Who people are is irrelevant - it's whether they post good, reliable info or total bollocks that matters!

A ******* who gets his hands dirty under the hood is probably far more use than some arty-farty high flier who doesn't !!

 

Who people are is irrelevant - it's whether they post good, reliable info or total bollocks that matters!

A ******* who gets his hands dirty under the hood is probably far more use than some arty-farty high flier who doesn't !!

X2! If people want to let you know their background, they'll tell you, otherwise just read their posts, that'll indicate just how much they know.

 

^True

 

x2

 

So you're saying a 17 year old kid's experience with his first car, a 9 year old Treg is valued equally as a 35 year old's having years of driving and maintenance experience with a number of different cars? LMAO.

Nooby...you just proved my point...the grease monkey ******* is the type of experience I suggested in my thread. That is part of your background.

Furthermore, how would the average newcomer viewing posts know if the info they are reading is indeed "good" before he/she tears something apart to find out it was bull and screwed up something else in the process?

Anyone can buy a VC...doesn't make them a mechanic or even mechanically inclined.

If you want to you will,if you don't you won't. No skin off my back. I have already formed some opinions based on some users' responses to posts. But that requires a bit of reading their post history. Some may not have the luxury of time to do so like I do.

 

So you're saying a 17 year old kid's experience with his first car, a 9 year old Treg is valued equally as a 35 year old's having years of driving and maintenance experience with a number of different cars? LMAO.
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Please do not attribute words to me that I did not use or make up scenarios and assumptions on my behalf.

I was very clear and totally unambiguous, and I repeat what I said:

"Who people are is irrelevant - it's whether they post good, reliable info or total bollocks that matters!"

We have had a couple of 16 and 17 year olds on here over the past year asking for advice, one who had a Touareg and one who was thinking about it but realised, quite sensibly, that it was probably beyond him at this stage in his life [which is more than some older would-be owners understand!].

If either of them had come back offering solutions to problems they had experienced I would have given them the same weight as any proffered by a mid-40s IT director!

 

a 17 years old kid who reads posts here, and searches for all known problems on the treg can and will know more than a 50 year old member who just enters here sometimes and replies to threads related to off-topic part.. Even if it is his first car..

If a member who seeks solutions here for his problems does what the first member who replied him says him to do, he or she makes a big mistake.. Its always better to wait for more and more informations and than do your move..

 

Don't forget, forums are all free advice, and it's worth exactly what you pay for it.
There is nothing to indicate that what people would post about their backgrounds would be anywhere near the truth.
This it the Internet, with no accountability, and good intentions won't change anything.
Use at your own risk!

 

Very true RC! But if they are truly making up a facade, it will most-likely be revealed in their posts, eventually.

 

I'll play,

Mid 30's, 10+years as a Porsche tech, now wrenching on other stuff. The t-reg is my 2nd VW badged car (had a Baja for a summer) unless you live outside the US, where Porsche 914's were VW badged, I've been thru 5 of them...

I can do greasy ******* too if needed, built more than a few big block Chevy's

 

This thread gives some background:
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f49/quest-to-all-the-touareg-owners-what-did-you-drive-before-12207.html

I think if you are interested in sharing more you could always fill out your profile in detail.

 

I do believe thou does protest too much. If you can't understand how someone's background can add or subtract weight to their recommendations in posts regarding vehicle repair or maintenance, that says a bit about you.

 

Late 30's, this is my 11th vehicle not including some offroad only vehicles and dirtbikes, votech school for marine mechanics, truck driving, welding, and fiberglassing. For they last 7 years I have been doing yacht photography around the world. Married for 12 years this years.

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I'm with Nooby, it doesn't matter. If you have a problem and you found a fix for it and you post it on the internet, that's what it's all about.

This is my first Touareg and I am as 'green' as the 17 year olds you talk about. All I did to it sofar was change a light bulb. Would you be more happy to take my advise on a Treg problem because I am 45 and a licensed car tech?

In general the info here is good to very good, everything that is in the DIY section rocks.

Just my 2 pesos.

 

This is starting to sound like a dating site.

I'd guess the bulk of the regulars are grumpy men aged 35-45...if they aren't scottish they should be since they are cheap and frugal.

 

^^ ME to a tee! Thank goodness my wife still laughs about how cheap I am!

 

And, with a V10, not frugal either!

 

Agreed... I have felt the sting! I still love it; but cant justify why?$?

 

Those who WANT to post their bonafides do so - usually in their sig section or with their avatar. If they haven't posted anything relevant then use that is weighting what they say. If they have, then ask yourself if what they say seems to make sense taking into account some of the rest of the posts they have made and comparing the quality of their advice with others.
It is up to you to read and make up your own mind. And the process may not be quick.
As someone famous once said:
You get what you pay for; and sometimes you pay for what you get!
If you get advice and knowledge that works for you - pay it forward.

