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updates I find the car much quieter than the Jetta. With that said some worn highways like RT95 in southern Maine increase the amount of cabin noise. Cabin noise is low over Most roads of decent surface conditions. I have just over 32K miles on the car. Fuel economy is definitely related to...

I have about 7,200 miles on the odo. The last month it's been typical 80-90f, plenty of ac use. Typical work commute is 80% H/ 20% city, and weekend use sometimes is a 400 mile trip. Here are the economy numbers: 45.4mpg, 43.7mpg, and 46.6mpg 530, 552, and 589 miles per each tank. Power and...

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I'm in. I started the "328D blog" in this section. love the 328D, and feel it's a nice upgrade.

I own the 328D. My best advice is test drive the 328D. It is very impressive, the 180hp makes a big difference. Add in the 8 spd and 280 LBs-Ft of torque and it moves out nicely. They start about 40K.

Latest mpg data for those interested: I went up to Maine for the weekend, mainly highway driving with some rural roads. Highway speeds ranged from 60-80mph, some AC use on return trip. 532 miles/ 11.4 g used for 46.7mpg. I'm very happy with the cars performance and economy! BTW the computer...

Auto blog green did a hypermiling test on the ram. They went 1000 mi, 38mpg! Granted speeds were very slow 52-60mph. Shows the truck can beat EPA numbers. http://green.autoblog.com/2014/05/09/hypermiling-ram-1500-ecodiesel-38-mpg/

Tranny I test drove a Sportwagen with DSG. I wasn't impressed. It seemed to make the driving experience bland. Some people report a hesitation when it starts from a stop. My wife just bought the A6 TDI it also has an 8 speed, but it doesn't feel as quick shifting as the BMW. The car has a...

Mileage keeps improving. It took about two weeks to cover 531.9mi, 11.62g for 45.7mpg. Summer fuel and warmer temps should be helping.

All sold except for Mitivac, AFE filter and Sportwagen cargo cover.

Metal nerd reset tool Yes: from metalnerd website. Required for rear brake jobs on VWs® and some Audi® from 1989 to date. Turns the piston while forcing it back into the caliper. All steel constructed, zinc plated to resist rust. Converts for handy front brake resetting too. Includes a flat...

Rear Cargo cover in excellent condition. Also has vertical pull up screens that attach behind rear seat passengers. $150 plus shipping. email me if you want pics.

I traded my 09 Sportwagen and have several filters and other items for sale. These should fit 09-14 2.0l tdi, but you may want to double check. Charcoal cabin filter, Mann CUK2939 $8 SOLD Mann Air filter C35154 $10 SOLD Mann Oil flt HU719 $5 SOLD VW Oil flt $6 SOLD AFE Air filter Pro5 lifetime...

Temp. Gauge/ Fuel Mileage David your correct, it's a thermometer dipping into an old style oil can with a spout. My mistake, I'm so use to 14 years with VW I assumed it was coolant temp. This weeks fuel mileage came in at 44.4mpg. 459.6 miles mainly work commute, 10.34g. The days have warmed...

Dimensions I compared the Golf to 328D the 328D is 1" wider, wheelbase is 9" longer, and overall car is 17" longer than golf. I guess if it's not big enough you need a C level car like the A6 or 5 series.

Engine Cooling System During my first month of ownership in Feb.I noticed the engine took about 15 miles to fully warm up. Those winter mornings were anywhere from 0 to 15f. The car was stored in a semi-heated garage at ~43f. The car evidently has a multiple path cooling system because the...

Eye Glass Holder Just a quick post of eyeglass storage. It's got a rubber bottom, and felt on the door. Room enough for two pair. http://pics.tdiclub.com/showphoto.php?photo=103200&title=eyeglass-holder&cat=6064

Dave you a mad man! ; ) The X5 is a nice vehicle. My wife decided since I moved up from VW, she needed to trade her Toureg TDI. She bought a sweet A6 TDI with a little nudging on my part! That car is nice it makes more torque than 5 series and still returns 34mpg in mixed driving. We haven't...

Mpg This tank hand calculated to: 627.3 mi / 14.35g for 43.7mpg (I had to do a partial fill of 2.4g in order to complete some errands) 80% H/ 20% C mostly work commute. 10 cold starts.