Well, hey, if you don't like it you can save a couple grand and get one without the system. The wife loves it. The most obtrusive feature is the lane keeping, which actually steers the car between la… (View Post)

Well, we went to the LA Auto show, and the wife chose her car. We now own a 2017 Subaru Outback. Wonderful car, and they gave us a great price and 1.9 APR. She is thrilled, but now she spends her dri… (View Post)

Ru, I might be tempted if I had a 2009 as well. We have a 2014 Passat SE TDI. We are giving it back for several reasons: 1. The original lie that it was "clean diesel", when they knew it wa… (View Post)

The Passat diesel is 3400. They range from 3100 to 3400 according to the VW folks. However, the TDI is very nimble and fun to drive. I also test drove a 2016 TSI, and it was also nimble, if a bit low… (View Post)

Just got back from at trip, LA to ABQ and back. Ran at 80 MPH most of the way, up and over the continental divide. 41.5 MPG average for the trip. This 2.0 diesel in the Passat is amazing. Never lacke… (View Post)