Diesel Cayenne and VW emission issue
12-13-2017, 03:23 PM
#4936
In the end, is an extra $200-250/mo worth it for a few more options? 6 months from now when I'm cutting the payment check, am I still going to feel like the upgrade was worth it? I can't easily answer "yes" to either of those questions.
Buying one with 5,000-10,000 miles now, or, wait a year or two, then find a low-used one with 25-30,000 on it? Might be harder to find but I don't know that it'd be impossible. I put 30-35k/yr on my cars so I think the depreciation against my 14 will be less than the depreciation I'd take on the 15-16.
Just stuck on the fence.
12-13-2017, 03:34 PM
#4937
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Every '15 and '16 I've seen has a cupholder. Wonder if they put 'em in as standard equipment? Our '14 didn't, so we bought one, but the dealership gave us a pretty good price.
12-13-2017, 03:50 PM
#4938
Shouldn't do it during warm up, either. Our '14 doesn't rattle, clatter or do anything else unusual during warmup, except hold the higher gears. It might be a tad louder, but because I have a 5.9l Cummins, too, it's still pretty quiet to me. My wife doesn't notice any additional noise during warmup, either.
Yep - bet they'll get it too, for most. The super nice ones will get picked over (desirable options/colors) but I bet in a few months the leftovers will be heavily discounted. Those with some miles on them, basic colors (white, black, etc.) that you see a dozen of everywhere.
12-13-2017, 06:19 PM
#4939
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Sure wish I would have read this thread a couple of weeks ago with the details on the warranty. Would have saved myself and my dealer alot of headache. Ended up getting so mad at each other we killed the deal.
12-13-2017, 07:35 PM
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Update -- Car has been returned to the dealer FIVE times now... They brought in a field tech who supposedly "drove it several times" and couldn't reproduce the issue.
I'm calling BS... and I will keep bringing it back to the dealer. There's ZERO possible way the vehicle is supposed to have a clatter/shake/and stutter while feathering the throttle in rush hour traffic.
The diesel-fix documentation CLEARLY states that it will not impact the driving characteristics of the car. This clearly is a driving characteristic, if the whole thing shakes for a moment every 7th/8th time you feather the throttle between 15-25mph in rush hour.
I'm calling BS... and I will keep bringing it back to the dealer. There's ZERO possible way the vehicle is supposed to have a clatter/shake/and stutter while feathering the throttle in rush hour traffic.
The diesel-fix documentation CLEARLY states that it will not impact the driving characteristics of the car. This clearly is a driving characteristic, if the whole thing shakes for a moment every 7th/8th time you feather the throttle between 15-25mph in rush hour.
12-13-2017, 11:36 PM
#4942
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=483472
im following this thread and some of the audi/vw fixes are reporting loss of midrange punch and response. Im gonna hold off on a fix for a bit. Has anyone done prefix/postfix dyno runs? Sounds like mpg s are also down
im following this thread and some of the audi/vw fixes are reporting loss of midrange punch and response. Im gonna hold off on a fix for a bit. Has anyone done prefix/postfix dyno runs? Sounds like mpg s are also down
12-14-2017, 01:08 AM
#4943
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I've called the class action rep a few times (for about a month) regarding participation payments for those registered and approved prior to the fix being issued. To be honest, they have a lot of stuff on their plate and its been initially a bit of phone tag with not much answers. I expect some good news either tomorrow or Friday. If not, then off to an appeal which is what they're there for.....
Anyone with experience besides the prior gent with Lemon Laws? This fix for those that have issue seems worthy of further investigation.
Anyone with experience besides the prior gent with Lemon Laws? This fix for those that have issue seems worthy of further investigation.
