I know there are a couple owners on here, thoughts/feelings, pros/cons? Would you buy again?
https://www.cartervw.com/blog/how-to-turn-off-the-start-stop-feature-on-your-volkswagen/521_Ag said:
We've had my wife's Atlas for about 5 months now. So far we both really like it. Taken it on a couple of road trips and it was comfortable for 4 full sized adults plus stuff. No problems with it so far but we're still in the honeymoon phase as far as reliability goes. Some of the reviews I read before I bought it claimed they were under powered but I haven't found that to be the case. It's plenty quick for a grocery getter. The only thing I don't like is the automatic engine stop/start can't be permanently disabled (as far as I know).
You will in August!1agswitchin4lanes said:
I actually dont find mine auto start/stop annoying (yet).....
pdawg10384 said:
The Honda Pilot is the main competition, which is much more bland and minivan looking to me...
Search VCDS instead. It's a godsend if you own anything VW or Audi, it talks to all of the different modules so you can quickly sort out issues. You also need it to change the rear brake pads if you have an electronic parking brake.521_Ag said:
I'm not sure what that is but I'm a little hesitant to google VAG-com on my company cell phone.
Yea but the Highlander is too boring because it will be much more reliable and not have as many problems.JesusQuintana said:pdawg10384 said:
The Honda Pilot is the main competition, which is much more bland and minivan looking to me...
What about the highlander, explorer or Acadia?
locogringo said:
Volvo XC90 - T6
Turbo charged, and super charged. Leave the dial on "Dynamic" drive mode.
Done
Moms VW Tourage got bought back b/c dieselgate, she switched to the XC90 over the Atlas and says she loves it. Some of the upper trim levels are pretty darn nice too, but takes some coin.
I love LOLvos technology of Turbo and Superchargers but interested to see the long term reliability of the engine.locogringo said:
Volvo XC90 - T6
Turbo charged, and super charged. Leave the dial on "Dynamic" drive mode.
Done
Moms VW Tourage got bought back b/c dieselgate, she switched to the XC90 over the Atlas and says she loves it. Some of the upper trim levels are pretty darn nice too, but takes some coin.
Depends on many factors, the way you treat the vehicle, maintenance etc.evan_aggie said:
Any personal insight or feedback regarding Ford's 2.7/3.5L EcoBoost? I've read quite a few things about turbo seals needing to be replaced around 125-150k, which is more or less the issue that plagued my 300zx.
locogringo said:
Volvo XC90 - T6
Turbo charged, and super charged. Leave the dial on "Dynamic" drive mode.
Done
Moms VW Tourage got bought back b/c dieselgate, she switched to the XC90 over the Atlas and says she loves it. Some of the upper trim levels are pretty darn nice too, but takes some coin.
Never had a vehicle with this feature. Does the engine shut down and shut off your a/c?dubi said:You will in August!1agswitchin4lanes said:
I actually dont find mine auto start/stop annoying (yet).....
IMO the AC compressor would shut off while you are sitting at the light and I'd get hot.Greener Acres said:Never had a vehicle with this feature. Does the engine shut down and shut off your a/c?dubi said:You will in August!1agswitchin4lanes said:
I actually dont find mine auto start/stop annoying (yet).....
It shuts off and lowers the fan speed. However, if it senses that its extremely hot or cold inside, it will keep the vehicle running. Or if you're sitting at a light for an extended period of time it will crank back up to both charge the battery and run the HVAC.dubi said:IMO the AC compressor would shut off while you are sitting at the light and I'd get hot.Greener Acres said:Never had a vehicle with this feature. Does the engine shut down and shut off your a/c?dubi said:You will in August!1agswitchin4lanes said:
I actually dont find mine auto start/stop annoying (yet).....
It did not seem to bother Mr Dubi.
It was renamed to VCDS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAG-COM521_Ag said:
I'm not sure what that is but I'm a little hesitant to google VAG-com on my company cell phone.