OT: sportwagen

[fiataccompli]

those are 17" wheels that the dealer swapped at the last minute. I wasn't looking for anything particularly exotic, but I think the cars look better with more open wheels (and they are easier to clean). They said no until the 11th hour at which point the parts manager said, "sure, I can do that".

I have a Llumar product. I think 35 all around & even have a clear film on the windshield (blocks UV)..it's their high end stuff..ceramic, whatever that really means...and a lifetime warranty that is transferable for the product & its installation - I do know what that means. The bit of privacy and cooler temps are nice without it looking like a gangster car.

[kohlboto]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I was set on whispbar cross bars and pitchfork trays before I bought the car. A google search looking for the combo brought me to paceline of all places.

Gavingould has the same setup. Hope he doesn't mind me reporting the pic. I think it looks great.

Is there clearance for the sunroof to open with that set-up?

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by kohlboto

Is there clearance for the sunroof to open with that set-up?

I hear it is very tight.

I bought one without a sunroof. It's cool, but I didn't want the expense. I've got the Porsche if I want an open roof.

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I was set on whispbar cross bars and pitchfork trays before I bought the car. A google search looking for the combo brought me to paceline of all places.

Gavingould has the same setup. Hope he doesn't mind me reporting the pic. I think it looks great.

This looks like my old 'hood in Chicago.

[gavingould]

re: the pano roof and my rack -

YES it does clear. but it is very very close. like 3-4 sheets of paper close. took a few tries at exact placement to get the right spot for the crossbars, and they're spaced 'up' slightly with a couple stick-on rubber feet.
it's extremely rare that we actually open the roof, but we do vent it pretty often no problem.
i knew it would be really snug before purchase after trawling a few VW forums.

Ken Robb, it's Logan Square/Avondale

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by gavingould

re: the pano roof and my rack -

YES it does clear. but it is very very close. like 3-4 sheets of paper close. took a few tries at exact placement to get the right spot for the crossbars, and they're spaced 'up' slightly with a couple stick-on rubber feet.
it's extremely rare that we actually open the roof, but we do vent it pretty often no problem.
i knew it would be really snug before purchase after trawling a few VW forums.

Ken Robb, it's Logan Square/Avondale

Hey I still remember Logan Square Buick.
I'm from Berwyn but those two-flats are common throughout "Chicagoland". Gee, do they still use that term?

[gavingould]

Chicagoland is definitely still in use!

[Onno]

Just in case anybody at VW is reading this thread:
I'd dump my Subaru in a second if the JSW came out in AWD. I had a Passat for years, and loved it, and my wife had a TDI Golf. But we do a lot of driving in the Adirondacks in winter, to ski, etc., and I would not now give up AWD. And yes, I always put snow tires on, every car.

[thirdgenbird]

It sounds like they are saying the mk7 will get all wheel drive for 2016.

[p nut]

Emissions; TDI and gas

Maybe someone can educate me on the level of pollution emitted from the TDI and 2.5/1.8T engines. Is there a significant difference between the two?

Where I live, the air quality is not that great year round, and down right HORRIBLE during the winter time (due to inversion). Worse than LA and other major cities at times. Just want to do what I can to help, since I drive so much (short of going hybrid).

[shovelhd]

Originally Posted by p nut

Emissions; TDI and gas

Maybe someone can educate me on the level of pollution emitted from the TDI and 2.5/1.8T engines. Is there a significant difference between the two?

Where I live, the air quality is not that great year round, and down right HORRIBLE during the winter time (due to inversion). Worse than LA and other major cities at times. Just want to do what I can to help, since I drive so much (short of going hybrid).

The emission controls on the late model TDI engines are insane. I have 15k on my 2014 and the tailpipes are as clean as the day I drove it home. The DPF maintenance is a significant consideration. Right now it could amount to a $2500 expense at 125k or thereabouts. Will someone provide a cost effective cleaning service for these filters? Time will tell. Current services are focused on truck DPFs not TDIs.

[thirdgenbird]

The 2015 will also have DEF.

[p nut]

That's good to hear and that is a +1 for the TDI. I guess the better MPG of the diesel just adds to the overall net effect as well.

[MaraudingWalrus]

Originally Posted by Onno

Just in case anybody at VW is reading this thread:
I'd dump my Subaru in a second if the JSW came out in AWD. I had a Passat for years, and loved it, and my wife had a TDI Golf. But we do a lot of driving in the Adirondacks in winter, to ski, etc., and I would not now give up AWD. And yes, I always put snow tires on, every car.

There are rumours they'll be bringing a Golf R wagon to the states in the next couple of years. They're bringing one to the LA Auto show, with some chatter on the vw forums they will be bringing it to production for the states. Jalopnik did a peice a couple days ago.

[palincss]

Originally Posted by MaraudingWalrus

There are rumours they'll be bringing a Golf R wagon to the states in the next couple of years. They're bringing one to the LA Auto show, with some chatter on the vw forums they will be bringing it to production for the states. Jalopnik did a peice a couple days ago.

As did Car & Driver and Road & Track, both of which made it quite clear that VW has no intentions whatever of bringing the Golf R Wagon to the US.