Tin Man
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2001
- Location
- Coastal Empire
- TDI
- Daughter's: 2004 NB TDI PD GLS DSG (gone to pasture)
Just got over the 14,500 mile mark and no problems. Got a recall on the brakes - apparently the four circuits can fail and go back to too much pressure on the pedal to stop, may cause and accident.
The trip today finished at 35.7 mpg with an average of 32 mpg over the tankful.
Was on a back road going fast for the first time and boy was that car stable! BMW territory for sure.
Recently got to use the "Sport mode" of the transmission, which starts it in 1st gear and has later upshifts - definitely better for in-town quickness. I prefer the "Comfort mode" where it starts in 2nd and shifts at lower RPM's. No apparent difference in fuel economy that I could tell.
Cheers.
The trip today finished at 35.7 mpg with an average of 32 mpg over the tankful.
Was on a back road going fast for the first time and boy was that car stable! BMW territory for sure.
Recently got to use the "Sport mode" of the transmission, which starts it in 1st gear and has later upshifts - definitely better for in-town quickness. I prefer the "Comfort mode" where it starts in 2nd and shifts at lower RPM's. No apparent difference in fuel economy that I could tell.
Cheers.