BadgerFan
Well-known member
I took delivery of my 2012 Treg Executive TDI about a year ago. (had a 2005 passat TDI for 7 years as my previous vehicle)
Observations:
1) 23,000 miles as of today--No Mechanical Issues since taking delivery.
2) Mileage (DIC) Winter 25 to 26 / Early Fall/Late Spring /Mild Summer Temps 28 to 29 no a/c (40 psi on all four tires)
3)With the privacy cover pulled back in the cargo area rear visibility is terrible So I have to release it before I start driving.
4)Some wind noise with the panoramic sunroof closed and no shade screen but not enough to be a concern
5)Heavy Duty cargo mat(VW product) has no latching mechanism slides frequently where it impedes the rear latch from locking occasionally. I believe this is a safety issue and VW dealer has no answer.. May have to improvise and Velcro the mat to the built in mat/carpeting.
6) Breaks squeal in reverse (backing up) > No break fade or break issues but noise is annoying. Dealer looking into it.
8)What I like.
-Feels like a solid built vehicle with excellent fit and finish.
-Tracks straight when on flat surface.
-Interior is better than any domestic vehicle I have owned and better than the passat I had.
-Sound system(Dyne Audio) rivals the Mark levinson option on some of the Japaneese premium brands.
-Proximity warning sensors have saved me countless times . Just this option is worth the upgrade to the Excec model.
-Cant believe a 5000 vehicle gets near 30 mpg.
- AWD in the snow is excellent
- Wireless music streaming/ bluetooth sound quality is excellent/voice commands work well (quiet cabin soundproofing is evident here)
- Tire's Wearing Well -- I run Nitrogen(I know this has been discussed in the past)
-3d GPS is excellent
As of now would recommend .. This is the best vehicle I have owned domestic and import. (thus far) will update again at some point in the future.
Observations:
1) 23,000 miles as of today--No Mechanical Issues since taking delivery.
2) Mileage (DIC) Winter 25 to 26 / Early Fall/Late Spring /Mild Summer Temps 28 to 29 no a/c (40 psi on all four tires)
3)With the privacy cover pulled back in the cargo area rear visibility is terrible So I have to release it before I start driving.
4)Some wind noise with the panoramic sunroof closed and no shade screen but not enough to be a concern
5)Heavy Duty cargo mat(VW product) has no latching mechanism slides frequently where it impedes the rear latch from locking occasionally. I believe this is a safety issue and VW dealer has no answer.. May have to improvise and Velcro the mat to the built in mat/carpeting.
6) Breaks squeal in reverse (backing up) > No break fade or break issues but noise is annoying. Dealer looking into it.
8)What I like.
-Feels like a solid built vehicle with excellent fit and finish.
-Tracks straight when on flat surface.
-Interior is better than any domestic vehicle I have owned and better than the passat I had.
-Sound system(Dyne Audio) rivals the Mark levinson option on some of the Japaneese premium brands.
-Proximity warning sensors have saved me countless times . Just this option is worth the upgrade to the Excec model.
-Cant believe a 5000 vehicle gets near 30 mpg.
- AWD in the snow is excellent
- Wireless music streaming/ bluetooth sound quality is excellent/voice commands work well (quiet cabin soundproofing is evident here)
- Tire's Wearing Well -- I run Nitrogen(I know this has been discussed in the past)
-3d GPS is excellent
As of now would recommend .. This is the best vehicle I have owned domestic and import. (thus far) will update again at some point in the future.