Funny fact: Venza in Japanese (ベンザ（便座）) translates to toilet seat. You think they would’ve just brought the Harrier nameplate.

Dad?

The Hi-Ace/Town Ace/Lite Ace are totally capable off-roaders as well and also available with that sweet sweet skylight roof:

You can do the Montana loophole or have the car registered in another state first to bypass the CA import laws - the later only works with diesel engines.

From their website:

Honestly, this whole thing has put such a sour taste in my mouth to the point where I don’t want to own a VW anymore. This whole thing has been a headache for me - I even sold my car early September when the car was scheduled to arrive Sept 1.

Soo you’re telling me I should get my deposit back on my ‘16 TDI Sportwagen...

I have a 2016 GSW TDI on order (since June) sitting at port since 9/1. Thinking about foregoing the extra space in the GSW and grabbing myself a GTI now... The TSI GSW just doesn’t do it for me.

And if they finally release the 2016 GSWs sitting on hold at port for over two weeks, these numbers would be even higher.

And USB. And blind-side warning. And adaptive cruise control. And auto front collision braking.

Looks like Monument Valley was removed - at least for me...

Looks like Monument Valley was removed - at least for me...

Picking up a 2016 GSW this fall. Can’t. F’n. Wait.

This or a used Honda Element?

This will sell for sub $35k. The current GSW TDI SEL has a $32k pricetag.

I was looking at a 2012 A4 wagon S with 60k miles and Maxcare quoted me $6,949 for the $50 deductible 125k/60mo warranty. Cheapest Maxcare for this was a $500 deductible for 100k/60mo for $3,349. I passed on the car...

Any word on Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?

Still waiting (and will always be waiting) for this doe.