "Beetle" Bailey.

ergsum says:

04:07 AM, 08/28/09

When the order came to "Bug Out", the TDI was offended and confused!

rick8365 says:

04:08 AM, 08/28/09

^ funny ^

rick8365 says:

04:09 AM, 08/28/09

Jetta asks: "What does 'bogey' mean"?

ergsum says:

04:12 AM, 08/28/09

ergsum says:

04:14 AM, 08/28/09

rick8365 says:

04:16 AM, 08/28/09

Military budget cuts, gone awry.

ergsum says:

04:22 AM, 08/28/09

Hare ist Ron Bloom's addrezz, do not failz.

fhwulala says:

04:31 AM, 08/28/09

Ya know, if u sip diesel like me, war's over, but no, so we are making gas stops.

ergsum says:

05:06 AM, 08/28/09

What kind of driving? ARRRMY DRIVING, SIR!

ergsum says:

05:09 AM, 08/28/09

I love the smell of diesel in the morning!

jasond52 says:

05:13 AM, 08/28/09

Follow me to Warsaw!

ergsum says:

05:13 AM, 08/28/09

HUMMVee meets VeeW

manuelc says:

05:15 AM, 08/28/09

If the Germans had beat us in the war ...

manuelc says:

05:16 AM, 08/28/09

The Jetta's getting a Hummer!

manuelc says:

05:21 AM, 08/28/09

Jettisoned Jetta

manuelc says:

05:23 AM, 08/28/09

It's what the military people want.

manuelc says:

05:25 AM, 08/28/09

Volkswagen gets serious about secret desert testing.

manuelc says:

05:28 AM, 08/28/09

Military trades Hummers for Jettas in CARS program.

manuelc says:

05:37 AM, 08/28/09

Full Diesel Jacket

manuelc says:

05:41 AM, 08/28/09

Drop and give me 40 MPG!

fuhteng says:

05:42 AM, 08/28/09

The Germans showing the Americans that diesel can be great in a car too!

ergsum says:

05:43 AM, 08/28/09

Targetshooten vs. Farfegnugen

dougtheeng says:

05:45 AM, 08/28/09

Tired of spy photography in the mojave, VW's PR department hires some help....

dougtheeng says:

05:45 AM, 08/28/09

"Now tell me again that I look like a Corolla....."

dougtheeng says:

05:46 AM, 08/28/09

ich bin eine Amerikkaner!

dougtheeng says:

05:47 AM, 08/28/09

Tony Stark downgrades his ride due to the economic crisis.

dougtheeng says:

05:49 AM, 08/28/09

"No, no I said it SOUNDS like a tank"

dougtheeng says:

05:50 AM, 08/28/09

2009 Jetta TDI: Surprisingly, with the same amount of armour as most military vehicles in Iraq.

subaru123 says:

06:17 AM, 08/28/09

The Jetta TDI: It's explosive.

subaru123 says:

06:23 AM, 08/28/09

CAPTION THIS!!!!!!!!

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/You%20Write%20the%20Caption_files/

*YOU NEED TO COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER AND IF A LIST OF OPTIONS POPS UP CLICK ON THE LINK ENDING IN "HTM". IF THE LINK WORKS AND ENOUGH PEOPLE LEAVE A CAPTION STARTING WITH "@SUBARU123" I'LL POST A WINNER ON DONNA'S WINNER POST. THE PICTURE IS FROM MY TRIP TO BOSTON.

tinyelvis says:

06:23 AM, 08/28/09

Thank You Sir May I Drive Another?

subaru123 says:

06:24 AM, 08/28/09

2009 Jetta TDI: Safe happens.

subaru123 says:

06:25 AM, 08/28/09

Hey what does your Humvee sound like?

nomercy346 says:

06:25 AM, 08/28/09

BREAKING: Jettas now supporting US troops in the Golf war

subaru123 says:

06:26 AM, 08/28/09

Lease the new Jetta TDI for $149 a month during the Summer to "Love?" Event.

subaru123 says:

06:32 AM, 08/28/09

Less than 700 miles, sure I can keep up.

ahightower says:

06:35 AM, 08/28/09

Bulletproof reliability

aspman26 says:

06:45 AM, 08/28/09

Just because it doesn't have spark plugs doesn't mean it can't still provide shock and awe.

ergsum says:

06:52 AM, 08/28/09

Rommel, you mileage bastard!

subaru123 says:

06:52 AM, 08/28/09

At least my engine doesn't sound like: hhhhhhhhhhh

newguync says:

06:53 AM, 08/28/09

Going green is only an illusion. Diesel: The way of the future

ergsum says:

06:55 AM, 08/28/09

TDI, Camouflage "Green"

ergsum says:

06:58 AM, 08/28/09

TDI, Camouflaged "Green"

actualsize says:

07:12 AM, 08/28/09

Another German tourist visits Death Valley.

actualsize says:

07:13 AM, 08/28/09

Vitch Vay to Albuquerque?

tcd223 says:

07:15 AM, 08/28/09

The Army handbook now clearly states that reservists can not bring their personal vehicles to the war games.

rick8365 says:

07:17 AM, 08/28/09

Questions arise regarding the logic of the latest IL comparo.