 

I have to agree with Nooby, I really don't think it matters who the person is, what he does for a living or how much he makes. You could be an IT manager or whatever who knows how to setup and manage extensive networks completely locked down with no chance of access by a hacker and not know where to put washer fluid in your Touareg. Just because you know how to setup raid arrays and can do it very efficiently does not mean I will trust your knowledge of the Touareg or anything else for that matter.

You take advice given with caution and do as much research as possible. I don't have a high paying job, but I have owned a couple of Tregs which brings experience in that sense. Am I an expert on them, no I don't claim to be. Hell, I would not claim to be an expert on anything, but I like technical stuff. So while I can understand your original intent on starting this thread, I don't think it means a lot in the sense of what you want to get out of it imo.

 

Alright now Kryspyx, who are you working for?! Europe's Troll Patrol perhaps, etc?

Who now, I demand to know!!!

Nobody fools the 'dude.

 

I like conspiracy theories. subscribed.

 

I can understand why Kryspyx is asking this question. And I concur with Nooby too (hey, is it you on MyTreg forum with such an awesome avatar?). What matters is whether a person is in a position to give an authoritative and helpful opinion and/or advice. Some other forums that I am a member of have a system of reputation points that can be awarded by fellow forum members. Do you, guys, think this might work for CT? I, personally, do not have a strong opinion and we all know "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and my experience on this forum has been extremely positive so far.

 

.... other forums that I am a member of have a system of reputation points that can be awarded by fellow forum members. Do you, guys, think this might work for CT? ...:

I kind of like the tdiclub forum format, where post count does not even show, but only join date. A bit clinical perhaps, but it seems to work.

That reputation point thing makes me nauseas to be honest.

 

Thanks to those who responded with their backgrounds or neutral "difference of opinion" responses. I appreciate you all.

FourD...oddly enough I am using the app, and it does not give you the options to edit your profile like the web version. If I had been able to, I would have...but it wouldn't have stopped me from posting the thread either. Most fill that out initially when joining, and only some think about updating it later....not that they don't want to necessarily, but just don't think about it.

VW...Sorry to disappoint bud, but I am nothing more nor less than what I say I am. I can understand how anyone could think differently with the annonymity of the internet. Honestly, what point would there be to try to state my accomplishments, yet at the same time point out my shortcomings ... my disability? I guess there could be some who would find some benefit, but not me.

I don't understand how asking others to voluntarily contribute some information about their background could be so offensive to another that he personally attacks him. It is both laughable and sad at the same time that someone could find any offense in the post. For some reason, Nooby seems to think his belief is the ONLY belief that is right and therefor gives him open license to personally attack another member. While others who believe as he does, did not lash out at me they merely offered their opinion.

Oddly enough, it would appear that the English language is not comprehended by someone who lives in the land from which it originated. Per the OP: "Things like this are more important, to me, than which model Treg they drive or do they have VC...when it pertains to what weight to give to someone's advice. Now, this type of profile info is not an absolute in any way, but I think could be useful to some of us. "

Note the "TO ME", "this type of profile info is NOT an absolute in ANY WAY", and the use of the word "COULD".

How anyone could view someone else's opinion, as in "TO ME", as wrong, is beyond me. No one's personal beliefs are wrong...each person is entitled to his/her beliefs. If someone were posting their opinion as "fact", I could see that. But I was not.

I clearly stated that while I find this type of information beneficial to my giving weight or credibility to another's opinion....I further stated that it is not "ABSOLUTE" in any way. It is merely a point among many others, like general knowledge of automotive maintenance/repair and accuracy of the information they have given in the past, to be added together and averaged for me.

Lastly, saying that this type of information "could" be of value to some is not stating it is fact, only merely a possibility. Yet, some seem to believe the word "could" is the same as "would". One is merely meant as a possibilty, the other to mean is the only outcome...i.e. an "opinion" vs. a "fact". Strange how one could be so easily confused with the other.

I could understand your hastened responses, Nooby, if I claimed my opinion was FACT or I was "demanding" everyone post their backgrounds. In no way could anyone who comprehends the English language come to that conclusion. Even if I did post my opinion as "fact", that gives you no right to attack someone personally. While I have agreed to disagree with your opinion in the past on different threads, I never attacked you personally.

I was taught, at a very early age, if you don't have anything nice to say...just smile and nod. Great advice in my opinion. But it is obvious that not everyone believes in that...and that's ok too. If you disagree with my post, by all means disagree. If you can't disagree without personally attacking me, please move on. There is no reason for it. It is counter-productive and gives the site a bad rep.

Peace

 

Thanks to those who responded with their backgrounds or neutral "difference of opinion" responses. I appreciate you all.

FourD...oddly enough I am using the app, and it does not give you the options to edit your profile like the web version. If I had been able to, I would have...but it wouldn't have stopped me from posting the thread either. Most fill that out initially when joining, and only some think about updating it later....not that they don't want to necessarily, but just don't think about it.

