Just wanted to let you guys know that I finally got sick of working on my wife's POS 2007 Passat wagon gasser every weekend. That car was nice on the road and really fast for a wagon, but every time I got in it I found a new leak or heard a new noise or something broke. It was a huge let down for a car that should have been a long-term keeper.
I traded it in on a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5x. It's a real sweetheart and it's bumper to bumper covered by Subaru till 100k or 2019. All I have to do is change the oil and cover the wear items. I really like driving it too, although I won't get to drive it much. It's got a CVT so it doesn't shift. It's an eerie feeling really, but so smooth. If you want it "shift" you can control the revs with sport mode and the flapper paddles on the steering wheel. 31mpg on cheap gas, AWD, made in Indiana... I liked the Passat, but I love the Subie!
Don't worry, my golf isn't going anywhere for now...
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