GolfWang’s Green Alltrack

[Dog Dad Wagon]

Even a Tiguan is much bigger than my wife would prefer, but I have always loved the T-Reg. Any good news on the JSW?

Even a Gen 1 Tig? My gf detests the new tiguans but adores the Gen 1. Gen 1 is a pretty girly car lol.

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

Sweet ride man - hope it serves you well.

Thanks dude me too haha. This forum has ruined me, I’m already looking at Cayenne GTS Springs and Bilstein B6 HDs hahahaha.

Fortunately the Cayenne parts are so expensive I can’t even dream of affording them so that’ll keep me from modding the car too much. The engine and trans are fantastic from the factory, both the hardware and software.

Coming from 3 MK7 Golfs, The OEM eng/Tran mounts on the V6 TDI Treg are sublime. Much heavier duty (better performing) while retaining that OEM smoothness/isolation. When you floor it from a red light that 400TQ kicks immediately but the entire drivetrain stays solid. That alone makes the car feel so much better, not having blown mounts from the factory.

 

[Daks]

Thanks dude me too haha. This forum has ruined me, I’m already looking at Cayenne GTS Springs and Bilstein B6 HDs hahahaha.

Fortunately the Cayenne parts are so expensive I can’t even dream of affording them so that’ll keep me from modding the car too much. The engine and trans are fantastic from the factory, both the hardware and software.

Coming from 3 MK7 Golfs, The OEM eng/Tran mounts on the V6 TDI Treg are sublime. Much heavier duty (better performing) while retaining that OEM smoothness/isolation. When you floor it from a red light that 400TQ kicks immediately but the entire drivetrain stays solid. That alone makes the car feel so much better, not having blown mounts from the factory.

I hate to say this - but wait until those repair bills on the big diesel start piling up; also finding mechanics that work on diesels ain't gonna be too fun.

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

I hate to say this - but wait until those repair bills on the big diesel start piling up; also finding mechanics that work on diesels ain't gonna be too fun.

got 6 years/70K of Factory Powertrain remaining and 8 years/90K of Dieselgate warranty to go. Car will be paid off by time I have to pay for any repairs. Once warranty is up, if/when I have DPF/EGR related issues I’ll just delete it. No emissions for diesels in PA.

 

[Trollin86]

What made you pick a Touareg over a 958 Cayenne Diesel?

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

What made you pick a Touareg over a 958 Cayenne Diesel?

I genuinely find the Touareg more attractive. And I do not believe the Porsche or Q7 come with 10 year 100K factory powertrain warranties.

I also can’t afford the Porsche tax. I can swing an overpriced VW with a lock-in warranty that’ll last me till the car is paid off but couldn’t swing something that may cost me thousands in repairs while still making payments.

 

[Gr33nBunny]

Even a Gen 1 Tig? My gf detests the new tiguans but adores the Gen 1. Gen 1 is a pretty girly car lol.

She dislikes the Gen 1 also because it's too girly haha. The current goal is to trade the Civic by the time she hits 100k, and it rolled over 90 this past weekend so tomorrow we're going to swing by Piazza Honda for an appraisal, simply because her dad has been friends with the current Acura sales manager for 25 years. I've already got her interested in checking out a CPO facelift GTI and Alltrack

 

[Gr33nBunny]

Alltracks are hard to find, but so is the purple sport Touring civic hatchback she wants. There is still hope for a pair of VWs in the garage yet!

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

Anddddddd 40 days of ownership, I was rear ended and they hit and ran. Waiting for the cops to show up. Fuck this shit

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

I think the perp was nodding out on H, they were on the gas for a few seconds after they slammed into me. Very pleased with how well the Touareg took it compared to the civic.

found the car less than 2 blocks from the collision last night, on the same street headed the same direction.

very distinctive damage to tie it to my car (most notably the square tow hitch hole on their bumper, and the white paint on my damaged tow hitch).

cops are so annoying - when I called the district (not 911) stating I located the vehicle and would like an officer out to update the existing police report that was opened last night with the corroborating details of my discovery, they said no other officer than the one who made it can update it and she’s not in till 11PM. What if the car isn’t there anymore? Craziness.

At least the photos corroborate the descriptions provided last night, and I’ve got the VIN and plates.

 

[Acadia18]

I think the perp was nodding out on H, they were on the gas for a few seconds after they slammed into me. Very pleased with how well the Touareg took it compared to the civic.

found the car less than 2 blocks from the collision last night, on the same street headed the same direction.

very distinctive damage to tie it to my car (most notably the square tow hitch hole on their bumper, and the white paint on my damaged tow hitch).

cops are so annoying - when I called the district (not 911) stating I located the vehicle and would like an officer out to update the existing police report that was opened last night with the corroborating details of my discovery, they said no other officer than the one who made it can update it and she’s not in till 11PM. What if the car isn’t there anymore? Craziness.

At least the photos corroborate the descriptions provided last night, and I’ve got the VIN and plates.

Unfortunately, the chances of the driver of that car being insured look pretty minimal...

 

[Acadia18]

Also why I make the recommendation to anyone that the first purchase they buy for their car should be a front and rear facing dashcam.

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

Also why I make the recommendation to anyone that the first purchase they buy for their car should be a front and rear facing dashcam.

I said to my gf earlier I am getting F+R dash cams for both of us (her car is still in the shop from the wreck in January!).

what should I get lol

 

[Acadia18]

I'm a fan of Blackvue ones, because I don't like something big and bulky. They have a wide range that cover just about all the features and resolutions. The Viofo ones are also popular (and cheaper than the Blackvue), but they're also quite a bit bulkier. The front facing camera has a screen on it FFS. I don't want something that big!

 

[jimlloyd40]

Been hearing good things about the Garmin cameras.