VW...Sorry to disappoint bud, but I am nothing more nor less than what I say I am. I can understand how anyone could think differently with the annonymity of the internet. Honestly, what point would there be to try to state my accomplishments, yet at the same time point out my shortcomings ... my disability? I guess there could be some who would find some benefit, but not me.

I don't understand how asking others to voluntarily contribute some information about their background could be so offensive to another that he personally attacks him. It is both laughable and sad at the same time that someone could find any offense in the post. For some reason, Nooby seems to think his belief is the ONLY belief that is right and therefor gives him open license to personally attack another member. While others who believe as he does, did not lash out at me they merely offered their opinion.

Oddly enough, it would appear that the English language is not comprehended by someone who lives in the land from which it originated. Per the OP: "Things like this are more important, to me, than which model Treg they drive or do they have VC...when it pertains to what weight to give to someone's advice. Now, this type of profile info is not an absolute in any way, but I think could be useful to some of us. "

Note the "TO ME", "this type of profile info is NOT an absolute in ANY WAY", and the use of the word "COULD".

How anyone could view someone else's opinion, as in "TO ME", as wrong, is beyond me. No one's personal beliefs are wrong...each person is entitled to his/her beliefs. If someone were posting their opinion as "fact", I could see that. But I was not.

I clearly stated that while I find this type of information beneficial to my giving weight or credibility to another's opinion....I further stated that it is not "ABSOLUTE" in any way. It is merely a point among many others, like general knowledge of automotive maintenance/repair and accuracy of the information they have given in the past, to be added together and averaged for me.

Lastly, saying that this type of information "could" be of value to some is not stating it is fact, only merely a possibility. Yet, some seem to believe the word "could" is the same as "would". One is merely meant as a possibilty, the other to mean is the only outcome...i.e. an "opinion" vs. a "fact". Strange how one could be so easily confused with the other.

I could understand your hastened responses, Nooby, if I claimed my opinion was FACT or I was "demanding" everyone post their backgrounds. In no way could anyone who comprehends the English language come to that conclusion. Even if I did post my opinion as "fact", that gives you no right to attack someone personally. While I have agreed to disagree with your opinion in the past on different threads, I never attacked you personally.

I was taught, at a very early age, if you don't have anything nice to say...just smile and nod. Great advice in my opinion. But it is obvious that not everyone believes in that...and that's ok too. If you disagree with my post, by all means disagree. If you can't disagree without personally attacking me, please move on. There is no reason for it. It is counter-productive and gives the site a bad rep.

Peace

Like I said at the beginning, who people are is irrelevant - it's whether they post good, reliable info or total bollocks that matters . . . . .

 

I was of course, only kidding you know .

However, old habits do die hard, I did practice social engineering on you, thank you for allowing me to complete your profile .

 

LOL Yeah VW, I know. Just givin ya back a bit of what you dished out.

If I had a problem with it...BELIEVE me, you'd know.

Peace

 

Must have slipped through a time portal: why is there a metaphysical diatribe under engine, transmission and exhaust?

Serious blow-by, time for two cans of Sea Foam.

Bollocks is Anglo-Saxon, much to the point, but not worthy of a philippic polemic.

Fulminations aside, I am neutral on brickbats.

 

Must have slipped through a time portal: why is there a metaphysical diatribe under engine, transmission and exhaust?

Serious blow-by, time for two cans of Sea Foam.

Bollocks is Anglo-Saxon, much to the point, but not worthy of a philippic polemic.

Fulminations aside, I am neutral on brickbats.

awesome \\/

 

In one ....

and right back out the other.

LOL



PJ...because it is in this forum the people are posting their recommendations. I was asking to know a bit more about the members who I interact with typically. Love the reply ... YOU ROCK!

 

The CT (as any forum) is more social than requesting and receiving advice on Touareg repairs, otherwise people with the most problematic vehicles would be - by default - considered being the most valuable members of the forum community. After all, there are very few things a Touareg owner can accomplish in his/her own garage. IMO the local VW Service department plays the most important role in maintaining our beloved Touareg SUVs in working conditions. Thus, learning how others dealt with their dealership is at least equally important as DIY topics are. Oftentimes by reading other people posts one is simply verifying validity of one’s own opinion on a matter. Sometimes being on forum is just a form of entertainment – free and readily available. Anonymity of membership allows for personal attacks (if not restricted by the admins), but let this gnaw the attacker consciousness if there is one. True, contributor ratings are widely used, say, by online sale sites, but there is no reviewer personal background included (and who cares about it anyways?). I take any forum’s post value as is – freely expressed, whether it is helpful or not, - and I care very little about how many people found a post helpful. So, please take this very post value as it is offered – freely and undemanding.

 

Frankly I don't understand what's the big deal. OP was simply asking who is who, no need to lecture him or get offended. I see these kind of threads on almost any auto forum. All you really have to do is play along or don't, IMHO.

Late 30's, desk job, 25+ cars to date and counting, can do almost anything but will not do everything (car related), some things I'd rather pay for.

 

Completely agree! Play along or find another thread.

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