Readers question the logic of latest IL comparo.

actualsize says:

07:20 AM, 08/28/09

You call this air support? I ask for a jet and they send me a Jetta.

dougtheeng says:

07:22 AM, 08/28/09

THIS IS MY JETTA. THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS MINE.

ergsum says:

07:38 AM, 08/28/09

VW, along with Mitsubishi and Fiat, on the Axle of Evil Comedy Tour.

actualsize says:

07:40 AM, 08/28/09

Screwed it up. Let's try again:

"I knew ve should have made und left turn at Albuquerque."

canadia says:

07:47 AM, 08/28/09

Das Entourage

blaze_orange says:

07:51 AM, 08/28/09

BLITZKRIEG!

blaze_orange says:

07:56 AM, 08/28/09

You call this Lightning Warfare! Where's the SVT F150?

ergsum says:

08:03 AM, 08/28/09

Sir, all he'll tell us is his name, rank and VIN number!

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:11 AM, 08/28/09

Volkswagen's new roadside bomb assistance program.

larryzek says:

08:12 AM, 08/28/09

Das Diesel Convention

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:13 AM, 08/28/09

AAA in Afghanistan

ergsum says:

08:16 AM, 08/28/09

Another dangerous roadside TDI!

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:17 AM, 08/28/09

We came, we saw, we conked out

firstwagon says:

08:17 AM, 08/28/09

The new Metrosexual Miltary.

ergsum says:

08:22 AM, 08/28/09

“Dr. Rangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Diesel”

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:24 AM, 08/28/09

VW's Desert Fox edition

ergsum says:

08:25 AM, 08/28/09

“Dr. Rangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Diesel”

mako7 says:

08:26 AM, 08/28/09

G.I.Joe: The extra mile

mako7 says:

08:27 AM, 08/28/09

G.I.Joe: The extra mile

stpawyfrmdonut says:

08:29 AM, 08/28/09

VW Jetta TDI. Boom Boom.

hybris says:

08:40 AM, 08/28/09

VW gets advice on building a panzervolkswagen

US army tests new cloaking device for Humvee

Diesel: One fuel for Off Road and In Town

The general just got his new staff car.

US army researches way to get 20mpg out of a Hummer with help from VW.

gooney911 says:

08:41 AM, 08/28/09

--65 years later, round 2 goes to the Germans

--I get 40 MPG, and you get sold to the Chinese. Who's hummin' now buddy?

--Vee(dub) is for Victory!

--The Jetta's fuel economy turns the Hummers green with envy

--You guys have the paint job, but we all know who's really the greenest here.

--Hey guys, how does it feel to have escaped cash-for-clunkers?

altimadude00 says:

08:43 AM, 08/28/09

Damn, I think ergsum's got this one covered again, lock, stock and barrel of diesel.

jazrit1988 says:

08:48 AM, 08/28/09

WWII IN 2009

THE MODERN CONCENTRATION CAMP, THOSE HUMMERS ARE JEWISH.

GERMANY INVADED AREA 51

GERMANY INVADED ISRAEL

deagle13 says:

09:04 AM, 08/28/09

On second thought, maybe the VW isn't the best car to take when seeing Inglorious Basterds...

ergsum says:

09:06 AM, 08/28/09

G.I. Jörg

iceman0918 says:

09:06 AM, 08/28/09

GM's pitch for "Inglorious Bastards"

dougtheeng says:

09:06 AM, 08/28/09

I think if you're going to make a Germany-Nazi reference it should be in good taste or at least witty.

ergsum says:

09:07 AM, 08/28/09

"Bullitt"

ergsum says:

09:08 AM, 08/28/09

"The French Invasion Connection"

ergsum says:

09:14 AM, 08/28/09

TDI technology, Patton pending.

stingray454 says:

09:16 AM, 08/28/09

"Got diesel?"

vwthing1 says:

09:17 AM, 08/28/09

Men, this is the only time driving a jetta will get you close to a hummer.

ergsum says:

09:18 AM, 08/28/09

@dougtheeng, you mean like "Mile Hitler!"?

jriz says:

09:34 AM, 08/28/09

U.S. Army Tracks Down Desert Fox ... er, Jetta.

