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  1. fowvey

    TDI's in Phoenix Area

    Went to look at the TDI's after having been out of one for too long. Currently drive a '16 Golf TSI with ACC, self parking, and LP, so wasn't looking to trade, but more of curiosity for how they're selling. Camelback VW has three GSW and I was able to negotiate down $8500 on a SE with driver's...
  2. fowvey

    Will there be any possible buyback/fix compensation for the Q5/Q7 TDIs?

    From what I have heard by the Porsche and Audi dealer, the 3.0's are fixable. However lost value must be considered to avoid a swath of lawsuits, so I think it's safe to say there will be compensation.
  3. fowvey

    Dilemma

    I decided on a 2016 Golf TSI SE. Wasn't initially going to go for a new car, but found a deal too good to be true and realized it would've been ridiculous to let it go. I still have our A6 TDI, but for now, the 2.0TDI is no more. The Mk7 Golf is truly a step above the Jetta. Incredible what...
  4. fowvey

    Dilemma

    Why? I've read about some issues with them, like drainage, but are they really something to avoid? I am strictly avoiding any car with a CVT. Don't like them, don't want one. Older Camry's and Corolla's are the only viable option to avoid a CVT, and even so, knowing people with Camry's...
  5. fowvey

    Dilemma

    Today, May 20, I received confirmation of my fear. One week ago I was involved in a collision resulting in my Jetta TDI, a 2014 that I truly loved, being totaled. I was hurt with very minor injuries and only went into shock, nothing else. Now for the explanation to the title.... I need a...
  6. fowvey

    Literally getting sick from sweet exhaust smell

    Like the others said, sweet smells can vary person-to-person. For both my VW and the Audi, their smells during regen are anything but sweet.
  7. fowvey

    there went my dealer card... sigh

    I hit a small, baseball sized rock in a canyon driving a truck. I thought the rim was done but a repair facility quoted me $40 to get it back in shape. Drove just like before too. I'd try with a reman or see if this rim can be fixed. The trucks rim was also dented on the inside.
  8. fowvey

    Car Stolen - Questions

    No nav so no destinations. No keys were found, police say it is unlikely they will try to steal it again given it was abandoned for about 5 weeks. Their opinion was the key was thrown out.
  9. fowvey

    Car Stolen - Questions

    Last Monday at around 4AM local time, my Jetta was found in a medical plaza parking lot. The area I was familiar with and had actually been near the car by about 200 yards at a store only two weeks earlier. It was parked with the front two windows down about 30% and around 100 feet from a major...
  10. fowvey

    Car Stolen - Questions

    Wholly agree. Unfortunately, the key was the only thing not in there that was of value. Just an update for anyone wondering about CarNet: VW said it will not work unless the 'I' button is pressed in the car. This is because it was not activated before the theft. Car was a 2014 Jetta, not...
  11. fowvey

    Car Stolen - Questions

    Thank you, more than anything it is the emotions as this was a highly organized break in. VW is processing Carnet and says since I didn't have it activated before (only for the trial) it may or may not turn on and might need the 'I' button pressed.
  12. fowvey

    Car Stolen - Questions

    Hey all, Today the jetta was stolen as part of a home break-in. If I were to enable CarNet, could it be tracked?
  13. fowvey

    Brakes Squealing on 2015 TDI

    Been happening on mine and a friend's Beetle TDI since new. Brakes have been fine all along. Dealer said it is normal, but you can always take their word with a grain of salt..
  14. fowvey

    Thinking about buying a VW or an Audi Suv.Tdi

    I can speak from experience owning a similar German diesel SUV and also the current A6 TDI which will more or less have the same engine in some SUV you choose. The prior SUV was as close to a lemon as possible. Tires went out 20k miles, brakes every 25k, electrical, you name it. Maintenance? I...
  15. fowvey

    Squeaking Noise From Wheels?

    For about the past month, I hear a squeak coming from what I assume are the wheels when first moving after sitting overnight. The car could sit for a week, or 12 hours. What happens is, I start the car, let it idle for 4/5 seconds, then back out or move forward (depending on where it is and if...
  16. fowvey

    Brake Pedal overnight

    Happens for me time to time, albeit surely not as cold. However, it always resolves itself within 3-4 seconds of starting the car.
  17. fowvey

    Wish me luck, buying new Audi A3 TDI

    Nice! Hopefully it treats you well. 32k on my A6 TDI and zero issues to report.
  18. fowvey

    Damn anti-pinch!

    Had this same issue on mine when I bought it, dealer ended up replacing the entire regulator to fix it. EDIT: To clarify, this was on my passenger side.
  19. fowvey

    VW left me hanging....again. One and Done on VW

    VWoA and VWoC seem to have different minds than the rest of Volkswagen Group. I've personally dealt with their other main brand, Audi, in servicing and VW cars always..ALWAYS lets me down. I agree, VW of Europe and VW of North America are two separate animals. Audi? I complained about what I...
  20. fowvey

    Diesel Quatro?

    Try looking for a used or CPO Q5 TDI. Comes standard Quattro. Probably can find some nice ones in the mid 30s. Some A6's can be had out there for upper 30s/low 40s.
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