Well stated for a VW lover Oilhammer!
Check Consumer Reports April 2012. "We grade the Automakers" Page 15
Toyota scores Overall 73 with recommend test vehicles 84%
VW Scores overall 62 With recommend test vehicles 41%
Like the Toyota or not it's rated better by Consumer reports... Period..
Love...
If like the model?
Have the dealer replace with a factory new engine.
Keep driving the loaner car.
No cost to you 100% free.
Trade for different year or model?
Dealer must do everything possible to please you.
"The problem is not resolved until you are Satisfied"......Period.. That...
I would suggest Road Force balance the tires and use the tire location on the road force machine.
If that does not repair the problem then four wheel alignment is required.
Volkswagen has no fixes for the cars they build, oh they release a TSB one, two or three different fixes. Start and stop the TSB, Change the parts, Do not have the parts, Do not have the engineering to fix the problem and VOA just takes complains... Nothing gets resolved and Volkswagen likes the...
Unitronic has a DSG tune. I had my Jetta DSG tuned, completely different transmission. Dropped shift 4200 RPM in drive right into the engine torque curve. Sport mode rpm is increased.
Volkswagen is aware of the DSG problems claims they have no fix.
Untronic software no more missed shifts...
Chattanooga Volkswagen plant has very little Volkswagen Employee's. Most are hired by a temp hiring agency and the $14.00 approx.
Volkswagen saves the benefits/ car leasing etc.
Worker are requested to work 12 hours days 6 or 7 days a week.
it's called the Volkswagen Savings Plan by workers...
Volkswagen, you be in for a difference experience than any other manufacturer for sure.
Love/Hate relationship with the car.
Warranty is less than expected, and recalls many, TSB'S lack repairing the problem.
If you can handle the above go for it!
I suggest you look at this site:
http://www.poorboysworld.com/
Great products that do not break the bank!
Their sealer and waxes work together, so you can sealer and then apply their wax over the top of the sealer. Double protection.
Guys I can drive by the plant any day, there are loads and loads of finished cars sitting in the lot ready to ship. I have former students that work in the plant they are currently producing over 500 cars a day.
Maybe a 150 cars that were in redo area have hail damage.
The hail nets are 40% up...
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