Just bought a 2015 Passat TDI SEL

Rsgunther · Jan 10, 2015

I've been debating for months. We had a 2013 Passat 2.5L Wolfsburg with 40,500 miles. I finally decided to pull the trigger and got the deal I was looking for on the trade and the new one. I used truecar and some other sites to get the best possible price.

It's blue with tan interior. Absolutely next level car compared to the gasser I just traded. It drives, handles and feels different. I look forward to many miles on this one.

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BarryT82 · Jan 11, 2015

Congrats! Did you take the accessories off of the 2013 to put in the 2015?

Rsgunther · Jan 11, 2015

I took a few of the basic things - but overall left most everything intact. The 2013 2.5 was a GREAT car - with absolutely 0 issues. I'm hoping we have as much success with the TDI. I hope to keep it for quite a few more miles than the 2.5. I just wanted to get the features of the SEL - and am glad we upgraded. This is our primary family / runner car. My wife is the primary driver.

She was concerned about diesel - but I took someone's advise and took her for a test drive. She absolutely loves the car and became convinced that diesel was the way to go.

BarryT82 said:
Congrats! Did you take the accessories off of the 2013 to put in the 2015?

BarryT82 · Jan 11, 2015

My wife drives ours and I drive a Tiguan. She averages 45 mpg driving back and forth on the interstate at about 75mph. Our JSW TDI averaged about 38 mpg.

Rsgunther · Jan 11, 2015

Very cool. On the drive home from the dealer - we got 41mpg about 30% city driving on a 45 mile trip. Pretty amazing. Car had 14 miles when we left the dealer.

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meerschm · Jan 11, 2015

if she will pump her own fuel (time to quit calling it gas. these cars really hate any regular unleaded being added, and I mean hate $$$)

get her a pack of disposable gloves. since diesel does not evaporate like gasoline does, it tends to stick around the pump handle. (and from there can get on hands and everywhere else) I just reuse bags the morning paper comes in.

BarryT82 · Jan 11, 2015

I've never had issues with diesel on my hands. I turn the nozzle 180° when I pull it out so the fuel doesn't run down the handle or drip on the car.

Rsgunther · Jan 11, 2015

Trying to post a pic

Rsgunther · Jan 11, 2015

Here are some more

BarryT82 · Jan 11, 2015

Nice! Did the navigation come with the newest maps loaded on it?

Rsgunther · Jan 11, 2015

As far as I know, but I don't know how to check

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BarryT82 · Jan 11, 2015

Press and hold setup until you see version info appear. Select version info and you'll see the part number and SW listed. Scroll down to maps. You'll see a four digit number there like 8112.

jrm · Jan 11, 2015

that looks so much more classy than my black interior

jimbo1mcm · Jan 12, 2015

Me too. Exact same car. Traded in my wife's 05 E Class Benz CDI. She really likes the TDI. I put a beautiful set of aftermarket wheels with Dunlop Snow tires on for the winter. Still rides beautifully. I am impressed with the car and just love the sound of the diesel when it starts.

Whoops. I did it again. Bought a SEL Premium TDI for myself. Wolfsburg rules.

psd1 · Jan 12, 2015

Rsgunther said:
She was concerned about diesel - but I took someone's advise and took her for a test drive. She absolutely loves the car and became convinced that diesel was the way to go.

Great news!

VeeDubTDI · Jan 12, 2015

jimbo1mcm said:
Me too. Exact same car. Traded in my wife's 05 E Class Benz CDI. She really likes the TDI. I put a beautiful set of aftermarket wheels with Dunlop Snow tires on for the winter. Still rides beautifully. I am impressed with the car and just love the sound of the diesel when it starts.

Congrats and welcome!

Rsgunther · Jan 12, 2015

Thanks all. Really enjoy reading these forums.

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ABS · Jan 12, 2015

Glad to hear you made the jump! Congrats. Nice looking ride

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Rsgunther · Jan 15, 2015

A quick update - my wife has already put 500 miles on the car. It's averaging 45mpg per the trip computer on its first tank of fuel at about 50/50 city/highway. AMAZING!! We live near Greensboro NC - so it's been extremely cold too. Can't wait to see how it does once it gets some miles on it and the weather warms up. Great decision so far.

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Rsgunther · May 8, 2015

So really bad news - we've had the car since early January and it's been in the shop about 5 times and about 20 days. No start, electrical issues, they replaced wiring harnesses, entire radio head unit, recoded the whole car. Never could get it right. I called VW customer care on Tuesday of this week. Long story short - I am picking up a NEW 2015 TDI SEL replacement car tomorrow morning. The outgoing car had about 9600 miles on it. VW corporate and the dealer really stepped up and I only paid for the Miles that I drove the car. Hopefully no issues with the next one. If I don't have any issues, I will definitely buy another VW based on the excellent customer service.

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hockeypuck · May 9, 2015

That is actually pretty good customer service.. what did they hit you with for the milage.. if you do not mind me asking. You did just by two new cars from them.. if I read it right, so they do not want to loose a loyal customer.

AAChaoshand · May 9, 2015

That's how things should be. I had the fuel pump replaced on mine as well as the entire navigational/entertainment center and it's a new 2015. VW dealership took care of things with no hassle. VW has better customer service than any US auto manufacturer.

VeeDubTDI · May 10, 2015

AAChaoshand said:
VW has better customer service than any US auto manufacturer.

History would indicate otherwise, but I hope your experience continues to be positive.

ChrispyjVW · May 10, 2015

AAChaoshand said:
That's how things should be. I had the fuel pump replaced on mine as well as the entire navigational/entertainment center and it's a new 2015. VW dealership took care of things with no hassle. VW has better customer service than any US auto manufacturer.

Had my RNS 510 Replaced after 3 trips and a visit by the QTM from VWoA...

Rsgunther · May 12, 2015

It ended up costing me about $.25/mile which I was comfortable with and offered to pay when I called them. I could've gone a more difficult route and paid less, but the aggravation and time factor wouldn't have made it worth it.

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nord · May 14, 2015

As some here know, my '13 SE ate a turbo and was replaced by VoA with a '14 SE. Total cost to me was about $250.00. The '13 had 15k miles and we never discussed a per mile charge.

Customer Service? I'd say spotty. Get the right rep and you'll be golden. Get one who doesn't much care and good luck. Given my/our experience with a total of four NMS TDI's I'd purchase another in a moment. My '14 SE may well be my all time favorite.

Rsgunther · May 24, 2015

1678 miles so far with no issues other than a rather slow and laggy NAV / radio system (but that's just the system). All in all - it worked out well.

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ChrispyjVW · May 24, 2015

Rsgunther said:
1678 miles so far with no issues other than a rather slow and laggy NAV / radio system (but that's just the system). All in all - it worked out well.

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its by far the WORST infotainment system to ever exist... if you are going to label a car a "premium", then put premium equipment in it..

Rsgunther · Jun 4, 2015

We've had it almost 4 weeks now. We have about 4100 miles on it (2 big trips and some local running). It's a whole different car. Amazing car. Just got up to 59.3mpg on a highway trip for several hundred miles. Averaged 53mpg calculated by hand. Unreal!

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