Recent content by Ace Deprave

I'll never see mileage like that in my R. The best I've gotten on a tank is 26.x and I'm now refueling every week instead of every 3 on the Passat. Oh well. This thing sure is fun!

Impressive.

In the 3 years, 63,000 miles I had mine, I didn't have any issues. In strictly highway driving, my best MPG was 46, and I normally averaged 43 or 44. See my fuelly sig for details. I can't speak about the sportiness and handling of previous Passats, but I didn't find it handled badly for a car...

Thanks! Here's another that I took once I got home. It's been raining every day since, so I haven't taken any other pics. I have considered that, but for now, it's fast enough. (I can't believe I just typed that)

So far in mixed driving, I'm averaging 23, as opposed to about 37 with the same commute in the Passat. I'm sure it will get better as it breaks in (only 246 miles on it), and if I can keep myself from putting my foot into it...but isn't that the point? :D

First off, the Golf is a much smaller car than the Passat, and while that's obvious from the back seat, it's doesn't feel cramped up front. It's really obvious how much smaller it is when parked in the garage. The ride is firm, but compliant, and it's very nimble. The interior fit and finish...

Thanks! This thing is fun!

After almost 3 years, I traded my Passat TDI yesterday. I had no problems with it over the course of ownership, and loved the space, but have been wanting something a bit more sporty. Well, while at the dealership having my battery replaced last week, I found something I couldn't stop thinking...

The question is why do you care so much about what he is driving?

$2.21 at a station about 7.5 miles south of town. I filled up my Passat for $38.57 last night.

Since v.7 just came out in November, I'm guessing v.8 won't be out for a while.

The last time I filled up, it was $2.39 at a rural station about 7.5 miles south of my house. According to gasbuddy, it's down to $2.25 now, but it'll be another two weeks before I have to fill up again.

Wow, I just looked to see which version I currently have, and it's v.2

Yeah, if I didn't think the prices would rebound, I'd be seriously considering something more fun, like a new GTI.

That's what I paid on Sunday when I filled up. The stations in town near my house are in the $2.96 - $3.00 range, but if I drive 7.5 miles south of my house, there is a little country store (Conoco) that's selling it for $2.39. I talked to the owners, and they said they are making money at that...