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I notice that my MFD will show a dramatic drop in MPG when I kick the AC on. I normally just cycle it on and off manually for my commute and select times when I'm coming to a stop, slowing down or on down hills. Its not the best solution, but it works. I get a little hot some times, but when...

I went the other way and just ordered a few of the cheap ones. It seems to be holding up well so far. I figure even if they crap out after 6 months, they were really cheap and I can afford to have a new one every once in a while. Rob

Any news? Rob

That rocks! Glad you had a happy ending for your first new car purchase. Does this count as your second new car? :) Rob

Looks great! Fun little project you have completed. Rob

I know the proximity between the tank and the noise seems to support the speculation that it is the fuel pump, but would it really continue to run 30-60 seconds after I have shut the car off and exited the vehicle? I can walk all the way around the car after getting out at a relaxed pace and it...

Nope, I will never see anything like that on my 1.8TSI. I might get 600 mile on a tank some time, but that would be about as close as I could get. Rob

Could be, would love to see you guys get mileage like that. Rob

I used the EPA combined numbers for both. I could use my numbers for the 1.8 and add 4mpg to the 34 (TDI) and it would be even further off. Real world numbers are most likely always going to differ, but the published numbers are what I used. Rob

I'm doing better than the EPA numbers for Hwy, but just barely. But it is for my combined driving, so all is good. Still, it would be nice to get closer to TDI numbers. Rob

Yep, just pumping 87 since I have owned it. Haven't tried anything else. Rob

The last diesel I had was over 10 years ago. I got used to finding it on trips and around town. Wasn't that big of a deal and I was prepared for it all over again with this car. But when the MK6 platform offered the new engine, I decided to drive them back to back. For my driving, there...

Yep, I would agree it shouldn't just come down to numbers either, but that is the most compelling argument. I also considered the intangibles. I can get RUG at any station, I can't find diesel neraly as easy. Sure, I would learn the stations that offer it quickly, but when I travel outside...

It also kind of depends on how much you drive. I normally drive about 8000 miles a year, but now it looks like I might be driving three times that. For me, the numbers were still in favor of the 1.8TSI. The TDI cost more, the dealer was less interested on dealing on it, the financing option...

I bought the 1.8TSI. The numbers don't work favorable for the TDI in my area since there is a 30-50 cent premium for diesel in my area. And even after adding 50% to my normal yearly milage numbers for driving, I couldn't make the differnece back on financing, additional fuel cost and the...

Thanks guys! I'm a bit torn right now. Would love the black vinyl bra for the extra protection. May have to spring for that and then clear stuff for mirrors and a-pilars. Rob

I hit 1/4 tank last night on my way home. No gas light yet. I'm sure today I will have the gas light come on as I will drive my normal commute of 94 miles. I am still learning my car too, but I'm more curious about how many gallons I have at the various light bars. 1/4 tank to me means...

I was considering the entire bumber including the lower painted facia/air dam, the first 12" of the hood, the A pilars and the mirror caps. I may do the headlights and fog lights too as that is cheap insurance. I've got about 3k on mine now and I suspect because of the time I drive, I have...

That sounds like a win in my book! A new car you can trust and they will take care of the related cost. Glad to hear they are making good on trying to keep a customer happy. Rob

Hi, I can't answer your questions 100%, but I don't believe there is a fix for the icing issue from VW. I could be wrong, so hopefully some others will chime in. Do you drive a lot of Hwy miles? Even after doubling my miles that I normally drive, I couldn't make the diesel numbers work for...