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    American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

    I sure agree on the above ("troubling trend")................ I've noticed the staggering amount of new cars around here - 400 miles due North of Los Angeles. ez
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    Gracias Señor!!

    Gracias Señor!!
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    Senor OH - - - IIRC you - in recent times - have indicated a positive take on the VW EA211 1.4L...

    Senor OH - - - IIRC you - in recent times - have indicated a positive take on the VW EA211 1.4L turbo 4 cylinder - have I got that right? ezshift5
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    tips for fuel economy

    VOA buyback provided funding to move from diesel (emissions situation) to gas. After 4 years and 60,000 miles my JSW TDI 6M was replaced with a brand new 2017 Jetta 1.4L EA211. The JSW calc'd slightly higher MPG - - - the EA211 odometer now reads circa 65,000 with zero issues! Who knew? ez
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    Need up replace / upgrade the MK4...thoughts?

    Over the years - this website has provided useful info for my VW diesel (and gas) vehicles. The emissions situation was almost unbelievably positive for this old sailor (USNR RET.) The buyback let me drive a 2013 diesel wagon 6M at no cost for 50,000 miles................. I was so impressed...
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    Clicking clutch pedal

    2017 vw jetta 1.4L EA211 5M - 60,000 miles no issues except the clutch pedal clicks upon engagement while driving. Thought I'd ask here prior to a dealer visit. Thanks (and Fahrvergnügen ) ez
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    Warranty On A 2015 Golf.

    2013 JSW TDI 6M was in my garage 2013 - 2017..................... Fuelly calc'd 44mpg for 50,000 miles prior to the emission problem surfacing................. The fix versus buyback question.................... The fix was hard for me to fully understand - the buyback hit me right where I...
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    2013 Volkswagen TDI Jetta Sportwagen- manual transmission - approx 50,000 miles

    In early 2013 I got a brand new 2013 JSW TDI 6M - drove it about 4 1/2 years - circa 50,000 miles...................... Along came the emissions situation - with VOA faced with dealing with our court system. VW offered me a choice: repair or replace(buyback). I went with the buyback - which...
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    Chinese high-efficiency engine

    IIRC I believe VW increased the TDI's thermal efficiency close to 70%!! VW made me an offer...................I could not refuse.............$25,000 large for my 2013 JSW with 50,000 on the clock after circa 5 years. (So i bought another Jetta with a tiny motorcycle sized 4 cylinder...
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    Driving for better mpg

    I am really impressed with the EA211 1.4L turbo in my '17 VW Jetta (S).......... 1. No issues at all since new Summer/Fall 2017. 53.9 MPG per Fuelly.Com Fall 2022 - Round trip (50th HS reunion (Wife's) circa 900 miles - mostly onI-5
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    Annual Maintenance Costs vs. New Car at this point?

    My 2017 1.4L Jetta was purchased brand new with 25 grand of buyback cash....................... Since purchase there have been no issues.........62000 on the odometer. Fuelly calc's 40.6 MPG since new. I'm glad that I bought another VW! best to all, ez
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    Suspension for lowering, and comfort, does it exist?

    '17 Jetta 1.4L turbo 5M here: - - - Rather than using visual (lowering) approach, I'd rather use a non visual (ride comfort) and move on to savings - then I can buy more Tecate................ A fully sprung independent suspension goes a LONG way for this sailor. Ciao! ez
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    Another one bites the dust....

    Positive dash cam report Zip - GLAD YOU WERE PROACTIVE (IN BUYING THE UNIT!!) EZ
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    The Mrs. finally got her Mini

    One of the - IMHO - best bumper stickers I've ever seen was............... why do the English drink warm beer? BECAUSE THEY HAVE LUCAS REFRIGERATORS
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    Not really sure about my '17 1.4 5M Jetta having turbo lag................. I am sure that - at...

    Not really sure about my '17 1.4 5M Jetta having turbo lag................. I am sure that - at 62,000 - my Jetta has suffered no issues since new...........while getting about 41 MPG in 60 per cent City use. Go VW engineering dept! ez
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    Shopping for better rates on car insurance VW Golf TDi

    I went from USAA to GEICO after getting a 54 per cent auto insurance premium hike - - - USAA is not the same outfit I joined as a young officer. (GEICO premium is about 1/2 of USAA's latest quote. - - - )
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    What the ****, VW? (Clutch slave cylinder ranting)

    At this point - - - would I be out of line - - - to ask if the VW Jetta 1.4L EA211 5M has a CDV?
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    Jetta 1.4t CZTA timing belt

    This sailor sails an EA211 - odometer 60,000 - oil usage is close to zero (factory 10,000 sked). Never had any issues since 2017 new car purchase I've had a Bug, a Quantum, 2 Rabbits (one a 5M diesel pickup), a Karmann Ghia, a JSW (also diesel) - even a 914 (VW 1.8 4-cylinder...
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    Jetta 1.4t CZTA timing belt

    My EA211 - at 60,000 - has shown zero glitches. Fuelly has calc'd those 60,000 since new at 40.7 in 60% City driving. The 5-speed synchros are flawless in easy/positive shifting. The clutch is light and has easy/firm take-up (non-flakey friction point). Hard to believe this Jetta"S" out the...
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    The Vanity Plate Thread

    I saw a plate - on Treasure Island in SF Bay - a few moons back: I L SU 4U..............................on a Porche 911. best, ez
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