Recent content by WIT4R

At first it turned me off, but it is growing on me. It would look best in dark colors. Perhaps if they didn't just shove round fog lights into the front vents. Looks like the designers forgot to put them on and just threw them in at the last minute. Maybe pry them out and put in some long...

Whiplash, you sound like you've had some bad experience with VW. But I share all the same cautions you do when I made the trade. Especially this being my first German vehicle and especially since they tend to over engineer things. It seems that VW is trying to simplify the cars somewhat...

Interesting tech, but I'm not sure how it will play out with an SUV. As for diesel power, I think it's a more efficient way to move such a large vehicle. I might get some flame for this, but I recently traded my 5th gen 4runner for a 2012 TDI Touareg, and I must say I'm a firm believer in...

Maybe another suggestion should be that they change Toyota Care. Maybe they should offer an emergency tracking service. Charge a reasonable one time fee and they flip the switch and tell you where your car is. I understand they want a subscription, but still, if a guy looses his truck, the...

Man that sucks, but at least you got it back and hopefully it will be as good as new when they fix it. Toyota needs to modify the smart key system. The truck can tell if the key is inside or outside of the vehicle (so you can't lock the key in the truck). So they should program the system...

Thanks for the encouraging words. But if a zombie Apocalypse breaks out, this thing is going back and I'm picking up a TE 4runner or a Land Cruiser :uzi:

This is by far one of the best forums.....hence I'll be checking in from time to time to see what everyone is doing with their rides. From what I'm finding so far, the VW forums are not that active, unless you have a GTI.

You guys are right, sorry didn't mean to get overly excited about the new ride. Back to the 4runners! Have fun.:cheers:

Thanks. I spoke with a service guy at the VW dealer and they are noticing that VW is trying to simplify the cars. My wife has a 2013 Passat TDI and that is what got me looking at the Touareg TDI. The Passat has been awesome to us, and the mileage we get is amazing (avg 42mpg in mixed city...

I'm still comming to terms with the mpg. When I had the 4runner I was getting about 17mpg around town, and on the highway I was lucky to see 22mpg (and my 4runner was 2wd). With this TDI, I'm getting 26 mpg around town and the other day I got 30 mpg on the highway. Diesel is such an...

I got the 3.0 V6 Diesel, which has more then enough power. They don't offer that monster V10 anymore that I know of, but I've heard the stories. I had a conversation with the service manager at our dealer, and he is noticing that the VW is waking up and is trying to simplify their vehicles...

Thanks guys. Yeah the two are definitely two different animals. For a crossover it's not bad. Fit and finish is nice, and tows more then the 4Runner. Plus having 406 ft/lbs of torque is nice. I've always had Japanese cars, so reliability was never a concern, but I'm fairly new to VW...

Well guys its been fun but I'm moving on. I just traded my 2011 4runner Limited for a 2012 Touareg TDI. They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. My needs have changed and the Touareg is just a better fit for me right now, especially with the TDI (the mpg I'm getting is crazy). I liked...

If you can afford it, Thule Hullavator. They are pricey but trust me if you plan on kayaking a lot, they are worth every cent. You will definitely be able to load that boat by yourself without any fear of scratching or denting your truck. They are rock solid too as I have no drama at all...

Good advice. First thing I did was wash the truck with Dawn dish washing liquid to strip the factory wax. Then followed up with a clay bar, then used a synthetic wax. I personally like Klasse. It's a German polish, but it's an acrylic, so it doesn't melt off like carnuba will. It's an...