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Look for a set of Ecode headlights with fog lights and upgrade the bulbs. I have done just bulb upgrade, Ecodes and HID projector conversion. Best lighting/price was the Ecodes on my Jetta.

My 2012 Golf was non-Def.

Sounds like you are pleased with your new ride. (y)(y) After two years, for us, it is the best vehicle that we have driven. So much fun.

For overall mileage, aerodynamics and weight will play a large part. The A’s are smoother than the Q’s. With our Q5 with the “fix”, we range from 29 to 36 MPG. Town only I have seen only 24.

Great find. You will enjoy the new ride. Adding the Fogs for Cornering Lights and courtesy windows are the other adaptions that we have found useful. I also added the white/yellow fog light bulbs. Yellow works great in the snow/fog and white in the country. Have you picked a shop yet to do...

Good luck with finding a good Q5 TDI. We love ours. Look for a Premium Plus with Tech as a minimum trim level. B&O stereo upgrade is nice. Get the factory towing package if you plan on doing towing. Got ours (2015 Q5 Prem+ with towing and Tech pkg) from the Ford dealership in Snohomish (WOULD...

And don't forget adding an anti-gel solution to the fuel tank. Winterized diesel from the pump may not be enough.

I use Zep window cleaner. Get it at Home Depot. Works for the sun we get here in the PNW. Only clean the inside every couple of months.

There a few on the Seattle Craigslist.

Take a log and contact Malone Tuning directly on their site. As said, these are not just tune and go. I had the boost creep issue on my PD and it took six different tunes to address the issue. In the end, boost was limited to 18 psi below 2000 rpm and then 22 above that. With the original ”box”...

Nero Morg Congratulation on your purchase. Enjoy. My Q5 TDI puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. Just did a trip to the Oregon coast. 36 mpg. 80 is way too easy to cruz at. 🤪

(y)(y) Good choice. Let us know what you think after your drive. Might still look at a Q5 just for fun.

What low numbers are your refering to? With my Q5 (same engine as the Q7), I'm getting 34-38, mostly highway driving. Around town, around 30. Much better than the gassers. Reliability of the TDI 3.0 and the ZF 8 speed transmission is good. Remember that you would have some of the extended...

Note: For the service kits, they include 9 bottles of the trans fluid. Changes only use 6 bottles as the trans will not fully drain.

Congrats on your new purchase. Here is a list of stuff that I put together for my brother. He just purchased a 2015 Q5 TDI Prem+ with only 21K miles on it. Drove it back from Dallas area to Spokane WA. About 2200 miles. Averaged 34 MPG. Loves the car. Sites for information...