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#2647 of 3707 Re: Foggy Windows - Summary [shrifty] by c280 Dec 19, 2008 (7:35 am)
Replying to: shrifty (Dec 18, 2008 7:13 pm) Hi all, due to my lack of knowledge concerning the 'recirculate button' and earlier feedbacks, I went and read the car manual. It's pretty clear that using the 'recirculate button' in specific instances will cause the windows to get real foggy. Now I know what to do. However, there is something funky, unusual, strange whichever word you prefer about the Climatic system in the '09-TDI. From day one, back in August, driving the car home with the AC running, I noticed there was a little fog on the windshield right below the rear view mirror that I just could not get rid off. I later discovered that there is an extra vent on top of the dashboard that blows air on to the windshield if that's your preference. The other option is to close that vent so the air blows into the car instead of on the windshield. The problem from my experience is that you need the air blowing onto the windshield because you always get some fogging even when you follow the VW settings as listed. I think it's a design flaw. I have never had this issue with other cars. Now that it's cold and with the heat on, you have to constantly turn the AC on and off to get rid of the fog on the windshield.
#2648 of 3707 side moldings by goldgary1 Dec 19, 2008 (8:09 am)
HI Redvw. I have an 09 TDI, and wanted the extra protection using side molding. I bought a set from dealership. Only one color, grey, to use on Jetta. Cost was $149.00. Its put on by sticky tape. No holes are drilled. I would normally do it my self, but I had dealer do it due it being cold here in NH now. Cost for service was $98.00 std. shop rate for 1 hour.   I think it will save the side of cars from dings. Without moldings, those doors are ding magnets. The moldings were cheap, but it will help in the long run. Moldings themselves don't look bad either. Hope this helps.   Oh.. FWIW . I am getting winter driving, 40-43 mpg. with winter mix fuel. Late summer I was getting 45-48 mpg. This is going back and forth to work, 85% highway. The cold does do a number on mpg.   Gary Replies to this message: redvw (Dec 19, 2008 11:23 am)
#2649 of 3707 Re: side moldings [goldgary1] by redvw Dec 19, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: goldgary1 (Dec 19, 2008 8:09 am) Thank you for the reply.
#2650 of 3707 Jetta TDI EC by rv65 Dec 20, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Apparently there will be a sporty TDI trim next year for the Jetta. It comes with the Thunderbunny body kit, 18" wheels, special trim and a sport suspension. The EC model will come out next year. My carspace gallery has a picture of the thunderbunny kit and it's ugly.
#2651 of 3707 2009 Jetta tdi tax credit by etracey Dec 26, 2008 (3:15 pm)
I just checked the IRS.gov web site and the 2009 Jetta is not listed as one of the 2009 autos that are eligible for a tax credit.???? Replies to this message: shrifty (Dec 26, 2008 3:35 pm) shrifty (Dec 26, 2008 3:40 pm)
#2652 of 3707 Re: 2009 Jetta tdi tax credit [etracey] by shrifty Dec 26, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: etracey (Dec 26, 2008 3:15 pm) Hi etracey, it's there. You may have been looking under the Hybrid section.   http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=187546,00.html http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html   Advanced Lean Burn Technology Vehicles Purchasers of advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles may claim a credit of $1,300 per vehicle.   Make Model Credit Amount   Volkswagen 2009 Jetta –2.0L TDI Sedan manual and automatic $1,300 Volkswagen 2009 Sportwagen –2.0L TDI manual and automatic $1,300   Sorry I can't find the correct form that needs to be filled out, but the Jetta TDI is definately on the list.
#2653 of 3707 Re: 2009 Jetta tdi tax credit [etracey] by shrifty Dec 26, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: etracey (Dec 26, 2008 3:15 pm) If I'm not mistaken, the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit form 8910 is the one you will need to fill out.   c Advanced lean burn technology vehicle. This is a vehicle with an internal combustion engine that incorporates direct injection, is designed to operate primarily using more air than is necessary for complete combustion of the fuel, and that meets certain additional requirements.   http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8910.pdf
#2654 of 3707 Re: One cannot "order" a Volkswagen [bpeebles] by redvw Dec 31, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 03, 2008 5:38 pm) Did your dealer charge you any additional fee for this swap? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Dec 31, 2008 8:47 pm) redvw (Dec 31, 2008 8:54 pm)
#2655 of 3707 Re: One cannot "order" a Volkswagen [redvw] by bpeebles Dec 31, 2008 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: redvw (Dec 31, 2008 8:12 pm) ABSOLUTEY NOT!.... that is considerd the normal and standard way to get the VWs which the customer wants into their hands. The "swaping" is between the dealerships and the buyer should not need to bother with the details. Obviously, a dealership with a larger inventory is in a better position to dicker with other dealerships reguarding a 'swap'.   Besides, I do not play the dealership "game" of dickering on the price. I tell them up-front that I am busy and will not particapate in such games. Most dealerships, when informed of this, will accept any reasonable offer. (Most are happy to get 4% over their dealer-cost)   1st) I read thru the sales broschure and determined the vehicle, color, options...etc that I desired. 2nd) I telephoned the dealership and told them what I wanted and what I was willing to pay for it. 3rd) Delership called me back 10 minutes later and said they could have the car I wanted by Wednesday.   The 1st time I set foot on the dealers lot was to pick up my new VW. The salesman spent about 30 minutes explaining all the neto features right down to how to reprogram the radio if the battery power is lost. He also explained to NEVER leave the heated mirrors turned on lest they will burn out. (Did you know there is a "center" sunshade above the rearview mirror?)   BTW: I drive past 2 other VW dealerships to get to this one which is 1.5 hour drive from my house. Replies to this message: redvw (Dec 31, 2008 8:54 pm)
#2656 of 3707 Re: One cannot "order" a Volkswagen [bpeebles] by redvw Dec 31, 2008 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Dec 31, 2008 8:47 pm) Local dealer in Long Island, NY wants $250 to get a TDI which is located in Ma. Stated it is an overnight trip.

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