I drove out to the mountains today in my Prius and got about 52mpg. Haven't spent any time waxing or washing it unless you count that rainstorm we had about a week ago..
You like that Prius Jim? Is it fun to drive? Is it peppy?
I didn't know that you had that many miles on her Jim, what year is it?
I'm at 1500 miles already, I will say I noticed an improvement on my return trip mpg wise. I did read up on the trailer, I think I may have the car fit with a hitch and find or buil a MC specific trailer so I can haul either the KLR or YZ, I'm getting ready to be certified as a dirt bike instructor so I don't want to leave either bike at the property, I may make the trailer big enough for 2 bikes. Jim, would that count as a farkle?
I went to the Audi / Volkswagen / Porsche dealer tonight before work and test drove the Audi 3. I am sooo impressed with the performance of the TDI,
and the build of the Audi, but the roof line is just a little low for me.. So I sat in a Jetta, same problem. Sat in a Passat, wow! I fit just fine, and it was loaded,
so I asked what the tow rating is, and it is zero.. Not recommended for the Passat or the Jetta or the Audi 3. So, they put great torquey engines in these
autos, and you can't even tow a m/c trailer with it? I am bummed, but after looking under the rear, I realized that the frame rails that a hitch would normally
bolt up to are not there..No place to bolt a hitch anywhere. So, it looks like I'm down to the Toyota Rav4, and the Subaru Outback 3.6r. Checked out
the '12 Honda CRV, but I just don't trust that 4 banger gas to pull a trailer uphill..
Good luck gents with your newly found fuel misers.
I went to the Audi / Volkswagen / Porsche dealer tonight before work and test drove the Audi 3. I am sooo impressed with the performance of the TDI,Hitch kits are available for the Jetta, I'm having one installed next month, it will be used to pull a three rail MC trailer. I'll also get her chipped for the two passes I wil pass through.
and the build of the Audi, but the roof line is just a little low for me.. So I sat in a Jetta, same problem. Sat in a Passat, wow! I fit just fine, and it was loaded,
so I asked what the tow rating is, and it is zero.. Not recommended for the Passat or the Jetta or the Audi 3. So, they put great torquey engines in these
autos, and you can't even tow a m/c trailer with it? I am bummed, but after looking under the rear, I realized that the frame rails that a hitch would normally
bolt up to are not there..No place to bolt a hitch anywhere. So, it looks like I'm down to the Toyota Rav4, and the Subaru Outback 3.6r. Checked out
the '12 Honda CRV, but I just don't trust that 4 banger gas to pull a trailer uphill..
Good luck gents with your newly found fuel misers.
I went to the Audi / Volkswagen / Porsche dealer tonight before work and test drove the Audi 3. I am sooo impressed with the performance of the TDI,
and the build of the Audi, but the roof line is just a little low for me.. So I sat in a Jetta, same problem. Sat in a Passat, wow! I fit just fine, and it was loaded,
so I asked what the tow rating is, and it is zero.. Not recommended for the Passat or the Jetta or the Audi 3. So, they put great torquey engines in these
autos, and you can't even tow a m/c trailer with it? I am bummed, but after looking under the rear, I realized that the frame rails that a hitch would normally
bolt up to are not there..No place to bolt a hitch anywhere. So, it looks like I'm down to the Toyota Rav4, and the Subaru Outback 3.6r. Checked out
the '12 Honda CRV, but I just don't trust that 4 banger gas to pull a trailer uphill..
Good luck gents with your newly found fuel misers.
To bad VW isn't putting the TDI in the Tiguan (at least in the US).
Sounds like you want Japanese (or German), but what about the Ford Edge? 30 mpg with the 2.0 ecoboost is pretty hard to beat in a decent looking small SUV/crossover. It also has a 3500 lb tow capacity.
I know nothing of the A3 but the Jettas have a tow rating of 2k and 1k, gasser and TDI respectively. The TDIs can certainly tow more than they are ratted for but I think that VW is covering themselves because of the emissions stuff on the TDI, the DPF mainly.The salesman told me that the Jetta would be too small for me, and it didn't tow.. So now that you all are informing me that it will tow, I'm going back to see
The build quality on the Jetta is top notch!
I drove the Jetta in a snow storm yesterday for the first time and it did well. The traction control works great, as does the ABS.
I don't see where you guys have debated the merits of different windshield washer fluid yet... That should be a good one.......hopefully.Synthetic of course, once you have reached the third fillup, the heated system requires a carefull breakin to properly set the impellers to the pump housing and prevent premature squirts
Synthetic of course, once you have reached the third fillup, the heated system requires a carefull breakin to properly set the impellers to the pump housing and prevent premature squirts
The use of synthetic also prevents post squirt dribbles.Arguing is discouraged over there, that place just don't feel like family. I'm gonna use Mobil Delvac 1 full syn. for the change. Big bummer today, freezing fog so I get to cage it--AGAIN!!!
Over at the Jetta boards they doarguediscuss about what type of washer fluids are best.
Arguing is discouraged over there, that place just don't feel like family. I'm gonna use Mobil Delvac 1 full syn. for the change. Big bummer today, freezing fog so I get to cage it--AGAIN!!!