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the 40k service is in the 400+ range, the DSG service is in that range too. So that's a $900 bill at the Volkswagen dealership in Seattle. You act like I'm an idiot. You say the DSG is "better" than a normal auto transmission but how so exactly? In the driving experience it does not shift...

Yeah it was the DSG service tacked on that made the 40k service nuts. If I had to do it over again, I'd either skip the Diesel engine or find a manual transmission. Or go with a different make altogether. Many companies offer more substantial warranty periods. 36k mile isn't much and the fact...

Thanks everybody. I was able to get it out of the garage by replacing the battery fully. No more ESP error. There is still a yellow engine symbol that stays on while it is running. Seems like an electrical/digital issue I need to have Volkswagen diagnose. My guess is that for whatever reason...

I'll try fully attaching the battery. The reason I didn't/couldn't do that was because I didn't realize at the time the battery is bolted down and the bolt is deep down requiring a long reaching arm attachment for a ratchet, which I did not have on me. And the battery lead cables aren't that...

I have a '12 TDI SE. The other day I went to start the car in the morning for my commute to work: car won't start, acts like it's low on batteries. I needed to get to work so I just decided to try jump start it. It takes 3 tries, but it worked. Off I went on my roughly 1 hour/18 mile...

If it is the result of the out-gasing of the plastic dash I guess that's not so bad...plus I kind of like that new car smell (even after 6 months). On the other hand, I have not experienced this with my Honda CR-V back when it was new (although it has a hard plastic dash, not the soft kind the...

This is a minor issue I've had since Day 1 with my Passat TDI SE: there is a buildup of some sort of oily(?) film on the interior of my windshield. This is barely noticeable and in fact I only notice it on sunny days (rare in Seattle haha). Every time I wipe it away with a cloth it...

I traded in my Hankooks for a value of $70 each (i.e. $280 value) and got the Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires at a local Discount Tire. Try doing the same?

Today I swapped out my Hankooks for Michelin Primacy MXV4s in the 215/55-17 size (H rated). I would say the handling is better but the change in road noise is not night and day.

I haven't noticed the angle of the headlight beams being an issue - but I rarely drive when it's completely dark. That will change soon as Winter is coming though. Three times now I have filled the tank to the point that fuel was coming out over the top and the gauge would ever read at most...

Maybe it's indicative of an overall lack of attention to quality in their manufacturing process. Basically a small symptom of an overall larger issue like newbie worker managers and engineers since it's a new manufacturing plant.

yes I drove quite a bit. I filled up in the morning and had a whole day's commute. It never moved higher than one tick mark below full.

Today I pumped some fuel until the pump stopped by itself. I then waited 2-3 minutes then slowly pumped some fuel in. A little more than a gallon went in (about 1.3 gallons) then some fuel started leaking out of the tank spout which is when I stopped. After all that, the fuel gauge read 1...

Any options (sunroof, mats, etc)?

FYI my car got done with the tinting today. I ended up going with 30% Formula 1 Pinnacle Ceramic film (actual transmission in conjunction with the factory glass measured 24% which is the legal limit for my state). I will post pics soon.

My 2012 TDI SE does this too. The fuel pump will automatically stop but the gauge will only read 7/8 full. This was noticed by my dealer right away but it didn't bother me enough to stop from buying the car. When we went to the service department it seemed they knew about the problem (evidently...

Cool thanks for the update. I am dropping mine off tomorrow morning :)

That's awesome. Mine is Platinum Grey too (but with black interior). Can you post a pic of your car once the tint is done? I am actually having mine tinted tomorrow and was thinking 30 or 35% so I'd be curious what 20% looks like. TheGrove, how on earth did you put 2600 miles in two weeks...

Congrats! I got the same thing. What color? You list tint in your signature, who did it and what kind?

So FYI I brought my car to the dealer for service and they made it so that it opens all the way each time now. They said they adjusted it but what that means exactly I'm not sure. I'm happy though.