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  1. Chimney

    Soon to be owner with a couple questions - Stereo & Black Interior

    Nice color! I own 13 DSG SEL glacier blue w/ black and love it!
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    Real World MPG - 6 speed Manual

    Low 40's which is what I expect. I drive it spirited, fluctuating the RPMS up to about 4500 on high shift points. Riding in Sport mode and manual mode alot. Avoiding the cruise still. I average 30 miles each way to work, 50-80 mph most of the way. Finally broke the 17 gallon barrior! I took...
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    What's your color?

    I searched and search for glacier blue since that appears to be a rare color. I found it with black interior - wanted beige but that was an even rarer combination. I like the blue, I get mostly good complements. Some say it is too much like robins egg, oh well I think it stands out nicely.
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    What did you do to your car today?

    I changed my sig to show the progression from 00 to 06 to 13, sorry for the confusion. I dislike the SS as well. But I already had to use it unfortunately (brushed a granite curb and cut the rear passenger tire wall with 2000 miles no warranty coverage) and it did the job. I may someday shop for...
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    What did you do to your car today?

    The spare in this Passat is a space-saver. I would totally agree if it were not SS.
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    What did you do to your car today?

    Spare calls for 60psi, also has 8/32 tread depth. I'm glad they check it.
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    What did you do to your car today?

    Conti tires have 4400 miles, and I purchased a tire service plan for them (which covers sidewall cuts etc). Tire rotations are included. So today they were all rotated and checked (33psi / 60psi) with 8/32 tread depth.
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    Real World MPG with DSG

    Whoops! I corrected it, thanks.
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    Real World MPG with DSG

    Here is my Fuelly - 4300 miles so far http://www.fuelly.com/driver/chimney/passat
  10. Chimney

    Feeler: RI TDI GTG

    I'll stay tuned and make a best effort to show up.
  11. Chimney

    2013 Jetta TDI MPG

    Welcome to the club! I'm breaking in my new 13 Passat and getting great expected 'fuel' economy. It took me awhile to substitute the word 'fuel' for 'gas'.
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    2014 Jetta or Passat?

    I drove a '00 Jetta TDI for 250,00 miles, loved to ride and feel, hated the reliability for the first 100,000 miles. Could not say no to a chance at my buddies '06 Jetta TDI SE and drove that to 170,000 before it was totalled. Again, loved the feel and ride and the reliability was fantastic...
  13. Chimney

    How far are you from nearest VW dealer?

    I live about 8 miles from one, work about 5 miles from another, and just bought one from a 3rd dealer about 45 miles from home. There are easily 8 within 50 miles - again this is NE.
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    What did your WIFE do to your car today?

    My 06 Jetta TDI was totalled a couple months ago when I swerved to avoid a Mustang pulling a random left turn. She drove that and was good to it, and came away with even more appreciation for the brand given that we both survived a destroyed car with one bruise each. Time to shop for the Passat...
  15. Chimney

    DEF spill at dealer

    I'm at 1000 miles now and so I have awhile to go before I visit anyone for the 10K service. After reading this thread, I'm tempted to get a non-spill style bottle and top-off the DEF before I head in, so they will not try to fill (and spill). Or, pull all the rugs and spare out before I go in...
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    Real World MPG with DSG

    After driving 200k with a 5M I'm quite happy leaving it in D with the DSG. Though my wife loved the 5-speed.
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    timing belt tool kit, CT anyone?

    I recommend Keith as well, but its been quite a few years since I had some work done by him. Is he still working on them?
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    looking for wrecked tdi for parts

    My 2006 Jetta SE TDI with 177k was totaled today, however the passenger side front was smashed in. Both air bags deployed, passenger side front rim and tire destroyed.
  19. Chimney

    Anyone use this mechanic in Worcester?

    Took a ride up to see Kevin and was thoroughly impressed. He was able to change the oil+filter in my DSG within the time he promised, he had all the correct parts (true German) on hand, knew procedures by heart. He had 3 TDI's parted outside with other gassers and even brews his own bio! He is...
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    Anyone use this mechanic in Worcester?

    One thing I can tell you - avoid Patrick. I tried to purchase the approved 505.01 from them and they did not sell it - they did not sell that oil, they sold some alternative which is suitable for the new 2009+ TDI's (not the PD). So I walked out and picked some up at a NAPA.
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