00s10 says:

09:44 AM, 08/28/09

Aw man! I told you not to turn there.

actualsize says:

10:18 AM, 08/28/09

Charge of the Light Sweet Crude brigade.

vwthing1 says:

10:24 AM, 08/28/09

Jetta Coyote Edition: 600+ mile range and a trunk big enough to fit a few of your closest friends... just be careful where you cross the border

lvranger says:

11:04 AM, 08/28/09

"What kind of driving? ARRRMY DRIVING, SIR!"

Classic!

ddoouugg says:

11:14 AM, 08/28/09

Boosted Battalion
The army goes green
Eco-Humvee

dips200 says:

11:35 AM, 08/28/09

That loud rattling sound ain't the engine. Fool.

Farfig-GET SOME!

What's a nice frau like you doing in this neck of the, er... desert

dips200 says:

11:36 AM, 08/28/09

That loud rattling sound ain't the engine. Fool.

Farfig-GET SOME!

What's a nice frau like you doing in this neck of the, er... desert

ergsum says:

12:20 PM, 08/28/09

"The Great EPA"

ergsum says:

12:21 PM, 08/28/09

"The Fuel Savings of Private Ryan"

henryjoe1 says:

12:25 PM, 08/28/09

IIHS Top Safety Pick They think so?

ergsum says:

12:29 PM, 08/28/09

@subaru123, you never let me know if you liked any of the Veracruz captions from last week.

rick8365 says:

12:39 PM, 08/28/09

Rommel.....out gunned, again!

greenpiece says:

01:00 PM, 08/28/09

Private Benjamin must have reenlisted.

Buffy always had a thing for men in uniform.

A rose between two thorns.

Das boot camp.

Honey, I didn't mean that kind of hummer.

Think small.

cx7lover says:

01:01 PM, 08/28/09

Under the Bush Administration

Let's go get that oil!

ergsum says:

01:20 PM, 08/28/09

“Mora! Mora! Mora Miles!”

“Where Eagles Drive”

“The Longest Drive”

bmw335xi says:

01:29 PM, 08/28/09

What now Prius What NOW!!

bmw335xi says:

01:31 PM, 08/28/09

The Germans idea of a diesel army vehicle.

subaru123 says:

01:39 PM, 08/28/09

@ergusm
Sorry for never letting you know but all of them were great. My favorite was "Veracruz, the 401k Edition".

ergsum says:

01:41 PM, 08/28/09

@subaru123: yeh, too bad it's so true right now!

subaru123 says:

01:55 PM, 08/28/09

@ALL CAPTION WRITERS
Because my link didn't work earlier, I created a website with the picture and put a comments section under it. Feel free to caption the picture and I will post a winner!!

http://youwritethecaption.webs.com/

There are instructions on the homepage on how to get to the picture and how to leave a comment.

subaru123 says:

01:58 PM, 08/28/09

DIEsel to be in the army

piercehb1 says:

02:02 PM, 08/28/09

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

ergsum says:

02:41 PM, 08/28/09

"Diesel - What is it good for? - Absolutely a Now thing!"

"Give Diesel a Chance!"

"Make Diesels, Not War!"

ergsum says:

02:42 PM, 08/28/09

WMD: Weapon of Mass Distances

baloo1983 says:

02:54 PM, 08/28/09

"The few, the proud, the Germans"
" Yes, my diesel is substantially bigger than yours. Thanks for noticing!"
" 3 Years of scheduled maintenance and .50 cal weapons training at no extra charge!"

bluepunk82 says:

02:59 PM, 08/28/09

Look at me now. Invading Iraq was a mistake.

bluepunk82 says:

03:00 PM, 08/28/09

Operation DIESEL Storm

redliner says:

03:17 PM, 08/28/09

Out here son, no one can here you rattle.

US Military: Now with more gay.

bluepunk82 says:

03:24 PM, 08/28/09

Diesels Wanted. Spark Plugs Not Needed.

bluepunk82 says:

03:34 PM, 08/28/09

Torque All That You Can Torque

Gasoline is for wusses

ergsum says:

03:42 PM, 08/28/09

"Diesel of One"

"Diesel Strong"

ergsum says:

03:45 PM, 08/28/09

"Diesel em All!"

stpawyfrmdonut says:

03:49 PM, 08/28/09

Field of Greens

stpawyfrmdonut says:

03:52 PM, 08/28/09

Vin's new diesel in Pahrump Drift

bluepunk82 says:

03:54 PM, 08/28/09

Be an Oil Burner, Not an Oil Waster

ergsum says:

03:56 PM, 08/28/09

I think we're going to need more Armor All®!

stpawyfrmdonut says:

04:01 PM, 08/28/09

Dorothy, you are not in Wolfsburg anymore.

mortal1 says:

04:12 PM, 08/28/09

So, anyone feel like making a road trip to Poland?

thammer62 says:

07:08 AM, 08/31/09

Ergsum, a slight alteration to yours:

Saving Private Ryan fuel.

Love the winner though - drop and give me 40mpg.

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