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    2009 -2011 CR Odometer Readings

    110k, original brakes about shot, and just put 4th set of tires on. So far so good and still loving it.
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    Brake rotor sizes on '11 Wagon?

    I discovered that Vw offers 280, 288, 312mm. Which do the wagons have?
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    Yellow running lights possible?

    I want to have more of a euro look by having my daytime lights yellow. Can the cars do this without affecting the low beams?
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    Dipstick heater and dipstick tube.

    Yeah I just hope I didn't cause any damage. There wasn't much plastic on stick, guess I keep an eye on the oil level just to make sure I'm not loosing any.
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    Dipstick heater and dipstick tube.

    Long story short I was in pinch and tried to use a dipstick heater to keep the oil warm during this EFFING VORTEX thing. I let it sit for about an hour and went out to check it when I noticed it was hard to remove. I got it out and noticed some melted plastic on the end of the stick. Not Good...
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    Needs some new rubber- Recommendations please!

    I had the Conti Pro DWS and they were great. I got about 50K all highway and ran them down to 3/32. Still good for wet pavement, but not standing water. I just got the Conti Pure Contacts DWS and love them so far. I went with these due to better snow ratings only. They first day it was raining...
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    Would you rec 2014 JSW TDI in cold climates

    Do it. I had a start issue this morning as it was 0* out and has been well below freezing for several days. I just let the glow plugs cycle a few times and let warm up for about 5min before I drove it. Its been a great car for me. 95k trouble free miles so far.
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    Strange vibration.

    Doesnt pull. Guess I need to get the balance checked in both fronts.
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    Strange vibration.

    I'm getting a vibration in the steering wheel under throttle. It seems to be worst around 70mph. Any thoughts?
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    manual v auto transmission gas mileage on tdi?

    My car in my SIG is at 48k miles and averages 43-45mpg per tank 90% highway. My friend how has the same car with the DSG who drives pretty much the same route to work averages 38ish. Get the manual if you want the mpg's and get the DSG if you want to relax.
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    40,000 service

    Just got mine done for $305. Laurel VW, in Laurel, MD.
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    Dramatically better MPG from 6 MT?

    My driving is mostly highway, the onboard calculator says my lifetime ave is 44.5 mpg. It is not uncommon for me to average low 50s going into work.
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    Steelies with vintage halfmoon cap?

    Has anyone seen a new jetta with 16" steelies and vintage halfmoon caps? I like the look of the new bettle wheels but want 16s.
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    Has anyone swapped their running lights with yellow bulbs?

    Thinking about swapping yellow bulbs into my running lights. Has anyone done it? Got pictures? What bulbs?
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    Snow Tires

    I would also like to know who has run these. I have new set in the shed waiting.
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    How many miles are you planning to keep your current CR?

    I plan to hold on to it until it costs more to keep it vs. buying something new. When the DPF goes I plan to replace it with something that won't ever clog.
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    current mileage on your JSW TDI?

    miles 15800 trouble free miles. Knock on wood. Bought 1-15-2011
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    Ready to Buy a Sportwagen - Manual or Auto?

    Mt MT all the way. I love being able to choose my gears. My last tank I averaged 44mpg, and overall the car has averaged 42. Not bad.
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    600 mile tank ?

    653 Best tank so far has been 653miles. My best mileage by hand has been 45.5mpg.
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    2012 Impreza?

    I think since you live in BC that all-wheel drive is a great thing to have...but the fuel savings of the TDi is nice too. My TDi is has an average of almost 42mpg with only 9800 miles. I expect to get a few more by the time its broken in.
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