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    Long Time - Back w Q - Which TDI Would You Choose?

    Greetings group. It's been a long long time since I was here. Since the dieselgate buyback of my 2015 Golf TDI I have been driving electric vehicles. With that said I have an dilemma... My 17 yo daughter refuses to drive an EV (we live in a rural area) and she likes the beetle. I plan to...
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    Some items free for the taking

    1 Gallon of VW Coolant 1 small bottle of DEF 1 Air filter All of these were purchased for my 2015 Golf TDI SEL which was turned in to VW back on 12/23/2016. If nobody wants them I will toss them during spring cleaning.
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    Buyback completed tonight

    Went very quickly. I chose EFT and according to VW should receive an email from Chase within 3 business days. No dealer sales pitch or anything. The dealer staff directed us to the settlement specialist who was very courteous and professional. The last part is for me to get my EFT. We will...
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    My love affair with Diesel has ended

    Since I was a teenager I always wanted a diesel. Back then it was a mercedes inline 5 turbo diesel. My first diesel however wasn't until February of 2006 and boy was I in love. I continued to be a diesel only driver up until a few days ago. Now I am afraid my love affair has ended partially...
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    Request: Need access to lift and permission to record

    All, Does anyone have access to a lift that would be willing to let me record service procedures with my video equipment? Thanks in advance.
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    I am at the dealer...VW of St. Augustine,FL

    Found myself stuck....on a ten day vacation dipstick shows exactly half way in the operating range....and the MFD says 600 miles to service. Well I need to drive to Orlando and then back to Laurel,MD which is probably 1000 miles if not more. Anyway after much hesitation I decided to bring it...
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    well I took the plunge!

    Picked up my 15 golf TDI sel with lighting package last night. Of the many diesels I have owned over the years this is my first golf! Looking forward to the smaller size and sporty handling vs. The 12 Passat. Besides the pita oil changes is there anything else this new golf owner should be...
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    SOLD! 2012 Passat TDI SE 6MT

    ASKING $17,500 - REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED $100 Donation to TDIclub if the car goes to another member. 100% Adult owned and driven, garage kept, One Owner, Non-Smoking vehicle! Extras Include: 35% 3M Window Tint (Professionally Installed), Brushed aluminum pedals, Rear lip spoiler...
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    My Passat TDI SE Long term Update Video

    http://youtu.be/BdEAn5D8Cu8 I thought folks would find this useful. We always talk about how folks come to forums to rave about problems so this video should be a welcome change. Car has 36,500 on it at time of recording.
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    FEELER: 2012 Passat TDI SE

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    Painted Grill & Rear Valence -- Thoughts

    Cross-posting this to get a better feel for what people think: What do you all think? http://youtu.be/ezEWwBgjPsg
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    Painted Grill & Rear Valence

    What do you all think? OLDhttp://youtu.be/ezEWwBgjPsg UPDATED: http://youtu.be/xoPbx587eTI
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    VIDEO - DIY 10k Service

    I know others have done this ...I wanted to share my experience for the greater good of the TDIclub. http://www.crdsite.com/3.html
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    Stainless Pedals Compatible with B7?

    http://www.1stvwparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=151_153&products_id=1301 One would think they are, but I wanted to see if anyone could say for sure. These would go nice on the base model TDI SE with Manual Trans.
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    I love it!!!

    About 400 miles so far. The car feels solid and really pulls well. Except for the occasional mistake of hitting 4th instead of 6th (this is my first 6-speed manual) I have no complaints. The car feels quality to me and even though I have the base model TDI it feels like the perfect...
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    FS: 2003 New Beetle GL TDI 6k

    ***sold***
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    NB Wiper J hooks

    I recently picked up some Rain-X Latitutude wipers for the 03 NB. The site calls for 21" on both sides. They don't seem to fit properly though as the jhook seems to be too long. Now with that said they do work but as soon as you pull the wipers away from the wind shield (like when you wash...
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    Fuel Filters - Made in China?

    All, I just replaced my fuel filter today on the 2003 Beetle. I just purchased the car back in July and the fuel filter looked like it was in there for a while. No problems or issues with the change thankfully. One thing I noticed is that the VW/Audi OEM filter that came out clearly says...
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    2003 Beetle - Adding a new key

    All, Purchased a new key and fob from impex (cut key). I followed the procedure of putting the current key in the ignition, putting new key in driver door, press key on remote, locking driver door, pressing key on remote, and I successfully get the beep confirmation. The remote now works, and...
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    Removing/Installing side marker/blinker - New Beetle

    All, The previous owner apparently installed the LED side markers/blinkers and the lens has popped off the passenger side and so the little housing is rattling around loose...but the LED still work. How do you access that area of the body? There doesn't appear to be any way to pull it from...
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