Turned 225k miles. Not much new vs. the 200k mile report.
Transmission flares (slips) on the 4-->5 upshift, always. The amount of slip is increased with increased throttle pedal.
Sometimes it gets stuck in 8th gear when decelerating from highway speeds, without using the brakes. I encounter this when approaching a highway off ramp, and the brakes are not used to slow from 70mph to approximately 30mph. In such a case, when the vehicle slows to the appropriate speed, the transmission shifts with a clunk from 8-->3 and is stuck in 3rd gear until stopping the vehicle, shifting into park, then key off/key removed/key insert/key on. Normal function resumes.
I asked the VW dealer to change the transmission oil about a year ago, and they recommended not doing it, because they said it could create unintended problems.
Original factory shocks, need replacing. Driver's door lock button doesn't work, but that failed many years ago.
All else is OK. Air conditioning might need recharging. Sirius radio loses its mind on a regular basis, but I chalk that up to Sirius, not the radio or VW. Navigation map is grossly out of date for secondary roads due to widespread road reconstruction and rerouting in the United States over the past 5-10 years.
Still achieves 30-33mpg on the highway with one person at approximately 70-75mph. Tows a 3500lb boat beautifully.
It's been a journey, and I still really like the vehicle.
Transmission flares (slips) on the 4-->5 upshift, always. The amount of slip is increased with increased throttle pedal.
Sometimes it gets stuck in 8th gear when decelerating from highway speeds, without using the brakes. I encounter this when approaching a highway off ramp, and the brakes are not used to slow from 70mph to approximately 30mph. In such a case, when the vehicle slows to the appropriate speed, the transmission shifts with a clunk from 8-->3 and is stuck in 3rd gear until stopping the vehicle, shifting into park, then key off/key removed/key insert/key on. Normal function resumes.
I asked the VW dealer to change the transmission oil about a year ago, and they recommended not doing it, because they said it could create unintended problems.
Original factory shocks, need replacing. Driver's door lock button doesn't work, but that failed many years ago.
All else is OK. Air conditioning might need recharging. Sirius radio loses its mind on a regular basis, but I chalk that up to Sirius, not the radio or VW. Navigation map is grossly out of date for secondary roads due to widespread road reconstruction and rerouting in the United States over the past 5-10 years.
Still achieves 30-33mpg on the highway with one person at approximately 70-75mph. Tows a 3500lb boat beautifully.
It's been a journey, and I still really like the vehicle.
