OT: sportwagen

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by thwart

Another data point... my '17 S with manual trans and 4-motion is getting 27-29 mpg in cold sub-freezing winter weather, city driving. Consistently gets 34-36 mpg on the highway.

And with snows mounted, it's pretty amazing.

My butt appreciates the (heated) cloth seats when it's bitter cold.

I do miss the heated outside mirrors that I had with my old Audi, and also the fog lights and turn lighting not included in the base lights package.

I'd buy another.

My -17 'S', 4 motion, with DSG tranny has heated outside mirrors..(?)

And, I think the seats look and 'feel' fine..black..maybe in a lighter color not good lookin' but black..OK by me.

[palincss]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

As far as faux leather, that is all good with me and prefer it, afaik VW does not even sell real leather, its all leatherete or whatever they call it

Not true. The Golf R has leather seats, and a couple of years ago there was a top spec Golf that had leather seats; so too do the 2019 GTI SE and Autobahn Editions. (That's not meant to be a complete list, by the way; there may be other top spec models with leather seats that I'm not aware of.)

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by GScot

I'll admit I haven't researched it in depth but a quick ebay search gave me the idea you could get a full seat seat from an upgraded MQB platform car, even GTI fronts for less that $1,000. Gotta figure it would be a bolt in plug in swap and if you're in them all day it might be worthwhile to some.

Has been done a few times. People have put the plaid GTI seats (I think they look no good and dated but people love them, they are much better seats, even in cloth) in the SW.

Originally Posted by palincss

Not true. The Golf R has leather seats, and a couple of years ago there was a top spec Golf that had leather seats; so too do the 2019 GTI SE and Autobahn Editions. (That's not meant to be a complete list, by the way; there may be other top spec models with leather seats that I'm not aware of.)

Why I said AFAIK. And a little researchj

Cloth: Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Golf, Golf GTI, e-Golf, Golf SportWagen

Leatherette: Jetta, Passat, CC, Beetle, Golf, e-Golf, Tiguan,Touareg, Golf SportWagen, Beetle Convertible, Eos

Leather: CC, Touareg, Passat, Golf GTI, Golf R, Tiguan


It makes sense really, VW does not want to sell $50000 cars with fake leather. That said the Leatherette is nice

[saab2000]

My 2018 Tiguan SEL Premium has leather seats. Wish I could have opted for cloth at this trim level. I don’t love leather seats but wanted features only available on that trim level, in particular the LED lighting.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by saab2000

My 2018 Tiguan SEL Premium has leather seats. Wish I could have opted for cloth at this trim level. I don’t love leather seats but wanted features only available on that trim level, in particular the LED lighting.

VW NA sucks. In canada you can build your own, Want 6 speed manual, leatherette and lighting package SW, you got it. Here you either get a no options car or you get all options car for $6000 more

[saab2000]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

VW NA sucks. In canada you can build your own, Want 6 speed manual, leatherette and lighting package SW, you got it. Here you either get a no options car or you get all options car for $6000 more

It’s not just VW. Most brands limit options for the US market. I really wish we could just order a car from an order sheet, even if it cost a bit more. With today’s technology this should absolutely be possible.

[nickl]

Read a press release that VW is discontinuing the Sportwagen, at least in the US. Pretty much limits non SUV or CUV wagon options.

[eddief]

if you want one at all the time is right now:

https://jalopnik.com/there-are-way-m...ale-1836457257

[gt eunuch]

Well shoot fire.

After almost 2 amazing years of ownership of my 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI a lady totaled it while parked (for a VERY short time... ugh) on my street.

So now I am in the market again, and specifically the TDI model seems to be rarer than hens teeth around here, but another challenger appears.

2018/19 Buick () Regal TourX

These things seem to be bolted to the ground on dealers lots and they are being sold at a HEAVY discount.

Thought/comments/concerns?

[Morgul Bismark]

Originally Posted by saab2000

I really wish we could just order a car from an order sheet, even if it cost a bit more. With today’s technology this should absolutely be possible.

MINI has been doing it for 17 years.

I'm getting ready to order a new Clubman that way once the new JCWs come out.

[Powerful Pete]

Originally Posted by gt eunuch

2018/19 Buick () Regal TourX

These things seem to be bolted to the ground on dealers lots and they are being sold at a HEAVY discount.

Thought/comments/concerns?

Seems like an interesting car - an off the beat review from someone who actually owns one - https://jalopnik.com/10-000-miles-ow...ive-1835082720

[54ny77]

they look better in photos than in person.

check 'em out in person first.

or, go with a golf/gti!

Originally Posted by gt eunuch

Well shoot fire.

After almost 2 amazing years of ownership of my 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI a lady totaled it while parked (for a VERY short time... ugh) on my street.

So now I am in the market again, and specifically the TDI model seems to be rarer than hens teeth around here, but another challenger appears.

2018/19 Buick () Regal TourX

These things seem to be bolted to the ground on dealers lots and they are being sold at a HEAVY discount.

Thought/comments/concerns?

[gt eunuch]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

go with a golf/gti!

Family of 4 with a huge appetite for road trips is a BIG knock against the standard length Golf, or else I would have already bought a GTI

[Ken Robb]

That Buick is a rebadged Opel. I would probably enjoy driving one but GM has sold the Opel division so parts and service in the USA may become a problem and resale will be in the dumper.

[54ny77]

Gotcha. Could always go for GTI with one of those Yakima roof storage compartments.

Sportwagen 30 cu. ft. w/rear seats up, GTI is 23.

Originally Posted by gt eunuch

Family of 4 with a huge appetite for road trips is a BIG knock against the standard length Golf, or else I would have already bought a GTI