12-14-2017, 01:55 AM
#4944
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=483472
im following this thread and some of the audi/vw fixes are reporting loss of midrange punch and response. Im gonna hold off on a fix for a bit. Has anyone done prefix/postfix dyno runs? Sounds like mpg s are also down
im following this thread and some of the audi/vw fixes are reporting loss of midrange punch and response. Im gonna hold off on a fix for a bit. Has anyone done prefix/postfix dyno runs? Sounds like mpg s are also down
12-14-2017, 02:57 AM
#4945
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I've called the class action rep a few times (for about a month) regarding participation payments for those registered and approved prior to the fix being issued. To be honest, they have a lot of stuff on their plate and its been initially a bit of phone tag with not much answers. I expect some good news either tomorrow or Friday. If not, then off to an appeal which is what they're there for.....
Anyone with experience besides the prior gent with Lemon Laws? This fix for those that have issue seems worthy of further investigation.
Anyone with experience besides the prior gent with Lemon Laws? This fix for those that have issue seems worthy of further investigation.
12-14-2017, 02:22 PM
#4946
Burning Brakes
My truck was done this morning and I'll go with my kids to get it after work.
The Macan is a nice little truck but too small. With my 6 and 7 year old in the back, my 7 yo boy had asked me to move my seat up as he could not put his legs down in his booster and I'm not a big guy at all. Then when getting out, they both had to squeeze by the front seats. I can't imagine adults or bigger kids back there at all.
I'm looking forward to feeling how my truck will now run, and the next to last check as Bosch still owes me $750. I just called the Bosch hotline and the 2nd check has not gone out yet but I'm in line for the 2nd $750. Just need to wait is all.
The Macan is a nice little truck but too small. With my 6 and 7 year old in the back, my 7 yo boy had asked me to move my seat up as he could not put his legs down in his booster and I'm not a big guy at all. Then when getting out, they both had to squeeze by the front seats. I can't imagine adults or bigger kids back there at all.
I'm looking forward to feeling how my truck will now run, and the next to last check as Bosch still owes me $750. I just called the Bosch hotline and the 2nd check has not gone out yet but I'm in line for the 2nd $750. Just need to wait is all.
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12-14-2017, 04:42 PM
#4947
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Update -- Car has been returned to the dealer FIVE times now... They brought in a field tech who supposedly "drove it several times" and couldn't reproduce the issue.
I'm calling BS... and I will keep bringing it back to the dealer. There's ZERO possible way the vehicle is supposed to have a clatter/shake/and stutter while feathering the throttle in rush hour traffic.
The diesel-fix documentation CLEARLY states that it will not impact the driving characteristics of the car. This clearly is a driving characteristic, if the whole thing shakes for a moment every 7th/8th time you feather the throttle between 15-25mph in rush hour.
I'm calling BS... and I will keep bringing it back to the dealer. There's ZERO possible way the vehicle is supposed to have a clatter/shake/and stutter while feathering the throttle in rush hour traffic.
The diesel-fix documentation CLEARLY states that it will not impact the driving characteristics of the car. This clearly is a driving characteristic, if the whole thing shakes for a moment every 7th/8th time you feather the throttle between 15-25mph in rush hour.
12-14-2017, 05:50 PM
#4949
Three Wheelin'
Yes it would be helpful if the members here post the year of their CD. From my observation it is the 2013 and 2014 that have issues since the CD was reprogrammed like new, and the car is learning the driver habits as it comes along. On the contrary the 2015 and 2016 I think do not have these issues as they are different from the 2013 and 2014? Comments and observations by posting year model would certainly identify which model year are having issues.
Drive safe,
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Drive safe,
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12-14-2017, 05:56 PM
#4950
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Our '14 has no issues. Might be slightly louder, has the higher shift points, enhanced engine braking isn't so enhanced anymore.
One thing I'm noticing is more white smoke. It's been cool/cold here and even at operating temps, if I've been off the throttle (for example, going downhill), and then hit the gas in the turn to my house - a slight uphill - there is white smoke emitted. That didn't happen before the fix. Seems odd that the fix to clean it up puts out more smoke/vapor.
One thing I'm noticing is more white smoke. It's been cool/cold here and even at operating temps, if I've been off the throttle (for example, going downhill), and then hit the gas in the turn to my house - a slight uphill - there is white smoke emitted. That didn't happen before the fix. Seems odd that the fix to clean it up puts out more smoke/vapor.