I just scheduled my appointment with my VW dealer in Tennessee for timing belt change. They have no idea what is going on and stated that all of their TDI models are still for sale and they have not placed a hold on sales of their TDI models. Additionally, the service representative stated that I was not due for a timing belt change until another 8,000 miles, but I told them that by the time I pass that 8,000 mile mark, the recall may be in place and that I didn't want my TDI flashed. The service rep replied, "As a consumer you have the right to refuse the recall." We can't perform and service on your car voluntarily of involuntarily without the permission of the customer. I am getting the service done tomorrow, 8,000 early just in case the Feds make this recall mandatory by all dealers regardless if the customer wants it or not.
dst5; If they were so interested in tax revenue why is the government forcing mpg increases on the automakers[/QUOTE said:DST5, Think about it a little, our government allows OPEC to offer us cheeper less quality fuel and charges us more for that cheeper junk but to make it sound like the big daddy government is here to take care of us they force the auto makers to try and get better economy out of that junk fuel... VW beat them for 6 years and for 5 0f those years I benifited with my TDI... I love it and would love to talk with the engineers that could figure this out. I would ask what else I can do to get more milage out of this little 2.0 FUN to drive car/truck/sports car![]()
I'm pretty sure he's right. You have the right of refusal AFAIK.
The point is, will they forget, make a mistake, etc and apply the update any way by accident.
These are dealers that cant even manage to put the right oil in a TDI. Think about it.
I thought US is 43 grams per km and Euro 6 is 80 grams per km.This is what I got from reading the article too. SCR+LNT+EGR is the only likely option to pass Euro 6 stringent 0.129 g/mile. The U.S. Tier 2 bin 5 standard is 0.05 g/mile which is 2.6 times more stringent than the Euro 6.
There is no way that the 2009-2014 LNT only equipped VW cars will pass the EPA NOx standard. I just cannot see it happening. Only BMW has done that by using SCR/LNT/EGR combo.
Does the car have to meet emissions while at full throttle? I'm pretty sure no car is required or expected to do that. I don't think any portion of the EPA test involves full throttle operation, judging by the procedure posted a few days ago in this thread.The bigger deal is if they have to detune the engine.
I paid for a 140HP car, it better stay that way.
I don't get a relevant point from your responseDST5, Think about it a little, our government allows OPEC to offer us cheeper less quality fuel and charges us more for that cheeper junk but to make it sound like the big daddy government is here to take care of us they force the auto makers to try and get better economy out of that junk fuel... VW beat them for 6 years and for 5 0f those years I benifited with my TDI... I love it and would love to talk with the engineers that could figure this out. I would ask what else I can do to get more milage out of this little 2.0 FUN to drive cRESuck/sports car![]()
aren't their estimates 30/43 or something like that? I'd still take it,Maybe the EPA Mpg estimates will become reality......
But can a Spark (or Volt) make long distance trips cruising at 70 mph without several multi- hour recharges? Tesla at least has a network of fast chargers that cuts the recharge time down; I don't see greedy GM doing the same for the Volt. In fact that is the main reason I would not touch the Volt: it's made by GM. Who makes the Spark?If you live in CA, I suggest you scrap your diesel purchase altogether. I would highly suggest getting a 2016 Volt or even a 2015 Volt. We got a 2015 Volt at an $8500 discount from MSRP. We will get $1500 back from CA and $7500 tax credit. It is an amazing machine. I like it a lot, but I like my Spark EV even more.
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The Volt has a much more comprehensive network of fast-charging stations, that while not free, and not using renewable energy (the Superchargers use solar), are far faster than the Superchargers.But can a Volt make long distance trips cruising at 70 mph without several multi- hour recharges? Tesla at least has a network of fast chargers that cuts the recharge time down; I don't see greedy GM doing the same for the Volt.
Thanks for caring!If you're embarrassed to drive something because of what the company did then I feel bad for you. Now, if you were one of the guys who created the algorithm and were part of this? Yeah I'd be embarrassed.
So many people have iPhones, including myself. But do you know how many people at FoxConn commit suicide by jumping off their factory in China? But I'm not embarrassed to have an iphone. It's sad yes, but i'm not gonna sit here and worry about being judged for having a "death phone".
Yep, if you think VW is bad, go buy a GM and get back to me.But can a Volt make long distance trips cruising at 70 mph without several multi- hour recharges? Tesla at least has a network of fast chargers that cuts the recharge time down; I don't see greedy GM doing the same for the Volt. In fact that is the main reason I would not touch the Volt: it's made by GM.
Thanks for caring!
Hope you enjoy that death phone buddy!
I love my GTI and loved my TDI.
Choose whatever word suits your feelings about this...I'm not happy about it. Will it keep me from buying another VW? No, I don't think so. If the GTD doesn't come here, I'll be driving the GTI an equally long time as I did the TDI...9+ years.
Nope. Buddy got it done on his TDI and no change in MPG/power.Did this recall fix THIS problem, by any chance??
ECM Software Update REPAIR NEEDED
START DATE
Apr 07, 2015
VW ACTION CODE
23O6
Buy a Mazda Miata! That was my DD/Fun from 1989 to 2008, and then became just Fun when I retired. I actually bought my TDI when my mom gave up her driver's license at age 91 and her car to my nephew.Can you explain your advice for me scrapping my diesel purchase? I am getting a diesel because its fun to drive and highest mpg among the fun cars. I am not looking at any car without a manual. Fun is very important to me as it is my daily driver, and I could not imagine driving a nonfun car every day.