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    Mazda 3 Hatchback

    I almost bought a Mazda 3, I mean I was inches from writing them a check.. a couple of things stopped me from moving ahead. I couldn't get past the "iphone-glued-to-the-dash" infotainment screen, and the weird knob you use in lieu of the touchscreen. Also, the cheap looking/feeling seats...
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    Turn-In Condition Thread!

    I did, tow truck dropped me off in the middle of the dealer's parking lot, I drove the car about 100 yards and parked it. No one started or moved the car while I was there..
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Once the screw up in getting the email receipt was resolved, the EFT payment process was quick & easy. Got an email from Chase on Friday late afternoon, followed the link and provided the required info, money was in my bank account Tuesday morning. I wouldn't bother with a check personally
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    I feel ya CDubber, in our case we're empty-nesters that might have someone hop in the back once a year. I didn't sit in the back but my wife did and fit just fine, mind you she's only 5' 2":D With the back seats folded down there's ample storage in the car, handy for Costco and Home Depot runs..
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    Yep, but at the end of the day you need to cross shop vehicles and within a relatively narrow price band make a decision. % off doesn't mean that much really, how does the car stack up to it's peers and what are you willing to pay for it? In the case of the Focus I've been comparing the...
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    Ford Focus Titanium with every bell & whistle they offer, $24K plus tax ($8300 off MSRP)
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Same here Mr. Geek, got the email and did the Chase dance. Next, money shows up.. then many drinks will be had on the VW-I'm-sorry-here's-a-$100-prepaid-card!
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    For as long as I can remember BMW's have cheap/flimsy coolant systems. The plastic becomes brittle and leaks everywhere, you need to factor in changing the entire coolant system upon purchase. The infotainment system is confusing at best, inoperable to many.. For these two reasons I won't own...
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    I'll pay more for your car than VW

    I looked at 2011's and you need to add a fourth strike. the i-drive infotainment system with the weird joystick
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    Hatch with a normal automatic transmission (no CVT's), gets mid-to-high 30's MPG's (with RUG), and roomy enough so when you put the back seats down you stuff lots of crap in it. All for under $25k brand new! And it can't look super cheesy inside. Ford Focus and Mazda 3 are the last two...
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    Audi Canada TDI Owner Credit...A Joke!!

    Grew up in Brossard, lived in Dollard des Ormeaux, Pierrefonds, and Kirkland. Love Montreal!
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    Audi Canada TDI Owner Credit...A Joke!!

    And I'm a Canadian, living in the U.S. with a Green Card. I'm sorely tempted to make the 90 minute drive north to Vancouver and settle in for the next 4-8 years
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Yup, gift card for a nice dinner for the wifey and I...
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    What do Tom Brady and VW Execs have in common?

    I named my Jetta Tom, cuz cheater :D
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    Audi Canada TDI Owner Credit...A Joke!!

    Yup, you need to live in a litigious country where lawsuits fly around with impunity. You're bound to get a settlement sooner or later! Of course ya gotta live with the gun thing and the Orange Man running the country... hmmmm...you got a better deal
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Nope, didn't hear from anyone at all. Got the email an hour ago: Volkswagen / Audi 2.0-Liter Settlement Claims Program Transaction Receipt Transaction Date: 12/08/2016 Transaction Type: Buyback Vehicle: 2013 Jetta Sedan 4D TDI I4 VIN: 3VWLL7AJ3DM412255 SELECTED OPTION -...
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    Received my email with the receipt, dated today. I imagine the Chase email will follow before too long...
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    Buyback SNAFU

    http://jalopnik.com/owners-are-right-volkswagen-is-missing-its-dieselgate-1789779967
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    Pignataro VW Claims Specialist dropped the ball

    I'm not sure patience is my strong suit, however this is a business transaction and things can go sideways. It's been said before but a buy back of this magnitude is unprecedented and I am one of the first to go through the process, as such things didn't go smoothly. You "catch more flies with...
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    Has anyone returned a stripped TDI yet?

    At that point take the car home and put all the stuff back on it. Get a follow on appointment and bring it back all pretty and whatnot
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