Recent content by Costello

Buyback was 3/17. Bosch check arrived yesterday, 6/17.

Thanks for that - but it's kinda amusing. :rolleyes: I bought a 2016 Avalon V6. Motor reminds me a bit of the Yamaha motor in the '89 Taurus SHO I used to have. Plenty of power, too heavy, corners like a pig, but cruises nice. Needed the room, as my parents are aging. Wanted a car that's...

Bump. Anybody in GA? It'd be great to have a TDI devotee get a deal on this stuff. Changing my tune - I'm happy to part it out if interested.

Glad to see the positive responses. Thanks for the kind words to the forum. This is an extremely helpful place. As I hold out hope to get another diesel (auto) one day, I'm sure I'll be checking back in.

Due to my misunderstanding of my buyback appt. date, I did the same thing, but coordinated with the buyback representative. They said no problem. Was a little nervous leaving it there for a whole week. On buyback day, they had it pulled back around front. Was a little sad leaving it for good.

Sadly, I have now sold my 2012 back to VW. The car was everything I'd expected, and (except for frequent regens, more recalls than I can recall, and a VW buyback) I enjoyed driving it a lot. I truly hope that affordable auto diesel technology is again available in the USA one day. Many thanks...

NMS Maintenance Sale: Engine Oil, DSG Fluid & Filters Since I no longer own my 2012 VW Passat TDI SEL, :( My loss is someone's gain. I have for sale: 3ea - 5QT Total Quartz Ineo 5W/30 (504/507) Oil 3ea - Mahle Oil Filters - p/n OX388D 1ea - DSG Filter, p/n 02-DCT250 ]1ea - Mann Fuel Filter p/n...

CPO 2012 Passat SEL 70,000 miles, October projected miles = 76,000 Adjusted miles = 76000 - 13546 = 62,454 Buyback miles adjustment = -$900 Buyback = $23,267 Adjusted Buyback = $23,267 - $900 = $22,367 Fixit adjustment = -$150 Fixit = $6367 Adjusted Fixit = $6367 - $150 = $6,217 adios 2012...

I feel your pain. Did the exact same thing during my 60K, when I needlessly decided to jack the car level (front was on ramps, just to recheck DSG level for the hell of it. I previously did the 40K myself as topfill, but bottom drain verified. Started jacking both sides, noticed one wasn't...

I did the 60K service: changed the oil, oil filter replaced cabin filter replaced fuel filter (vcds re-prime) topped off the urea inspected the air filter, vacuumed out the breather box For fun: Used VCDS to enable Navigation voice commands. Loaded 2015 V10M maps. Thanks to all those who...

New keyfob battery fixed it for me.

Been having the same issue for a few weeks/months now. While I haven't changed the batteries yet, it seems to always work when the environment is dry, less reliable when there's moisture around. I did have the lock/latch freezing issue last year, and the dealership replaced the seals. Will be...

Registered Nov 11, arrived in the mail today 12/8 = 27 days headed to Dealership tomorrow :)

Yes, VW's practice was deceptive. Masterfully engineered, but deceptive. Clearly VW shouldn't have done it, much less bragged on the E performance of their TDI. I regret it more for the blow they gave a truly viable diesel platform, than for the 'enemy of the planet' reaction some seem to be...

^^^^ Gas mileage as a distance commuter was my primary factor. Performance (acceleration and handling) was strong second. The size of the platform was third. I studied TDI's and the overhead for engine/drivetrain driving and maintenance for quite a while before buying. Relied 0% on sales pitch...